Tips:

Winterize your second home or vacant homes, which saves fuel and prevents possible water damage.

Shut-off water when not in the house. This will prevent potential flooding from a burst pipe.

Install a low water cut off safety switch on your boiler (which is now code for new boilers).  It keeps the boiler off when a pipe bursts on your heating system, preventing further damage to the system.

Add antifreeze to you heating system to prevent burst pipes.

 Install a temperature alert that will call your cell phone or other house when the temperature in the second home goes below 45 degrees.  (Available at Williams Lumber or online).

Schedule your annual Heating System Cleaning and maintenance service. 1-800-52-TAP-ON or e-mail fixpipes@aol.com.

Steam System: Inspect your boiler for any signs of  leakage or rust. Repair these leaks before they become a major problem.

Steam System: Remember to flush out your Low Water Cut Off once a week. This keeps the float from getting stuck. The float turns the boiler off when a low water condition develops. If the control is not working, replace it. Never by-pass or jump out this control or any other control.