With colder weather coming, winterizing your home can save you a lot of money. What is involved in winterizing, and how is it connected with your plumbing?
The reason why winterizing your home will help you save money in connection with your plumbing is that you will spend less money on hot water if your pipes aren’t running through cold areas of your home. There are also danger of pipes freezing if you have standing water in unused pipes.
When it comes to keeping heat in, you need to start from the top. Seal up any leaks in your attic, and if needed, add more insulation. A lot of your heat will escape from the attic if not properly insulated.
Inside your living area, you want to seal any leaks around your windows and doors. This can be done easily with caulk.
Any outdoor water lines and sprinkler lines need to be shut off, especially since they might be damaged if they were to freeze.
If you have forced air heating, sealing your ducts will make your heating system more efficient, thus keeping your home at a more comfortable temperature.
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