The professionals at Steve’s Plumbing & Heating in Wood County, WI, know all too well how the frigid Wisconsin winters can affect your home’s heating and plumbing components, so they’re here to help. Below they’ve compiled a list of some ways to minimize the damage by winterizing your home. 

If you want your home to remain in top condition, even during the coldest days, here are five tips for winterizing your heating and plumbing systems: 

• Replace Furnace Filters: One of the most important things to do before the cold sets in is to ensure your heating system is in working order, so replacing your furnace filters is critical. By doing so, you can rest assured knowing your furnace will function at peak performance levels, as well as minimize the need for future repairs. 
• Insulate Exposed Piping: There are few things worse than dealing with a burst pipe during the winter, so it pays to take a few extra steps to insulate your exposed piping. You can easily purchase pipe insulation from your local hardware store to ensure your pipes don’t freeze. 
• Eliminate Drafts: Eliminating drafts in your home is an excellent way to keep heating costs low by keeping warm air inside. You can get rid of drafty windows by resealing any cracks or covering them with plastic wrap for the winter. Drafty doors can be dealt with by installing some weather stripping or purchasing a “draft snake,” which is one of those sand-filled bags to place at the foot of your doorway. 
• Tune Up Heating & Cooling Systems: Fall is the perfect time to invest in a tuneup of your furnace or HVAC system. Doing so will enable professionals to catch any problems that could have resulted in an interruption of service down the road, as well as increase the efficiency of your heating and cooling equipment. 
• Program Thermostat: One way heating and cooling costs can quickly get out of hand during the winter is by turning your heat on and off every time you leave or re-enter the house; doing so requires more energy than if your thermostat remains at a steady temperature. For this reason, it’s important to program the daily temperatures you prefer into your thermostat. 

For more helpful tips on winterizing your home, contact the professionals at Steve’s Plumbing & Heating today by calling (715) 421-1800. You can also like them on Facebook for regular updates about their HVAC and emergency repair services. For additional information about the reliable, 24-hour service provided that Wisconson Rapids residents have come to trust, check out the website.