Vol. 5: Issue #19: Letter #94 (Previous
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HOT-COLD
A Phone Number That Can Change Your Life(style)
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all the decisions families have to make (new
car, which college, where to vacation), few can begin to
compare with the impact on the family's lifestyle (health,
comfort, convenience, finances, etc.) as the choice they
make in the HVAC system that is installed in their house…and
remember someone wisely said, "Doing nothing is doing
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Unfortunately, if
homeowners ever even think of the system in their home that has such an impact
on their lifestyle (and that controls the living conditions within) at all, it
is usually because of a malfunction. If it's winter, they think of the heating
system…if it's summer, they think of the air conditioner. And that's about
it.
And
we might just as well say this up front. If all you're
concerned with is just getting the heating or cooling back
on; if you're satisfied as long as you are not freezing in
the winter or sweltering in the summer; then our advice is
to turn to the Yellow Pages and select the contractor that
has the cheapest prices.
Parenthetically,
we don't worry about cheap prices. In our experience,
given a choice, we've found that most people don't want a "cheap
system" and as for those that tout their "cheap
prices", well, I guess they know what their work is
worth.
On
the other hand, if you are a person that knows that
a home can be far more than just a form of shelter; that
the HVAC system you've chosen to live with will have a vital
impact on the health of the inhabitants as well as their
comfort…that in a very real sense it establishes and
expresses the cultural and social status of the residents…and
if these things are important, then you may want to read
on.
What
the knowledgeable person knows (but many others fail
to realize) is that seldom in our lives do we have the opportunity
to make a decision that has such a profound impact on our
lifestyle (health, comfort, environment and our finances)
than the HVAC system we choose to install in our homes. Think
about this:
An
airtight home for example may be good from a savings
perspective, but it's not good from an indoor air quality
perspective. What you may not know is that the emphasis to
make our homes more energy efficient, has created a bunch
of new problems in the form of air pollution that stems from
contaminants found in particleboard, fiberboard and various
other materials and plastics used in construction.
Inside
our homes too, we are also surrounded by many sources
of air pollution. Some are familiar (smoking, cooking etc).
Some are not so familiar (carpeting, plastics, particle boad,
fiberboard, furniture made of various materials all glued
with resins that decompose over time).
Pets,
houseplants and humans are another source of air pollution… all
contributing to allergies which have become an acute problem
for so many…all because the air we breathe is so often
heavily contaminated.
Dust
also is found in various forms and sizes nearly everywhere.
Dust is capable of absorbing substances and distributing
them for long distances. House dust is known as one of the
most strongly allergenic materials found indoors. Dust content
varies depending on people and activities.
Then,
consider dry air. It affects everything around us.
Plants droop, paintings craze or crack, furniture joints
loosen, moldings shrink, and wallpaper will loosen due to
the loss of moisture. A lack of humidity can cause warping
and splitting of furniture, woodwork and hardwood floors.
Musical instruments such as: woodwinds, strings, and even
pianos, loose pitch and can be prone to cracking and warping
as well.
Dry
air is also one of the major causes of respiratory
infections, nose bleeds and repeated episodes of winter colds.
A lack of moisture can prevent your body's immune system
from repelling infection causing germs, and can actually
promote the growth of some bacteria, viruses, and respiratory
irritants.
You
may know for example, that scientific and technical
improvements in the last decade, to heating and cooling systems
has significantly improved the comfort level available in
our homes from a temperature aspect.
What
you may not know, is that a properly integrated system
can bring a wholesome, healthy, conditioned, comfortable
environment to your home, that provides total year round
comfort for all the inhabitants…and do it, consistently,
efficiently and economically. "Total Indoor Comfort" is
far more than just not freezing in the winter or sweltering
in summer.
A
properly integrated system not only performs better
but is more comfortable, healthier, more convenient, results
in less air pollution, saves money, increases personal satisfaction
and significantly impacts the cash flow and the cash value
of the home over it's lifetime to say nothing of improved
health conditions for every member of the family…
Next
time, we will discuss in more detail, how a Climatemakers
Total Comfort System improves your lifestyle and how easily
it can be yours. Until then, if you would like to see an
integrated system live, click
here.
or
…to see all of the
components properly integrated, click
here.
In
the meantime, by taking advantage of our special seasonal
Clean-Up/Check-Up promotion, you can assure yourself that
your existing heating system is performing at optimum efficiency.
As a part of that service, our service technician will give
you an analysis of the condition of your system and any recommended
improvements.
Unfortunately, you
have missed the whopping discounts for our regular Fall Heating
System Check Up, as the first 6 weeks of the limited time offer
(8 weeks) has now expired. You know, if you read our last 4
newsletters, our seasonal discounts are effective only from
09/01/04 to 10/31/04. However, there
are still 19 days remaining and if you act promptly, you can
still get the 20% discount and reserve the date that is most
convenient for you. And remember, there is an extra discount
when you make your reservations on-line.
On-line reservations are
easily made by clicking here. The
cost of the "check-up/tune-up" is a small price to pay for superior
equipment performance that results in lower energy bills and extended life performance.
Remember, THE MAJOR CAUSE OF EQUIPMENT FAILURE IS INADEQUATE
MAINTENANCE.
Why not do it right now? Click
here.
Climatemakers Ltd.
Merry Sherman
2nd Generation President
Phone #: 757-468-5800
Fax #: 757-468-5805
email: comfort@climatemakers.com
Web site: http://www.climatemakers.com
"Your family's indoor comfort is our family's
business"
P.S. Our website
is constantly being updated to add content and to make it easier to navigate…so
that you can find answers to your questions about HVAC, quicker than ever before.
P.P.S. Remember,
if you have any questions about the HVAC system in your house; how we can be
of better service to you, or about our web site, please email them to me. I'd
like to hear from you. Our newest web page, "Testing Your HVAC IQ",
is an online test of your knowledge about Heating and Air Conditioning and has
just been posted. You are especially invited to visit it by clicking
here.
Programmable Thermostat. Automatically
regulates the heating/cooling in your house to suit your lifestyle. Click
here to find out how.
Electronic Air Cleaner. Removes
dirt, dust and pollen to improve your health. Click
here to find out how.
Humidifiers. Adds
moisture to the air in the winter. Click
here to find out how.
Zoning System. Saves
even more energy as it increases or decreases the heating/cooling in those rooms
where and when it is not needed. Click
here to find out how.
Need HVAC information? We've got a FREE website
full of it. click here.
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