10/27/2026
This Saturday night, once you're done trick-or-treating, be sure to set your clock back 1 hour to fall back! And put that extra hour of sleep to good use by completing this 'fall back' seasonal prep list:
🔎 Check Your Detectors
Change the batteries in both your smoke and carbon monoxide detectors. Test them after installing the new batteries.
🌡️ Reset The Thermostat
Save money and energy by resetting your programmable thermostat for this season's weather. A properly set thermostat can save you up to 10% on your heat and AC utilities every year!
🔃 Change The Fans
Switch your ceiling fans to run clockwise to push warm air down for comfort.
☔ Clear The Gutters
Remove dirt and debris from your gutters to keep water flowing and reduce the risk of storm damage.
💡 Change Light Bulbs
The nights are getting longer. Test your exterior lighting fixtures and replace any burnt-out or damaged bulbs.
💨 Freshen The Filters
The first day of November is the perfect time to change your home heating system's filters for cleaner, more efficient heat.
🧹 De-Lint The Dryer Vent
Clean out your dryer's exterior exhaust hose. Lint buildup is a fire hazard and also reduces your dryer's efficiency. Safety first: unplug the dryer before you start.
🫧 Clean The Oven
Holiday cooking is around the corner. Run your oven on the 'cleaning' cycle over the weekend. Do this well before your first holiday gathering, as it can turn small issues into bigger problems with heating elements, electrical wiring, the internal thermostat, the door lock, or the oven glass.
🩹 Restock your first aid kit.
Review your first aid kit, remove expired items, and make a list of what you need to replenish.
🔥Schedule your annual heating system maintenance. If you haven't switched on your heating system yet, you will soon! Get your equipment ready now by scheduling your annual maintenance service.
☎️ Call us to handle pre-holiday services to get your home in tip-top shape well before your first holiday party, dinner, or overnight guest arrives.