Winterize Your Well & Plumbing (Before Jack Frost Does It For You)
When temps drop, unheated/seasonal homes and even year-round houses can end up with frozen lines, cracked fittings, and a surprise indoor fountain show. Here’s a clean, step-by-step plan to keep water flowing and repairs off your to-do list.
Hire a pro if you can. A licensed plumber or well contractor is your safest bet. Doing it yourself? Follow the checklist below carefully and when in doubt—pause and call.
Why Winterizing Matters
- Frozen pipes block flow and can burst under pressure—copper, PEX, PVC, no favorites.
- Your well system is vulnerable: well pump, pressure tank, switches, and fittings don’t like ice.
- Repairs are pricey, and a freeze during a cold snap can leave you without water when you need it most.
Seasonal Home? Do This Before the First Hard Freeze
- Shut off the main water supply to the house.
- Open every faucet (hot & cold) and drain fixtures—sinks, showers, tubs, hose bibs.
- Toilets: flush,
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