Different countries have different seasons. Southern Hemisphere countries such as Australia start their spring come the first day of September, and have winter by June 1. It’s a complete reverse of what we have. We have winter starting December 1 and summer by the first day of June. While the local weathers may differ, generally, the continental U.S.A. observes a common weather calendar.

Of all the seasons, however, two stand out as extremes: summer and winter. While summer bogs us with more heat, winter is more unforgiving with its brutal cold. You may complain a lot about the heat that we’re experiencing these days. It’s true; it can certainly get you down. But winter should get your attention more. To boot, winter brings more fatalities to Americans than summer, thanks to infectious diseases such as influenza that make their rounds during the colder months.

As exacting as winter is, there may not be a better time to prep for its coming than during summer. Doing the prepping when the cold days start kicking in may be too late. Indeed, when you’re pressed for time, you open yourself up to a lot of blunders. Haste indeed makes waste.

Of course, we all love to enjoy our freedoms this summer, especially true now that America has found its newfound freedom against the clutches of the virus with the arrival of vaccines. If you’re not sure if summer is the most opportune time to get ready for the sweater months, here’s an expert take on the matter.

A Glorious Opportunity 

Think of it as you would our tiny friends in ants. The minute insects always gather food piling it all up in their nests. When the rainy season comes and finding food is a lot harder, these ants will not worry about going hungry.

Well, summer provides just the perfect opportunity for you to prepare for the exigencies of winter. Without such lead time, factoring in your needed adjustments would be a lot harder.

Summer brings benefits, too. With more light available during the day, you will have a longer time to prepare your precious abode, generally speaking. That also means a longer time to be awake and be productive.

Heating Mechanisms

It doesn’t matter if your use a boiler or a furnace; what’s important is these are ready for the harsh demands of winter. Indeed, summer gives you just ample time you get your heating mechanisms running. Even when both types of machinery have the same goal of heating things up during the cold months, they are prone to damage.

It’s no accident the best times for an annual furnace tune-up are between June to August or the summer months. By doing so, you ensure the heating mechanism is up and running with top-notch energy efficiency. That means there’s maximized airflow and reduced need for further repairs down the road.

This is also for your best interest assuming your unit is still within the manufacturer’s warranty. Many top brands require units to be under regular maintenance for warranties to be honored.

The same holds true for boilers. By factoring in summer repairs, you improve the unit’s overall efficiency, reducing the risk of breaking down when winter comes.

Window Checking

The cold during the winter can certainly bite. That’s why it’s best to ensure your windows are just glazed right to keep the warmth in and to keep the cold out. Summer provides just the perfect time to test your windows. It doesn’t matter if you have UPVC windows or those sought-after double-glazed ones. By testing them during the warm months, you’ll know how much heat they can harbor.

You can do this by using a thermometer. You can check how effective your windows are by deploying the thermometer before you have it glazed and after. In the process, you’ll know how much heat will be lost during the cold months and how much heat you should introduce to make it better.

Finding Drafts

In addition, the weather during summer is predictable. Thus, it will allow you to track down not-so-obvious drafts and wayward winds. You can use a thermal camera to check things out in this regard.

Plus, you can check places near doors and windows. By feeling if any breeze hits your way, you’d be able to check if drafts do occur.

Think of it as you would a ship sailing by the sea. If there are holes in its floors, the ship is bound to fill with water, and with that, it will eventually sink. Finding drafts are finding those holes. If you can fix these cracks, the better you will keep all the warmth you need in winter.

Summer can be spot-on as you want it to be when prepping for winter. Knowing how to prepare ahead can be beneficial for your home.

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