01/04/2022
That time of year, we could experience temperatures and wind chills that our homes' heating systems are not designed for. Homes will struggle to maintain temperature and in older homes especially the temperature could drop while the heating system is working at full capacity.
1. Consider raising the temperature in your home 2 to 4 degrees above your normal setting before the coldest temperatures arrive Saturday evening.
2. Take all programmable thermostats out of setback mode and set on a permanent HOLD.
3. If you have a furnace; replace the filter.
4. Keep garage doors closed.
5. Limit opening exterior doors.
6. Make sure air vents and radiators are not blocked or obstructed.
7.Cover doorways with blankets or plastic
8. If you have a 90%+ furnace or boiler:
You must keep the intake and exhaust clear of ice and snow. During these cold temperatures, ice can build up. A 90%+ furnace and boiler have 2 white PVC pipes; an exhaust pipe and an intake pipe that are generally on the side or back of your home. In some instances, they are on your roof, do NOT go on your roof to clear the pipe.
DO NOT use your oven or a grill to supplement heat in your home. Please check on neighbors and elderly residents during these extreme temperatures. Stay warm and safe.
