Closing a house in the northeast for the winter.

[Van Chocstraw]

I'm not sure if I have everything covered. I know I need RV fluid in the drains of the tub, sink, kitchen sink and toilet. I need to drain all the water pipes and baseboard upstairs. What about the boiler and water pump in the basement? Will it freeze enough down there? What else did I forget?

[Speedy Jim]

At this time of year, the boiler should be fine.

Dishwasher and wash m/c pumps and valves can freeze and burst. Icemaker feed.

Jim

[Jerry]

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[Van Chocstraw]

I'm thinking for next winter.

[Steve Barker]

don't forget the drain trap for the laundry. I'd say yes, blow out and/or drain the entire boiler system including any expansion tank(s). And the water heater. I'd say yes, there's a chance you could below freezing even in a basement in the NE. Where exactly in the NE?

[Stormin Mormon]

I've never seen a wash motor / cycle pump before. Got a link?

[Van Chocstraw]

Maybe I could put thermostatically controlled heat tapes on some things and wrap the pipes.

[Ed Pawlowski]

It was 18 degrees at my house this morning, about the same tonight. Considering that a boiler cost $4000 to $8000 to replace, do you want to take a chance? Takes about 10 to 20 minutes to drain it.

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[bob haller]

[Chris Hill]

Insurance policy. Many don't cover empty houses.

[ransley]

That is not true, moisture causes plaster issues, gee my Plaster wall house has been unheated for 2 winters at -15f below zero, Chicago area

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Tell the insurance co its vacant and they wont cover you at the same price

[bob haller]

dont tell them someone torches home investigator from insurance finds it was vacant they werent notified?

NO COVERAGE FOR LOSS:(

expect insurance to go up by 5 times for vacancy.......

better to get somone to live there while your gone, perhaps a realtive. let them use home for free and just pay utilities.

you save they save:)

[ransley]

I have a vacation home, its a regular policy. You say you visit it often and keep lights on so you have a utility bill. I have a wood fireplace. It is possible to be denied, your insurance broker is who you should ask.