Winter Home Maintenance Tips

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Winter Home Maintenance Tips | W. Darrow Fiedler

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W I N TER HOM E M A I NTENANC E T I P S

BY W DARROW FIEDLER /

ON JANUARY 18, 2022 /

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It is essential to make sure that you maintain your home well throughout the winter. No matter what time of the winter it is, checking the various areas of your home on a regular basis can help you avoid an emergency when temperatures drop.

Repair or Replace Gutters It is vital to keep the gutters on your home clean and repaired when needed. Clearing out your gutters to make sure they drain properly is a great way to ensure that your roof, foundation, and landscaping are all well cared for during the winter.

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Make Sure Window Wells are Clean If you have window wells for the basement of your home, it is essential to make sure that they are easily accessed from the inside and outside. Cleaning them out periodically and making sure the windows are easy to open are good safety measures.

Clean Your Dryer Vents It is essential to maintain dryer vents to start fires if they get clogged. Adding this cleaning to your monthly home maintenance calendar will ensure that the vent is always clean and less of a fire hazard.

Make Sure Your Heating System Runs Efficiently Having an issue with your heating system during the winter is never fun. Consider having your heating system inspected to ensure that it runs efficiently and doesn’t need minor repairs. If you know there is a problem, it will probably worsen during the winter because your system is under more stress. It can also save you money in the future if you get the more minor issues taken care of right away.

Get a Plumber to do an Annual Check Having your sewer lines checked and your water pipes insulated is vital during the winter because having a plumbing problem in the winter is much more of a hassle. You can get a plumber to inspect the pipes in your home to make sure everything is working correctly, and there are no clogs that will worsen when it is cold.

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Have Your Roof Checked During the winter months, it is easy for a home to have excess ice or ice dams that form on the home, which can cause damage to the home. To avoid this, it is crucial to ensure that your attic is well insulated and you don’t already have damage to your roof.

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