3 Winter Household Preparations You Must Not Forget

3 Winter Household Preparations You Must Not Forget

 burning firewood in a fireplaceFrom November through March, the State of Utah becomes a winter wonderland. Its uniquely dry and fluffy snowfall is a legend of its own; its snow-capped hills and mountains some of the most popular destinations for winter sports enthusiasts. But as majestic as winter is, households in The Beehive State knows that upon its arrival, essential home preparations must be made, such as these:

Fireplace preparation

The fireplace in your Salt Lake City home must be readied for the cold season as early as November, at which point daily temperatures across the state start to dip. The kind of fireplace you have determines what preparations you must do.

If yours is the traditional type that uses wood, cleaning the firebox and the chimney’s interior and exterior are important. Crucial components that need checking include the flue and damper. For a gas fireplace, the glass plate must be checked for cracks, the shut-off valve for clogged holes, and vents for any signs of wear and tear.

Furnace inspection

If your house has a working furnace, the crucial part you must inspect, and replace if necessary, is the air filter. A faulty one has detriments ranging from increasing your energy usage and cost to contaminating the air quality in your home.

Sprinkler shutoff

Failure to turn off your grass sprinklers during wintertime could freeze the pipes and lead to a breakdown. As soon as the days start to get cold, make sure to drain all the pipes connected to your sprinkler, and shut off all valves and controllers attached to it.

These tips seem almost unnecessarily simple to some. But you will be surprised by how many households inadvertently neglect to do them. See to it that you make these preparations so you can enjoy your lazy winter months with peace of mind.

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