Winterization Question-Leaving Computers/ routers running in no heated house

Joebon · 10-23-2015, 04:00 PM

Has anyone figured out how to leave liquids in a winterized house without having them freeze? I was thinking of leaving my fridge running with a garage kit in a laundry room that doesn't touch any outside wall. The laundry room has an electric baseboard heater, but I am not sure if I would need to turn it on. I hate to buy new condiments, etc. each time I come up.

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phoenix · 10-23-2015, 06:30 PM

I leave all that stuff unplugged in in heated house all winter with no issues

Kamper · 10-24-2015, 07:16 AM

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Originally Posted by Joebon

Has anyone figured out how to leave liquids in a winterized house without having them freeze? ...

Many liquids have a low freezing points. If they contain alcohol of any type, or petroleum spirits you will likely not have a problem. Rusty containers are as likely to burst from contraction due to cold as they are from heat expansion.

To be safe you can put containers in 'totes' to contain any spills.

Good luck!

Scott · 10-24-2015, 05:00 PM

I own a motel and all the rooms have dvd players, LCD tv's, all that stuff. There is no heat after we close in the fall and everything has always been fine come spring. Lowest interior temp was -14 this past February.

Dog's Ear · 10-27-2015, 09:43 AM

I place all of my liquid cleaners in the shower before I leave. At least if anything does leak I won't have too much of a mess to clean up. I have been doing this for years and have had very few problems.

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Scott Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 150 Thanks: 0 Thanked 68 Times in 19 Posts	I own a motel and all the rooms have dvd players, LCD tv's, all that stuff. There is no heat after we close in the fall and everything has always been fine come spring. Lowest interior temp was -14 this past February. __________________ Scott

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Joebon Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Posts: 142 Thanks: 23 Thanked 14 Times in 11 Posts	Has anyone figured out how to leave liquids in a winterized house without having them freeze? I was thinking of leaving my fridge running with a garage kit in a laundry room that doesn't touch any outside wall. The laundry room has an electric baseboard heater, but I am not sure if I would need to turn it on. I hate to buy new condiments, etc. each time I come up. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

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Dog's Ear Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Whortleberry Island Posts: 81 Thanks: 130 Thanked 20 Times in 10 Posts	I place all of my liquid cleaners in the shower before I leave. At least if anything does leak I won't have too much of a mess to clean up. I have been doing this for years and have had very few problems.