How to Protect Your Home in Extreme Cold

It’s frigid out there. Most of the country is layering up for some freezing weather. And while the Experts are always eager to help, have a few HVAC and plumbing pearls of wisdom to help you avoid those cold weather emergencies.

• • Disconnect those exterior water fixtures.

• • Insulate all exposed pipes and outdoor fixtures.

• • A slow drip in indoor sinks and bathrooms by outer walls can keep pipes from freezing.

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

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

• • Get those indoor heaters ready by testing them for proper operation.

• • If you’ve got vents shut in unused rooms, make sure you open them up.

• • If your furnace is not functional, 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 inspection.

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