Preparing Your Comstock Home for Michigan Winters

10/15/2020 (Permalink)

SERVPRO of East Kalamazoo is "Faster to any size disaster."

Michigan Winters can be beautiful, but can also be extremely brutal. From polar vortexes, black ice, and multiple snow storms, the harsh winters can cause severe damage to our homes. Winter will be here before we know it, so it is best to prepare your home in the fall before snow falls. Follow these tips to prepare your home for winter weather:

• Keep cabinet doors open during cold spells. This allows warm air to circulate around pipes.
• Keep a slow trickle of water flowing through faucets, especially if the pipes for faucets run through unheated or un-insulated areas of your home.
• Consider shutting off outdoor faucets. Find the shut-off valve in the basement or crawl space and turn it “off”.
• If you follow the previous step, then open the outdoor faucet to help ensure it drains completely and inner valve is shut off.
• Ensure gutters are clean and secure. Leaves and debris accumulate, causing a damming effect on gutters, which could lead to roof problems and water damage.
• Proper maintenance of your furnace can help reduce the risk of puffbacks.

When disaster strikes your Kalamazoo, MI home, call SERVPRO of East Kalamazoo. Our experts will walk you through our cleanup process, keeping you informed. We are here for you every step of the way. Don’t hesitate to call us at (269) 342-2366. We are “Faster to any size disaster.”