Preparing Your Home for Winter - Service Legends Heating ...

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Iowa winters make it tough to keep homes warm and comfortable. However, performing a few heating and cooling repairs during the fall will prevent the cold weather from causing extra damage to your home.

Seal Leaks: Air leaks are one of the major sources of energy waste during the winter. These small openings allow cold air to flow into your home, reducing the temperature in your home and forcing your furnace to burn more fuel. You can prevent this by maintaining your home?s weather sealing. Update your weather stripping, caulk, and moisture guards to ensure that your home is ready for winter.

Protect Pipes: Your exposed pipes are more vulnerable to freezing during the winter season. Water expands insides as it freezes, which can rupture home plumbing and cause serious leaks. Cover exposed pipes with layers of insulation before the end of fall. This will ensure that your plumbing stays problem-free throughout the winter.

Add Insulation: Insulation materials can be layered for better results, so you should consider adding a new layer of insulation to your home this year. This upgrade could significantly improve your home?s ability to resist thermal transfer.

Upgrade Furnace: An outdated furnace could be the source of your expensive energy bills. That?s why you should have your furnace inspected this fall. A professional will be able to make recommendations on a new, energy-efficient furnace. The professional may also suggest high-efficiency heating alternatives like geothermal heating.

Service Legends Heating & Cooling can be reached by phone at (515) 657-6588. Contact us if you?d like more tips on winterizing your home before winter. We also provide award-winning service and repair for home heating appliances.

Source: http://www.desmoinesheatingandcooling.net/587094/2012/11/09/preparing-your-home-for-winter.html

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