Winter on the South Shore arrives fast. A few hours of preparation in the fall prevent water damage, heating breakdowns and bad surprises in January. Here is the checklist to follow for your Brossard home.
Outside
- Gutters: clear out the leaves to prevent overflows and ice.
- Outdoor faucets: close the indoor valve and drain the faucet so the pipe doesn’t freeze and burst.
- Roof: check the shingles and flashing before the snow. See our guide to roofing in Brossard.
- Yard: put away furniture, protect shrubs, place stakes along the edge of the driveway.
- Temporary shelter: check the installation dates and rules with the City of Brossard.
Heating
- have the furnace or heat pump serviced before the deep cold;
- replace the air filter;
- have the ducts cleaned if it hasn’t been done in several years. See duct cleaning in Brossard;
- thinking about a heat pump? Read our guide to heat pumps in Brossard.
Insulation
- check the weatherstripping on doors and windows;
- caulk the cracks around windows;
- check the attic insulation and ventilation, which prevent ice dams.
Safety
- test smoke alarms and change the batteries;
- install a carbon monoxide alarm if you have a fuel-burning appliance, a fireplace or an attached garage;
- have the chimney swept if you use the fireplace.
Snow removal
Sign your contract early and read it carefully: see our guide to snow removal contracts in Brossard.
Your car
In Quebec, winter tires are mandatory from December 1 to March 15 for passenger vehicles registered in Quebec. Book early: garages are swamped in November.
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