AURORA, Colo. — With a cart full of Christmas lights, Michael in Aurora is getting ready for the holiday season.
But he told Denver7 Friday night that there's one thing missing to help him get in the spirit.
"Oh, it's a little warm," he laughed. "I want it to be colder."
His wish will come true this weekend with a blast of winter-like weather on its way to Colorado.
Denver could see its first measurable snowfall of the season, which would be one of the latest arrivals ever.
"I love it. I want it," Michael said. "I'm from Michigan originally, so I love the cold. I love the snow."
The incoming cold weather means many homeowners will be cranking up the heat for the first time this season.
Denver7 met with Luke Munson of Done Plumbing, Heating, Cooling & Electric for some tips on how to prepare your home before the cold arrives.
"I imagine, with the cold coming in, we're probably going to be pretty packed this weekend," Munson said.
Munson walked us through how to prepare your home for the coldest temperatures so far this season, starting with your filter.
"This is super easy to do," he said. "You know, in crawl spaces, attics, it'll be a little tougher, but in most instances, this is the most key piece of maintenance," he said.
Munson said replacing your filter once a month will help your system run at its best. And there could be consequences for neglecting it.
"The furnace can run actually far too hot, and that's where we can run the risk of potential fire hazards," Munson said.
Before temperatures take a nosedive, Munson recommends taking your system through a test run. He also is reminding homeowners to switch their thermostats from the cool setting to heat.
Back in Aurora, homeowners like Michael are already bracing for the first cold blast of the season.
"I am making sure my attic and all my insulation is good to go," he said.
