Edmonton Winter Is Coming, 5 Reminders On How To Prep Yourself For It
We don’t need the ‘Nights Watch’ to remind us that winter is coming. As Serge puts it “I would just like to indulge for a moment and think of Edmonton with more than 2 seasons – winter and construction season.”
Since almost everybody now is in the winter state of mind, we at Team Leading Edge would just like to conduct a friendly reminder to those who have yet to prep their homes for winter. Winter is no laughing matter so better take this seriously if you would like to experience another awesome holiday.
LEAKS!
Leaks have a special place in our hearts so it is but appropriate to put it first on this list. Leaks can make your life miserable so checking it should be on the top of your priority list!
10 to 15 percent of your hard earned money would be wasted if you have an improperly sealed home. The most effective way avoid this wasteful consumption of energy is through caulking and weather stripping. Doors and windows are the main culprit for leaks, do a thorough inspection on all your doors and windows and caulk all holes you see to prevent heat from escaping.
MAINTENANCE!
To keep your heating system at 110% performance, equipment maintenance is the most important thing to do. Failure to check your heating and cooling systems from dirt would result in an under-performance and might possibly ruin your equipment.
A licensed contractor would be your best friend in time of need so it’s best to schedule a fall check-up with him.
HEATING!
Okay, we want to emphasize the importance of your heating system come winter time. DO NOT let October pass without checking and making sure that the heating system is working to its fullest.
Test run the heating system by cranking the thermostat to 80 degrees, this should turn the furnace on and let warm air circulate within minutes. If and when this doesn’t happen, you can try to check where the problem is coming from through your gas furnace troubleshooting guidelines (I do hope your furnace came with that). If you wouldn’t want to fix it yourself, a gas furnace technician would be your best bet in fixing the problem.
THE PIPES!
If you’re from Edmonton, busted pipes in winter isn’t a ‘new’ thing, still, this doesn’t mean you have to let it happen this coming winter! Nope! Nope! Nope!
Having your pipes burst would surely cause huge household damage, the best way to prevent that is through pads. Cover exposed pipes in unheated areas like the attic and basement with tubular pipe insulation sleeves. Cover every inch of exposed pipe including joints and bends, once done, duct tape would be enough to help you seal the seams.
THE WINTER STORM!
It’s better to be safe than sorry. That would prove to be a lifesaver in case of a winter storm. Rule of thumb, always have an emergency kit that’s fully-stocked ready. The emergency kit must consist of warm clothes, blankets, water, non-perishable food, battery-powered radio (yup, don’t rely on your iPhone!), meds, pet food and of course a first aid kit. Three to five days worth of stock would be perfect in this kind of emergencies.
So, there you have it, simple reminders to get you prepared for winter. Following these won’t consume much of your precious time, do it now. Carpe Diem!
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