Winterizing Your Home: Essential Tips for the Cold Months Ahead 

It is officially December, and we all know what that entails: what starts as a crisp chill in the air from autumn becomes a full force of cold that will last for the next several months. While there’s still an opportunity to complete outside chores without your fingers going completely numb, it’s essential to take these measures to ensure your home is ready to conquer the winter.  

Gutters protect your home from rain and snow, and if there are cracks or holes, it can severely impact its ability to do so. Routine gutter maintenance will protect you from the season’s harsh elements, whether you complete it by yourself or with the help of a gutter service. An easy DIY is to remove the leaves, twigs, and anything else that can cause a gutter clog. You can do this using gloves or a scooper and then using a garden hose to flush out the system. Ensure the surrounding area is cleared of low-hanging branches so they don’t fall into your freshly cleaned gutters when it snows. 

Home heating inspection is imperative in winter so you’re not unexpectedly caught in a freezing house. Cleaning the soot off furnaces will ensure that the home heating system is firing efficiently, as soot can cause malfunctions. Air filters should be inspected and cleaned correctly, and the same goes for motors and fans in forced air heating systems, so there are no potential system failures or reduced reliability.  

Window and door sealing is a great way to lock in temperatures so you can continue to keep toasty. Gaps around outlets, switches, and baseboards can be culprits for letting unwanted air in. You can patch these up by using caulk and weatherstrips to fill in drafty gaps, and installing thick curtains can also catch any drifts. Storm windows can protect you from blizzards or hail if you want to invest this season.  

While these tasks might seem tedious, they will ensure you have a wonderful winter without headaches, and you can fully enjoy the snowy months ahead. Cold temperatures can also be harsh on industrial repair equipment. Regarding those malfunctions, you’ll want to contact the professionals. Call to schedule a free pickup today!