How do you dewinterize a house that was bought foreclosed?

Answer 1

I just took over a foreclosed home and i spent all morning calling plumbers to come out and unwinterize the house. they told me i can do it myself. Here's how. get 2 or 3 people, the other people are to be in the house 2 make sure all valves, hoses, anything that connects 2 water is turned off including washing machine hookups. the turn on the water usually in the ground near a telephone pole in my front yard (in my case) where the water meter is.... the house should have water turn on the hot water in the tub or sumthin and the water heater should fill up with hot water supposedely.. i don't know if this works yet cuz i have 2 more days till my water is Abe 2 turn on. i help this helps someone. i guess its better than nothing

Addition: I learned the hard way (don't ask), but one of the most important check points is the water heater drain valve (make sure it is not open from the people who winterized it).