Save money this heating season
Don’t be fooled today – the cold air is coming and this weekend we’re expecting snow again!
Here’s a great article we found that we thought we’d relay over to our customers. It’s a rough time out there and we try to do everything we can to help our customers save their hard earned money. Follow these tips in the article and you’re sure to see results!
10 tricks for reducing your heating bill
Here’s how to keep your house warm without draining your wallet
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1. Learn to love socks. If your feet are cold, your whole body will feel cold, so make a point of wearing socks around the house in the winter. The next step if you’re still feeling cold: Bundle up in a sweater or a blanket rather than cranking up the heat.
2. Tap heat that’s there anyway. There are plenty of activities you do around the house that generate warmth, such as cooking a meal or taking a shower. When you shower, keep the bathroom door open so steam spreads to other rooms, and don’t turn a ventilation fan on; it will rapidly remove the warm air you’re hoping to keep around.
3. Lower your thermostat. You likely won’t notice a huge difference if you turn it down just a few degrees, a move that can shave 5 percent to 10 percent off your heating bill. It’s especially wise to turn down the heat whenever you leave your home for several hours.
4. Watch that water heater. It’s also not likely to be noticeable if you turn down the thermostat on your water heater to, say, 120 degrees from about 140 degrees.
5. Consider a programmable thermostat. They cost between $30 and $100, but that’s money you’re sure to make back over the course of a year because your heating bills will drop. A programmable thermostat allows you to adjust the heat on a predetermined schedule, so you can lower the heat when you’re not home or when you’re sleeping.
6. Don’t let heat escape unnecessarily. Keep your doors and windows shut when the heat is on. If your home has a fireplace that you aren’t using, be sure the flue is closed and glass doors are in place to minimize heat loss. In addition to those bathroom ventilation fans, turn kitchen ventilation fans off when they aren’t needed.
7. Call for a checkup. Proper maintenance will help your heating unit run more efficiently. Electric and oil heaters should get professional attention at least once a year and gas heaters every other year. Also, here’s a step you can take all on your own: Remember to check the filters in your heating system and make sure they’re clean and clear. Dirty filters lead to higher heating costs.
(By Laura T. Coffey – msnbc.com contributor – Source: http://today.msnbc.msn.com/id/16176373/ns/today_technology_and_money-10_tips/)
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Angie’s List
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Here is a link: http://www.angieslist.com/companylist/?cid=badge
We really appreciate your testimonials. Referring our company and posting a review regarding our for services is the best compliment you could give us and we want you to know that we are so very thankful!
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Things are moving fast!
We’ve got so much in the works now! Last month we missed our monthly newsletter and we’re so sorry! Several of our customers were concerned that they did not get it and we just wanted to let you know that from now on we plan on having a newsletter out on the 1st of every month! We will be announcing some really existing news soon so please keep up with the blog and expect the newsletter Feb. 1st!
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Friendly Bowling Night!
We’re a bit slow with this post. With the holidays it’s been very busy and now things are back to normal. Our holiday outing this season was bowling night. Unfortunately we weren’t able to get too many pictures but we wanted to show one from that night. It was a lot of fun and it was great to be able to spend some time together outside of our Friendly Electric uniforms.
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Starting The Year off with a Great Start!
We would like to congratulate our Friendly Technician, Matthew Pressey. He is now an official Nexstar Certified Service Technician! Matt has now entered into the elite group of service technicians with just only 480 of others in the country.
Certified Trustworthy by Homeowners
Consider Nexstar Select Service as the “Good Housekeeping Seal of Approval” for service providers in the electrical, plumbing, heating and air conditioning trades. Nexstar Select Service professionals earned the right to be recommended as a trusted source. Count on them to deliver quality results, fair pricing and superior treatment.
Nexstar certifies members who qualify for this distinction. They meet tough standards to earn Select Service status.
• Rank in the top 50% of all Nexstar members in annual surveys assessing customer satisfaction, employee satisfaction and financial health.
• Live by the Nexstar Code of Ethics that promises fair treatment, quality work, respect for others, regard for employees and community and social responsibility.
• Maintain outstanding business practices and deliver exceptional customer service.
• Provide firm, up-front pricing before work begins.
• Implement best practices and document all customer communications.
No other service provider can display this seal of approval. It tells you that the person in the truck – and the entire company – puts a priority on delivering a superior customer experience. A Nexstar Select Service pro puts you first – and has proven it through the recommendations of customers.
You can stop worrying about or being frustrated by the trade person coming to your door to maintain, repair or upgrade your electrical, heating or air conditioning. A Nexstar Select Service certified company is your assurance that the technician serving you is competent, trustworthy and has your best interests at heart. revealed
What a way to start the new year! Alright – go Matt! We’re proud of you!
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