Winterizing Your Home

Well, today is the first day of fall. With winter right around the corner, here are a few tips to help winterize your home. A cap on your chimney will prevent birds or small animals from entering it and possibly blocking the exhaust from getting out which could lead to a build up of carbon monoxide. Clean out the gutters to avoid build up of debris and ice which could lead to damage. Check all windows and doors and repair any damaged weather stripping. By doing this it keeps drafts out and keeps heat in which will lead to lower heating bills. Make sure you blow out your sprinkler systems and don’t forget to drain and store garden hoses and also drain external taps and external pipes. You may also want to have someone give your furnace a tune up to make sure it is running at peak efficiency. Lastly, make sure you have a clean filter in your furnace. Taking the time to do these few preventative things each fall could save you time and money in fixing a problem later. This advice from Contractors Capital Corporation. Please visit us at www.contractorscapital.com.