Heaters and Furnaces:<\/h4>\n
Be sure to change your heater filters and let Destination Big Bear<\/a> know when you do. Dirty heater filters are the #1 cause of furnace failures. This simple task could save you thousands and it might only cost you $15 \u2013 $20 to do on your own. It is a good idea to change the batteries to the thermostat as well. We recommend changing filters at least twice a year. Please let our Operations staff know if you have taken care of changing your heater filter so we can update our annual log. If this has not been taken care of by early-November Destination Big Bear will go ahead and do this for a $80 fee.<\/b>\u00a0 This includes the cost of one heater filter, furnace test, and thermostat inspection. Additional charges may apply for multiple filter replacements, batteries, etc.<\/p>\n If you have a cold room in your house, make sure you leave a portable electric heater in the closet of that room. BUY NOW<\/a><\/p>\n If you have a steep driveway we recommend that you get a large 5 – 30 gallon metal can with a lid and fill it with ice melt and provide a large scoop to distribute the ice melt. Some use a gallon milk jug cut-out for your tenants to use. Or a large scoop with a handle as pictured.\u00a0 We will fill up ice melt as needed too. We recommend having your chimney, fireplace, or stoves inspected and cleaned. Here are a few companies who can help you. Please let us know if you would like us to help schedule and coordinate this. Cost of these service will vary.<\/p>\n Chimney Cricket – 909-866-5692 Most outdoor furniture come with coverings but some may be more challenging to cover. We recommend covering whatever you possibly can with good secured outdoor furniture covers. Glass tables will break very easy from 30 degrees and night and 50 during the day.\u00a0 We have witnessed glass tables breaking from just setting a cup of coffee on it.\u00a0 Plastic furniture can easily crack or breakdown completely in cold cold weather. It’s best to bring it into the garage or store it away for the winter months.\u00a0 For awnings and umbrellas,\u00a0 make sure they are down and locked away.\u00a0 Snow loads and winter storm winds can cause both to break and umbrellas. Umbrellas left in the hole on glass tables in windstorms and it caused the glass to shatter. Take precautions.<\/p>\n Avoid metal shovels at your home,\u00a0 they will nick up your decks. Plastic (without sharp edges) or deck-safe shovels are okay. Here is a link to one we suggest from Amazon<\/a>. Make accessible to front door for guests if snowfall occurs overnight, they will be able to use them to leave property if snow removal has not been provided at the hour they choose to exit the cabin. Large Push Shovels like the one pictured to the left are ideal and will decrease damage to your decks surfaces.<\/p>\n Make sure your snow poles are up marking the entrances of your driveway. You may also need snow poles along the driveways so plows do not take out landscaping.<\/b> These can be found at Butcher\u2019s Block<\/a> as well and help to keep your driveways and yards from getting damaged by plow trucks. If your home is located in The City of Big Bear Lake<\/a> you can pick up poles from the City’s office 39707 Big Bear Blvd. <\/b>These are large, orange, plastic poles that need to be installed at the edge of your driveway so the city will clear the berms.<\/p>\n Make sure your irrigation systems are turned off and drained. Make sure sprinkler systems are closed down, turned off and drained.\u00a0 Please make sure your stop and waste valve is turned off as well.<\/p>\n Make sure your doors and windows have good weather<\/a> stripping to keep hot air in and the cold out!<\/p>\n Unplug fridges,\u00a0 drain sinks,\u00a0 turn water off to outdoor elements. Ensure decorative fountains, water landscape elements and pools, etc are winterized properly to avoid damage to motors, burst pipes, etc.<\/p>\n Make sure all screen doors are taken down and put it away.\u00a0 Heavy winters will cause snow and ice to get in the slider tracks and these doors always bend slightly and come off.\u00a0 Screen doors are not needed in the winter. Supply closets and locked garages are good places to store your summertime outdoor items and we highly recommend it.<\/p>\n * Vendors Serving Various Areas (Excluding Fawnskin)<\/strong><\/p>\n – Angel Licona – Brian Gilligan – B&B Snow Plowing \/ Sean Bock – Vini Haro – Cody Westbrook – Enrique Snowplow – Faustino Fuentes – Shawn McDonald – Guillermo (Memo) Castillo – Jose Morales – Nicks Home Care – Antonio Morales – Juan Morales – Moises Lopez – Jose Luis Diaz Leal Solis – Raul Bernal – Miguel Monroy – Pablo Fuentes —<\/p>\n * Fawnskin-Only Vendors<\/strong><\/p>\n – Jim Dooley – Bob Varga —<\/p>\n * Vendors for Specific Areas<\/strong><\/p>\n – Warren Henry – Arturo Talamantes —<\/p>\n *Snowblower\/Shoveling Only<\/strong><\/p>\n – Eduardo Gonzalez Big Bear Homeowner Winter Checklist Winter is Coming! It’s time to get your home ready for the cold, snow-filled, rental season. Here are a few items that can help you save money and protect rents! 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Snow Removal:<\/h4>\n
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<\/p>\nIce Melt:<\/b><\/h4>\n
\nYou May Purchase Ice Melt From a Local Provider at Butcher’s Block.
