Do's
- Open cabinets during extended periods of below freezing temperatures so that the warm air can reach pipes along exterior walls.
- Remove all hoses from outside hose bibs.
- Turn on faucets so that they drip, dripping faucets can help prevent freeze ups.
- Notify the leasing office if you are going on vacation for extended length of time.
- Close all storm windows to prevent drafts.
- Any registers in unused spare rooms should be open in order to keep the room warm and prevent interior water lines from freezing.
- Remember to keep your garage roll up doors closed when not in use to prevent freezing of interior pipes or belongings.
- Make sure heat registers or baseboard heaters are not obstructed.
- Keep your fireplace flue closed when you are not using it.
Don'ts
- Do not turn off your furnace while on vacation or away from your home to maintain a constant temperature above 65 degrees.
- Do not warm up your vehicle inside your garage.
- Do not use the stove, oven or grills to heat your home.
- Do not use portable natural/propane gas heaters to heat your home or garage.
- Do not use portable generators inside your home or garage.
- All of the above could create high levels of carbon monoxide in your home.