How to Protect Your Home in Extreme Cold

It’s cold out there. Much of the country is layering up for some icy temperatures. And while the Experts are always ready to help, we’ve got a few HVAC and plumbing pearls of wisdom to help you avoid those cold weather emergencies.

• • Disconnect all exterior water faucets.

• • Make sure you insulate exposed pipes and outdoor fixtures.

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

• • Open up those cabinets underneath sinks to keep warm air flowing 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 have vents shut in unused rooms, now is the time to open them.

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

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

Follow these simple 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’ve got questions, concerns or problems, don’t hesitate to call.