Customer Care | Seasonal Care

Winter Tips
Here are a few things you can do to keep your home in tip-top shape this Winter:

• Clean and test smoke alarms.




• Test and reset ground fault circuit interrupters (GFCI) breakers.




• Change the furnace filter.




• Operate the heating system.




• Adjust registers and confirm that cold air returns are clear of furniture or draperies.




• Clean the humidifier per manufacturer’s instructions.




• Maintain humidity levels between 35-55% as measured with a hygrometer to prevent potential mold growth. When condensation is apparent on windows, shut down humidifier until humidity levels fall within the range above.




• Adjust or replace weather stripping on exterior doors as needed.




• Check the fit of exterior doors; thresholds are adjustable.




• Drain and winterize your sprinkler system if applicable.




• Remove hoses from exterior faucets. “Freeze proof” faucets will suffer a broken water line if the water in the hose freezes and expands into the pipe.




• Review safe fireplace operation. Provide professional cleaning at regular intervals.




• Clean gutters, check downspouts; confirm that troughs drain away from the house.




• Check foundation, concrete and yard for settling; fill in as needed.




• Remove ice and snow from concrete as soon as possible; avoid using de-icing agents with damaging salts.




• On pleasant days, open windows to allow house to breathe.




• Please decorate safely for the holidays. Do not overload circuits or use worn extension cords.