The first fall freeze ends the outdoor water season and starts the winter prep. The draining and the covering take an hour and save a repair.
The hoses
The hoses come off the spigots and drain before the freeze. rain and older housing stock mean corroded fittings and slow drains show up often In Olympia, the connected hose is the classic freeze cause.
The spigots
The frost-proof spigots get the check, and the shutoffs inside get closed. rain and older housing stock mean corroded fittings and slow drains show up often In Olympia, the inside shutoff is the key.
The sprinklers
The irrigation system gets blown out with the air before the freeze. rain and older housing stock mean corroded fittings and slow drains show up often In Olympia, the blowout protects the heads and the valves.
The faucets
The outdoor faucets and the wall-mounted fixtures get the covers. rain and older housing stock mean corroded fittings and slow drains show up often In Olympia, the cover is the cheap insurance.
The lines
The exposed lines in the crawl and the garage get the foam wraps. rain and older housing stock mean corroded fittings and slow drains show up often In Olympia, the coverage is the defense.
The checklist
The fall checklist covers the hoses, the spigots, the sprinklers, and the wraps. rain and older housing stock mean corroded fittings and slow drains show up often In Olympia, the list is the routine.
The call
Close the outdoor season right. Call 888-217-3585 and Olympia Plumbing Helpers will match you with an Olympia pro for the winter prep.
Plumbing in Olympia: what to know
In Olympia, rain and older housing stock mean corroded fittings and slow drains show up often. Pros in our network know the local quirks and bring the right parts on the first visit.
Across Thurston County — from Tumwater, Lacey and Dupont to ZIP codes like 98505, 98501, 98506 — homeowners deal with the same kinds of issues. The tips above apply locally, and when a job goes beyond a quick fix, a vetted local pro is only a call away.
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