Listen "Tarion Talks: Winter Home Maintenance"
Episode Synopsis
In this episode of Tarion Talks, we discuss some tips on maintaining your home during the winter season – as well as how proper winter maintenance can help protect your warranty rights if you ever need to make a claim. To find out more about the potential problems homeowners may face this season, our host Andreea Aslan, Senior Strategic Communications Advisor, is joined by Kirk Rowe, a Manager in Tarion’s Stakeholder Relations department and an expert on the Ontario new home warranty. Topics discussed in this episode include: How too much (or too little) humidity may affect your home, and tips for how you can track and control moisture levels throughout the year. The science behind windows “sweating” , a look at the damage this can cause, and advice on how to prevent it. An overview of “ice damming,” its potential impacts and the steps you can take to avoid it. Tips on maintaining an efficient furnace, and how Tarion can help if yours stops working properly. How to prevent plumbing pipes from freezing or bursting, and what steps to take if you experience damaged pipes.
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