Property Preservation Contractors- Winterization Photo Checklist

WINTERIZATION PHOTOS CHECKLIST

TOILETS & SINKS MUST BE CLEANED BEFORE WINTERIZED

1.       Water off at the curb (if water is off).

2.       Main water shut off valve in the off position and tied using a nylon cable tie.  (If meter shut off valve is on the exterior of the house, provide photo of interior shut off valve in off position and tied as well).

3.       Padlock installed on main water shut off valve.

4.       Meter disconnected and meter taped to the supply line. 

OR

5.       Main water supply line disconnected as close to the main as possible (if meter cannot disconnected). Check with local regulations.

6.       Hose hooked up to water heater and water draining from hose into drain or yard.

7.       Hose hooked up to boiler and water draining into drain or yard (if wet system).

8.       Water heater and boiler disconnected/ switch in off position (if electric).

             OR

9.       Gas valve at water heater/boiler shut off (if gas).

10.   Winterization warning sign on water heater & boiler.

11.   Compressor connected to the main water line and gauge (show PSI) when blowing out the lines.

12.   Compressor and gauge on compressor (showing PSI) during pressure test.

13.   Circuit breaker box with breakers off (except to sump pump) and taped with sign posted.

14.   Toilet tanks and bowls completely drained before pouring anti-freeze. (The water level must be below the drain level on tank & plunged/siphoned from bowl – less than one inch of water in bowl and tank)

15.   Anti freeze being poured into toilet tanks and bowls.

16.   Toilet tanks and bowls once anti freeze has been installed.

17.   Toilet bowls taped with blue painters tape.

18.   Winterization signage in front window and front door.