Winterizing primary residence questions

Sue Doe-Nym · 09-11-2022, 03:28 PM

Assuming that everything possible has been done to prevent frozen pipes, etc by turning off the water pump and water heater circuit breakers, opening the faucets, emptying the toilets as much as possible and adding antifreeze to the tanks, if the residence has both propane heat and electric backup, I am thinking that using the propane @$2.68/gal. makes more sense than the electric, given the higher rates…both are up substantially over last year. Maybe set the propane furnace at 50, with electric @45, in case the furnace quits. I have cameras everywhere so we could see a temperature drop. The water heater is a worry as it’s not easy to drain as our house is on a slab. Any suggestions would be appreciated. TIA.

09-11-2022, 03:28 PM	#1
Sue Doe-Nym Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 1,372 Thanks: 710 Thanked 758 Times in 393 Posts	Winterizing primary residence questions Assuming that everything possible has been done to prevent frozen pipes, etc by turning off the water pump and water heater circuit breakers, opening the faucets, emptying the toilets as much as possible and adding antifreeze to the tanks, if the residence has both propane heat and electric backup, I am thinking that using the propane @$2.68/gal. makes more sense than the electric, given the higher rates…both are up substantially over last year. Maybe set the propane furnace at 50, with electric @45, in case the furnace quits. I have cameras everywhere so we could see a temperature drop. The water heater is a worry as it’s not easy to drain as our house is on a slab. Any suggestions would be appreciated. TIA.