Adirondack Basement Systems provides tips and tricks to keep your home healthy during the colder months

(Ad) As we continue to sweat the sultry days of summer away, some of us may have our sights set on the cooler days to come. With the first day of fall just about a month from now, Adirondack Basement Systems is offering tips and tricks to prepare for the colder months.

Tips & tricks

President Kevin Koval offered the following tips and tricks that customers could implement to prepare their basements for the upcoming fall and winter. Each recommendation is preceded by a product or service the business provides to help you start the season off strong.

• Keep all gutters free of leaves and other debris to avoid excess water buildup. If the water starts to pool, it could find ways to seep into your home through cracks and slight openings. (RainChutes, Gutter Downspout Extensions)

• Fill cracks and splits in the foundation so the water can find an alternate route. It is best to have a professional investigate the source of the cracks in case there is an underlying issue unforeseeable from the surface. (FlexiSpan Foundation Crack Repair)

• Reseal or replace basement windows to keep heat from escaping and keep moisture out. (Egress Windows, Egress Window Wells, WellDuct Basement Window System)

• Ventilate your home. The drastically changing temperatures can lead to increased moisture, mold growth, uncontrolled humidity, buildup of unsafe toxins from heating vestibules, etc. (SaniDry Sedona, Aspen Air Purifier)

• Insulate crawl spaces to keep water and moisture out and heat in. This will also prevent pipes from freezing, which could negatively impact your entire home. (SilverGlo Wall Insulation)

• Have your sump pump serviced to ensure it is working properly before the cold sets in. Frozen hoses can cause the system to burn out and trigger a flood. (Schedule annual maintenance, install IceGuard)

The Aspen Air Purifier

Since people will spend more time indoors as the weather outside gets frightful, your home’s air quality can worsen, too. Dry, unfiltered air from mold, viruses, fireplace smoke, and more can cause allergies, worsen asthma symptoms, and increase one’s risk for long-term illnesses.

The Aspen Air Purifier removes pollutants 10,000 times smaller than a strand of human hair using a three-step filtration process:

1. Allergy filter to remove mold, pet dander, dust mite droppings, asbestos, etc.
2. Activated carbon filter to remove odors, chemicals, smoke, etc.
3. Microparticle HEPA filter to remove 99.9 percent of particles, including smoke, soot, bacteria, smog, viruses, etc.

The air purifier is safe, easy to use, and can even save homeowners money — it uses up to 85 percent less electricity than a traditional air conditioner fan. For more information, visit www.adirondackbasement.com/air-purifier.html.

Inquire today

Koval said customers should not wait until temperatures hit 50 degrees before prepping their home basement for the fall and winter. Call ABS today at 518-371-9621 for a free estimate.

Times Union Author, Alyssa Seidman