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You can help the technician accurately and quickly diagnose your heating and cooling unit’s problem by having some crucial information handy.  When the service technician arrives at your home you should be prepared to provide certain important facts to him/her.  You know the “behavior” of your heating and cooling unit better than anyone else.  Remember, no fact is insignificant and it may help your technician diagnose and fix the problem.

Stay comfortable and save money by keeping your central air conditioner in tip-top shape. When your air conditioner is running well it uses less energy to cool your home, and lower energy use means bigger savings for you on your monthly utility bills.  Air conditioners at peak efficiency will use up to 20% less electricity and last years longer (requiring less repair).

Water damage accounts for 25% of all home-insurance claims in the U.S. and 37% of homeowners claim to loss of property due to water damage.  That is, more than one out of three homeowners has experienced water damage!  Checking for signs of water damage around your home can help you avoid becoming one of the statistics.

The duct system in your home is the vehicle through which your heated and cooled air is distributed throughout your home.  Moisture should never be present in ducts. Controlling moisture is the most effective way to prevent biological growth in air ducts.

The duct system in your home is the vehicle through which your heated and cooled air is distributed throughout your home.  Air passes through your duct system at an average speed of 1000 feet per minute.

Heating and cooling your home uses more energy and drains more energy dollars than any other system in your home. Typically, 43% of your utility bill goes for heating and cooling systems.

Adjusting your thermostat a few degrees when you are away from home or during the night can save you money in your monthly utility bills. You can save as much as 1% on your utility bills for each degree if the setback period is eight hours long.

Do you need a CSI? Is your water bill suddenly a lot higher? Are some rooms in your home just not as comfortable as you would like them to be, too hot or too cold? Are you concerned about the quality of air you are breathing? Is your home too dry this winter? Is your heating system not working? Our qualified “Comfort Service Investigators” can investigate all of these issues.

Slow drips of water can add up quickly and can cause extensive damage to your home before it is even noticed. The EPA estimates that more than 1 trillion gallons of water leak from homes nationwide every year. That’s over 3,000 gallons for every person in the U.S. every year!

Hybrid water heaters can save you money without sacrificing hot water. The new industry-exclusive GE Hybrid Electric Water Heater is designed to provide the same hot water homeowners are accustomed to, but requires only about half the energy to produce it. This type of water heater combines the traditional electronic elements with heat pump technology. It actually takes heat out of the air surrounding the water heater and using a sealed system injects that heat into the tank to heat your water. This adds up to significant savings and you won’t have to give up a single drop of hot water!