Is your home prepared for six more weeks of winter? With freezing temperatures and heavy snowfall, snowstorms can wreak havoc on your home.
Follow our advice, and with the right precautions, you can be better prepared and keep your home protected.
1. Be Ready for Power Outages
Install a Generac Generator: Snowstorms often lead to power outages, leaving homes in the dark and heating systems offline. A reliable Generac Generator keeps your household running smoothly, no matter the weather. As an authorized Generac service provider, AMi provides top-notch generator installation services as well as generator maintenance and repair.
Get Whole Home Surge Protection: These specialty units are installed in your home’s main electrical panel to shield your appliances and gadgets from power surges that frequently occur during storms. Without this protection, your electronics could sustain costly damage from sudden voltage spikes. Safeguard your electronics with whole home surge protection provided by AMi.
2. Maintain a Safe Indoor Temperature
Set Your Thermostat Schedule: Keeping a steady temperature in your home is crucial to preventing pipes from freezing and bursting. We recommend keeping the thermostat set at a minimum of 55 degrees (F) when away from home, and 68 degrees (F) when occupied for comfort, safety, and efficiency.
Inspect Your Furnace: Don’t get left in the cold! Before the snowstorm comes, make sure your furnace is in working order. Book an appointment with one of AMi’s highly trained technicians for a furnace inspection and tune-up at least once a year. These visits allow us to make any needed repairs, adjustments, and check for hidden issues before it becomes an emergency.
3. Avoid Damage from Flooding
Be Thorough in Snow Removal: Removing snow before it melts can minimize your risk of excessive damage and repairs. As snow falls from your roof and gets shoveled from walkways, it can pile up around your home. Encourage future snowmelt to flow away from your home’s foundations by shoveling snow at least 3 to 5 feet away from the perimeter, and ensure your gutters and downspouts are clear so the water can drain properly.
Invest in a Sump Pump: Even with precautions, water from snowmelt can build up and ultimately flow back toward your home, breaking through the foundation and leaking into your basement. With the increased risk of flooding, investing in a sump pump ensures your basement stays dry and protected from water damage, saving you from expensive repairs and mold.
For more tips and information about how to keep your home prepped, visit ThinkAMi.com. Need Emergency Service? We’re available! Call us now at 763.434.7747.