It's time to start preparing for the upcoming winter season!
Exterior Tasks
- Remove all garden hoses from outside hose bibs.
- Shut off outside hose bibs with shut off valve in the mechanical room.
- Blow out lawn irrigation systems and winterize any lake pumps.
- Shut down and blow out water lines for any outdoor showers or foot wash showers.
- Make sure gutters and down spouts are clear of debris.
- Plug in and turn on any heat tape cords that you may have for septic lines or gutter downspouts.
- Make sure all exterior vents are clear of obstructions.
- Open and inspect window and door weather stripping/gaskets and replace if required. Clean dirt, dust , and debris from the window sashes, tracks, and frames. Close and latch all windows and doors.
- Remove screens from windows and keep window coverings open to allow warm air to circulate up against the glass.
- Keep all foot and vehicle traffic off septic drain field areas and sewer line areas to prevent frost from penetrating.
Interior Tasks
- Turn on humidifiers. See the table below for proper indoor humidity settings in relation to outdoor temperatures. It is very important to control your indoor humidity levels to prevent wood from shrinking from dryness. Windows will also produce condensation if humidity is too high.
- Turn on air exchangers. Set to low or intermittent settings so you don't over-dry the interior of your home.
- Clean or replace filters. You may need to check with your HVAC contractor for fall and spring services if you are needing assistance.
- Turn on in-floor hear boilers.
- Turn on forced air furnaces.
- Inspect fireplaces, flues, and fresh air intakes for proper operation.
- Inspect smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors for proper operation.
- Shut off your whole house water line valve (if equipped) to prevent leaks while you are away from your home.
As always, do not hesitate to reach out to your Nor-Son Custom Builders contact, or contact us through our website form, if you have any questions.
