Tips for Preparing Your Home for Winter Weather

1/26/2016 (Permalink)

• Keep cabinet doors open during cold spells.  This allows warm air to circulate around pipes.
• Kepp a slow trickle of water flowing through faucets, especially if the pipes for faucets run through unheated or uninsulated areas of your home.
• Consider shutting off outdoor faucets.  Find the shut-off valve in the basement or crawlspace and turn it to "off."
• If you follow the previous step, then open the outdoor faucet to help ensure it drains completely and the inner valve is shut off.
• Ensure gutters are clean and secure.  Leaves and debris accumulate, causing a damming effect on gutters, which could lead to roof problems and water damage.
• Proper maintenance of your furnace can help reduce the risk of puffbacks.