SECURITY
PREPARING YOUR HOME FOR THE WINTER
Turn water off in your home and drain the pipes. After draining the pipes close the faucets.
Some Members turn water off at the street. While this is preferred by some, locating outside valves during the snow season results in challenges (including jeopardizing safety) for home owners and Forest Highlands employees.
Contact your Landscaping company to winterize your irrigation system to prevent freezing and broken lines
Set thermostats at 55, it is good for appliances and prevents freezing of pipes if water remains in the pipe.
Turn hot water heaters to vacation or low (keep them lit).
Unplug recirculating pumps
Leave sink cabinet doors open
Lock doors and windows
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