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     Have you seen or heard some of the wild claims that are now circulating as to how to “cut your heating bills 20%, 30%, even in half?”

          •  Of wood that can burn for 72 - 96 hours?
          •  How you can heat a 5,000 sq ft house with a furnace having a 100 gallon tank?
          •  Of a new advanced portable heater, so efficient that they claim they can cut your heating bill by up to 50%?

     One thing they all have in common…they’re all false!

     As home heating costs go up, so do the number of scams that promise that you'll reap huge savings if you buy, buy, buy…sometimes just a few hundred dollars…sometimes a few thousands of dollars on large-scale home improvements. There are lots of companies out there promising that they can save you tons of money on your energy bills. Be careful. Remember the old adage “If it sounds too good to be true…it usually is”.

     Saving money is one of those tasks that’s much easier said than done. Now it is true that upgrading your old heating equipment (furnace, boiler or heat pump) from 56% efficiency (more than 10 years old) to 90% efficiency will save lots of dollars. At the same time, we’d also be the first to admit, that there are a lot more fun things to spend several thousands of dollars on than a new heating and cooling system.

     But there's more to saving than just spending less money. I.e., are you one of the homeowners whose philosophy is that "if it isn’t broken, don’t fix it"? Well, when it comes to heating/cooling systems, here are some often-overlooked considerations that might change your mind.

          1. The single most valid reason to replace an old heating system is to save money on your current energy bills, BUT...

          2. It’s very easy to put multiple repairs into a system that is on its last leg.

          3. Depending on the size of your home and age of your old furnace you could save $300-$600 a year in energy costs. Combined that with the savings from eliminating costly repairs…the savings from installing a programmable thermostat…all can help pay for your new heating system investment.

     However, there are other pluses too. Consider this:

     Today, there are two main types of heating systems. (1) a single-stage system and (2) a two-stage system.

     The basic difference is that a two-stage system creates two levels of heating (and comfort). At the first level, which the system runs on most days, the energy used to operate it, is considerably reduced. The second level which produces the full capacity of the unit, is activated only on much colder days. This advanced heating system not only saves energy but also helps minimize temperature swings, thereby providing increased comfort.

     Modern heating and cooling systems also offer additional features such as:

          1. Humidifier – to control air moisture.

          2. Air cleaner – to remove air pollutants.

          3. Multiple room zoning, that lets you customize your heating and cooling experience in different rooms in your house.

          4. Programmable thermostats that can automatically control the temperature, night and day, winter and summer...even an override for weekends. No more remembering to set back the thermostat or uncomfortable periods of recovery...improving your comfort plus all the energy savings too!

          5. Sound is another great benefit of replacing an old heating system. Modern heating systems create less noise than a person whispering and will help create significant less noise in your home.

     So that in addition to lowering annual operating costs, a new heating and cooling system allows you to completely control the indoor climate of your home…by controlling temperature, humidity, air quality, fan speed, and ventilation settings, which in turn results in:

          •  lower utility bills $$$
          •  extended equipment life $$$
          •  fewer repairs $$$
          •  improved comfort $$$
          •  improved capacity $$$
          •  inflation protection $$$

The heating and cooling company you hire should go over all these options with you in detail. Call us today 757-468-5800 or click here to make an appointment without obligation. For a limited time, no down payment financing is still available.

LAST CALL:

Only 3 days remainto take advantage of our annual pre season discounts to get your heating system ready for winter. Already you have missed the deadlines for the whopping 40% and 30% discounts but you still have 3 days to get the 20% discount which “ain’t” bad either!

See it for yourself! See it in writing, not only the name of each of the 32 points BUT the effect each point has on the performance of your system (and why you should not settle for less) by going to our website. Click here. We believe we are safe in saying, that no other local contractor dare match that list...certainly not in writing and certainly not for $39.95, $49.95 or even $59.95.

But you must act promptly and don’t forget, there is an additional $5 discount for scheduling online. On line reservations can be made by clicking here. Reservations can also be made by phone. Call: HOT-COLD (757-468-2653).


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