When cooler weather starts to enter the Mechanicsburg, Harrisburg and Camp Hill areas, it’s time to winterize your residences. Winter-proofing a house doesn’t need to take a lot of time, but it does require some practical planning.
Below are six ways to lower your winter heating costs, improve the quality of your home and ensure you’re not surprised when the temperature dips below 40 degrees Fahrenheit.
1. Get your furnace and ductwork cleaned
Your furnace and ducts have worked hard all year long, and they need to be checked out and cleaned. Hire a professional for this job — that way you’ll know of any problems before they get worse.
2. Replace drafty windows
Drafts take a serious bite out of your wallet every winter. If you have windows that are apparently allowing your heat to seep out, contact a trusted Mechanicsburg replacement window company. You’ll see a huge difference in your utility bills.
3. Clean up your lawn and outside areas
As the weather cools, clean your patio furniture thoroughly and store it either in your home, shed, garage or a rented storage unit. At the same time, clear away any brush and leaves. They won’t go away during the winter and can cause paths to become slippery.
4. Bring in some outdoor plants.
Have a few plants that you bring indoors every winter? Make sure you have a place that will help them stay alive and healthy until you can replant them in your garden.
5. Clean out the gutters.
While it isn’t a job that everyone loves, gutter-cleaning is a necessity. If you can’t safely get on a ladder to do it yourself, pay someone else to do the work. It will help take away the worries that your gutter might overflow and cause serious property damage over the cold months.
6. Add insulation to your home.
Do you have enough insulation in your attic or crawl space? You might be surprised to learn that replacing insulation can lead to huge gains regarding home efficiency.
Winterizing has its rewards: You’ll be able to sail through the winter more comfortably and with fewer “uh-oh” moments.
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