9 Easy Tips to get your House ready for Winter!
CLEAN CHIMNEY / FIREPLACE: Ensure that your heating system is operating effectively and safely. A poorly maintained furnace can produce dangerous amounts of carbon monoxide.
CHECK FOR ROOF LEAKS / DAMAGED SHINGLES: Ice dams, which occur when water builds up behind an ice blockage, can cause damage to ceilings and roofs by allowing melting snow to leak into a home.
CLEAN / REPAIR GUTTERS: Prevent ice dams by cleaning out your gutters, installing gutter guards and making sure the attic floor is properly insulated.
REVERSE CEILING FANS: Produce a gentle updraft, which forces warm air near the ceiling down into the occupied space.
SEAL WINDOWS: By preventing cold air from leaking into your home, you can save money on your energy bills and also make your home warmer.
CHECK YOUR FURNACE & HEATERS: Make sure your furnace is properly working and filters are being changed. Clean the heat exchanger to prevent any CO2 coming into your house.
TURN OFF SPRINKLERS: Blow out the excess water and turn off your sprinklers before freeze.
TURN OFF WATER TO EXTERIOR FAUCETS: When water pipes freeze and burst, they can cause water damage. Avoid flooding and a messy cleanup by insulating your water pipes with materials such as heating tape and fiberglass.
PRUNE TREES: Large overhanging tree branches could get heavy with snowfall and potentially break and fall onto your roof causing damage.
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