How to Protect Your Home in Extreme Cold
It’s cold out there. Much of the country is layering up for some icy temps. And while the Experts are always prepared to help, we’ve got a few HVAC and plumbing honey-dos to help you avoid those cold weather emergencies.
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- Disconnect all exterior water faucets.
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- Insulate all exposed pipes and outdoor fixtures.
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- A slow trickle in indoor sinks by outer walls can stop pipes from freezing.
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- Open up cabinets under sinks to keep warm air moving around pipes.
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- Set an indoor temperature of at least 68 degrees (and warmer if possible).
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- Get those space heaters ready by testing them for proper operation.
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- If you’ve got vents closed in unused rooms, make sure you open them up.
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- If your furnace is not operational, contact the Experts for heating repairs or consider a new furnace install.
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- Last but not least, give those smoke and carbon monoxide detectors a quick test.
Follow these easy tips to keep your HVAC and plumbing warm and working. Then pour yourself some hot chocolate. And, as always, Service Experts Heating, Air Conditioning & Plumbing is here for you. If you’ve got questions, concerns or problems, don’t hesitate to call.