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Getting Your Home and Business Ready for Winter

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As we transition to Fall in Texas, it’s time to start preparing your home or business for the winter months ahead. Here are some tips to make sure you are ready:

Service your heating system – Schedule professional maintenance for your furnace or heat pump to ensure it’s in good working order before cold temperatures arrive. Replace filters and stock up on extras.

Insulate exposed pipes – Wrap exposed outdoor faucets and pipes with insulating sleeves or foam covers to prevent freezing and bursts.

Caulk and weatherstrip – Seal any cracks, gaps, or openings on windows and doors to stop drafts and reduce heat loss. Make sure attic hatches are properly weather-stripped too.

Reverse ceiling fans – Adjust ceiling fans to a clockwise rotation to drive warm air back down into a room.

Prepare your fireplace – Clean out your fireplace and have the chimney professionally swept. Stock up on firewood for cozy nights.

Examine the roof – Check for any damaged or missing shingles that may need replacement to prevent leaks. Trim overhanging branches.

Maintain the grounds – Clean out rain gutters and downspouts. Prune away dead branches. Keep storm drains clear of debris.

Check emergency supplies – Refresh your stock of flashlights, batteries, blankets, canned goods, first aid kit. Get an emergency road kit for cars.

Use energy efficiently – Replace air filters regularly. Set thermostats lower when away. Turn off unused lights. Unplug devices when not in use.

Review your electricity contract – Check your latest bill.  The expiration date of your contract will be located on your bill.  Get a free bill evaluation from energy brokers at Amerigy Energy in Lufkin and Nacogdoches.  877-631-8875 or email a bill copy to info@amerigyenergy.com.  They know the best prices in the market from over 50 retail energy providers to get you the best deal.

A little preparation now will pay off when winter arrives in full force. This article was provided by Amerigy Energy.

Lee Millerhttps://msgresources.com
Lee Miller is a veteran of the broadcast media industry and CEO of MSG Resources LLC, where he consults on media strategy, broadcast best practices, and distribution technologies. He began his career in Lufkin in the early 80s and has since held leadership roles in both for-profit and nonprofit broadcasting. Lee serves as Executive Director of the Advanced Television Broadcasting Alliance and is a member of the Texas Association of Broadcasters Golden Mic Club. He lives near Lufkin on his family s tree farm, serves on the board of the Salvation Army, and plays keyboard in the worship band at Harmony Hill Baptist Church. He and his wife Kenla have two grown children, Joshua and Morgan.

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