If you’re new to Texas, you might not realize that winter can sometimes be a little harsh here. We at the Select Insurance Agency know it’s important to master the following items on your fall preparation checklist. They can help you keep your home safe from any problems that winter may bring.
Clean Out Your Gutters
During the fall, your gutters are likely to get clogged up regularly with dead leaves and other pieces of debris. During the fall, you’re going to see an increase in rain and snow, so your gutters need to be cleaned regularly in order to prevent roofing damage.
Check Your Attic
Early in the fall, check your attic to see how well it is insulated. If you see little to no insulation, try to add at least 10 inches on your attic walls. This will help reduce your heating bills and keep your family warm during the cold of a Texas winter.
Replace Your Air Filter
Every fall, you need to check and replace your furnace’s air filter. A clogged and dusty air filter will decrease the efficiency of your furnace and even spread dangerous allergens through your home. Don’t just remove it and knock off the dust: install a new one.
Preventing Mold Growth
All the water and moisture caused by fall can lead to mold growth in your home. Cold air drafts need to be sealed up as soon as you find them, as they can promote mold growth and put your family in danger of living with black mold.
Keeping Your Pipes Safe
Though winter rarely gets cold enough to cause burst pipes in Texas, it may still happen. Make sure to wrap your pipes with insulation (even something as simple as an old piece of carpet) to keep them warm and to avoid burst pipes.
Let Us Help You Prepare
At the Select Insurance Agency, we can help you understand how to get your home ready for fall and winter and how to avoid problems that may cost you a bundle in home insurance deductibles.
