Published on: May 29th, 2023
By Nathan Hall, Director at Chemwash Rotorua
It’s essential to keep up with your home maintenance all year round, but this is especially true during winter. Along with the cold and wet weather comes mould, moisture, gutter blockages, and an influx of pests. Here are our tips for keeping your home in top condition this winter.
Wash Your Windows
Most people do a thorough window wash in spring or summer. So, why should you get it done in winter? Basically, a professional exterior window clean will allow more light to pass through into your home. This is important because it helps with passive heating in the colder months. Not only will your home’s interior be brighter, it will also be naturally warmer! Of course, your exterior windows will also be sparkling, making your entire home look great.
Check For Pests
When the weather gets cold, pests look for warm spaces to burrow in – including your home. Spend half an hour looking throughout your home for any signs of pests; can you find any evidence of pests in those tight, hard to reach spaces? Do you have any suspicious holes in any food packages in your pantry? Dealing with pests early on can also prevent any long-term damage, such as chewed wires or damage to your home’s insulation. If you suspect you have a pest problem, get in touch with us for a free, no-obligation quote.
Check Your Heating & Ventilation Systems
Whether you have a heat pump, ventilation system, oil heaters, or anything else – when was the last time you had a proper look at them? Do the filters need changing or cleaning? Do they need to be looked at by a professional? Checking these can ensure that they are working at full efficiency, which can result in a warmer home and a lower energy bill.
Exterior Cleaning
Winter is a great time of year to book your annual low pressure exterior cleaning from Chemwash. Our specialised House Wash service will safely remove any dirt, grime, or nasty build up. This will ensure your home’s exterior will remain healthy, and last longer. Winter is also a great time to get your roof cleaned, and/or your paths and driveways. This is because our Roof Treatments and Concrete Treatments work together with the weather. The treatment works over time, and reactivates whenever it rains. Therefore, getting this done during a season with a lot of rain will make it more effective.
Test Your Smoke Alarms
In winter, there’s a lot of cooking with the doors shut and keeping warm with the heater blasting. Make sure to check and test your smoke alarm annually, and if you don’t have a smoke alarm, let this serve as your official reminder to install one!
Make sure to check these off your list so that your home can stay in great condition through the colder months. We provide a wide range of exterior cleaning and pest control services, so get in touch today for your free, no-obligation quote.
