Winters, no matter how enjoyable, still require massive care and maintenance for the home. Lots of homeowners have trouble during extreme winter conditions hence facing costly damages. All of this can be avoided if these homeowners proactively ensure that their house is taken care of properly. 

Winter maintenance is preferable, especially in locations that are way colder than other not-so-cold locations. To avoid any damage to the property, you can follow these pre-winter care tips. 

A heating system check

The winter heating of your house is safe and cost-effective when your heating system is kept in excellent working order. You do not have to face the heating system backfiring in newly constructed houses.

 But what does it say about the location?

Locations such as park view city Islamabad are colder as compared to Lahore. Reason? The high altitude and the geographical differences make the former city colder. Therefore newly constructed houses have updated HVAC systems to prevent the cold from seeping inside. But if you tend to live in a home that is older in construction, then start by inspecting and, if necessary, replacing your furnace filter.

Make sure to check both your HVAC and boiler. Employ an expert to perform the examination so you can be sure everything is prepared for the winter.

Organize your gutters

At any time of year, clogged gutters can result in water damage, but the chilly winter months provide a particularly high risk due to the potential for ice dams. Ice dams form when ice accumulates in gutters and prevents water from draining from your roof. Ice dams can result in leaks and other severe damage if they are not removed. They might potentially trip and hurt bystanders outside.

Keep your fireplace and chimney clean

Nothing is cozier on a chilly winter day than a toasty fire. However, if your chimney and fireplace aren't regularly maintained, they could be a fire threat. In actuality, there are over 25,000 chimney fires in the United States each year. Have a professional clean your fireplace and chimney before winter officially arrives, and make sure they are in good working order.

Winterize outdoor plumbing

The structural integrity of your home may be harmed by pipes that burst due to freezing water. Therefore, it's crucial to winterize them before the cold weather arrives. This is particularly crucial in areas where wintertime lows frequently fall below freezing.

Drain your sprinkler and hose system in the fall, then turn it off for the winter to avoid damaging your pipes. Wherever you can, insulate indoor pipes to shield them from chilly temperatures and stop heat loss. Throughout the winter, check your pipes in unheated sections of your home (like the basement or attic) to make sure there are no signs of freezing.

Caulk your windows and doors 

Your HVAC system will work harder and your power costs will go up if there are even minor gaps in your door and window frames that allow chilly drafts to enter your home and heat to escape.

This can be avoided by taking a few quick measures to caulk these gaps and, where necessary, apply weatherstripping. You can accomplish this very easily on your own, or if you'd rather not, you may pay a professional.

Cut back tree branches

When you consider weatherizing your home, trimming your trees might not be the first pre-winter maintenance task that comes to mind, but it's crucial for a number of reasons. First, trimming maintains your trees healthier overall and promotes growth in the spring, summer, and fall seasons.

Second, pruning tree branches reduces the risk that they will break during winter storms or heavy snowfall and cause hazardous harm to your property.

Clean your house thoroughly

Last but not least, perform a thorough cleaning of your home to prepare it for the extended period of time your family will spend indoors throughout the winter. A thorough cleaning makes your home more enjoyable to be in and saves you from having to do it in the chilly winter months.

One time a year, you might even want to hire a professional cleaner to clean your house so they can reach all the awkward and overlooked areas that you might neglect to clean.