# In 5 Easy Steps, You Can De-Winterize Your Home in the US

You should winterize your outdoor plumbing system before the cold weather arrives to avoid frozen pipes causing damage. Because you won't be using your outdoor plumbing this winter, it's safer to drain the system and turn off the water supply to avoid the pipes freezing. When spring arrives, you'll need to de-winterize your home so you can use your hose to water your garden, wash your car, and fill your kid's pool.

De-winterizing your home entails getting your plumbing in working order for day-to-day use. It's a relatively straightforward procedure that entails undoing what you did to winterize your plumbing in the fall.


## De-Winterize Your Home in 5 Simple Steps

### Aerators must be removed from all faucets

By removing the aerator, any water built up in the system can be drained.

### Each faucet's water supply valve should be opened

Each faucet has its supply valve, which regulates water flow. You turn off the individual supply valves and the main water supply valve when you winterize your faucets. When you open the supply valve, make sure all taps are turned off.

### Turn on the hot water heater's supply valve

After opening the hot water heater's supply valve, open one of your external hose bibs or spigots. This will allow you to verify that the water is flowing and assist in releasing some of the water.

### Activate the water meter's supply valve

The water metre supply valve controls your house's central water supply. This supply valve should not be opened in a single movement. Take it one step at a time and with caution. Every ten seconds, turn the valve a quarter turn. This will allow the water flow to gradually grow, rather than overwhelming your plumbing pipes all at once, which could shock and overwhelm the system and cause leaks. Looking for [de-winterization](https://www.sgpnow.com/products/de-winterization) service for your property visit SGPNow's website.

### All outside faucets should be turned on

Turn on all external faucets after opening the central supply valve and checking for leaks. Allowing them to flow for a few minutes will aid in the removal of any silt that has accumulated in the pipes. Allow the water to run until it is clear. Walk around to each fixture to check the water pressure while running.

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