House winterized warning - Posted by T

import · March 19, 2006, 7:49pm

Posted by T on March 19, 2006 at 21:12:05:

Thanks for the fast reply John…that makes sense.

import · March 19, 2006, 7:49pm

Posted by T on March 19, 2006 at 20:49:50:

I drove by a house today that said Warning: House has been winterized 2-16-06… what does this mean?
Thanks

import · March 19, 2006, 9:25pm

Re: House winterized warning - Posted by ken

Posted by ken on March 19, 2006 at 22:25:52:

Do not assume the systems are ok.If the prior occupant turned off power and heat before they winterized the house it is froze up anyway and they just went through the motions because the bank was paying them anyway.If you try to buy this property take into account that you will probably be fixing pipes drains and a heating system if it is a boiler

import · March 19, 2006, 7:55pm

Re: House winterized warning - Posted by John

Posted by John on March 19, 2006 at 20:55:02:

This is common in cold climates on REO properties.
It means the water was cut off and lines were drained. The water heater was also cut off and drained. Antifreeze was put into the drain lines so the water in the traps would not freeze and bust the pipes.