Yesterday marked the first official day of fall — and if you’re in San Diego like us, you probably laughed a little when you heard that. Because let’s be real: fall here doesn’t mean scarves, pumpkin patches, and crisp 55° mornings. It usually means flip-flops, iced coffee, and still blasting your A/C well into October.

But just because our version of fall looks different doesn’t mean your home and systems don’t need a little seasonal love.

Fall in San Diego means hot days and cool nights. Here are HVAC and appliance tips to keep your home comfy and safe this season—straight from The Repair Tech:

️ HVAC: Don’t Let the Warm Days Fool You

• Keep up with your filters. All that back-to-school dust and allergens? They’re sitting in your vents. Swapping filters helps keep your air clean.

• Think ahead. Cooler evenings will sneak up, so it’s a great time to test your heater before you actually need it. That way, you’re not surprised on that one chilly November night.

• Seasonal tune-up. Our Home Care Club members know the drill — fall is the perfect check-up season to prep both heating and cooling.

Appliances: Quiet Helpers That Need Attention Too

• Dryer vents. With school back in session, the laundry piles are back too. Clean vents = fewer fire hazards.

• Refrigerators. Fall means holiday prep is right around the corner (yes, Thanksgiving sneaks up fast). Check those gaskets and clean condenser coils now so your fridge is ready for the extra load.

• Dishwashers. Busy school nights = more dishes. Keep it running smoothly with a quick filter clean-out.

The San Diego Twist

We may not get the crisp leaves and sweater weather, but fall here still signals reset mode. Kids are back in school, routines are (somewhat) normal again, and it’s the perfect time to get your house in order before the holiday rush.

Think of it as spring cleaning’s overlooked cousin: fall maintenance. A little TLC now means fewer emergencies later — and more time to enjoy your pumpkin spice iced latte without stressing about a broken heater or a fridge full of spoiled leftovers.

✨ Final Word
At The Repair Tech, fall isn’t about leaves on the ground — it’s about making sure your home is ready for whatever this season throws at it (even if that’s just another heatwave or a sudden chilly night).

• Energy.gov – Seasonal HVAC Tips

• EPA Indoor Air Quality

So here’s to the first day of fall in San Diego: where the seasons don’t always change, but your home still deserves the care and comfort to carry you through the year.

Happy Fall, San Diego!

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Andreina Leal-Carrillo
CEO • Mom • Leader
The Repair Tech Inc.