2007-01-12 03:00:10 · 4 answers · asked by kathy f 2 in Home & Garden ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
Why risk it? The cost of broken pipes exceeds the cost of minimal heating in your condo. I would put antifreeze in all your drains, including the bathtub and shower, and in the toilet tanks and bowls. Also the drain for your washing machine. Since you'll still have water trapped in the dishwasher and your washing machine, set your thermostat to 45-50°F. And drain your hot and cold water lines and water heater tank. Remember to turn down the thermostat for the water heater if you drain it. It's probably OK to leave the pilot on.
2007-01-12 03:38:55 · answer #1 · answered by Tech Dude 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Is the condo new? If so it is probably well insulated. I lived between two people when I had my condo and the place stayed pretty warm. I wouldn't, however, leave the heat off all winter in Maryland. I'm a bit north from you and we turned our heat down when we went on vacation. When we returned the place was cold and that was only one week. The temp went all the way down to what we set the thermostat at. I think it was around 58-60.
2007-01-12 13:23:58 · answer #2 · answered by Bman 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if there is no heat on in a building and the water hasn't been drained from the pipes, those pipes will freeze ,and burst when they thaw. unless they all are wrapped with heat tape. if the neighbors heat is on , there's still a good chance that the pipes in the unit without heat will freeze. unless you're sure all pipes share a wall with the heated units. if any pipes don't they probably will freeze.
2007-01-12 03:10:18 · answer #3 · answered by geezer 51 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes the pipes will freeze. pipes will burst and you will have a real problem on your hands. keep the thermostat at 55 degrees. it will keep the moisture down too. you don't want mold to grow either.
2007-01-12 03:17:38 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