Preparing Your Fort Worth Area Home For Winter

1/29/2021 (Permalink)

SERVPRO of North Fort Worth is available to respond to your storm damage loss. Let us assist with stressful details so you can have fun outdoors.

You only need to spend a short time making sure your Fort Worth home is in great shape for the winter, but it will give you peace of mind and help to prevent expensive problems.

1. Schedule an inspection for the HVAC system or furnace and change the filters.
2. Check the drainage in your yard and around the foundation of your house, and clean out the rain gutters around the roof.
3. Clean your chimney and fireplace.
4. Test the smoke and carbon monoxide detectors, and replace the batteries if needed.
5. Cover the outdoor faucets and protect pipes.
6. Check your trees. Remove dead trees or dead branches, and make sure no branches are touching your roof or your home’s exterior walls.
7. Contact your utility company to get an energy audit.
8. Put away your yard care equipment and patio furniture.
9. Pack a survival kit of food, water, flashlights, and essential things you will need if the power goes off.

If you do notice water in your home from a heavy storm or a broken pipe, be sure to call SERVPRO of North Fort Worth right away at (817) 232-3333.