getting your home ready for winter
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The extreme weather during winters makes it difficult for one to keep his home warm all through. There are many issues that one needs to handle to do so. A little prior planning and efforts will help maintain the home well and you will no longer have to be worried of the cool breeze affecting you. This includes maintaining your HVAC Appliances, repairing your roof and other parts of the home. The presentation includes a few preparatory tips that will help you keep your home warm and cozy even during the chill nights of winter! - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
Getting Your Home Ready For Winter
Smith Watson
Introduction• We all fear the chill of winters.• Keeping your home in the perfect conditio
n during winter is a tough task, but early planning can make it simpler.
• Heating repair and boiler repair are some of the most crucial tasks that you have to take care of.
Preparing your Home for Winter
• Service the system
Clean the Boiler or furnace thoroughly. This can be done yourself, or by calling the right HVAC Contractor.
• Deal with your ducts
A regular cleaning and maintenance of the Duct can help you maintain the efficiency of the heater.
• Invest in the attic
Install thicker blanket of protection in the attic so that the heat is properly held within your home.
• Improve the basement and/or crawl space
Space in house is the major source of air infiltration which
may decrease
energy efficiency.
To avoid this
consider air-sealing.
• Upgrade the main entry
Check for minute spaces or gaps at the entry way. You need to make sure there is no air coming in through any such doors or windows.
Preparing Home In Winter From Outside
Homeowners should take the following precautions
Install gutter guards
Clean out gutters
Trim trees and remove
deadbranches
Repair steps and
handrails
The worst part of ignoring home maintenance during winters.
•Clogged gutters can lead to damaged exterior surfaces and water in your basement. This makes it prone to rust and corrosion.•With Roof Leaks can be time-consuming to find the source problem.•If you wait until winter appears, you might have to bear the chills of winter for a few days until your heater is repaired.
Conclusion
•You alone are responsible for the maintenance of your home.•You can do it yourself or contact respective contractors to help you do so.•HVAC Appliances are best handled by Professional HVAC Contractors.
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furnace-for-winter.html• http://rbm-hvac.com/hvac-repair-services-parker/• http://www.dummies.com/how-to/content/how-to-prepare-your-
furnace-for-winter.html• http://homeenergypros.lbl.gov/profiles/blogs/what-is-air-sealing• http://www.iii.org/article/winter-weather-preparation• https://www.nrlfcu.org/controller.aspx?pid=1144
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