Winterizing Tips and Tricks

11/30/2023 (Permalink)

This is your reminder that it is not too late to begin winterizing your home.

With the winter season quickly approaching we want to remind you of the importance of winterizing your home. The purpose of winterizing a home is to avoid higher energy costs and any damage caused by cold weather and snow. Here’s how to winterize your home properly so that it can weather the season.

Clean out your gutters: The purpose of gutters is to direct rainwater and snow away from your roof to prevent water seeping in and causing damage. The gutters cannot do their job if they are filled with leaves and other debris. You typically want to clean the gutters before the first snowfall.

Protect the pipes: With temperatures below freezing there is a chance of your pipes freezing and bursting causing major problems. Here are some tips on how to avoid that. Know the location of your main water shut off so that it is easily accessible in an emergency. Drain the water from your outside sprinkler systems and garden hoses. Disconnect garden hoses from the spigot and cover the spigot.

If you're going to be away from home during the winter, be sure to keep your thermostat set to 55 degrees Fahrenheit to prevent your pipes from freezing. You can also open your cabinet doors to allow the pipes that don't get direct heat from freezing while you're gone.

Don't become a victim of a disastrous frozen pipe water damage. Winterize your home!