--- title: Burlington MA Heating & Air Conditioning Blog | Storm description: Storm | Official blog of Burlington MA Heating & Air Conditioning HVAC specialists Total Comfort Mechanical. We're here to ensure the total comfort of your home. Energy efficient tips & HVAC news. --- [![](https://www.totalcomfortmech.com/hs-fs/hubfs/TCM_logo.final-02.png?width=594&name=TCM_logo.final-02.png)](https://www.totalcomfortmech.com) [![Call us now!](https://www.totalcomfortmech.com/hs-fs/hubfs/2016_Images/Burlington-Air-Heat-Call-No.png?width=270&name=Burlington-Air-Heat-Call-No.png)](tel:17819991275) ![Burlington MA Heating and Air Conditioning Blog](https://www.totalcomfortmech.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Cover%20Blog2.jpg?width=770&name=Cover%20Blog2.jpg "Burlington MA Heating and Air Conditioning Blog") ## [Winter Storm Heating Tips: How to stay warm](https://www.totalcomfortmech.com/blog/winter-storm-heating-tips) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [Leave a reply](https://www.totalcomfortmech.com/blog/winter-storm-heating-tips#comments-listing) ![Winter Storm Tips for MA residents](https://www.totalcomfortmech.com/hs-fs/hubfs/social-suggested-images/Winter_Storm_Tips.jpg?width=250&name=Winter_Storm_Tips.jpg "Winter Storm Tips for MA residents")Winter storms often come with extremely low temperatures and also strong winds, icing, and sleet. This makes them hazardous and dangerous. Regardless of how severe an expected storm might be, you should always be prepared. ## Know the Difference Regardless of the severity of a winter storm, you should be prepared in order to keep you and loved ones safe.  According to the [Red Cross](http://www.redcross.org/prepare/disaster/winter-storm), winter storm preparedness advisories include: **Winter Weather Advisory** - Winter weather conditions are expected to cause significant inconveniences and may be hazardous. When caution is used, these situations should not be life threatening. **Winter Storm Watch** - Winter storm conditions are possible within the next 36 to 48 hours. People in a watch area should review their winter storm plans and stay informed about weather conditions. **Winter Storm Warning** - Life-threatening, severe winter conditions have begun or will begin within 24 hours. People in a warning area should take precautions immediately. ## Winter Storm Tips When heavy snow and ice is in the forecast, remember these tips to help keep you and your loved ones warm: - Change your filters now, before your system goes into overdrive. This also helps with airflow putting less stress on your system. - Use space heaters and ceiling fans to further disperse heat throughout your house. - Clear all snow and ice off of your outdoor units if you can, as this allows for much better air flow. - Close off rooms that are not being used, and place door draft stoppers under the doors to further contain the heat in your home. A rolled towel can also act as a draft stopper. - Consider buying a protective cover for your outdoor faucet; these are often the cause of frozen lines. - Keep all indoor plumbing lines running at a drip - a burst pipe is no fun to deal with. - Bundle up; layering is very effective. - Nothing is worth having a an accident in inclement weather. Stay off of the roadways as much as possible. If you find yourself in a heating emergency without heat, contact [Total Comfort Mechanical](https://www.totalcomfortmech.com/heating) for assistance. We will get your system running and get you back in Total Comfort. [Read more ...](https://www.totalcomfortmech.com/blog/winter-storm-heating-tips) This entry was tagged [Heating](https://www.totalcomfortmech.com/blog/topic/heating), [Heat](https://www.totalcomfortmech.com/blog/topic/heat), [Storm](https://www.totalcomfortmech.com/blog/topic/storm), [Winter](https://www.totalcomfortmech.com/blog/topic/winter) and posted on February 15, 2016 [All posts](https://www.totalcomfortmech.com/blog/all) ### Archives - [December 2013 (2)](https://www.totalcomfortmech.com/blog/archive/2013/12) - [December 2016 (2)](https://www.totalcomfortmech.com/blog/archive/2016/12) - [May 