It’s important to winterize your home every year to save on heating and prevent possible damage to your furnace, plumbing and roof.
WASHINGTON — If you’ve been putting off winterizing your home, here is your reminder to do so before it gets too cold. And with drastic temperature drops in the forecast, now is the best time to get your house ready for winter.
Save on heating costs as well as prevent potential damage to your furnace, plumbing and roof by taking these 10 steps to protect your home.
Check your furnace/heating system
Call your HVAC professional and schedule a time for them to come out for a tune-up. Doing this annually helps keep your furnace running efficiently.
You may even be able to do this yourself at home. Check out top tips for maintaining your furnace below.
Check your gutters
Icicles may by pretty, but roof damage is not. Prevent ice dams by cleaning out your gutters, consider installing gutter guards and make sure your attic floor is properly insulated.
