Early cold winter blast

Last year we had snow before Christmas. This year we had snow before Thanksgiving in some parts of the country. Many of us dug out our coats and put the heat on due to the unseasonably cold, cold weather this early in the season. But what about rental properties and secondary residences? Hopefully if you own those you made sure to put the heat on there as well. Some nights the temperatures went down to 22 degrees. It is so very important to maintain appropriate temps in all of your homes. Frozen pipes can cause thousands of dollars in damage to a home. You are responsible to maintain heat in all of the properties you own.  Many of the new security systems include thermostat control which can be operated remotely. This is a great option for people who could not get to a second home relatively quickly.  Check that your pilot light is lit, change the filter in the heating unit and schedule a yearly maintenance call to ensure proper operation. The temperatures will creep back up into the 60′s this week, but now is a great time to think about winterizing your home.