A Rude Awakening is coming to some this Summer:

We were just informed late last week that the cost of R-22 refrigerant (most people know it as "Freon") has more than quadrupled in price! 

That means that those customers that have the "old type" air conditioner units that need to be "re-charged" or repaired could be paying 4 to 5 times the amount they might have paid last year! 
The choice of  replacing your old air conditioner unit with the new R-410a type units just got a little easier to make.
See the attached EPA link for more information on the R-22 phase out.
http://www.epa.gov/ozone/title6/phaseout/22phaseout.html

Just a friendly reminder,

It's the time of year when everyone can kind of take their heating system for granted. 
Should your heating unit somehow fail, there are a few things you can check before calling for help (things that might save you a service call fee):

- Check to see if someone moved the thermostat switch from "Heat" to "Cool" (or OFF).
- Check to see if the switch on the side of the furnace was accidentally turned off.
- Make sure the electrical breaker is ON and not tripped.
- Make sure there is not a problem with the gas service coming into the house.
- Make sure the return air filter is clean!  * This is a big one - we have run more service calls because of it.
- Check the flue cap for obstructions; bird nests, snow build up, etc…

Winter heating Tip:

In an effort to save you money before calling for a "No Heat Service Call", there are a few things you can check:
Check to see if someone moved the thermostat switch from "Heat" to "Cool".
Check to see if the switch on the side of the furnace was accidentally left off.
Make sure the electrical breaker is ON.
Make sure there is not a problem with the gas service coming into the house.
Make sure the return air filter is clean.
Check the flue exhaust cap for obstructions; bird nests, snow build up, etc…
The above list of items occurs more often than you might think and by checking them ahead of time, could save you money ... although we would be more than happy to come out for a service call :-)

Seasonal Tips for Clean, Safe Air

Following a few seasonal maintenance tips around the house can improve the air quality in your home and enhance your family's health and safety.

Click below to view the full article:

http://www.everydayhealth.com/healthy-home/clean-and-safe-home-air.aspx

What is a Tank-less water heater?

A tankless water heater is an energy-efficient water heating system that heats water only when it's needed. These space-savings water heaters can supply endless streams of clean, hot water to multiple appliances simultaneously, without any fluctuation in temperature.

Click on the link below for more information:
http://www.wmmastersinc.com/tankless_water_heaters.html

Power Outages

After yesterday afternoon's explosions at the GE electrical substation, a Generac whole house standby generator might just be the way to go.

Another satisfied customer:

Below is a copy of an email our Comfort Specialist, Deron received from Tim Hunt - Thanks Tim for your kind words!

Dear Deron,

Thanks for sharing your expertise and your insights this morning.  Susan and I always appreciate the way you identify all the variables involved in projects we're considering.

I gave Susan a quick sketch of the Rheem high efficiency electric you were suggesting as an alternative to consider.  That option and the tankless that kicks in at a lower flow rate seem to be the either/or for us.

Thanks, also, for fitting us into your schedule so quickly.

Hope the rest of your day is aces.  One thing I know is that no matter how pleased your other clients are to be working with you, they're not as pleased as we are.

Best,

Tim