Protect Your Family and Home This Winter

When the mercury drops and the temperature plummets, it’s important to make sure your home is protected from the elements this winter. There are the usual steps to take to winterize your home, especially if you live in a particularly cold part of the country: put up the storm windows, clean out the fireplace, have the heating and air units serviced, wrap the pipes for insulation to help prevent freezing and the like.

But your home security system can also play a role in keeping your home safe during the winter, not just from the usual security threats, but from Old Man Winter himself.

Careful use of your home security system can provide you with the proper winter home security protection you need.

There are a number of hazards that winter weather can introduce to the home. 

Using a space heater? Careless use can lead to a fire if fabrics come into contact with the heating unit.

Piling logs on the fire? A stray spark from the fireplace can set something ablaze, while a dirty flue can lead to smoke buildup that can turn deadly if not addressed.

Running the car in the garage to warm it up before heading into the cold? Without proper ventilation, this can lead to a deadly buildup of carbon monoxide in the enclosed space.

For instance, having your smoke detector and a carbon monoxide detector both connected to your system is invaluable during cold weather, particularly if you use a fireplace. Having the detectors set up will prevent accidents from turning fatal as any problems with the flue don’t have to end in tragedy as smoke or deadly carbon monoxide spread in the house.

Both devices can also detect problems caused by buildup in the garage, from gas appliances in the home and other trouble spots where extensive winter use can lead to potential danger.

A smart thermostat is also a great way to stay ahead of winter weather. With a smart thermostat wired and connected to your home system, you can control the temperature of the house even when you’re away. A cold front on the way while you’re at Grandma’s house? Turn the temperature up at home to keep pipes from freezing and avoid unpleasant surprises when you return home to wintry messes.

Getting in touch with an agent at BlueAccess is simple. With a touch of a button, you can be in touch with an agent through your monitoring subscription at any time. Putting your fears to rest if you are stranded by the weather or any other disaster that may strike. We are here for you through it all.