Winterizing your home for the winter is important to keep your home running smoothly throughout the cold winter months. Fall is the best time of year to winterize your home. It is much better to prepare now when it is not as cold then later when it is below freezing.

It is that time of year where the furnace will be running.  It is also that time of year when your furnace should be running, but isn’t.  Before calling a furnace repair technician, consider these heat pump troubleshooting and repair tips.  You can save yourself time and money by trying these tips first. Be sure to check out our article on Geothermal Heat Pumps.

Humidifiers can be very effective at increasing the humidity in your home.  In fact, keeping the humidity levels above 40% can help reduce or eliminate problems, such as dry nose, nose bleeds, dry throat, dry lips and dry skin, static electricity and infections from bacteria and viruses that thrive in the air.  It is important to know, however, that the humidity levels should stay below 60% so that mold and dust mites do not have a chance to grow.

While humidifiers are very helpful, they can pose as a health hazard, if not properly cleaned.  Cleaning humidifiers is extremely important. Bacteria and fungi can grow in the tanks of humidifiers and then get into the air through the mist.   

It is extremely important to properly maintain and clean humidifiers.  Clean a humidifier at least once a week.  Refer to the cleaning instructions provided by the manufacturer to be sure these cleaning instructions are compatible with your machine.  

Attic insulation is essential for any house. Your attic will likely be as cold as the outdoor temperature. Therefore, it is important to purchase the right type of insulation for your area. Also, when installing attic insulation, make sure you do not skimp on materials. It will not do your home any good, if there are a lot of gaps or damage in the attic insulation.

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