Maximize Comfort for Less with These Home Winterization Tips

December 9, 2025

Wintertime has finally arrived in our Rhode Island and Massachusetts communities! This means preparing for colder temperatures by ensuring our properties are ready for the coldest months of the year. Luckily, homeowners in RI and MA can count on the Aquidneck Services team for support in winterizing their properties for New England winters. Keep reading to learn the top affordable home winterization tips that our home comfort experts recommend to help keep your home warm and safe all season long.

7 Tips for Home Winterization in Rhode Island & Massachusetts

1. Detach and store any garden hoses.

If you haven’t already put away your outdoor living equipment, it’s a good idea to put your outdoor garden hoses into storage. This will reduce the risk of any remaining water inside from freezing, which could burst and ruin your hose.

2. Ensure your heating systems are running efficiently

If you haven’t already, don’t hesitate to reach out to us for a tune-up to help your heating equipment function efficiently and extend its lifespan. Here are a few of the reasons our customers depend on us for their annual heating tune-up service:

Maximizes equipment efficiency for lower energy bills
Reduces the need for service calls
Improves indoor air quality
Maintains equipment warranty coverage
A cost-effective service plan is available!

3. If you’re leaving town, turn off your water and lower your heat.

Heading to a warmer climate for any length of time and don’t have any pets or house sitters staying home? Don’t forget to turn off your home’s water access and let your sinks run for a few minutes to drain the pipes of any excess water. You can also set your heater to 55 degrees. Remember to keep your furnace running and arrange automatic delivery with your heating oil provider, so your home will be protected against the elements while you’re away.

4. Seal any cracks, leaks, or drafts that could allow warm air to escape.

Run your hands along any windows and doors in your home to determine if any cold air is seeping through. If cold air can get in, warm air can get out. You can fix that with caulk or weather stripping.

5. Clean out your home’s gutters so they don’t freeze and burst.

It’s simple, but necessary. Find someone to spot your ladder, or hire a professional, and empty your gutters of any residual water and debris that may have gotten stuck up there during the fall.

6. Make a plan for combating ice on walkways and paths.

Black ice and other winter hazards in Rhode Island or Massachusetts can cause serious injury. Be sure to stock up on ice melt, shovel your walkways, and clear a path to your fuel storage tank’s fill pipe after a snowfall.

7. Create a winter-weather safety kit for your home.

You can never be too prepared when it comes to cold weather. It’s a good idea to create a safety kit that includes things like a flashlight, extra batteries, first aid materials, water, nonperishable snacks, pet food, a shovel, portable phone charger, blankets, and an ice scraper.

If you were to lose power or be snowed in, you’ll be glad you thought ahead! Aquidneck Services also offers 24/7 emergency heating services to our customers to help keep you safe and protected all winter long.

Contact the Winter Safety Experts at Aquidneck Services Now

Need help with any of these home winterization tips in RI or MA? Get in touch with the home comfort professionals at Aquidneck Services today! We would be more than happy to assist with your heating system in Bristol, Washington, or Newport County. Not yet an Aquidneck customer? Enroll via our online registration page here to get started, or contact our friendly customer service team here with any questions.

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