1-Take care of the windows and doors. Add weather stripping to block the air from coming in around the windows and doors. This can keep your home warmer while saving you money on your heating bills. Caulking is also an option.
2-Use an air compressor to blow out the lines of your outdoor faucets. You can also hire a landscaping service to take care of this for you. Roll up and drain outdoor hoses. Store them in a shed to keep them out of the extreme temperatures.
3-Have your heating system serviced. You can take care of any filter changes. This is another fairly easy task.
4-Have a standby generator installed by an electrician. Salt Lake City residents can remove the risk of being left in the dark by a power outage caused by a winter storm. You will want to talk with your electrician about the size of the generator you will need if you will need it to run your furnace.
5-Add insulation to any pipes that are against outside walls. Foam pipe wrappers are easy placed on pipes and will keep them from freezing during cold snaps.
You can do a lot of these small jobs on your own or you can call a professional. A Salt Lake City electrician can get your home set up with a generator that will give you peace of mind in the wildest of winter storms. Give Captain Electric, LLC a call today and schedule your appointment.