By David Parks · eXp Realty · The Apollo Group · 2 min read
To winterize a Colorado home, service the furnace, drain hoses and sprinklers, seal drafts, clear gutters, and know where your main water shutoff is. Most of these jobs take a weekend and can prevent costly winter damage.
Replace the furnace filter and schedule a tune-up before the first cold snap. Test your carbon monoxide and smoke alarms, and keep vents clear of furniture. Reverse ceiling fans to clockwise at low speed to push warm air down.
Disconnect and drain garden hoses, shut off exterior hose bibs if your home has interior shutoffs, and have sprinklers blown out. Insulate exposed pipes in garages, crawl spaces, and exterior walls. Learn where the main water shutoff is in case a pipe bursts.
Clear gutters and downspouts so melting snow can drain. Look for loose shingles and flashing. Seal gaps around windows, doors, and where utilities enter the house with caulk or weatherstripping.
Have the chimney inspected if you burn wood, stock ice melt, and check that snow shovels and a generator or flashlights are easy to reach.
Walk around the house on a cold day and feel for drafts. Small fixes can noticeably lower heating bills.
This article is general information, not legal, tax, financial or inspection advice. Every home and situation is different, so confirm details with a licensed inspector, lender, attorney or tax professional.
David is a Greater Denver real estate advisor with eXp Realty and The Apollo Group (Colorado broker license FA100103211). He has closed more than $55 million in volume, earned eXp Icon status in 2025, and holds a 5.0 rating on Zillow from 27 verified reviews.
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