12 Interior Winter Home Maintenance Tips
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Despite the official winter season still being a few weeks away, we have already had our share of cold and snow! Here are some interior winter home maintenance tips to help protect your property for the 2022-2023 winter season!
- Have your furnace inspected and filters changed, and if necessary, cleaned to ensure it is in good working condition;
- Have your chimney and vents cleaned to ensure they are in good working condition and to prevent fires and carbon monoxide from getting into your home;
- Reverse your ceiling fans to rotate clockwise, which will push warm air downwards;
- Insulate indoor pipes that are near windows or doors to prevent them from freezing;
- Test your sump pump, if applicable, to ensure it’s in good working condition;
- Flush and insulate your hot water tank;
- Check your whole-house humidifier, if applicable, to ensure it’s in good working order;
- Protect entryways from water and mud by placing mats inside and out;
- Check the batteries in your smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors and test to ensure they are working ;
- Check plug-ins to ensure circuits are not overloaded, and replace any cables or extension cords with tears or cracks;
- Prepare for a storm or possible power outages with a safety kit, including water bottles, non-perishable food, a first aid kit, batteries, flashlight, and a portable phone charger;
- Consider purchasing a generator.
Next week we will be sharing some additional winter home maintenance tips for your yard and outside your home!
Stay warm,
The Costen Insurance Team