How to Winterize Your Candlewood Lake Home for Sale
How to Winterize Your Candlewood Lake Home for Sale
Protect your during the cold winter months. This is called “winterizing” your home,and may increase the value of your home for sale in Candlewood Lake property and attract more buyers, especially in the slower winter months.
Here are some tips to prepare your for winter:
1. Heating Systems
- Drain the humidifier, which is usually found on the furnace.
- For forced hot water and steam systems, make sure to drain all the water in the system, unless the liquid contains anti-freeze. It is best to hire a professional or a plumber to do this procedure, especially if you are unsure about doing this.
- Install a low-heat thermostat. By doing this, your home can be maintained at about 40° F without a freezing up, rather than at 55° F, which is the lowest temperature most thermostats can be set.
2. Water Tasks to Prevent Broken Pipes and Leaks
- Disconnect hoses from pipes outside to prevent freezing and damage to the pipes.
- If it freezes and you are turning the heat off, shut off water systems by turning off the pump or shutting the valve. Drain the pressure tank and check for traps in the toilets, bathroom sinks, bathtub and/or shower drains, washtubs, kitchen sinks, floor drains, etc.
- Open all faucets.
- Drain the pump and run water for 1-2 seconds to make sure all water runs out of the lines from the pump.
- Flush toilets and remove all water out of the flush tank.
3. Protect your Candlewood Lake Property from Fire Hazards
- Check your smoke detectors and test the batteries to make sure they are working.
- Remove combustibles like household cleaners, paint, turpentine, etc.
- Unplug electronics in case of a lightning strike or power surge.
- Remove rags used for oil, gas, turpentine, or other flammable chemicals
- Drain gas from your mower, trimmers, or other lawn equipment. Drain the fuel line as well.
- Clean and dispose ashes from wood stoves and fireplaces.
4. General Outdoors Tasks
- Remove boat, lift, jet skis and other recreational items from the lake, clean them thoroughly and check for any damage.
- Check your ’s roof for loose or damaged shingles and make necessary repairs right away so you won't have leaks in the spring.
- Seal or cover windows that are vulnerable to ice and wind to prevent damage.
- Winterize your boat before taking it out of the water! Since water remains in the lower unit of inboard/outdrives and plumbing, this can freeze and cause damage to your boat. You need to flush the waiter out as part of winterizing your boat.
- Blow out your sprinkler system.
- Mow or rake up any thick areas of leaves to prevent mold from growing on your grass in the spring.
When you prepare your during the fall and winterize it, you will not only attract more buyers and get top dollar for your home, you or the new homeowners will also get to enjoy the home come spring!
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