Winter weather Prep tips For Your Wappingers Home

11/6/2019 (Permalink)

Follow some easy tips to get your Wappingers home Winter Ready!

While the Hudson Valley is used to unpredictable winters, it’s incredibly advantageous to prepare your home ahead of time should we get hit by significant snowfalls or days of super freezing temperatures. These weather extremes can lead to water damage, roof damage, broken pipes & ice damming.

SERVPRO of Western Dutchess County wants to make sure you are prepared and know what to do in case you do have a damage! 

Tips for Preparing your Home for Winter Weather:

• When temps dip below 20 degrees, or the “temperature alert threshold,” keep cabinet and closet doors open to allow heat to circulate in. Especially true in attics, basements and garages. If possible, purchase some pipe insulation material from a hardware store. It’s inexpensive and easy to do.
• Keep a slow trickle of water flowing through faucets, especially if the pipes for faucets run through unheated or uninsulated areas of the home. 
• Shut off outdoor faucets. Find the shutoff valve in the basement or crawl space and turn it to "off". After turning off the water,  open the outdoor faucet to help ensure it drains completely and the inner valve is shutoff. 
• Ensure gutters are clean and secure. Leaves and debris accumulate, causing a damming effect on gutters, which could lead to roof problems and water damage. 
• Proper maintenance of your furnace can help reduce the risk of puffbacks. Additionally, have your hot water heater inspected as they also can leak if not properly maintained.
• Have your roof and attic inspected for any leaks or damage. Unknown leaks can cause secondary damage like mold and structural issues. Definitely not something you want to deal with in the winter months.

If your Dutchess County home experiences any kind of water damage, broken pipes or ice damming, count on the experts at SERVPRO of Western Dutchess County to take care of it effectively and efficiently. We’re here to help 24/7 at 845-831-3600. We'll make it "Like it never even happened."