2013 (1)](https://www.totalcomfortmech.com/blog/archive/2013/05) - [June 2013 (1)](https://www.totalcomfortmech.com/blog/archive/2013/06) - [August 2013 (1)](https://www.totalcomfortmech.com/blog/archive/2013/08) - [October 2013 (1)](https://www.totalcomfortmech.com/blog/archive/2013/10) - [February 2014 (1)](https://www.totalcomfortmech.com/blog/archive/2014/02) - [April 2014 (1)](https://www.totalcomfortmech.com/blog/archive/2014/04) - [July 2014 (1)](https://www.totalcomfortmech.com/blog/archive/2014/07) - [August 2014 (1)](https://www.totalcomfortmech.com/blog/archive/2014/08) - [December 2014 (1)](https://www.totalcomfortmech.com/blog/archive/2014/12) - [March 2015 (1)](https://www.totalcomfortmech.com/blog/archive/2015/03) - [April 2015 (1)](https://www.totalcomfortmech.com/blog/archive/2015/04) - [January 2016 (1)](https://www.totalcomfortmech.com/blog/archive/2016/01) - [February 2016 (1)](https://www.totalcomfortmech.com/blog/archive/2016/02) - [April 2016 (1)](https://www.totalcomfortmech.com/blog/archive/2016/04) - [June 2016 (1)](https://www.totalcomfortmech.com/blog/archive/2016/06) - [July 2016 (1)](https://www.totalcomfortmech.com/blog/archive/2016/07) - [January 2017 (1)](https://www.totalcomfortmech.com/blog/archive/2017/01) - [January 2018 (1)](https://www.totalcomfortmech.com/blog/archive/2018/01) - [January 2019 (1)](https://www.totalcomfortmech.com/blog/archive/2019/01) - [February 2019 (1)](https://www.totalcomfortmech.com/blog/archive/2019/02) - [January 2020 (1)](https://www.totalcomfortmech.com/blog/archive/2020/01) [see all](https://www.totalcomfortmech.com/blog/topic/storm#) ### Posts by Tags - [Air Conditioning (18)](https://www.totalcomfortmech.com/blog/topic/air-conditioning) - [Heating (10)](https://www.totalcomfortmech.com/blog/topic/heating) - [AC (9)](https://www.totalcomfortmech.com/blog/topic/ac) - [Burlington MA (8)](https://www.totalcomfortmech.com/blog/topic/burlington-ma) - [MiniSplit (8)](https://www.totalcomfortmech.com/blog/topic/minisplit) - [HVAC (7)](https://www.totalcomfortmech.com/blog/topic/hvac) - [Heat (6)](https://www.totalcomfortmech.com/blog/topic/heat) - [Heating contractor (6)](https://www.totalcomfortmech.com/blog/topic/heating-contractor) - [MA (6)](https://www.totalcomfortmech.com/blog/topic/ma) - [Ductless (5)](https://www.totalcomfortmech.com/blog/topic/ductless) - [Ductless AC (5)](https://www.totalcomfortmech.com/blog/topic/ductless-ac) - [Energy (5)](https://www.totalcomfortmech.com/blog/topic/energy) - [Energy Efficiency (5)](https://www.totalcomfortmech.com/blog/topic/energy-efficiency) - [Heat Pumps (5)](https://www.totalcomfortmech.com/blog/topic/heat-pumps) - [Massachusetts (5)](https://www.totalcomfortmech.com/blog/topic/massachusetts) - [Tips (5)](https://www.totalcomfortmech.com/blog/topic/tips) - [Air Conditioner (4)](https://www.totalcomfortmech.com/blog/topic/air-conditioner) - [Award (4)](https://www.totalcomfortmech.com/blog/topic/award) - [Energy bill (4)](https://www.totalcomfortmech.com/blog/topic/energy-bill) - [Angie;s List (3)](https://www.totalcomfortmech.com/blog/topic/angies-list) - [Efficiency (3)](https://www.totalcomfortmech.com/blog/topic/efficiency) - [Energy Rebates (3)](https://www.totalcomfortmech.com/blog/topic/energy-rebates) - [Energy Star (3)](https://www.totalcomfortmech.com/blog/topic/energy-star) - [Furnace (3)](https://www.totalcomfortmech.com/blog/topic/furnace) - [Mitsubishi (3)](https://www.totalcomfortmech.com/blog/topic/mitsubishi) - [Mitsubishi AC (3)](https://www.totalcomfortmech.com/blog/topic/mitsubishi-ac) - [Reviews (3)](https://www.totalcomfortmech.com/blog/topic/reviews) - [Keep Cool (2)](https://www.totalcomfortmech.com/blog/topic/keep-cool) - [Cooling (1)](https://www.totalcomfortmech.com/blog/topic/cooling) - [ERV (1)](https://www.totalcomfortmech.com/blog/topic/erv) - [Energy Tax Credit (1)](https://www.totalcomfortmech.com/blog/topic/energy-tax-credit) - [Humidifiers (1)](https://www.totalcomfortmech.com/blog/topic/humidifiers) - [IAQ (1)](https://www.totalcomfortmech.com/blog/topic/iaq) - [Indoor Air