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You Can Prep Your Home For Winter

You Can Prep Your Home For Winter

Published: 10/10/2024 6:53:39 PM

Learn how to get your home ready to stay comfortable and efficient all winter long.

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Don't wait until the first cold winter day to find out your furnace doesn't work. By spending a little time getting ready now, you'll be prepared when the season changes.

Check your HVAC system. It's a good time to replace your air filter if it's dirty. Also, call a pro for a seasonal maintenance checkup to make sure your furnace or heat pump is in good working order.

Program your thermostat for savings. Install a smart thermostat and set it so you don't heat the house as much when you're asleep or away. This step alone can save up to 10% on heating costs.

Check insulation and air sealing. Air seal windows and doors to reduce drafts and make sure insulation is working at its full potential. Add more insulation if needed. Proper insulation and air sealing in the attic can not only make your home more efficient but also prevent ice dams on the roof.

Test smoke and carbon monoxide alarms. Check smoke and carbon monoxide alarms and change batteries if needed.

Change ceiling fans. Switch ceiling fans to rotate clockwise and set them to run slowly while you're home. This change distributes warm air more evenly so that your furnace doesn't have to work as hard to keep you comfortable.

Check fireplace. Check your fireplace and chimney to make sure they're clean and the flue is in working order.

Insulate pipes. Insulate pipes in crawlspaces or any place where freezing temperatures might cause pipes to freeze and burst.

Drain hoses and cover hose bibs. Outside, drain hoses and store them for the winter. Protect hose bibs with covers.

Clean gutters. Finally, clean out gutters so they don't clog and freeze, causing damage to your gutters and siding.

You can get your home ready for winter to make it safer, more comfortable and more efficient all season long.

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    • Youth Education
    • Rural Electric Youth Tour
    • Safety Quiz
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    • Brochures
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    • Electric Installation Guide
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      • Renewable/Alternative Energy
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        • Home Efficiency Analysis
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        • Walk-Through Energy Audits
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        • U-Shift Off-Peak Rate
        • U-Shift Water Heating
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