How To Prepare Your Customers’ Home For Winter?
As winter approaches, it’s essential to ensure that your customers’ homes are ready to withstand the colder months. At Sternfenster, we are the leading experts in the fenestration industry and we’re here to provide you with valuable tips and advice on how to prepare your customers’ homes for winter. By following these steps, your customers can stay warm and comfortable and benefit from an energy efficient property throughout the season.
Insulate Windows and Doors
Properly insulating windows and doors is crucial to prevent drafts and reduce energy bills. At Sternfenster, we offer a wide range of double glazed windows and doors that provide excellent insulation and energy efficiency. Our high quality materials, masterful craftsmanship and advanced glazing technology keep the cold air out and the warm air in.
Check for Drafts
Before winter arrives, it’s important that homeowners check for drafts around windows, doors and other areas with gaps or cracks. We recommend using weatherstripping or caulking to seal any openings but we also recommend carrying out a courtesy visit with your customers so that you can review the condition of their windows and doors. Sealing openings might not be the solution, so it’s best to review the condition and installation of their existing windows and doors to determine if replacement windows and doors are needed.
Maintain Heating Systems
A well maintained heating system is essential for a warm and comfortable home during winter. Encourage your customers to have their heating systems serviced by a professional before winter arrives. Regularly changing furnace filters improves indoor air quality and prevents heating system issues.
In addition, customers or potential customers may express concerns about window and door condensation. We recommend providing tips to prevent condensation in their home. Ventilation and keeping their homes heated are key to preventing condensation.
Clear Gutters and Downspouts
Clogged gutters and downspouts can cause water damage to a home’s foundation. Following autumn, gutters and downspouts can become blocked with leaves and debris. Advising them to clear their gutters before winter, ensures that rainwater and melting snow flow away from their home.
Protect Pipes from Freezing
Frozen pipes can lead to costly repairs. Advise your customers to insulate their pipes with pipe insulation or heat tape. Also, remind them to disconnect and drain outdoor hoses and shut off the water supply to outdoor faucets.
Prepare for Power Outages
Winter storms can cause power outages, leaving homeowners without heat or electricity. Encourage your customers to have emergency supplies on hand, such as flashlights, batteries, blankets, and non perishable food.
Offer Your Customers Tailored Advice
At Sternfenster, how our trade customers interact with homeowners is important to us. As an approved Sternfenster installer, you can offer your customers excellent aluminium and uPVC windows and doors but why not level up your service? The key to receiving 5 star reviews and local recommendations is to offer your customers something more than just installations.
So, why not help them prepare their homes for winter? Our tips ensure that your customers enjoy a warm, comfortable and energy efficient living environment. At Sternfenster, we are dedicated to providing high quality double glazed windows and doors to help your customers achieve their winter preparation goals. Contact our friendly team today for more information, or if you’re new to Sternfenster, learn more about the features and benefits of selling Sternfester today! We are here to assist you every step of the way.
