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To avoid temperature-related damage to your home this winter, there are a few critical maintenance items you must complete.Want to Buy a Home? Search All HomesWant to Sell a Home? Get a Home Value ReportOur winter weather here in Ohio has been fierce lately. We all know how important it is to bundle up before stepping outside, but have you taken precautions to protect your home, too?“It’s always good to be prepared.”To avoid frozen pipes and furnace failures, there are a few simple steps you should take:Keep your heat turned up Check that your furnace is working properlyReplace your furnace filterMake sure nothing is blocking heat flow in your homeLeave the cabinets underneath your sinks openSeal windows and doors to keep heat trapped in your homeMake sure your fireplace is clean and ready to useReverse the direction of your ceiling fans to pull heat downwardLocate your water shut-off valves so that you can turn them off in case of emergencyHopefully, the cold weather won’t cause any issues in your home this winter, but it’s always good to be prepared, just in case.If you have any other questions or would like more information, feel free to give us a call or send us an email. We look forward to hearing from you soon.