Please call CSWD to schedule a work order to turn your water off during the winter months. We ask that you stay out of the meter pits and always call us for service. 

1. Deep clean the interior of the cabin. ...
2. Turn all HVAC appliances off or to “vacation mode” ...
3. Turn off the water and drain excess water from pipes. ...
4. Protect textiles. ...
5. Clean out the kitchen. ...
6. Close the damper. ...
7. Unplug all electronics and appliances.
8. Lock windows, doors, and storm doors The cabin family water system should connect to a faucet or valve at its lowest point so you can drain all the water from a single place. This is most often an exterior spigot mounted on the side of the building, but it could also be the drain valve situated in the crawl space or basement (if there is one).
9. If you’re using a conventional exterior faucet for this purpose, consider replacing it with a freeze-resistant one to reduce the chances of the faucet itself freezing and bursting.
10. How to Winterize Cabin Water Pipes - Shut off the water supply, open the drain valve, then open the highest-elevation faucet in the building to break the vacuum in the pipes and allow water to drain completely. When water stops flowing from the drain valve, close it almost all the way, leaving it open just enough to allow any remaining water to drip out.
11. How to Winterize Cabin Toilets - Turn off the water supply for each toilet, then flush to drain the tank. Use a sponge to transfer leftover water from the tank to the bowl, then pump excess water out of the bowl and down the drain with a toilet plunger. Pour enough antifreeze into the bowl to bring the antifreeze level to the normal water level.
12. How to Winterize the Water Heater - If you have an electric water heater, it’s a good idea to leave it on, especially if you’re keeping the electricity on to run a space heater. Turn the temperature dial to its minimum setting to save energy, close the water inlet and outlet valves, and you’re good to go.If you want to turn off the water heater to save electricity, or you have a gas heater that you should turn off anyway, wait for the water to cool. Then close the water inlet valve and drain the tank, leaving at least one hot water faucet in the house open to admit air. When the tank is empty, turn off the faucet and leave the drain valve slightly open to allow residual water to drip out into a pan.How to Winterize the Dishwasher and Washing MachineIf you plan to leave a heater on in the cabin, you shouldn’t have to worry about the dishwasher. But if don’t plan to use a heater, turn off the hot water valve under the sink, then disconnect the supply hose from the valve. Put a tray on the bottom of the cabinet, lay the hose flat on the tray and let the water drain into it. Leave the hose disconnected.To remove residual water from the washing machine, disconnect both the hot and cold water supply hoses and run the appliance through a drain cycle. Pour about a cup of antifreeze into the bottom of the basket to prevent any remaining water from freezing.
13. How to Winterize a Cabin Refrigerator - After you unplug the refrigerator, turn off the water, then drain it by pulling it away from the wall and disconnecting the water supply tube. Let water drain from the fridge into a pan and leave the tubing disconnected.
14. How to Winterize Outdoor Faucets - Insulate all exposed outdoor water pipes with pipe insulation. Turn off the outdoor water supply using the main shut-off valve, then partially open each faucet and leave it open. If you have a multi-zone sprinkler system, you have to follow a particular sequence to drain it. Ask a local sprinkler pro for the best procedure for your system. 
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