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Winterizing: Preparing Your Home for the Cold

Protect your home from frost and bad weather, save energy, and ensure your comfort for the winter.

#HOME#WINTER#MAINTENANCE#ENERGY

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Paramètres influençant le déroulement de la checklist

Type of housing

Variable technique : type_habitation

Detached HouseApartmentSecondary Residence (Uninhabited)

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Insulation and Sealing

Check window and door seals

Replace worn seals to avoid cold drafts.

Install door draft stoppers

Place draft stoppers at the bottom of doors leading outside or to the garage.

Energy Tip

Do you have a garden or terrace?

Variable technique : exterieur

Heating type

Variable technique : chauffage

Boiler (Gas/Oil)ElectricWood / FireplaceHeat Pump

Close shutters as soon as night falls to retain heat.

Clean gutters

Conditionnel

👉 Si "Do you have a garden or terrace?" est "true"

Remove dead leaves to prevent water from stagnating and freezing, which could break them.

Check the roof

Conditionnel

👉 Si "Type of housing" est "maison" ou "Type of housing" est "secondaire"

Visually inspect for shifted or broken tiles.

Heating and Ventilation

Perform annual boiler maintenance

Conditionnel

👉 Si "Heating type" est "chaudiere"

Mandatory once a year by a professional.

Bleed radiators

Conditionnel

👉 Si "Heating type" est "chaudiere" ou "Heating type" est "pac"

If the top of the radiator is cold, there is air. Open the bleed valve until water comes out.

Sweep the chimney

Conditionnel

👉 Si "Heating type" est "bois"

Essential for safety and often required by insurance.

Clean ventilation vents

Good ventilation prevents humidity and mold, specially in winter when airing less.

Set the thermostat

19°C (66°F) in living rooms, 17°C (63°F) in bedrooms.

Set directly to frost protection mode

Conditionnel

👉 Si "Type of housing" est "secondaire"

Ensure heating maintains a minimum temperature (around 7-8°C / 45°F).

Plumbing and Water

Drain outdoor faucets

Conditionnel

👉 Si "Do you have a garden or terrace?" est "true"

Shut off outdoor water supply and open faucets to empty them to prevent bursting from frost.

Protect exposed pipes

Conditionnel

👉 Si "Type of housing" est "maison" ou "Type of housing" est "secondaire"

Insulate pipes in unheated areas (garage, basement) with foam sleeves.

Shut off main water supply

Conditionnel

👉 Si "Type of housing" est "secondaire"

Essential to avoid water damage in case of prolonged frost during your absence.

Drain the entire system

Conditionnel

👉 Si "Type of housing" est "secondaire"

Open all faucets after shutting off water to empty the pipes.

Outdoors and Garden

Conditionnel

👉 Si "Do you have a garden or terrace?" est "true"

Bring in or protect garden furniture

Store tables and chairs in a dry place or cover them with a waterproof tarp.

Protect fragile plants

Use a winterizing veil or bring in pots sensitive to frost.

Winterize the lawnmower

Clean the deck, drain or stabilize the fuel.

Safety and Miscellaneous

Test smoke detectors

The risk of domestic fire increases in winter with heating.

Buy de-icing salt

Conditionnel

👉 Si "Type of housing" est "maison" ou "Type of housing" est "secondaire"

Have a bag of salt and a snow shovel ready before the first snowfall.

Prepare an emergency kit

In case of power outage: flashlights, batteries, candles, blankets, provisions.

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