Check these off your to-do list before the first snowflakes fall.
Pipes that run along exterior walls freeze first, since they are still exposed to frigid temperatures.
If temps dip into the teens, let water trickle from faucets to help prevent the pipes from freezing.
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(If those pipes freeze, they could create a major leak inside or outside your home.)
You’ll want to contact a chimney pro to inspect the chimney and clean it properly.
Then, give it a quick start to check that that everything’s working well.
A few things to prepare in case you might have an outage:
