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5 Weekend Tasks to Get Your Home Ready for Cold Weather

20 Oct 2022
5 Weekend Tasks to Get Your Home Ready for Cold Weather

With winter on its way, it’s time to start thinking about getting your house ready for cooler temperatures. These 5 tasks will help you make sure everything is in working order.

1. Schedule Furnace Maintenance

Don’t wait for a cold fall night to discover your HVAC system is not operating efficiently. Schedule an appointment now with a professional for a thorough inspection of your system’s switches, burners, motor, blower, and safety controls.  Also, put a new air filter on your shopping list. It’s important to change the filter every 1 to 3 months.

2. Check Your Windows & Doors

As you consider ways to keep your house warm, remember that precious heat can escape from your doors and windows if they aren’t sealed properly. Check for cracks of daylight that need caulk or weather stripping.

3. Clean Out Your Fireplace & Chimney

Get out your flashlight and check the chimney for any blockages that may have accumulated during the warmer months. Clear away any leaves, ash debris, or even animal nests you encounter.

4. Inspect the Roof & Gutters

Well before the first snowfall hits, make sure your roof and gutters are in good condition. When you inspect your roof, look for shingles that are missing, broken, loose, or beginning to curl. Replacing worn or missing shingles right away can help extend the life of your roof and prevent a small problem from becoming more serious. While you’re on the ladder, use your garden hose to flush away any debris that may be clogging your gutters and downspouts.

5. Cover Your Air Conditioner

Your A/C unit served you well all summer, but it goes into hibernation for fall and winter. Give it the protection it needs. An A/C cover provides the perfect shield against snow, hail, wind, rain and ice. It also keeps animals from taking up residence for the winter in your unit. 

It only takes a weekend or two to prepare your home for cooler weather, but completing these important tasks now will help you save money on your heating bills and protect your home’s exterior from the harsh weather when it arrives.

Janis is a dedicated leader with over 30 years at The Standard. Janis's exceptional leadership and strategic thinking have been pivotal to The Standards success, making our workplace a thriving community. Her wealth of experience and strategic thinking have played a vital role in delivering an unparalleled service to our clients.

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