This is a few items you should check to make sure you Home is Winterized, and check this page for more Tips on Winterizing your Home.

1.Have your furnace checked. Make sure the furnace filter is clean. Check the thermostat to be sure it is working properly and the pilot light is functioning. Have the heating ducts cleaned on an as-needed basis. According to the Environmental Protection Agency, duct cleaning has never been shown to actually prevent health problems. However, if you think duct cleaning might be a good idea for your home, but you are not sure, talk to a professional.

2. Check your chimney. If you haven't used your fireplace in a while it's a good idea to have it check for animals, debris and leaves. Consider installing a screen over your chimney opening. 3. Clean your gutters and ridge vents. When gutters are clogged, rainwater backs up. If the temperature drops below freezing, the standing water freezes causing the gutters to expand and crack. The ridge vents need to be cleaned in order to allow the house to "breath" correctly. Otherwise, air will stagnate and create an unhealthy environment.

4. Make sure your smoke alarm and carbon monoxide detectors are in working order. Check the batteries regularly. If your alarms or detectors emit a light to signal they are working, make sure the light is on.

5. Check the caulking around your doors and windows. If the caulk is cracking and peeling away, it allows your home's heat to escape. In addition, insure that the doors and windows shut tightly and no cold air is coming in.

Also if you are looking for a Homes For Sale In Canton Georgia call Dwayne West with Solid Source Realty at 678-233-4159 and he will take you through the fun process of purchasing a home.

 

1 Comments on 2008 Winterization tips for your home

SEP
24
2008
573,444 Points 47 Featured Posts Outside Blog

Dwayne, These are some great tips for winterization and a good reminder this time of year.  Thanks for sharing these with us.

5:23pm • #1

Leave a response…



(optional)
What does the graphic say?
 
Rainmaker_large

Canton Georgia Real Estate--- Dwayne West

Canton, GA

More about me…

Atlanta Real Estate

Office Phone: (770) 475-1130 x 4319

Cell Phone: (706) 502-7214

Email Me

This is a blog that will bring you all types of information about the City of Canton Georgia,and the Canton Georgia Real Estate Market.


Links

Archives

RSS 2.0 Feed for this blog

Find GA real estate agents and Canton real estate on ActiveRain.