How to Protect Your Home in Extreme Cold

It’s frigid out there. Most of the country is layering up for some below freezing temps. And while the Experts are always eager to help, have a few HVAC and plumbing pearls of wisdom to help you avoid those winter weather emergencies.

• • Disconnect those exterior water connections.

• • Insulate exposed pipes and outdoor fixtures.

• • A slow drop in indoor bathrooms and sinks by outer walls can prevent pipes from freezing.

• • Open up cabinets underneath sinks to keep warm air flowing around pipes.

• • Keep an indoor temperature of at least 68 degrees (and warmer if possible).

• • Get those space heaters ready by testing them for proper operation.

• • If you have vents shut in unused rooms, now is the time to open them.

• • If your furnace is not functional, contact the Experts for heating repairs or consider a new furnace install.

• • Last but not least, give those smoke and carbon monoxide detectors a quick once-over.

Follow these easy tips to keep your HVAC and plumbing warm and working. Then heat yourself some hot chocolate. And, as always, Rob's Albertan Service Experts is here for you. If you have questions, concerns or problems, don’t hesitate to call.