The Hillside Maintenance Plans
Keeping Your Paws Comfy All Year Round
The Hillside Maintenance Plans are designed to prevent minor problems from turning into major issues! Extend the life of your equipment, reduce the need for costly repairs, and increase the performance of your heating and cooling systems while lowering your utility bills.
Are you covered for winter?
/0 Comments/in Heating /by Mike BarrickWe’re well into fall and winter isn’t that far away, so we hope you’ve had your annual heating tune-up done by now (or at least have it scheduled). That service can lower your chance of a winter breakdown and help you use less fuel. For total peace of mind, we recommend enrolling in our Heating […]
Fun Facts Elf on the Shelf
/in Fun Facts /by Mike BarrickFurnace just shutting off without warning?
/0 Comments/in Heating /by Mike BarrickFall Checklist for the Upcoming Colder Months
/0 Comments/in Heating /by Mike BarrickWhat is the importance of a vent pipe and whistle?
/0 Comments/in Heating /by Mike BarrickAs oil is being pumped into a heating oil tank from your fill pipe, it displaces air. The air flows out of the vent pipe, which causes the whistling sound. When the vent pipe stops whistling, this indicates to our driver the tank is full. In most cases that is true, but sometimes your vent […]
Fall weather, a favorite at Hillside
/0 Comments/in News /by Mike BarrickPersonally speaking, Autumn is the best season. Let’s make it a worry-free season. As cooler temperatures approach, it’s time for all of us to start thinking about heating our homes. One of the ways Hillside can help guarantee you comfort is through our automatic delivery program. With automatic deliveries, you don’t even have to think […]
Fuel tank empty?
/0 Comments/in Oil Delivery /by Mike BarrickFuel tank empty? An incentive to never let that happen again. “The house was quickly cooling, and the water coming out of the “hot” tap was stone cold. In the cold of winter, and icy shower was going to be really unpleasant. I couldn’t understand it. And then the repairman explained it to me: “You’ve […]
Here comes the cooler weather!
/0 Comments/in Heating /by Mike BarrickCooler weather is coming – be ready. Bet you thought we were going to say “Winter is Coming.” With the cooler weather just around the corner, here are a few tips on getting your heating system ready. Check and if needed, change your air filters. A dirty air filter will diminish the efficiency of your […]
Happy Labor Day from Emmy Lou & Hillside!
/0 Comments/in News /by Mike BarrickAs a reminder, Hillside will be closed Labor Day Monday, to spend time with our families. Emergency service for our maintenance plan customers will still be addressed, but our office will be closed. Have a safe and wonderful Labor Day Weekend!
Leaking Heating Oil Tanks Can Be Serious
/0 Comments/in Oil Delivery /by Mike BarrickThe consequences of a leaky heating oil tank can be quite serious. Some extremes are environmental damage, personal health and safety, fines, and the cost of cleanup. Homeowners insurance, as you may know, makes homeowners responsible for upkeep and maintenance. Homeowners insurance does not pay for things like worn out roofs, siding, etc… Your heating […]