Are you planning on visiting family, friends or taking a vacation this holiday season? Leaving your home can have enormous consequences without proper preparation during these cold winter months.
1 – Adjust your Thermostat.
It may be tempting to completely shut off your heat to save money while you are away from home but doing so can cause severe and costly damage. You don’t need to warm your home to comfortable living temperatures, however. You only need to set your thermostat to about 55 degrees, this will prevent pipes from freezing.
2 – Unplug Electronics.
Unplugging major appliances and electronics will not only save you money on your electric bill but it can also prevent damage to electronics in case of an electrical surge caused by winter storms or faulty wiring shorting out at the most inconvenient of times. Make sure that all electronics are at least turned off, if not unplugged. This will help protect your home from fire hazards. A licensed Utah electrician can help you protect your home with surge protectors.
3 – Turn off Water.
Shutting off the main water valve to your home will prevent leaking, bursting pipes and flooding. Water can cause extensive damage to your home if caught quickly, the damage becomes expidentially worse when you are unaware and away from the home for an extended period of time. A professional winterize Utah home plumber can help you prepare your vacant home for winter.
Finally, check the outside of your home. Check that gutters are not clogged to ensure that they are able to handle heavy water fall during storms and check for hazardous debris and vegetation near the home such as overhanging branches. If you need assistance with winterizing your home, call the technicians at Any Hour Services, your trusted electricians in Utah.
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