How to Protect Your Home in Extreme Cold

It’s frosty outside. Much of the country is layering up for some freezing temperatures. And while the Experts are always ready to help, have a few HVAC and plumbing tips to help you avoid those cold weather emergencies.

• • Disconnect those exterior water faucets.

• • Insulate exposed pipes and outdoor fixtures.

• • A slow drop in indoor sinks by exterior walls can stop pipes from freezing.

• • Open up those cabinets under sinks to keep warm air moving around pipes.

• • Maintain an indoor temperature of at least 68 degrees (and warmer if possible).

• • Get those space heaters ready by checking them for proper operation.

• • If you’ve got vents shut in unused rooms, now is the time to open them.

• • If your furnace is not functioning, contact the Experts for heating repairs or consider a new furnace install.

• • Last but not least, give your smoke and carbon monoxide detectors a quick check.

Follow these quick tips to keep your HVAC and plumbing warm and working. Then heat yourself some hot cocoa. And, as always, Winnipeg Supply Service Experts is here for you. If you have questions, concerns or problems, don’t hesitate to call.