5 Things To Do At Daylight Saving Time

Daylight Saving Time is this weekend! Earlier this week, we ran through a quick history of DST. Today, we’re going to go over 5 things to do when you set your clocks forward each spring. Remember, keeping up with your home’s maintenance will ensure that your home is working efficiently and can prevent major maintenance issues.

1. Replace the batteries in your smoke detector and carbon monoxide detector. Don’t forget, these are life saving devices that are installed in your home, but they will only work if they are properly maintained!
2. Schedule a professional furnace inspection. This will ensure that your furnace is working as efficiently as possible, and that there are no major safety issues with it.
3. Have your chimney professionally cleaned. This is especially important if you use your fireplace regularly. When soot and other debris builds up inside your chimney, you could be facing a major fire hazard.
4. Replace the filters in your heater and air conditioner. This should be done several times a year in order to ensure maximum efficiency from these units, but at the very least change them out when you set your clocks forward.
5. Drain your hot water heater. This can prevent sediment buildup and can help prevent other hot water heater issues. For other plumbing maintenance services you should call your local professional plumber.

Keeping up with your annual home maintenance can cut down on your utility bills, as well as save you money in costly repairs. Don’t forget to set your clocks forward one hour before you go to bed this Saturday, March 11, 2016! For any plumbing maintenance issues, contact us at (678) 822-7095!