New and Old School Tips for Preparing Your Home for the Holidays

PHILADELPHIA, Dec. 18, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Joseph Giannone Plumbing, Heating & Air Conditioning, a family-owned home service company with an A+ rating by the BBB, is offering Philadelphia homeowners tips on avoiding unwanted surprises when they return from their holiday travels.

"Nothing can ruin a trip like coming home to a problem, especially one that involves property damage or requires an expensive home repair," said Joseph Giannone, owner of Joseph Giannone Plumbing, Heating & Air Conditioning. "But the good news is most home-related issues can be prevented before you leave."

Giannone recommends a mix of new and old school measures for peace of mind while traveling. Smart home technology, including smart thermostats and leak detectors that can shut off water in an emergency, can often be controlled or monitored remotely with a smart phone.

"Automated technology is simple and convenient," Giannone said. "It gives homeowners the ability to control and monitor the conditions in their homes from anywhere in the world. You can also make sure that, after keeping the heat down while you're away, you return to a warm home."

The Giannone team also recommends these basic steps for home winterization:

• Check door and window seals for air leaks.
• Replace filters and clean duct openings.
• Avoid frozen pipes by keeping the heat at 65 degrees and making sure pipes are well-insulated. During the coldest stretches, open cabinets to keep pipes warm and let one faucet drip warm water.

Those entertaining at home should:

Check the plumbing – With the influx of holiday guests, toilets and fixtures get a lot of use. Make sure drains are clear and ready to go. Try plunging some water into the drain. If flow remains a problem, a plumber may be required.           

Prepare the garbage disposal – The kitchen garbage disposal will get a holiday workout. Make sure everyone knows what not to put in it. The worst items are bones, fruit pits, and grease. When clearing a blockage or retrieving a wayward spoon, never put a hand in the disposal. Turn off the disposal and use a wooden utensil or tongs.

"Most holiday home emergencies are preventable," Giannone said. "Proper maintenance and repairs of key elements in the home will help you have a safe and happy holiday season."

For more information to prepare your home for the holidays, contact Joseph Giannone Plumbing, Heating & Air conditioning at (215) 383-2956 or visit www.CallJG.com.  

About Joseph Giannone Plumbing, Heating & Air Conditioning 

Joseph Giannone Plumbing, Heating & Air Conditioning is a family-owned and operated business providing the Philadelphia area with high-quality plumbing and HVAC services. Our team of technicians is well-trained, insured, and always guarantees you the best work possible. We always go the extra mile for our customers, even providing same-day emergency service so we can attend to any of your plumbing, air conditioning, and heating needs at any time. Located in the Philadelphia area, we service customers throughout the city and in the surrounding areas. For more information, call (215) 383-2956 or visit www.calljg.com.

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