Cooler weather means it’s time to winterize your home. Sacramento Suburban Water District offers the following tips to get your home and yard ready for winter.
Insulate exposed water pipes (which may be found in the garage and the yard) where pipes could be subject to freezing. You’ll find pipe insulation materials at your local hardware store.
Drain all water from hoses and store them in your garage or shed. Cold weather can crack or split hoses left outside. If your pool is heated by a solar heating system, drain the lines that circulate the pool water in your solar heater. Check the manufacturer’s instructions to determine if your system can be turned off and drained without damage to your solar heating system.
If you have an older hot water heater, cover it with a hot water heater blanket. That will help retain heat and save money on your energy bill