{"id":3259,"date":"2018-11-14T21:02:12","date_gmt":"2018-11-15T01:02:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/hbmcclure.com\/hbhome\/blog\/winter-readiness\/"},"modified":"2025-02-04T15:23:34","modified_gmt":"2025-02-04T19:23:34","slug":"winter-readiness","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/hbmcclure.com\/hbhome\/blog\/winter-readiness\/","title":{"rendered":"Winter Tips and Checklist"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\t<section class=\"wysiwyg  section-margins bg-white\" id=\"wysiwyg-block_c9a862059f0633a8fedd1be49dc07a79\">\n        <div class=\"container\">\n            <div class=\"row\">\n                <div class=\"col-lg-10 col-lg-offset-1\">\n                    <h2>Trust the Experts<\/h2>\n<h2>Keep Your Home Comfort Systems Running at Peak Performance<\/h2>\n<p>If your home comfort system needs service, maintenance, or replaced give us a call at\u00a0<a href=\"tel:717-232-4328\">717-232-4328<\/a> or\u00a0<a href=\"#\" onclick=\"_scheduler.show({ schedulerId: 'sched_tbxnhcyxllblkzp15puj949e' })\">schedule an appointment online<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h3>HVAC Systems<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Make sure that all leaf debris and snow are kept clear of your outdoor heat pump unit. This will enable the unit to run more efficiently and allow a technician to access it for service or preventive maintenance.\u00a0<\/li>\n<li>Make sure the areas around all furnaces and air handlers are clear and easily accessible, so your system runs more efficiently and it\u2019s accessible for service.\u00a0<\/li>\n<li>Preventive maintenance for your HVAC system is also a good idea to prevent problems from occurring when you\u2019re not there. A smart thermostat or wi-fi thermostat can also help you manage the temperature inside your home while you\u2019re away, which can save you money on energy costs.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Plumbing Systems<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Keep all gutters clear to prevent unwanted leaks along the gutter line. This also helps prevent ice buildup that can cause damage to your roof and to your outdoor unit when the ice breaks free.<\/li>\n<li>Schedule a plumbing inspection\/preventive maintenance\u00a0to make sure sump pumps and well-tank equipment is working properly. This equipment should also be winterized for colder weather, so it\u2019s ready for snow\/water removal.\u00a0<\/li>\n<li>If you have a second home that is not occupied year-round or you are away from home for the winter, consider having the plumbing of your vacant home winterized to protect your pipes from freezing while the plumbing is not in use.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Electrical Systems<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"#\" onclick=\"_scheduler.show({ schedulerId: 'sched_tbxnhcyxllblkzp15puj949e' })\">Schedule an electrical inspection<\/a>\/preventive maintenance\u00a0that includes a thorough inspection of your electric baseboard heating units and panel wiring to ensure it is sufficient for safe operation.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Prevent Problems Before They Happen<\/h2>\n<h2>Get the Comfort of Gold Shield\u00ae Protection<\/h2>\n<p>Consider purchasing a\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/hbmcclure.com\/hbhome\/gold-shield-memberships\">plumbing, electrical, and\/or HVAC preventive maintenance membership<\/a>\u00a0for your home. The cost of a plan typically covers routine inspection and basic maintenance for the designated system, and it should also include priority service in the event of an emergency. These plans are designed to keep your home\u2019s major systems functioning efficiently and reliably while also giving you peace of mind knowing you\u2019ll be taken care of if something goes wrong.<\/p>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/section>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If your home comfort system needs service, maintenance, or replaced give us a call at\u00a0717-232-4328\u00a0(Central PA) or\u00a0410-356-4016\u00a0(Central MD) or\u00a0schedule an appointment online.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":6,"featured_media":4279,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[73],"tags":[74,75,76],"class_list":["post-3259","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-green-energy-friendly-solutions","tag-energy-friendly","tag-green-solutions","tag-old-equipment-removal"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.3 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>Winter Tips and Checklist from HB Home | HB Home Service Team<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Winter Tips and Checklist from HB Home. 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