# Steps to Winterize Your Home for Maximum Comfort and Savings

The term "winterizing" refers to the process of preparing a home for vacancy. This procedure prepares the plumbing system and its components to withstand temperature extremes (preventing the pipes from freezing). When a residence is likely to be vacant during the heating season, often known as winter, the process should be carried out. The house may now securely sit unoccupied with no utilities, notably no heat, after it is finished.

The procedure of winterizing entails completely draining the home's plumbing system. Emptying the water heater, draining all plumbing, and filling the various fixtures with an anti-freeze solution are all part of this process.


## Check Your Heating System

Checking your heating system is one of the most important steps in the [winterization](https://safeguardproperties.com/wp-content/uploads/guidelines/Winterization_-_General_Requirements.htm) process. Your heating system will be the only appliance you use on a regular basis. As a result, it makes perfect sense to examine it thoroughly before putting it to use.

## Smart Home Devices Save You Time and Money

These days, smart home devices are all the rage, and they're necessary if you want to winterize your home. You can, for example, install a smart water leak detector near your boiler or water heater to notify you if there is a leak. A smart mattress heating pad can also keep you warm and snug all night.

## Pipes Should Be Winterized

Freezed water can expand, which can be dangerous to your pipes! Your pipes may freeze and explode if the temperature falls below 32 degrees Fahrenheit. Always check for obstructions and winterize your pipes before the cold weather arrives. During the winter, pipes in places like the garage are especially vulnerable to freezing. Due to pressure build-up, a blocked pipe is more likely to shatter in extreme cold.

## Radiators with Reflectors

Radiators are almost always situated adjacent to walls, rendering one side of the room inefficient in terms of heat transmission. Only the wall on that side heats up, lowering the radiator's efficiency. Install a radiator reflector on the wall behind the radiator to prevent this problem.

## An energy audit can save your money

Knowing how to reduce your energy expenditures is the most important tip for winterizing your home. As the colder months approach, contact your local power company to schedule an energy audit of your home. The expert will provide recommendations to make your home more energy-efficient, resulting in decreased energy bills and increased comfort.

## Drain the Water Heater

Make careful to purge your water heater or boiler system before the cold weather arrives. Because water heaters are turned off during the summer, silt and other particles can collect in the outputs, limiting efficiency.

Please contact [Safeguard Properties](https://safeguardproperties.com/) if you require assistance with the Winterization procedure in the United States.