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De-winterize Your Florida Home in 5 Simple Steps

Senior woman reading book at home by fireplaceMany Florida homeowners often choose to travel during the winter months, but that can sometimes leave your home vulnerable to a few chilly nights in the sunshine state. Though it may be hard to believe, Florida is subject to freeze warnings which can damage parts of your home. 

Winterizing your home should be on your checklist if you plan to take a trip during the winter months. One of the most common winterizing tasks for Florida homes includes leaving a small drip in the faucet so the pipes don’t freeze.

As important as winterizing your home is, de-winterizing your home is equally important when you return home from your travels.  

5 Steps to De-winterize Your Florida Home

De-winterizing your Florida home is simply reverting your home back to how it was before winterizing it. Referring to your appliance manuals can also help shed light on how to best prepare them for winter. The following are a few steps to de-winterize your Florida home. 

#1: Plugin Lamps and Appliances

It is good practice to unplug your lamps and appliances before leaving your home for a few days or weeks to help prevent an electrical shortage or potential fire. Just be sure to plug them back in when you return home. 

#2: Turn the gas back on

Most Floridians typically don’t use too much gas for their electricity, but some home appliances may be fueled by it, such as a stovetop. If your home uses gas appliances and you turned them off prior to leaving be sure to turn them back on so you can begin using them again. 

#3: Inspect your roof gutters

Though Florida may not experience too much foliage, leaves and debris can clog roof gutters. Be sure your roof gutters are clear and the downspouts are positioned to carry water away from your home. 

#4: Reprogram your thermostat and alarm

You may have programmed your thermostat and alarm to accommodate the exterior temperature and your being away. Don’t forget to reprogram both of these items back to your comfort level when you return. 

#5: Check Exterior Hose & Faucets

Be sure to check your exterior hoses and faucets for any signs of leaks or cracks if there were freeze warnings while you were away. 

De-winterizing Your Florida Home

Florida homes may not experience snow, but they are subject to hard freezes that can damage plants, and pipes and wreak havoc on your HVAC system. It is important to prepare your home for winter and remember to properly de-winterize it, especially if you are leaving town during the season.

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