{"id":159,"date":"2022-10-19T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2022-10-19T00:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cumulonimbus.ca\/?p=159"},"modified":"2022-10-21T00:14:18","modified_gmt":"2022-10-21T00:14:18","slug":"here-are-some-suggestions-to-aid-you-winterize-your-home","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/cumulonimbus.ca\/here-are-some-suggestions-to-aid-you-winterize-your-home\/","title":{"rendered":"Here Are Some Suggestions to Aid You Winterize Your Home"},"content":{"rendered":"
As most of the country gets ready for colder weather, it’s a good idea to make sure our homes are ready for the challenges and weather concerns that come with winter. Getting ready for freezing temperatures and ice and snow storms will help you get through winter without any wear and tear. Here is some advice to aid you in getting your house ready for winter.<\/span><\/p>\n During each season, you must clean or replace the filter(s) in your air conditioner every month or two. If you have pets with fur, use your air conditioner a lot, or live in a dusty area, you may require to clean your filters more often. Your air conditioner will use 5% to 15% less energy if you keep the filter clean or replace old filters.<\/span><\/p>\n Unlike a water <\/span>softener<\/a><\/strong>, you should never run a generator inside a house, cellar, shed, or garage, even if the doors and windows are open. Keep mobile generators outside, away from windows, and as far away from your house as possible. This winter, people have already died from generating too much carbon monoxide. Carbon monoxide alarms should be set up and tested at least once a month to protect you and your family.<\/span><\/p>\n There are many ways to keep your home warm when the power goes out. Close the blinds or curtains to retain the heat in your home. Close off rooms that aren’t used to keep heat from going to waste, and stuff towels or rags into holes under doors.<\/span><\/p>\n House fires are familiar in the winter, and you could start one if you don’t pay attention to how you heat your home. Keep the stuff that can catch fire at least three feet away from any <\/span>heating<\/a> <\/strong>source, and only plug in one thing that makes heat at a time (like a fireplace or radiator). Never use your oven or gas stove to heat your home.<\/span><\/p>\n Warming centers may be nearby if your electricity goes out in the middle of a harsh winter storm. You can locate one by calling your local emergency services office.<\/span><\/p>\nClean and service your air conditioner.<\/span><\/h2>\n
Never use a generator inside the house.<\/span><\/h2>\n
Take precautions to keep your home warm.<\/span><\/h2>\n
Have someone inspect the furnace.<\/span><\/h2>\n