Winter is in full swing, and all you want to do is curl up by the fireplace with a cup of hot chocolate. Hey, we can’t blame you! With that being said, cold weather is no excuse to let home maintenance slide. Are you guilty of these common things homeowners neglect in the winter?
1) Taking care of ice dams
If your home is less than perfectly insulated and vented, it may be prone to ice dams, which basically means that water melting on your roof pools behind layers of ice, damaging the roof and potentially causing ceiling leaks. No matter how cold it is, get outside regularly and check for icicles or chunks of ice by the edge of the roof.
2) Changing the furnace filter
It’s essential to change your home’s furnace filter once a month, especially in the winter. This ensures good air quality indoors, extends the life of the furnace and keeps energy costs low.
3) Testing the sump pump
Before the snow melts and April showers arrive, make sure your sump pump is in good condition.
4) Checking the AC system
No one likes to be surprised on the first warm day of spring by a malfunctioning AC system. Stay on top of things and make sure your AC is in working order while it’s still cold out.
Now that you’ve resolved to stay on top of home maintenance this winter, it’s time to find the right contractor. Call Ivy Lea Construction at 716-875-8654 so we can help keep your home in tip-top shape, no matter the weather.
