The warm summer days are long gone, and cool days of fall are quickly leaving us as well. That means only one thing, Old Man Winter is lurking just around the corner. With this said, there is nothing worse than not having your home properly winterized. A winterized home is a happy home, not to mention happy occupants (hopefully no unwelcome guests are making your home their home to...more on that at a later time).
Here are some basic tips to winterize your home.
Check your attic, ceiling, walls, floors and insulate as needed. As we know, heat will flow from warm to cool area but if we have a proper insulation, the insulation will resist the flow of heat. The more resistant it is, the less heat you will use, thus less heating expenses.
Try to cover cracks or any holes in your windows. If your windows needs replacement it is better to replace them before the winter comes. Weatherstrip your doors.
Check your fireplaces, space heaters and chimney. Be sure that they are clean and free from obstructions such as leaves and birds nest. If you do not know how to do these, call an expert who can do it for you
Check your furnace, make sure its operational. Its a good idea to have it serviced before the cold weather strikes. Call an HVAC professional to inspect your furnace and clean ducts
Inspect the roof, gutters and downspouts. Remove all leaves and debris from these areas.
Prevent plumbing freeze. Do you know where your main water shut off is? This is good to know in case you have a pipe burst and need to turn off the water. Insulate exposed plumbing pipes. If you go on vacation, leave the heat on, set to at least 55 degrees.
These are some basic tips to get you started preparing your home for the coming months. Don't let the cold get the better of you.
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