\nClick here to BUY ICE MELT & CANS<\/a><\/p>\nChimney Cleaning:
\n<\/b><\/h4>\n
\nMountain Top Chimney Sweep – 909-585-3724
\nSweeps Luck – 909-337-0256
\nAbsolute Chimney Service – 909-866-9101<\/p>\n![\"Big](\"https:\/\/www.destinationbigbear.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Screenshot-2022-10-13-at-12-35-13-Category_outdoor-furniture-protections.jpg-WEBP-Image-1400-\u00d7-785-pixels-350x196.jpg\" "\\"Big"){kind=tracking}
<\/p>\nOutdoor Furniture:<\/b><\/h4>\n
Shovels:<\/b><\/h4>\n
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<\/p>\nSnow Poles:<\/b><\/h4>\n
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<\/p>\nIrrigation Systems and Sprinklers:<\/b><\/h4>\n
Weather Stripping:
\n<\/b><\/h4>\nOutdoor appliances:<\/b><\/h4>\n
Screens:<\/b><\/h4>\n
Approved Snow Removal Vendors:<\/b><\/h4>\n
\nEmail: liconaservices@gmail.com
\nPhone: #951-505-2945<\/p>\n
\nEmail: gilliganconstructioninc@gmail.com
\nPhone: #909-913-0401<\/p>\n
\nEmail: seanbock88@gmail.com
\nPhone: #951-312-1504
\nServices all areas except Fawnskin, may service Fawnskin if they can get at least 6 accounts minimum there.<\/p>\n
\nEmail: viniharo@gmail.com
\nPhone: #909-553-8757<\/p>\n
\nEmail: westbrookroofingandrepair@gmail.com
\nPhone: #909-915-5341<\/p>\n
\nEmail: bearconstructionandpainting@gmail.com
\nPhone: #909-534-4597<\/p>\n
\nEmail: faustno747@gmail.com
\nPhone: #909-708-5717<\/p>\n
\nEmail: mcdc65@yahoo.com
\nPhone: #909-292-7937<\/p>\n
\nEmail: memiucs@gmail.com
\nPhone: #909-744-0390<\/p>\n
\nEmail: moralesjose0530@gmail.com
\nPhone: #909-744-4284<\/p>\n
\nEmail: wardlaw.n1ck@gmail.com
\nPhone: #909-733-7435<\/p>\n
\nEmail: antonio.272morales@gmail.com
\nPhone: #909-273-9298<\/p>\n
\nPhone: #909-744-2046<\/p>\n
\nEmail: moelcbuilding@gmail.com
\nPhone: #909-744-2131<\/p>\n
\nEmail: DJoseL1234@gmail.com
\nPhone: #909-648-9029<\/p>\n
\nPhone: #909-890-6346<\/p>\n
\nEmail: advancedautodetail2007@gmail.com
\nPhone: #909-801-4984<\/p>\n
\nPhone: #909-659-2098<\/p>\n
\nEmail: twodooleys@mac.com
\nPhone: #909-866-3414
\nServices Fawnskin ONLY from Shore Lane to the Dam.<\/p>\n
\nEmail: T210@msn.com
\nPhone: #951-741-2934
\nServices Fawnskin ONLY.<\/p>\n
\nEmail: warren7henry@yahoo.com
\nPhone: #909-553-3857
\nServices Fox Farm, Castle Glen, Big Bear City.<\/p>\n
\nEmail: grenassecas@yahoo.com
\nPhone: #909-241-8884
\nServices Big Bear City and Lower areas of the South Side of Big Bear Lake.<\/p>\n
\nEmail: eg957036@gmail.com
\nPhone: #909-205-7264<\/p>\n
\nPlease let us know if you would prefer to manage these tasks or if you would like us to handle them on your behalf. By tending to these matters proactively, we can prevent the need for service calls and disruptions to booking schedules, ultimately leading to significant savings on your end.<\/strong><\/span><\/h5>\n
We deeply appreciate your continued partnership with the Destination Big Bear family as we transition into the colder months. Should you have any questions or require further assistance, please do not hesitate to contact us:<\/span> <\/span><\/strong><\/h5>\n
Operations Department at (909) 752-0234 Extension 3
\nE<\/span><\/strong><\/span>mail: <\/span>destinationbigbearops@gmail.
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