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Alert, Fairfield, Westport, and surrounding towns! ❄️

With sustained below-freezing temps coming this weekend, frozen and burst pipes are a real risk.

Three tips from William Raveis Insurance to protect your home:

1. Keep the Heat On => Set your thermostat to the same temp day and night — even if you’re away.
2. Stop the Flow => Shut off and drain all outdoor spigots. => Know where your main water shut-off is — and label it. Going away? Turn off the washing machine water supply.
3. Let the Warm In, Keep the Cold Out => Open kitchen and bath cabinets so warm air reaches the pipes. And if you have an attached garage, keep that door closed.

Plus, here are four ways to prevent ice dams and potential roof leaks:

✅ Add insulation to your attic. – This keeps the heat in the house where it belongs and the attic cool so it doesn’t cause rooftop snow to melt.

✅ Improve ventilation under your roof. – Keep your roof cool by enabling cold air to circulate underneath. A ridge vent with continuous soffit vents should do the trick while flushing out warmer attic air.

✅ Install an ice shield. – Create a barrier to redirect water away from places where ice dams and leaks are most likely to occur. Have a contractor add this shielding material clothe the edges of the roof and under shingles.

✅ Pull snow off your roof. – Use a rake to remove any snow from your roof that you can reach from the ground.

A few steps now can save thousands later. Stay warm, stay dry, and enjoy the snow!

This has been your Winter Weather Advisory from your local Fairfield Realtor, Linda Raymond with William Raveis Real Estate, Mortgage & Insurance.

Bonus: When you buy a home with Raveis Real Estate, Mortgage and Insurance, you qualify for a $500 cash bonus at closing!

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Call or message me to learn more, 203-912-4440

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