Charm Your Home with These 10 Tips on St. Patrick’s Day

March 20, 2025

You don’t have to be Irish to enjoy a little Irish culture this St. Patrick’s Day. Whether you're hosting a party for little leprechauns or enjoying some green beer at the pub, St. Patrick’s Day is a fun time for everyone to eat, drink, and be merry! Of course, if you’re throwing a festive gathering, the last thing you want is a burst pipe or a faulty cooling system.

But how can you ensure the luck of the Irish is on your side and avoid emergency HVAC service this holiday? Our heating and cooling pros share 10 useful tips for keeping your home in top shape this St. Patrick’s Day.

Reward yourself with a four-leaf clover for each tip you put into practice:

Purchase a Few Green Plants

Do you have a green thumb? Certain types of indoor plants can clean your home air. Spider plants, aloe vera, peace lilies, and English ivy are just a handful of excellent choices that help remove airborne toxins. (Note: Since some plants can be toxic to pets, be careful of this if you have fuzzy buddies at home.)

Invest in a Smart Thermostat

Smart thermostats are an excellent way to help save money and boost energy efficiency in your home. These devices learn your home patterns and can adjust your temperature accordingly. Install one in your home and feel a rainbow of comfort and savings.

Regularly Change Air Filters

Change your air filters every three months (more often if you have pets), and you’ll help boost your system’s efficiency and indoor air quality. It’s not luck; it’s just good practice.

Get Your Water Heater Flushed

Many of us take hot water for granted. In fact, we probably don’t even think about our hot water heater until we step into an ice-cold shower! Brr! Schedule annual hot water heater maintenance and a regular water flush, and you’ll gain peace of mind.

Clean a Stinky Garbage Disposal

Does your garbage disposal smell like stinky cabbage? Here’s an easy fix: Run hot water down the drain. Follow up by pouring in about ¼ cup of baking soda. Let that set for 10 minutes and then dump one cup of vinegar down the drain. Allow it to fizz and then run more hot water down. Works like a lucky charm!

Call for a Spring Tune-Up

The arrival of St. Patrick’s Day should be your reminder to add “call for HVAC tune-up” to your calendar. An annual check may help avoid unwanted repairs, boost system efficiency and performance, and maintain top-quality indoor comfort. Plus, our techs have the magic touch when it comes to maintenance.

Check Drainpipes and Gutters

If your area experienced rough weather throughout the winter months, a storm could have damaged your home. Inspect drainpipes and gutters for clogs, cracks, and leaks.

Upgrade Home Insulation

Poor insulation may be the culprit if your home was colder than normal this past winter. Have your current insulation checked by a professional to see if an upgrade could improve your indoor comfort.

Purchase a Maintenance Plan

Nothing safeguards your home comfort system better than a maintenance plan. A.J. Perri offers two affordable Pro Service plans to give you peace of mind, savings, and true comfort.

Did You Collect Any Four-Leaf Clovers?

So, what was the verdict? Did you collect enough four-leaf clovers to feel lucky? If not, don’t sweat it. A.J. Perri is happy to be your lucky comfort charm and we’re available seven days a week when you need heating and cooling or plumbing assistance. Call us today to schedule your next appointment!