We would like to provide some information on how to maintain your unit during the cold weather months:
- If your plans involve leaving your residence for an extended weekend or longer, submit a work request to install a heat lamp: https://real-estate.williams.edu/repairs-and-maintenance-procedures/. User ID and password are both realest.
- Never turn the heat off in your unit.
- Do not set the thermostat any lower than 55 degrees.
- For radiators that have a temperature adjustment dial, do not set the dial any lower than 2.
- If you discover you have a frozen pipe, please notify Facilities at 413-597-2486 or Security at 413-597-4444 immediately.
- Close garage doors.
- Open cabinet doors under sinks.
- Don’t forget to check on pipes to your washing machine in the laundry room
- Keep the faucet open when thawing frozen pipes to allow water to begin flowing through.
- Check all windows and screen doors to be sure storms are down. Be sure all windows are closed and locked.
- Keep drapes and blinds closed, except when windows are in direct sunlight.
- Put draft snakes on window sills, between window frames, and against doors.
- If you heat with fuel oil, make sure the tank is full.
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