Seasonal upkeep
Turn outdoor faucets back on
After the last hard freeze, open the inside shutoff slowly, then the outdoor tap. If water drips inside the wall or the basement, a pipe cracked over winter: shut it off again and call a plumber.
- How often
- Once a year
- When
- April
Timing by climate
- Mixed (cold snaps, hot summers): March
Not every home needs this one. DwellTended only puts it on your plan if your house has what it applies to.
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