Prepping Your Home for Winter in a Mild Climate | SERVPRO of Bartow County

12/1/2021 (Permalink)

If winter weather should bring damage to your home or business, contact SERVPRO of Bartow County for fast, restorative solutions.

Winter weather here simply doesn’t fit that idyllic holiday narrative of a Winter Wonderland. We don’t often worry about snow (unless you count the…ahem…blizzard of March 1942) or prolonged freezes. Frozen pipes aren’t a constant worry, and we don’t need snow tires or salt trucks.

But warmer-weather residents should still consider doing some routine and preventive maintenance during the winter. Here’s what we suggest.

Have a Professional Check Your HVAC Unit | Obviously, we will need some heat this winter, so have a professional come out and perform preventive maintenance on your HVAC unit, replacing any parts that might leave you in the cold.

| Maintain the Exterior of Your Home | We still average over four inches of rain per month over the winter, making it one of the rainier portions of the year. Take precautions accordingly. Have your roof inspected, and repair or replace broken shingles. While you’re up there, check and clean the gutters so rainwater doesn’t back up and risk entering your home. If you have a chimney, now would be a good time to clean it.

| Ensure Good Seals on Doors and Windows | Don’t let cool breezes make you uncomfortable; consider installing additional insulation in your attic and sealing your windows and doors. These areas have an impact on the comfort level in your home, not to mention the effect they can have on your utility bill.

| Prepare Your Vehicles for Winter | While Cartersville doesn’t receive a lot of snow, we need to make sure our vehicles are ready for the winter weather, should it arrive. New windshield wipers may be in order as well, since it’s a good idea to replace them every six months. You might not have to deal with driving on ice, but you’ll likely end up driving in the rain—and you want to be sure you can do it safely.

*If winter weather or unexpected flooding causes water to damage your home, we’re always here to help. Contact SERVPRO of Bartow County to see how quick and easy it is to let the pros handle your cleanup and recovery.