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This page serves as a checklist that you can run through yearly to ensure you are set for winter. | [[Category:Winter]] | ||
This page serves as a checklist that you can run through yearly to ensure you are set for winter. Want more in-depth detail? Check out [[Winter Planning]] | |||
===Clothing=== | ===Clothing=== | ||
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# Do you need to insulate your plumbing? | # Do you need to insulate your plumbing? | ||
# Is your sump pump operational/plugged in? | # Is your sump pump operational/plugged in? | ||
# Did you replace the batteries in your smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors? | |||
===Woodstove/Fireplace/Pellet Stove Specific=== | ===Woodstove/Fireplace/Pellet Stove Specific=== | ||
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# Do you have sufficient wood pellets (if applicable)? | # Do you have sufficient wood pellets (if applicable)? | ||
# Do you have a decent ash bucket? | # Do you have a decent ash bucket? | ||
# Is a fire extinguisher nearby? | |||
===Oil/Propane/Natural Gas Furnace Specific=== | ===Oil/Propane/Natural Gas Furnace Specific=== | ||
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# Is the cold air intake blocked? | # Is the cold air intake blocked? | ||
# Is your pilot light lit (propane/natural gas only)? | # Is your pilot light lit (propane/natural gas only)? | ||
# Do you have a heat-source that works without electricity, in addition to your furnace (Kerosene or Woodstove)? | |||
===Vehicles=== | ===Vehicles=== | ||
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# Have you changed your oil? | # Have you changed your oil? | ||
# Do you have an ice-scraper and snow brush in the vehicle? | # Do you have an ice-scraper and snow brush in the vehicle? | ||
# Have you prepared an emergency kit | # Have you applied an undercarriage anti-rust coating? | ||
# Do you have a pair of sunglasses in the vehicle? | |||
# Have you prepared an emergency kit that includes: | |||
## Jumper Cables? | ## Jumper Cables? | ||
## Blankets? | ## Blankets? | ||
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## Tire plugs? | ## Tire plugs? | ||
## 12v tire inflator? | ## 12v tire inflator? | ||
Latest revision as of 15:32, 29 December 2022
This page serves as a checklist that you can run through yearly to ensure you are set for winter. Want more in-depth detail? Check out Winter Planning
Clothing
- Jacket
- Heavy jacket
- Boots
- Wool socks
- Thermal underwear
- Hat
- Gloves
Home
- Do you have enough heating fuel to last the winter?
- Do you have enough secondary heating fuel?
- Do you have heat that works in a power outage?
- Did you seal drafts in the basement?
- Did you seal your windows?
- Did you plastic your windows?
- Did you patch the insulation in your attic?
- Did you detach the garden hose and turn off the water to the garden hose?
- Do you have a suitable winter shovel?
- Did you stock up on de-icer for walkways?
- Do you have the phone number for a good plow guy (alt: a decent plow/snowblower)
- Do you need to insulate your plumbing?
- Is your sump pump operational/plugged in?
- Did you replace the batteries in your smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors?
Woodstove/Fireplace/Pellet Stove Specific
- Did you clean the flue?
- Did you clean the ashes out?
- Is your firewood seasoned (if applicable)?
- Do you have sufficient wood pellets (if applicable)?
- Do you have a decent ash bucket?
- Is a fire extinguisher nearby?
Oil/Propane/Natural Gas Furnace Specific
- Did you top up on oil?
- Did you replace the air filter, and do you have sufficient air filters on hand?
- Is the electric switch to the furnace set to "on"?
- Is your thermostat functional?
- Do a test run. Does the system start it's burn?
- Are the vents open or closed as appropriate?
- Is the cold air intake blocked?
- Is your pilot light lit (propane/natural gas only)?
- Do you have a heat-source that works without electricity, in addition to your furnace (Kerosene or Woodstove)?
Vehicles
- Do you have winter tires?
- Is your battery healthy?
- Have you replaced your antifreeze?
- Have you changed your oil?
- Do you have an ice-scraper and snow brush in the vehicle?
- Have you applied an undercarriage anti-rust coating?
- Do you have a pair of sunglasses in the vehicle?
- Have you prepared an emergency kit that includes:
- Jumper Cables?
- Blankets?
- Candles?
- Matches and Lighter (bring both)?
- Jack-stand?
- Board for jack stand to prevent it from sinking into loose soil?
- Spare tire?
- Extra gloves?
- Pliers?
- Reflective signal (To prevent collisions while stalled on side of highway)
- Tow straps?
- Tire gauge?
- Entrenching tool (Or any small shovel)?
- Duct tape?
- Contractor bags/Garbage bags?
- Tire plugs?
- 12v tire inflator?
