The Buckeye Fan’s Guide to Winning at Home Maintenance This Fall

Fall in Ohio means two things: Buckeye football and furnace season. Whether you’re tailgating outside the Shoe or watching the game from your living room, there’s nothing better than cheering on the Buckeyes from a warm, comfortable, and well-prepped home.

Just like Ohio State didn’t become national champions without a solid game plan, your home needs a little preseason prep to stay efficient, safe, and game-day ready.

Here’s your Fall Playbook for tackling fall home maintenance to win at comfort, efficiency, and peace of mind this season.

1. Preseason Warm-Up: Schedule Your Furnace Tune-Up

Every winning season starts with a strong warm-up, and your home is no different.

Before temperatures drop, schedule a furnace tune-up to make sure your heating system is running at full strength. A preseason check helps catch small issues before they turn into major breakdowns.

Why it matters:

• Keeps your system running efficiently
• Prevents costly repairs
• Ensures reliable heat on chilly fall game days

2. Build Your Defensive Line: Protect Pipes & Plumbing

Don’t let freezing temps sack your plumbing system.

Start insulating exposed pipes, check for slow drains, and make sure outdoor faucets are winterized. A solid defensive line protects your home from frozen pipes leading to leaks, bursts, and messy water damage.

Game Day Hosting Tip:

Make sure your guest bathroom is ready for halftime traffic. Nothing throws off your hosting game like a clogged or cold bathroom during a Buckeye touchdown.

3. Quarterback Your Home’s Systems with the Comfort Club

A good QB sees the whole field and knows when to call in the pros.

With Atlas Butler’s Comfort Club, you get proactive maintenance for your heating, cooling, and plumbing systems all year long. We handle the play-calling so you can relax and enjoy the season, knowing your systems are running at a championship level.

Membership perks include:

• Annual maintenance
• Priority scheduling
• Discounts on repairs and new equipment
• Peace of mind all season long

4. Call in the Special Teams: 24/7 Emergency Service

Even the best game plans need a backup. If something goes wrong after hours or mid-weekend, Atlas Butler’s Special Teams are ready to roll.

Our techs are available 24/7, including nights, weekends, game days and holidays to handle heating, cooling, or plumbing emergencies.

Bonus Play: Hosting the Watch Party? Here's How to Stay Comfortable

• Check airflow in your main gathering rooms; warm air should reach every corner.
• Change filters before guests arrive to improve air quality and system performance.
• Turn down the thermostat slightly if you’re expecting a crowd; extra bodies = extra heat.

Home Team Pride: Atlas Butler x Ohio State Athletics

As a proud sponsor of Ohio State Athletics, Atlas Butler is committed to helping Buckeye fans stay comfortable at home all season long. We know this community. We live here, we cheer here, and we serve here.

Want to see how we support the team? Check out our OSU partnership on Instagram and follow along @atlasbutler for more behind-the-scenes moments.

Call 1-800-FURNACE or visit atlasbutler.com to schedule your fall tune-up or join the Comfort Club today. Go Bucks!