Shutting down a house, vacation home, or cottage for the winter is not an easy task. If you've never done it before and your skill level is low, I suggest you call a professional. Although the steps below make it seem easy for some people, it will still take an adequate amount of time and an investment in tools you may never need again, a compressor for one, which will set you back at the very least $200. Having a professional do the job may be safer and faster. I've gotten estimates from $500 to $2000, depending upon the size of your house and system. However, regardless of the cost there is no guarantee that there wouldn't be any damage come spring. If you do find someone that will guarantee the job, the price will be substantially higher. In any case, you'll be able to use the steps below as a reference, guideline, and/or checklist, on whatever your decision will be. The Main Water Supply

Enter the crawlspace, basement, or garage and shut off the...

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