How to Protect Your Home in Extreme Cold

It’s frigid outside. Most of the country is layering up for some freezing temps. And while the Experts are always ready to help, we’ve got a few HVAC and plumbing pearls of wisdom to help you avoid those winter weather emergencies.

• • Disconnect those exterior water fixtures.

• • Insulate exposed pipes and outdoor fixtures.

• • A slow trickle in indoor sinks by exterior walls can stop pipes from freezing.

• • Open up those cabinets under sinks to keep warm air circulating around pipes.

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

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

• • If you’ve got vents shut in unused rooms, open them now.

• • If your furnace is not working, 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 test.

Follow these simple tips to keep your HVAC and plumbing warm and working. Then heat yourself some hot cocoa. And, as always, McKinley Heating Service Experts is here for you. If you have questions, concerns or problems, don’t hesitate to call.