The Winter Preparation Checklist for Warm Weather Areas | SERVPRO® of Alamo Heights

12/6/2021 (Permalink)

If winter weather should bring damage to your home or business, contact SERVPRO of Alamo Height for fast, restorative solutions.

When the radio starts playing “White Christmas” and the holiday commercials start, it usually feels pretty strange with the weather being so mild.

Winter weather in San Antonio just doesn’t fit the “normal” narrative, except for last February, of course. In Alamo Heights, we’re not overly concerned with prolonged freezes, frozen pipes or snow tires—and certainly have no need for snow plows.

That said, there are still a few things that we should take care of during the winter months as a matter of preparation and prevention:

Prep your HVAC unit You’ll need your heat some in south central Texas this winter, so you’ll want to know your heating system is working well and operating safely. Having a professional come out to perform routine maintenance is a solid idea, and it can spot and remove fire hazards, too.

Take care of your home maintenance. Thankfully, we’re not normally hammered with three feet of snow over the winter like some northern and upper mid-western states. However, there are some things you can do to prepare for the cooler weather.

If you have a fireplace, double-check that the chimney is clear and free of creosote. Consider wrapping exterior water pipes to avoid a frozen pipe. Check your roof for damage and clear the gutters of all debris and obstructions as we don’t want rain water backing up and coming into the home. Watch out for critters! When the cold weather hits insects, pests, rodents and other small animals will be looking for heat and shelter; don’t let it be in your home.

Weather-proof your home Consider adding insulation to your attic and sealing your windows and doors. This will reduce cold air infiltration and help save you money on your utility bill.

Take care of your car. Make sure your car tires have acceptable tread life left, and consider new windshield wipers. While you may end up driving in ice or snow, the more likely scenario is driving in the rain. Make sure you can do it safely.

If winter weather or unexpected flooding causes water to damage your home, we’re always here to help. Contact SERVPRO to see how quick and easy it is to let the pros handle your cleanup and recovery.