Protect Your Water Softener from Freezing in Winter

Winter is here and so is the threat of freezing.

Before the weather freezes, you should:

• Wrap all exposed pipes located outside or in un-heated areas of the home.

• Remove garden hoses from outside faucets.

• Cover vents around the foundation of your home.

• Know where your property owner’s cut-off valve is located and how to use it. The valve is located adjacent to the water meter box under a 6″ metal lid.

• Turn off irrigation systems during the winter months to protect pipes and conserve water.

When the weather freezes:

• Open cabinet doors under sinks adjacent to outside walls.

• In unheated garages, shut off water to washing machines. Water softeners should be drained and protected from freezing temperatures.

• In sustained sub-freezing weather, let water drip slowly from inside faucets for a few minutes each hour.

• Take extra precautions to protect pipes that have frozen in the past.

Tips for when you are not at home:

• Shut water off at the property owner’s cut-off valve.

• Drain all outside water faucets if your house will be unoccupied for several days (leave outside faucets open).

• Leave home heating system on at a low setting.

• Open cabinet doors under sinks adjacent to outside walls.

• Many people who rent could be responsible for property damage caused by broken pipes. You should contact those in charge of the property for assistance.

EW Technologies Ltd
Unit 24, N 17 Business Park,
Galway Road, Tuam,
Co. Galway,
H54 DA39, Ireland

Visit: www.ewtechnologies.ie

Email: culliganhome.support@culligan.ie