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1. How to Prepare Your
Candlewood Lake Home
for Winter

2. Fall is the best time to prepare your
Candlewood Lake homes for sale for
the cold weather, ice, and snow. Make
sure to protect your home by
winterizing it. If you prepare your lake
home now, when you come back for a
winter vacation, you will have a
wonderful vacation!

4. Here are some tips to
prepare your
Candlewood Lake
Danbury CT homes for
winter:

5. 1. Heating Systems
· Drain the humidifier, which is usually
found on the furnace.
· For forced hot water and steam systems,
make sure to drain all water from the
system, unless the liquid contains anti-
freeze. It is best to hire a professional or a
plumber to do this procedure, especially if
you are unsure about doing this.

6. · Install a low-heat thermostat. By
doing this, your home can be
maintained at about 40° F without
freezing, rather than at 55° F, which
is the lowest temperature that most
thermostats can be set.

7. 2. Water Tasks to Prevent Broken Pipes and
Leaks
· Disconnect hoses from pipes outside to prevent
freezing and damage to pipes.
· If in an area that freezes and you are turning
the heating off, shut off water systems by turning
off the pump or shutting the valve. Drain the
pressure tank and check for traps in the toilets,
bathroom sinks, bathtub and/or shower drains,
washtubs, kitchen sinks, floor drains, etc.

8. · Open all faucets.
· Drain the pump and run water
for 1-2 seconds to make sure all
water runs out of the lines from
the pump.
· Flush toilets and remove all
water out of the flush tank.

9. 3. Protect your Candlewood Lake
Property from Fire Hazards
· Check your smoke detectors and test the
batteries to make sure they are working.
· Remove combustibles like household
cleaners, paint, turpentine, etc.
· Unplug electronics in case of a lightning
strike or power surge.

10. · Remove rags used for oil, gas,
turpentine, or other flammable
chemicals
· Drain gas from your mower,
trimmers, or other lawn equipment.
Drain the fuel line as well.
· Clean and dispose of ashes from wood
stoves and fireplaces.

11. 4. General Outdoors Tasks
· Remove boat, lift, jet skis and other
recreational items from the lake, clean them
thoroughly and check for any damage.
· Check your Candlewood Lake home’s roof for
loose or damaged shingles and make necessary
repairs right away so you won't have leaks in the
spring.
· Seal or cover windows that are vulnerable to
ice and wind to prevent damage.

12. · Winterize your boat before taking it out of
the water! Since water remains in the lower
unit of inboard/outdrives and plumbing, this
can freeze and cause damage to your boat. You
need to flush the water out as part of
winterizing your boat.
· Blow out your sprinkler system.
· Mow or rake up any thick areas of leaves to
prevent mold from growing on your grass in
the spring.

13. Winterizing your Candlewood
Lake homes for sale as early as
fall will not only attract more
buyers, you or they will get to
enjoy the lake home all-year long
and it will be ready again for
spring.

14. Call me, Deborah Laemmerhirt now at 203-
994-4297 and let me assist you with everything
you need to know about selling Candlewood Lake
homes. My years of experience as a preeminent real
estate professional in Ridgefield, Redding, Wilton,
New Fairfield, Brookfield, Bridgewater, Roxbury,
Washington, Weston, Westport, Southbury, Kent,
Sherman, Easton, and Bethel, CT, combined with my
dedication to providing the finest service will make
it easier for you to find your dream home in
Connecticut.