Quality, (1)](https://www.totalcomfortmech.com/blog/topic/indoor-air-quality) - [Lexington MA (1)](https://www.totalcomfortmech.com/blog/topic/lexington-ma) - [Pumps (1)](https://www.totalcomfortmech.com/blog/topic/pumps) - [Recycling (1)](https://www.totalcomfortmech.com/blog/topic/recycling) - [Replacement (1)](https://www.totalcomfortmech.com/blog/topic/replacement) - [Storm (1)](https://www.totalcomfortmech.com/blog/topic/storm) - [Ventilation (1)](https://www.totalcomfortmech.com/blog/topic/ventilation) - [Winter (1)](https://www.totalcomfortmech.com/blog/topic/winter) [see all](https://www.totalcomfortmech.com/blog/topic/storm#) ### Subscribe Here: ### Recent Posts Search | **HOW MAY WE HELP YOU?** | | | --- | --- | | **Installation, Service & Repair of:** | | | [Mitsubishi Ductless & Ducted Mini Split](https://www.totalcomfortmech.com/ductless-mini-split-air-conditioning-mitsubishi-burlington-ma) | [Dehumidifiers](https://www.totalcomfortmech.com/humidifiers-and-dehumidifiers) | | [Central Air Conditioning](https://www.totalcomfortmech.com/air-conditioning) | [ERV (Energy Recovery Ventilators)](https://www.totalcomfortmech.com/energy-recovery-ventilation-erv) | | Furnaces (Forced Hot Air) | [Air Cleaners](https://www.totalcomfortmech.com/air-cleaners) | | Boilers (Forced Hot Water) | Air Filters | | Water Heaters | [Duct Repair, Design & Redesign](https://www.totalcomfortmech.com/duct-cleaning-sealing) | | Maintenance and Maintenance Plans | [Duct Sealing and Insulation](https://www.totalcomfortmech.com/duct-cleaning-sealing) | | Humidifiers |   | | **COMPANY** | **SERVING CITIES OF:** | | --- | --- | | [About](https://www.totalcomfortmech.com/about-us) | Arlington, MA | | [Contact](https://www.totalcomfortmech.com/contact-us) | [Bedford](https://www.totalcomfortmech.com/bedford), MA | | [Request Service](https://www.totalcomfortmech.com/request-service) | [Burlington](https://www.totalcomfortmech.com/burlington), MA | | [Request Estimate](https://www.totalcomfortmech.com/request-a-quote) | [Lexington](https://www.totalcomfortmech.com/lexington), MA | | Press Releases | [Wilmington](https://www.totalcomfortmech.com/wilmington), MA | | [Blog](https://www.totalcomfortmech.com/blog) | [Winchester](https://www.totalcomfortmech.com/winchester), MA | | [Privacy Policy](https://www.totalcomfortmech.com/privacy-policy) | [Woburn](https://www.totalcomfortmech.com/woburn), MA | | [Join Our Team](https://www.totalcomfortmech.com/ma-heating-air-conditioning-jobs) | and surrouding towns | | [Become a Comfort Club Member](https://www.totalcomfortmech.com/ma-heating-air-maintenance-comfort-club) |   | | **CONNECT WITH US** | | | --- | --- | | [![Total Comfort Mechanical on Facebook](https://www.totalcomfortmech.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Facebook_Icon-1.png?width=36&name=Facebook_Icon-1.png "Total Comfort Mechanical on Facebook")](https://www.facebook.com/TotalComfortMech) | Facebook | | [![Twitter @TotalComfortMec](https://www.totalcomfortmech.com/hs-fs/hubfs/social%20medias%20icons/twitter.png?width=36&name=twitter.png "Twitter @TotalComfortMec")](https://twitter.com/TotalComfortMec) | Twitter | | [![Total Comfort Mechanical on YouTube](https://www.totalcomfortmech.com/hs-fs/hubfs/social%20medias%20icons/YOUTUBE.png?width=36&name=YOUTUBE.png "Total Comfort Mechanical on YouTube")](https://www.youtube.com/user/TotalComfortMec) | Youtube | | [![Total Comfort Mechanical on Linkedin](https://www.totalcomfortmech.com/hs-fs/hubfs/social%20medias%20icons/linkedin.png?width=36&name=linkedin.png "Total Comfort Mechanical on Linkedin")](http://www.linkedin.com/company/total-comfort-mechanical-inc-) | Linkedin | | [![Instagram - totalcomforthvac](https://www.totalcomfortmech.com/hs-fs/hubfs/social%20medias%20icons/insta.png?width=36&name=insta.png "Instagram - totalcomforthvac")](https://www.instagram.com/totalcomforthvac/) | Instagram | | [![Total Comfort Mechanical on Pinterest](https://www.totalcomfortmech.com/hs-fs/hubfs/social%20medias%20icons/pinterest.png?width=36&name=pinterest.png "Total Comfort Mechanical on Pinterest")](http://www.pinterest.com/totalcomfortmec) | Pinterest | |   |   | |   |   |