The 8 Weatherizing Tips You Need to Know If You Live In Central Oregon
Jolie Hobbs • September 28, 2021
All the tips and tricks you need to protect your home from the Central Oregon Cold.
Winter is on its way in Central Oregon, and we're here to help make sure you and your home are properly prepared for the cold weather. So, pull up your favorite note-taking app, and take a sigh of relief, because we're in this together!
1. Gutters
Check your gutters, and remove all debris. Clogged gutters can lead to water damage on both the exterior and interior of your home.
2. Foundation Vents
Close all foundation vents and install Styrofoam vent blocks to avoid frozen pipes
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Deicing Products
Only use deicing products that state they will not cause damage to driveways and sidewalks.
4. Garden Hoses
Remove garden hoses and install Styrofoam bib covers over outdoor faucets.
5. Smoke and Carbon Detectors
Test your smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors and replace batteries, if necessary.
6. Furnace Filters
If applicable, replace your furnace filter every three months. Failure to do so is an EXTREME FIRE RISK.
7. Christmas Trees
Make sure that Christmas trees have plenty of water- a dry tree is a severe fire hazard.
8. Indoor Plumbing
Avoid frozen pipes during low temperatures by keeping your garage doors closed, allowing your faucets to “drip,” and opening cabinets under sinks to allow warm air to circulate to the pipes.
Do you have a tip that we didn't mention? We'd love to hear from you! Share it with us in the comments below, so we can help each other all weather another Central Oregon Winter.
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