Is Your Home Ready For Fall and Winter?
It's already October and it got me thinking about all the things I need to do around the house to get ready before the cold weather settles in.
Take advantage of these final bouts of warm weather before they’re gone and prepare your house for the upcoming winter months by banging out the following tasks around the house.
Take advantage of these final bouts of warm weather before they’re gone and prepare your house for the upcoming winter months by banging out the following tasks around the house.
1. Keep the outside air out and the inside air in
It is hugely important for your energy savings to ensure there are no air leaks in your home. Warm air will escape out of any cracks and can make your heating system work harder and cost you more to heat your home. Use caulk to seal cracks and openings between stationary house components like a door frame and weatherstripping to seal components that move like an operable window.
2. Check the heating system.
Do a survey of your home’s heating vents to make sure they’re not blocked or covered by furniture, carpeting, or curtains. Dust vents and clean all filters. Make an appointment for an annual heating system check-up.
3. Clean the fireplace and chimney.
You can clear out ash and charred wood from the fireplace yourself, but leave
the chimney cleaning to a professional. Have the chimney cleaner check the
damper to ensure it can be tightly closed to prevent drafts.
Remove leaves and other debris from your drainpipe and gutters to prevent clogging. In areas with cold winters, outdoor faucets should be drained in the fall.
5. Store air conditioners.
If you have removable window air conditioners, be sure to unplug them before
taking them down. Dust and clean before covering or storing.
6. Check for drafts.
Stay warm, save energy, and reduce your heating bills this fall by examining
windows and doors for cracks and sealing them to prevent drafts.
7. Put up storm windows.
If you have removable screens, now’s the time to clean, store, and replace them
with storm windows.
8. Ready the water heater.
Prepare for cooler weather by draining the water heater and clearing out any
debris that has settled in the tank.
Colder weather is on its way, and using these tips will help you stay warm and cozy, while saving energy and money in your home. Stay tuned for more Useful Tips For Your Home!
Truly Yours,
Diana Matichyn
Realtor, Real Estate Professional
Coldwell Banker Residential
Colder weather is on its way, and using these tips will help you stay warm and cozy, while saving energy and money in your home. Stay tuned for more Useful Tips For Your Home!
Truly Yours,
Diana Matichyn
Realtor, Real Estate Professional
Coldwell Banker Residential
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