Batteries

This time of year people have usually checked their batteries or realized that they are growing weak in their vehicles, but what about our houses?
In a previous post I mentioned it is a good idea to change out that old battery in the thermostat to ensure uninterrupted warmth but there are so many other things to check out.
It would be a good idea to have a fall checklist where you replace your batteries in your smoke detectors, carbon monoxide detectors, and thermostats. Many people will do this during daylight savings and will change any clock batteries at this time as well.
Here are a few additional thoughts as you consider batteries.
Why not stop by a jewelry location and have them replace your watch battery or pick one up and do it yourself. Seems like they always go out at the worst possible time.
Your flashlights should be ready with fresh batteries or charged if necessary.
If you have a charging station maybe its time to rotate batteries so that the same ones aren't just setting in a perpetual time of cooking.
Speaking of cooking, what about your timers and scales for food and for people.
There is another side to batteries as well. As the weather turns and you will no longer be needing your mowers, tillers or any other maintenance item it is a good idea to take them out and store them properly, using a trickle charger to maintain. I do this for my motorcycle as well.
It isn't just equipment that stays outside that need to be considered. We have such things as metal detectors, remote control toys and those types of things that would be good to remove the batteries until we are able to get back out and enjoy them. Of course this list could go on and on.
One final thought would be to insure your phone battery is powered up and retains a good charge. If it is beginning to weaken and you only get a short life out of it, replace it. Batteries for most phones are pretty easily found and even if you have an apple product you can take them in and have the battery replaced for a pretty reasonable price. Shops are popping up crossed the country that specialize in this task and are fairly quick about it as well.
Stay warm and concern free by proactively dealing with batteries.
Till next time
P.M.