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Winterizing Your Appliances: A Seasonal Checklist

Cold snaps and heavy holiday cooking put real stress on your appliances. A little prep now keeps them reliable through the season.

By Ainsley Park3 min read read

Written by Sawyer Kincaid, Lead Technician — True Fix Houston. Factory-trained, EPA-certified, 6 years servicing Greater Houston.

Winter brings intense oven use along with the risk of frozen lines in garages and other unheated spaces. Get your appliances ready before the season hits.

Protect Garage and Outdoor Lines

Water lines running to a garage refrigerator or ice maker are vulnerable to freezing.

Fix: Insulate any exposed lines, or shut them off and drain them ahead of a hard freeze.

Service the Oven Before the Holidays

The oven sees its heaviest workload of the year right around the holidays.

Fix: Test its temperature accuracy and give it a thorough cleaning well before the cooking starts.

Check Door Seals

Cold, dry winter air tends to stiffen fridge and freezer gaskets.

Fix: Inspect the seals and clean them regularly so they stay flexible.

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