Congratulations! You survived 10-14 inches of snow and sub-zero temperatures which may have had you concerned that Frozen 3 was being released early….
During the heat wave this week, here are a few tips as things thaw:
Check your gutters – They are probably full of ice and basically clogged. Where will the melting snow continue to go? Onto walkways.. important HVAC equipment… gas meter or electrical boxes?
Water main shut off – Know where it is and be ready to use it. Right now water lines in walls may have burst but be frozen. The warm up will melt the ice plug and you know the rest of the story…
Restore HVAC thermostat or control schedules – If you locked your systems into 72 and “hold” – don’t forget to reset the schedules and take advantage of energy savings. If on a heat pump system, go back to heat pump mode.
Sneaky roof leaks – We received above average snow so ice dams will be worse than normal. Sometimes proper flashings can still fail allowing ice dams to wreak havoc across most roofs.
Giant mountain of snow in your parking lot – Where will that melting water go? What happens if it re-freezes at night? Keep salt on hand or work with your snow removal contractor to move it for you.
Already checked all of the above? Grab your Hawaiian shirt and flip flops and get ready to enjoy the heatwave – 35 degrees!
If you have a heating or plumbing emergency give us a call at 937-877-2250.