{"id":417,"date":"2020-12-07T04:00:00","date_gmt":"2020-12-07T10:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.paragoninsagencies.com\/blog\/?p=417"},"modified":"2020-10-30T10:06:26","modified_gmt":"2020-10-30T16:06:26","slug":"getting-your-home-ready-for-winter","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.paragoninsagencies.com\/blog\/getting-your-home-ready-for-winter\/","title":{"rendered":"Getting your home ready for winter"},"content":{"rendered":"

Shorter days and cooler nights are a sure sign winter is on the way. Your home is the biggest investment you will likely ever make and making sure it is ready for winter can make it safer and also save you money when it comes to keeping your home warm. Having an independent insurance agent who you can trust makes homeownership less stressful. In Plano, TX,  Paragon Independent Insurance Agency have the philosophy that the customer’s needs always come first. <\/p>\n

Have chimney checked<\/h2>\n

Before you decide a fire in the fireplace would be a nice idea it is always good to have your chimney checked and cleaned. Chimney fires can be very damaging and are easily avoided with some basic maintenance. <\/p>\n

Furnace cleaning<\/h2>\n

In order to get the most efficiency out of your furnace, it is vital that you have it serviced every year. It needs to be cleaned and filters changed. You will be glad you took the time to do it when you get your fuel bills. <\/p>\n

Clean the gutter<\/h2>\n

In the fall most trees lose their leaves. Those leaves not only fall on the ground, but they also fall on your roof and into your gutters. The gutters can become clogged and the water will not go into the downspouts. It can cause serious damage to your roof and also to your ceilings. <\/p>\n

Seal the leaks<\/h2>\n

A little caulk and some weatherstripping can seal up any leaks you have around your windows and doors.<\/p>\n

At Paragon Independent Insurance Agency in Plano, TX, we have been serving residents for over 17 years.  With more than 50 years of experience, we have the knowledge you are looking for in an insurance agency. If you are ready to discuss your home insurance needs, stop in to our office or give us a call for a no-obligation quote. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Shorter days and cooler nights are a sure sign winter is on the way. Your home is the biggest investment you will likely ever make and making sure it is ready for winter can make it safer and also save you money when it comes to keeping your home warm. Having an independent insurance agent who you […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[3],"tags":[178,179],"class_list":["post-417","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-home-insurance","tag-paragon-independent-insurance-agency","tag-plano-tx"],"aioseo_notices":[],"aioseo_head":"\n\t\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t