Culligan Marks Daylight Saving Time As Reminder To Conduct Routine Home Maintenance

ROSEMONT, Ill., Oct. 29, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- It's that time again. The end of daylight saving time (DST) on November 4, can serve as a helpful, annual reminder to conduct key maintenance checks in the home, according to Culligan, the international leader in the treatment of water.

"Ongoing home maintenance is important, but quite often people either forget or don't have the time," said Larry Holzman, senior vice president of North American Franchise, Culligan International. "That's why Culligan recommends putting the hour that we all gain to good use by making some basic household maintenance checks before winter."

Here are five easy ways to make the most of the extra hour around the home:

1. Check your alarms. Batteries need to be replaced in all the alarms in your house every six months. Smoke and carbon monoxide (CO) alarms do not last forever, so it's important to take a look and consider the last time you replaced the batteries. If you can't remember, it might be safer to replace the alarms altogether, as they typically only last 10 years.  
2. Inspect your appliances. The lifespan of appliances such as HVAC systems, can be lengthened with regular maintenance. Not doing so can also result in efficiency loss, which can lead to higher energy bills. Schedule a professional to inspect your unit, as well as other large appliances including the refrigerator, washer and dryer, to avoid a potentially expensive headache in the future.
3. Test your water. All water is not created equal. Consequently, it's important to re-consider the safety and quality of the water you drink and wash yourself and your clothes in. Use DST as an annual reminder to get your water tested. A basic water test from your local Culligan water expert can detect impurities such as nitrates, hardness and total dissolved solids that are odorless, tasteless and sometimes harmful.
4. Clean out your medicine cabinet. November is a great time to take check your medicine cabinet.  With winter – and flu season – coming, it's important to make sure your cabinet is stocked with the necessary medicines to get you through the season. Use the extra DST hour to throw out expired medications and replace them with new ones. It's important to note that most drugs expire within 12 to 60 months from the date of manufacture, so if you can't remember when you bought a medication, it's likely time to replace it. Most local pharmacies will dispose of expired prescription medications.
5. Seal your windows. DST is the perfect time to get the house prepared for winter. With the cooler weather on the way, small cracks and gaps in window frames and doors can allow water, insects and crisp air to creep inside. To save energy, money and protect your home, check the sealant around windows, door and trim to see what needs replacing. All-weather, waterproof sealant is an easy DIY project that can make a big difference.

"If it's not broke, don't fix it doesn't always apply to your home," says Culligan's Holzman. "The end of daylight savings time should serve as an annual reminder to check on the safety and efficiency of your house or apartment. Put that extra hour to good use. In the long run, it will be time well spent."

For more information about water treatment products, including water softeners, drinking water systems, whole-house systems and solutions for business, or to find your local Culligan representative, visit www.culligan.com.

About Culligan International
Founded in 1936 by Emmett Culligan, Culligan International is a world leader in delivering water solutions that will improve the lives of their customers. The company offers some of the most technologically advanced, state-of-the-art water filtration products. Culligan's products include water softeners, drinking water systems, whole-house systems and solutions for business. Culligan's network of franchise dealers is the largest in the world, with over 800 dealers in 90 countries. Many Culligan dealers have valuable equity in their communities as multigenerational family owners of their franchises. For more information visit: www.culligan.com.

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