How to Protect Your Home in Extreme Cold

It’s frosty out there. Much of the country is layering up for some below freezing temperatures. And while the Experts are always eager to help, have a few HVAC and plumbing tips to help you avoid those cold weather emergencies.

• • Disconnect all exterior water connections.

• • Insulate exposed pipes and outdoor fixtures.

• • A slow drip in indoor bathrooms and sinks by exterior walls can stop pipes from freezing.

• • Open up those cabinets underneath sinks to keep warm air circulating around pipes.

• • Maintain an indoor temperature of at least 68 degrees (and warmer if possible).

• • Get those indoor heaters ready by checking them for proper operation.

• • If you have vents closed in unused rooms, make sure you open them up.

• • If your furnace is not working, contact the Experts for heating repairs or consider a new furnace install.

• • Last but not least, give your smoke and carbon monoxide detectors a quick check.

Follow these simple tips to keep your HVAC and plumbing warm and working. Then pour yourself some hot cider. And, as always, Service Experts Heating, Air Conditioning & Plumbing is here for you. If you’ve got questions, concerns or problems, don’t hesitate to call.