We’re Dishing Out Crucial Steps for Proper Turkey Day Prep

Hosting the holiday celebrations this year? Make sure your home is prepared!

While there are a lot of things you should do before your guests arrive, here is one thing you MUST do: Give the major systems in your home some TLC. This means scheduling maintenance service for your HVAC, plumbing and electrical systems. If these systems aren’t prepared to handle the increased demand, you run the risk of needing an emergency HVAC, electrical or hot water heater repair in Tampa or beyond.

We know you have enough on your plate. That’s why we made caring for all three of your systems easy with one step—joining our Savings Club! As a member of this preventive maintenance plan, you can rest assured your home systems are taken care of while also enjoying exclusive discounts, priority service and more! Learn more here.

Gobble up two more important to-dos for turkey day prep, too!

Carve Out Time to Clean Your Cooking Appliances

Your cooking appliances and gadgets sure take a beating during the holiday season. If they’re not in tip-top shape before the Thanksgiving feast begins, they may not work as efficiently as you need them to or, even worse, they may stop working altogether! That’s why you should spiff up appliances and gadgets, such as your microwave, pressure cooker and oven.

If your oven has a self-clean cycle, we advise you to steer clear of it until after the holiday cooking is done. This cycle is hard on your oven and could take a toll on its efficiency. Instead, perform a quick cleaning around the stovetop burners and wipe down the oven grates and the oven door’s glass.

Ready the Refrigerator

Your refrigerator plays a major role in your Turkey Day success. So, take a few minutes to ensure it’s ready to handle the responsibility. You should:

• Clean out your refrigerator, getting rid of any food or condiments that are old, expired or not needed.
• Remove everything from the fridge and wipe down the shelves with soapy water and a dish rag.
• Inspect the refrigerator doors to ensure they’re working properly. Make sure to tighten screws if your door handles are loose. Fix misaligned, broken or loose door gaskets so doors open and shut smoothly.
• Clear the cold air vents in your fridge.
• Make sure the cold air vents in your fridge and freezer are clear.
• Reposition any food that may be blocking the air from circulating freely.

We’re Serving Fast, Dependable Repairs!

Properly preparing your home for Thanksgiving is crucial. However, despite how well you prepare, sometimes things break or stop working like they should. So, make sure to keep our number handy. This way, if you find yourself facing a malfunctioning HVAC system, an unsafe electrical component or no hot water, you can reach out to us right away!

At Cornerstone, we perform fast, dependable HVAC, electrical, plumbing and water heater repairs in Tampa and beyond. To schedule service with our pros, fill out our online form or call us at 727.295.3099.