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.
❄️ Winterize Plumbing
Pack away hoses and winterize all exterior plumbing before faucets, spigots, or pipes are damaged.
☔ Clear The Gutters
Remove dirt and debris from your gutters to keep water flowing and reduce the risk of storm damage.
🪟 Remove Screens
Unfortunately, window-opening season is most likely behind us. Scrub your screens and pack them away to protect them through the winter.
💡 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.
🩹 Restock your first aid kit.
Review your first aid kit, remove expired items, and make a list of what you need to replenish.
🚿 Soak your shower heads.
Place a plastic baggie with equal parts vinegar and water around your shower head(s) and let it soak for one hour. Remove the baggie and scrub the heads down.
🔥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.
