Frost Precautions
last updated
22/02/2008 12:29:34
Keep Warm
In order to avoid burst pipes this winter try to keep your house warm day and night. Houses with no heating upstairs - leave room doors open to allow heat to circulate.
Attic Spaces
Check attic spaces, especially if water and storage tanks are installed there. Make sure insulation, which should cover pipes and tanks, has not been accidentally moved.
Going on Holiday?
If you go away in the winter please contact the Society who can arrange to drain the cold water system on your behalf, for which you will sign a "Recharge Form". We will then invoice you on receipt of a Contractors invoice. Estimated costs are as follows, Drain Down is £55 + vat and Resupply is £35 + vat. Alternatively we can recommend one of our Contract Plumbers who you may wish to contact independently. If you leave the house empty for a period e.g. Holidays etc then it is a good idea to leave keys with a relative or a neighbour, you should also inform the Police and Albyn Housing Society.
The Society is Not Responsible If Frost Causes a Burst Pipe Or Tank
In the Event of a Burst Pipe
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Turn off the water.
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Switch off the electricity at the mains, as well as the water heater.
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Switch off the central heating systems. If you have a solid fuel fire , close down the damper and let the fire die out. Do not attempt to drain down the boiler unless the fire has gone out.
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Open all taps to the sinks and bath (if possible collect the water in the bath for "flushing" the WC and washing).
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Call Albyn Housing Society Ltd.
