Ensuring your smart louvered pergola weathers winter smoothly begins in fall. With a few strategic steps, you’ll protect your investment—and yourself—from cold-season surprises.
1. Test and Clean All Moving Parts
Before freezing temperatures, run through louver and screen operations. Make sure motors move smoothly and gutters are free of leaves—Knutsen Outdoor’s smart pergolas include built-in gutters that keep rain and debris at bay.
2. Remove Screens or Close Wisely
Motorized Fenetex screens are great for fall, but if winter brings heavy snow or ice, consider retracting them to reduce stress on the system or limit glare when closed.
3. Secure and Insulate Accessories
If you’ve added LED lights, heaters, or fans, ensure wiring is properly sealed and secured. Remove or cover heaters when not in use, and store remote controls in a dry place.
4. Use App Controls Smartly
Test your pergola’s app and remote control. Be sure you’re comfortable adjusting louvers and lighting—even from inside—to respond to sudden temperature drops or storms.
By using fall to prep, your smart pergola continue to function in all its tech-savvy glory—even under white-dusted branches.