Prepping Your Home For Winter

Prepping Your Home For Winter Steps

Furnace Inspection

The last thing you want in the dead of winter is to have a problem with your heating system. A broken-down furnace in the middle of a blizzard can not only mean trouble but also danger. Before the temperatures really start to drop you should be scheduling a full furnace inspection. If you have a propane tank you need to have it inspected and serviced if needed. This is also a good time to purchase a new tank if you are leasing yours.

Call the heating and cooling professionals to stop by and make sure that everything is in good shape before the winter hits. Make sure that all of your furnace filters are also changed at the beginning of each new season.

Hot Water Heater

Running out of hot water can be a pain no matter what time of year it is. But, it is especially hazardous in the winter when a lack of water in your pipes can cause them to freeze. Frozen pipes can burst without warning and cost you a fortune in repairs and damage control.

Many homeowners are switching over to the tankless water heater models to reduce the level of maintenance that comes with the full tank heaters. Save money and energy by installing these element based heaters that will keep you with an endless supply of hot water.

Clean Out Gutters

It doesn’t take long for your gutters and downspouts to get filled with debris in the fall. Dropping leaves and small branches can gather at low points and cause serious clogs.

Your gutters are an important part of your whole roofing system that is designed to direct water away from your home. When your eaves cannot get rid of water or snow efficiently, moisture can get under your roof and along your foundation.

Clean Chimney

If you are lucky enough to have a wood-burning fireplace or stove you may actually look forward to using it during the winter. Before you start your first fire you should have your chimney inspected and cleaned. Built up debris and ash that doesn’t get properly cleaned out can quickly start a devastating fire.

Conclusion

Being a homeowner comes with a lifetime of maintenance and chores. If you make a proper maintenance schedule that divides your tasks into seasons you will find it easier to keep up on your “to-do” list. Run through these maintenance tips each fall to help you prepare your home for a safe and cozy winter.