Seasonal Tips
How To Prepare Your Home For Winter in Ontario
Ontario winters punish unprepared homes. Here is how to get yours ready before the first deep freeze.
Heating
Book a furnace tune-up in September or October before the rush.
Replace filters, vacuum vents, and bleed radiators.
Test your thermostat and replace batteries.
Plumbing
Shut off and drain outdoor hose bibs.
Insulate any plumbing in unheated spaces.
Know where your main water shut-off is, and make sure it works.
Exterior
Clean gutters after the leaves drop.
Inspect the roof, flashings, and chimney.
Re-caulk around windows and doors and check weatherstripping.
Emergency prep
Stock salt, a shovel, flashlights, batteries, and bottled water.
Test backup heat sources and the generator if you have one.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the most common winter home failure?
- Frozen pipes in unheated spaces, usually preventable with a $10 piece of foam insulation.
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