Winterizing time

Posted by cshenk on October 4, 2009, 11:08 am

"cshenk" wrote

> It's that time again. I'm hoping I don't forget any parts this year. I

Good info from all and thanks!

I picked up that I had forgotten (again) the HVAC filter. Don just pulled
the old one from the heating part and replaced it.

The other one i forgot, was mentioned elsewhere and i;ll add it in for those
that have this need and may have forgotten. As it gets colder, the bugs and
spiders (and mice etc) start looking for a warm spot. This is the time when
here in my area, wolf spiders start jumping across the carpets if we don't
lay down good barriers. There is no way to keep them from the attached
garage which then allows a level of access into the house. At this
intermediate temp here, they also like to come in from the chimney.

This is the time to spray all entryways well and around doors and to keep
doing it until we hit nights in the low 30's. Check roof vent screens to
ensure no ingress to the attic (I have no soffit vents).

Posted by Rudy on October 4, 2009, 4:50 pm

> What else do the rest of you do?

Clean out the gutters and make sure the downpipes are clear

Posted by SteveB on October 4, 2009, 8:16 pm

Went 40 miles today to the cabin and drained all lines. RV antifreeze in
all the right places. Looked good. Drained the HW tank. Some years, I can
get in in winter, others not. Last year was heavy snow, and we had a long
wait for it to thaw out so we could drive up. Now it's time to do some
stuff around this house.

Steve

Posted by Oren on October 4, 2009, 7:38 pm

>What else do the rest of you do?

Me?! I'm waiting for one more dip in the pool, before Thanksgiving.

Posted by Van Chocstraw on October 7, 2009, 6:40 pm

cshenk wrote:

> Hi All,
>
> It's that time again. I'm hoping I don't forget any parts this year. I
> took care of the car (flushed radiatior, refilled with new antifreeze).
> I know we need to check all caulking around the house (next weekend).
> Also drag out the space heaters for the garage and sunroom.
>
> What else do the rest of you do?

Change oil in car, point it to Florida.

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