You’ve finished your gift shopping, mailed out your greeting cards, and scheduled your end-of-year travel — but is your home ready for the winter holiday season?
Make sure you check these five holiday to-dos off your list before guests arrive!
- Make a shopping list. 15 minutes of planning before you head to the grocery store can help you save time, money, and stress. Sit down and write out everything you’ll need for your holiday dinner before you make the trip.
- Check up on your dishwasher. If you’re responsible for cooking a holiday dinner this year, you probably already know just how much of a lifesaver a good dishwasher can be. The last thing you want is to be stuck with a dishwasher that doesn’t thoroughly clean your dishes once it’s overloaded. Run your dishwasher with a full load before company arrives and double-check that it’s working efficiently. If it isn’t, call for repair as soon as you can.
- Change your furnace filter. More people in your home means more debris, dust, and dander circulating throughout your home. Change your furnace filter before company arrives for the best defense against allergens possible.
- Check your smoke and carbon monoxide detectors. Fires and carbon monoxide leaks increase dramatically during the winter months. Take some time to make sure that your detectors are all working properly before the holidays.
- Schedule your inspections. From twinkling tree lights to hours spent in the kitchen, the winter holidays put a toll on your electrical system. If you haven’t had one in a while, consider scheduling an electrical inspection at your home in Montgomery County before guests arrive. A thorough inspection reduces the possibility of an electrical mishap and ensures that your home’s system isn’t a hazard to your friends and family members.
Is your home’s wiring ready for the holidays and/or the new year? A-1 Electric is an independent third-party electrical agency offering installations, repairs, and electrical inspections in Chester County all throughout the holiday season and into 2020! Give our team a call today to schedule service!
