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Winter Home Tips for a Safer, Cozier Season

Your Quick Guide to Protecting Your Home This Winter

Winter is officially here and the temperatures are dropping — but it’s not too late to make your home safer, warmer, and more energy-efficient. These practical tips will help you stay cozy through the holidays and beyond.

#1

SERVICE YOUR FURNACE EARLY

Don’t wait for the first freeze to find out your heater is broken. Get a professional tune-up early in the season to ensure everything is running efficiently and safely.

#2: REVERSE YOUR CEILING FANS

Set ceiling fans to rotate clockwise at low speed. This creates an updraft that pushes trapped warm air down into the room.

#3: UPGRADE TO HEAVY CURTAINS

Swap thin curtains for heavy, insulated drapes. They create a thermal barrier that prevents heat from escaping through the glass.

#4: INSULATE YOUR PIPES

Wrap exposed pipes in foam sleeves to prevent freezing. Ensure outdoor hoses are disconnected to avoid pressure buildup.

#2

SEAL GAPS AND DRAFTS​​​​​​​

Don’t wait for the first freeze to find out your heater is broken. Get a professional tune-up early in the season to ensure everything is running efficiently and safely.


#6: SWAP YOUR AIR FILTERS

A dirty filter makes your heating system work twice as hard. Check your furnace filters once a month and replace them when they look dusty to maintain good airflow and lower energy costs.

#7: CLEAN OUT THE GUTTER

Remove fallen leaves and debris so melting snow can drain properly. Clogged gutters can lead to ice dams, which can cause water to back up under your shingles and damage your roof.

#8: LET THE SUNLIGHT IN

Wrap exposed pipes in foam sleeves to prevent freezing. Ensure outdoor hoses are disconnected to avoid pressure buildup.

#9

TEST YOUR ALARMS

With the heat running and windows closed, it’s vital to ensure your smoke and carbon monoxide detectors are working. Test the batteries monthly to keep your family safe.

#10

FLUSH YOUR WATER HEATER

Sediment buildup can make your water heater less efficient. Draining and flushing the tank once a year helps it last longer and ensures you have plenty of hot water for those chilly winter showers.


Paul Czan

Paul Czan

Broker (MBA, B.Comm)

Paul Czan Real Estate Group

2148 Carling Avenue, units 5 & 6, Ottawa, ON, Ottawa, ON

paul@pcre-group.ca

(613) 262-1286

(613) 829-1818
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