Massachusetts is bracing for bitter cold in the coming days with wind chill temperatures expected to dip well below zero in some areas.
Experts told NBC10 Boston that taking small steps now can help prevent major problems in your home later.
Akian Plumbing, Heating, Cooling & Electric Founder Stephen Akian recommends:
- Taking a lap around your home, checking inside and outside for gaps, drafts, or cracks that can be sealed.
- Keep your heat at a consistent temperature—no lower than 60° even when you’re not home. “It’s hard for the system to keep up, so if you shut that off or ramp it down, that cold really penetrates the envelope of the home causing pipes to freeze or causing your system to shut down,” Akian said.
- Replace filters in heating systems.
- Test generators before the freeze hits.
- Check carbon monoxide detectors to make sure they’re working properly.
- Be cautious with constantly running faucets, as dripping water can freeze in drain lines.
With temperatures expected to plunge well below zero with wind chills, these steps can help avoid burst pipes, system failures, and dangerous conditions.
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