Winter Tips for Apartment Dwellers
Air Conditioners: Here’s a surprise…Winters in Minnesota don’t require air conditioning! If you have a window air conditioner in your unit without a sleeve, it should be removed for the season. Air conditioners in sleeves should have their covers on. Hornig Companies’ reliable maintenance service can remove and provides covers as a benefit to you. Just submit a work order and we’ll take care of it for you!
Windows: Open windows during the winter prohibit even heat distribution and may lead to frozen pipes in your home, or a neighboring apartment, that can cause unnecessary damage and loss of heat. Check to make sure your windows are fully closed, use the lock for an extra seal and never leave home with an open window during the winter months.
Heat Reminders: If you have a thermostat, always keep it set between 68-72 degrees. Ensure all heaters and vents are open and furniture, long curtains and miscellaneous items are pulled away from registers and radiators to allow for proper heat flow throughout the apartment. Consistently, comfortably warm homes keep you and your neighbors cozy, avoid nasty frozen pipes and help prevent fires.
Package deliveries: In the winter, we see an increase in deliveries. Unfortunately, this also results in an increase in package theft. Please keep your belongings safe by having deliveries made when you are home to receive them or consider delivering to work or a package locker (like Amazon lockers, the UPS store, etc.) so your items are always secure.
Snow Removal: One of the many perks of apartment living is not needing to shovel and worry about a driveway full of snow. Do watch your emails and site notices regarding when vehicles should be removed from parking lots and know your city’s rules regarding snow emergencies and on-street parking to avoid hefty fines and the annoyance of an unexpected towing.
Holiday décor: Trees are lovely and can be a great way to amp up the holiday spirit, but real trees are a fire hazard. Hornig Companies does not allow real trees so please use other ways to spread your holiday cheer! Also, please be mindful not to overload extension cords and outlets. Power strips are a safer alternative that can help prevent electrical fires and blown fuses.
Safety 2nd: Well, what’s first you ask? Safety, of course! Ensure your winter walking game is strong with appropriate winter footwear and an eye for slippery spots in your path. Walk slowly, take shorter steps, keep your hands free to balance, and hold on to railings to help you get from point A to point B safely.
Stay safe, stay warm, and we hope you enjoy everything that winter has to offer!
