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As the temperature decreases, the worries of winter increase.
And it’s only just begun. The cold may seem like it’s been here forever, but winter still has two-thirds of its huffs and puffs left to blow.
Here are some suggestions from local experts on how to cope with the cold weather plague of frozen pipes, water logged carpets, cars that won’t start, power outages and other winter worries.
Car Batteries
“It’s almost impossible to avoid strain on your car battery in really cold weather,” said Mike Cave, mechanic at B&B Service Station. “Cold weather is naturally hard on batteries. It takes its toll even if the battery is properly maintained. But for sure, maintenance will keep your car starting easier.”
Cave advised checking the fluid level regularly, keeping cables clean and well connected and making sure that the fan belt isn’t loose and slipping.
In addition, he suggested checking the car manufacturer’s recommendations on weight of motor oil to use in cold weather. Heavy oil thickens as the temperature drops and could force a battery to work harder to get the engine started. Cave noted. Different makes of automobiles vary as to what weight oil is best, the mechanic said, adding that 1030 is generally the best grade oil to use during winter months.
Furnace Shutdown
There is no magic temperature setting for furnaces in cold weather, according to Clint McWhin
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