MADISON, Wis. — With Alert Days and colder temperatures brewing, now is a great time to check on your household appliances.
Michael Sheldon with Sheldon Plumbing in Verona shares some ways to stay ahead of the winter weather:
- Open cabinet doors on sink cabinets to allow the room heat to enter and leave them open until the temp outside warms up.
- Turn up the temperature in your entire home.
- Keep the garage door closed as much as possible.
- Run water through faucets at a trickle. Moving water doesn’t freeze up as easily.
Other things to do ahead of winter:
- Remove garage hoses from outside faucets and make sure they are shutting off and not leaking.
- Look for any small holes in the exterior that could be closed up to stop drafts of cold air entering the house.
How can people save money on household appliances?
- They can think about replacing faucets and fixtures with more efficient products. Toilets, shower heads are the most common that can help save water usage.
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