Winterization Services to Protect Your Plumbing This Winter
Stay Ahead of Freezing Temps
Protect pipes, fixtures, and appliances before the first hard freeze. Advantage Plumbing, Inc.’s licensed, drug-free technicians provide complete winterization for homes, cottages, rentals, and light commercial properties across Berrien & Cass Counties. Call (269) 687-7192 or request service online. Advantage Plumbing
Why Winterization Matters in Southwest Michigan
Our winters bring repeated freeze–thaw cycles that can burst pipes, crack fixtures, and damage water heaters and well components. A professional winterization is far less expensive than emergency repairs and water damage mitigation.
Benefits:
- Prevents frozen/burst pipes and costly leaks
- Protects water heaters, filtration/softening equipment, and fixtures
- Avoids surprises when you return in spring
- Keeps vacant/seasonal properties safe while you’re away
What’s Included in Our Winterization Service
We tailor the process to your property’s layout and plumbing system. A typical winterization may include:
- System Shut-Down & Drain-Down
- Locate and close the main water shutoff
- Open strategic faucets and low-point drains to evacuate supply lines
- Compressed-Air Blowing of Lines
- Gently blow out water from copper/PEX lines, hose bibbs, outside spigots, and supply stubs
- Water Heater Protection
- Gas/electric: power down safely and drain tank; bypass where appropriate
- Tankless: isolate, drain, and protect per manufacturer guidance
- Trap & Fixture Protection
- Add RV-grade antifreeze to P-traps, floor drains, toilets, and appliance drains
- Remove/secure supply lines to washers, refrigerators, and dishwashers as needed
- Valve & Backflow Care
- Exercise shutoff valves; protect backflow devices where applicable
- Well, Pump & Sump Considerations
- Protect pressure tanks and lines; verify heat/monitoring plans for pump houses
- Check sump discharge to prevent freeze-backs
- Documentation & Spring Start-Up Plan
- Tag shutoffs, breakers, and bypasses
- Provide a checklist for quick and safe de-winterization in spring
