With winter right around the corner, now is the time to think about protecting your home from the freezing temperatures this time of year brings. The good news is, there are steps you can take now to help reduce the likelihood that you will experience any significant issues.
Here, you can learn four tips that will help you get your home ready for the upcoming freezing temperatures.
You know that water expands when it freezes. As a result, it only makes sense that when the water inside of your pipes freezes, so do your pipes. When this happens, significant damage can occur to your pipes, in some cases resulting in them bursting or cracking.
If you want to avoid this issue, drain all the water from your home’s outdoor faucets and your sprinkler systems to keep the pipes from freezing. Also, be sure to disconnect all your hoses. Once you have done this, cover up your outdoor faucets with some type of foam insulation. If there are other pipes that run through other unheated portions of your home – such as the basement or garage – be sure you use insulation to protect these, too.
The time to call for annual maintenance is before freezing temperatures strike. There is nothing quite as bad as turning the heat on when needed only to discover it doesn’t work properly.
Maintenance appointments with a professional technician are beneficial because they will have the knowledge and experience to clean all the system’s components, check the filter and ensure there are no small issues that need to be fixed. If there are any troublesome parts, the technicians will let you know and ensure you are ready for colder temperatures.
Not only do programmable thermostats program the temperature in your home so it’s precisely how you want it, but they can help you save money, too. Programming the thermostat to remain cool at night, or when you aren’t at home, can help to significantly reduce your utility costs – also, you can program the same unit to be warmer when you are going to be home or in the morning.
You know that clogged gutters can cause issues, but do you know how bad they can get? Not only is this a messy problem, but as the icy season arrives, it is crucial to make sure your gutters are clear. An ice dam may form when heat escapes through your roof and melts the ice on top of your roof. To ensure your gutters flow freely, you need to ensure there are no debris. This will prevent ice dams from forming.
As you can see, there are several things you can do now to help prepare your home for the cooler months of the year. If you need help with your heating system , be sure to call the pros. They can help ensure your unit is working properly and efficiently.
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