Before the winter snow blows in, it is wise to ensure your home is safeguarded from frigid temperatures. Not only will winterizing your home help keep your family safe and from any potential hazards that could unfold, but it can also help you save money on your heating bill. At Beavercreek Heating & Cooling, we want to help with tips on winterizing your home.
Your Tune-up & Safety Check
A furnace tune-up and safety check are the first on the list because it is the simplest to do. Generally, this is usually performed in the fall as a rule of thumb. However, if you have not scheduled one yet, our friendly and knowledgeable technicians at Beavercreek Heating & Cooling would be happy to get you taken care of today. It is always recommended to have a furnace tune-up and safety check completed before the cold weather settles in.
Check for Air Leaks
You don’t want the warm air your furnace is blowing out escaping from your home. Get ahead of potential problems and check for any air leaks throughout your house. Look for holes or cracks on the house’s exterior. Should you find any, you want to fill those with high-quality materials. Additionally, storm doors and proper windows are helpful to keep cold air out. Another simple but effective option is to use door sweeps. They go right under the door and are ultra-efficient additions to the cause. If you feel a draft inside your house, you should check the weather stripping around your doors and windows. They might need new stripping.
Check Your Insulation
The attic is the most effective area in your house for insulation. It is recommended that an attic have around 10-14 inches of insulation. Unfortunately, most homes don’t have enough insulation to meet this criterion. So if you are noticing that your home isn’t staying well-heated, this is something you want to check for in the attic. Thick insulation layers in the attic (or even crawl spaces) are best to save energy. Moreover, proper attic insulation prevents the warm air in the rooms of your house from flowing out and into the attic.
Check Your Plumbing
Don’t forget about the plumbing! This is a great tip to remember when winterizing a home. Suppose you have plumbing in, and your basement is cold. If this is the case, you can wrap the pipes with pipe insulation. You can also wrap the heating cable which is underneath the insulation. Doing this helps keep your pipes from freezing or, even worse, bursting.
Check Your Roof
In 1962, JFK said, “The best time to repair the roof is when the sun is shining.” Although he may not have been referring to literal roofs, this statement holds so much truth. Don’t wait until something happens and your home’s roof is in shambles. You want to inspect your roof before a storm comes. What you are looking for is any loose or missing shingles. If these are present on your roof, they allow passageways for melting snow to creep in.
Winterizing your home can be a bit of a time-consuming process. It takes time to think ahead and anticipate what might need to be inspected or fixed up before that cold weather hits. Start with working on anything that requires you to check the outside first, then move to the house’s interior. Indoor projects are easier to tackle as the weather gets colder. Your Beavercreek Heating & Cooling family wants the best for you this winter. If you are experiencing any issues with the heat in your home, don’t delay and give us a call today. We would love to provide you with five-star service!
Call Beaver Creek Heating & Cooling today at (937) 708-8527, or schedule an appointment online now by clicking here!
