If you're like most homeowners, the winter months can be a time when your home needs a little extra attention. From checking your furnace to shoveling the driveway, there's a lot to keep track of. One task that often gets overlooked is dewinterizing your home. A little preparation now can save you time and hassle down the road. Use this checklist to make sure you don't miss anything important.
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Form Name | Dewinterization Checklist Form |
| Form Length | 2 pages |
| Fillable? | No |
| Fillable fields | 0 |
| Avg. time to fill out | 30 sec |
| Other names | Home Dewinterization Checklist Form, Safeguard Properties DeWinterization Checklist Form |
Safeguard Properties
Dewinterization Checklist and Documentation
Contractor Code:______________________ |
Utilities (Meter Reading) |
Property Address:_____________________ |
Water: on/off (_______________) |
Date:________________________________ |
Electric:on/off (_______________) |
Employee's Name_____________________ |
Gas: on/off (_________________) |
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Water: Well / City |
Was Broker Contacted: yes/no |
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Is Broker Maintaining Utilities: yes/no |
How many units?________ |
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Type of system? (Dry, Steam, Radiant) |
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Was property frozen on arrival: yes/no |
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If yes, provide a detailed description: |
***Document any
***Attention Contractors*** It is important for each contractor to provide photo documentation which supports each step during the dewinterization process. Please remember to provide and illustrate
Pressure Test System
___Check for visible breaks in plumbing
___Make sure all water is drained from system.
___Close all faucet/valves.
___Build pressure to 35 PSI
___Did pressure hold for 30 mins?
___Document why it didn't hold pressure.
___Photo documentation of all the above?
Turn on Water Supply
___ Unplug main water feed line
___ Connect water meter
___ Turn water on at the curb
___ Remove zip tie on main shut off valve
___ Photo documentation of all the above?
Filling System
___ Turn on gas or electric to Water Heater
___ Open all faucets and valves, is water flowing?
___ Fill Water Heater
___ Egnite pilot light on Water Heater
___ Fill Well/Holding tanks if applicable
___ Connect electric to well pump if applicable
___ Fill all toilet tanks and bowls
___ Is all air out of the system?
___ Photo documentation of all the above?
___ Set thermostat to 55 degrees
Removing
___ Flush
___ Photo documentation of all the above?
Stickers
___ Remove Wint sticker on toilets.
___ Remove Wint sticker on Tubs/Showers
___ RemoveWint sticker on water heater.
___ Remove Wint sticker on water meter.
___ Remove Wint sticker on dish washer.
___ Remove Wint sticker on sinks.
___ Remove Toilet wrap installed on toilets.
___Photo documentation of all the above?
If Radiant or Steam Heating System
"In addition to all the above"
___ Pressure test heating system.
___ Fill boiler.
___ Tighten bleeder pins.
___ Fill expansion tank.
___ Fill heating loops.
___ Light Boiler
___ Remove Wint sticker from boiler.
___ Photo documentation of all the above?
***Provide a detailed reason why the system doesn't hold pressure
By signing and dating the below, I take full responsibility for the accuracy and workmanship for completing and documenting a proper dewinterization. As a qualified individual to perform a proper dewinterization, I have photo documented the entire dewinterization process to support all items are completed per Safeguard Properties guidelines and all supporting documentation for damages and estimates/bids are accurate. I understand that any missed, false and/or inaccurate information will result in total ownership of the plumbing system
and all repairs to the system will be at my cost to achieve a sound certifed working plumbing system.
Signature:
Date: