Thank you for this. Great tips. I’m in the UK & every summer I get my boiler serviced by British Gas. It’s always nice to know when I put the heating on again in September that there’s nothing wrong.
Yes, great comment. I live in Australia and honestly most people here hang washing - it is not unusual to not even own a dryer - mind you though we get good sunshine ….. I’ve seen the extreme weather conditions that Canada gets, Americans seem to love their dryers too..
I agree with everything but covering the AC unit. You should not cover an AC unit in the winter because doing so can trap moisture, leading to mold growth, rust, and potential damage to the unit's internal components; additionally, a covered AC can attract rodents and other small animals seeking shelter, further compromising the system; most importantly, AC units are designed to withstand winter weather and do not require a full cover to protect them from cold temperatures.
Agreed. Any HVAC professional will tell you the same. Units remain uncovered all season and stand up to the elements just fine. The only consideration is if your unit could be damaged by falling rooftop ice. It may make sense to put a board on the top. Never completely cover the unit.
Fortunately, it rarely goes below freezing here. However, I still empty the outdoor taps and get an HVAC checkup twice a year and the dryer vent professionally cleaned once a year.
I hired someone to clean my dryer vent at the home I’ve now lived in for 3 years (still learning new home owner things in a new climate), and learned that the ventilation hose got disconnected somewhere in the wall from the exterior vent and hasn’t been venting the hot air outside at all 🫠 Now have to look into having an entirely new vent system put in, and had to purchase a temporary vent until we can get that done
Hey Melissa, wie don’t use a dryer but I guess that dryer fires would be more likely if the debree is polyester - using a special washing bag (f.e, guppyfriend) that traps all the microplastic from artificial fibres while washing and drying your clothes would also prevent those fires
Our furnace went out last winter. Luckily, we have “the electric house of the future” (no kidding, there’s a plaque at the front door declaring it 😳👍) and so we have electric baseboard heat as a backup. Fired right up, no problem. Loveliest heat ever, very consistent, gentle warmth. But for about 2 weeks of use, it cost over $500 and our house is boy 1850 sq ft!
I don't have a dryer cus I'm scared of them and the laundry down the block. I do have a washing machine, didn't even know the old furnace has a filter definitely gonna check this weekend smh
Yes I'm in sunny Southern California well we don't need how it is to be cold. But I get your drafty drift LOL but I did a courtesy and share this on my Facebook for all those that are freezing their patootie off back east and hey I'm going to tell you the God's truth I feel you people I once upon a time did a tour of Duty in the frozen tundra of Ohio freaking for a year. Buddy Love Momma Lucy 💖
Standing on roof wearing thongs / flip flops ( 6 mins 16 secs into video ) is not safe ! First rule of cleaning is to not injure ( or kill yourself ) in the process.
Thank you for this. Great tips.
I’m in the UK & every summer I get my boiler serviced by British Gas.
It’s always nice to know when I put the heating on again in September that there’s nothing wrong.
Great way to prevent dryer fires is not having one. Hanging clothes is cheeper too
Yes, great comment. I live in Australia and honestly most people here hang washing - it is not unusual to not even own a dryer - mind you though we get good sunshine ….. I’ve seen the extreme weather conditions that Canada gets, Americans seem to love their dryers too..
Thanks, Even though I live at a South Carolina beach now, I always learn something from you
It snowed here yesterday. This would have been good a couple weeks ago but maybe it will help others in warmer states.
I don’t have a dryer I don’t have a furnace I don’t need drafters as my flat heats up in like ten minutes and it’s roasting I live in Ireland 🇮🇪
Admittedly I would typically forget to winterize, until it’s literally a month from spring. Thank you for the video!
Thank you for the reminder it showed today and we had not thought about the outside water jet
*snowed
Thanks for sharing!!! I learned a lot!👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼
I agree with everything but covering the AC unit. You should not cover an AC unit in the winter because doing so can trap moisture, leading to mold growth, rust, and potential damage to the unit's internal components; additionally, a covered AC can attract rodents and other small animals seeking shelter, further compromising the system; most importantly, AC units are designed to withstand winter weather and do not require a full cover to protect them from cold temperatures.
Agreed. Any HVAC professional will tell you the same. Units remain uncovered all season and stand up to the elements just fine. The only consideration is if your unit could be damaged by falling rooftop ice. It may make sense to put a board on the top. Never completely cover the unit.
Fortunately, it rarely goes below freezing here. However, I still empty the outdoor taps and get an HVAC checkup twice a year and the dryer vent professionally cleaned once a year.
Excellent video! Thank you
I enjoy watching these vids. But my spouse is a hoarder, I wish I could clean the whole house…
I feel your pain. Believe me 😢
@ I’ve found we are not alone. There’s a sub Reddit with people who are struggling with it, or folks that live with them.
@@christopherhamilton5557 😲
I hired someone to clean my dryer vent at the home I’ve now lived in for 3 years (still learning new home owner things in a new climate), and learned that the ventilation hose got disconnected somewhere in the wall from the exterior vent and hasn’t been venting the hot air outside at all 🫠
Now have to look into having an entirely new vent system put in, and had to purchase a temporary vent until we can get that done
Hey Melissa, wie don’t use a dryer but I guess that dryer fires would be more likely if the debree is polyester - using a special washing bag (f.e, guppyfriend) that traps all the microplastic from artificial fibres while washing and drying your clothes would also prevent those fires
In my country GREECE we have only 4 months winter and it is very light 😮❤❤
Very helpful vdo.. thank you...
Our furnace went out last winter. Luckily, we have “the electric house of the future” (no kidding, there’s a plaque at the front door declaring it 😳👍) and so we have electric baseboard heat as a backup. Fired right up, no problem. Loveliest heat ever, very consistent, gentle warmth. But for about 2 weeks of use, it cost over $500 and our house is boy 1850 sq ft!
I don't have a dryer cus I'm scared of them and the laundry down the block. I do have a washing machine, didn't even know the old furnace has a filter definitely gonna check this weekend smh
Right!
Yes I'm in sunny Southern California well we don't need how it is to be cold. But I get your drafty drift LOL but I did a courtesy and share this on my Facebook for all those that are freezing their patootie off back east and hey I'm going to tell you the God's truth I feel you people I once upon a time did a tour of Duty in the frozen tundra of Ohio freaking for a year.
Buddy Love Momma Lucy 💖
We have screening over our water gutters
Eves troughs….gutters. If I’m not mistaken, you are in Canada. In the US, we called them gutters.
I almost do everything except dryer vent &still strugling where the furnance in my home.
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Subhanallah
Not much good for me. We have started a hot hot summer
Standing on roof wearing thongs / flip flops ( 6 mins 16 secs into video ) is not safe ! First rule of cleaning is to not injure ( or kill yourself ) in the process.