Home safety is at higher risk during winter and a close study shows that insurance claims go up during this time because of increased home accidents and break-ins. Winter brings great challenges that can lead to property issues, so it is very important to act in advanced to reduce those risks to minimum.
Here are our 5 best tips to keep your home safe during the winter:
Home break-ins
Winter gives thieves a higher chance of breaking in when people are away on vacations. In order to avoid becoming a victim of a break-in it is very important to make sure you’ve locked all your doors and windows before leaving for your holiday vacation.
Install security system
A home security system comes equipped with smart locks, an alarm unit, motion sensors and CCTV cameras all handheld remotely through your smartphone.
Installing smart lights might also become handy, you can set them to turn on with any motion is detected to lit up your the entrance to your house. You can also install these smart lights in side your house and set them to turn on in specific hours to make it look like there is someone home!
Proper yearly maintenance
Before winter comes check your roof for broken tiles and fix them, inspect the gutter and make sure it is properly drained before temperatures drop below zero.
Check your heating system
Make sure your heater is working well before the cold weather hits. Have a professional check in order to be sure it works perfect. A good tip is to clean the filters regularly all year round so that the system works efficiently during the cold winter days
Prevent frozen pipes
In cold weather your house pipes can freeze and burst which can cause water damages. Keep your home warm and set your thermostat to a safe temperature. Allow a small and steady stream of water to flow from your faucets to prevent them from freezing.