Your Heater Should Work Smarter, Not Harder

A U.S. Energy Administration study* shows that more than half of home energy consumption in our area is for heating our homes. With some diligence, we can use energy wisely while maintaining comfort. Turn your thermostat down a few degrees while away from home and at bedtime to save energy. Make sure your home heating system is working efficiently by having it serviced regularly (once or twice a year, depending on the type of system) to ensure the equipment is free of dirt or buildup. Replace your system’s air filters as recommended for your system so air can actually get through. A dirty heating unit will work harder, may work intermittently or not at all.

A Tip from Charlie the Dog

Now that you’ve turned your clocks ahead, Charlie the dog wants to remind you that it’s also time to replace the batteries in your smoke alarms and carbon monoxide detectors. Even a hard-wired smoke alarm should get a fresh battery as a backup in case of power failure, which isn’t unheard of during a house fire. Refreshing batteries every six months is a low-cost safety measure that could save your life.

*www.eia.gov/consumption/residential/

Recent testimonials from Hillside customers

Hillside is always proud to boast when our employees receive rave reviews from customers. Our heating service department has been busy working on no heat repairs and routine maintenances. This is by far the busiest time of the year for our heating department. Here are a few recent testimonials from customers of Hillside’s heating maintenance, repairs, and installations.

“Very courteous and explained everything.” -Margaret R. 3/19/2014

“I enjoyed talking with the technician. He was great and gave me some good advice.” –Trudy M. 2/28/2014

“Matt had a good skill set. He did all the little things, like strainer R&R, that some people skip.” –Jim H. 2/19/2014

If your heating system is in need of repair, replacement, or maintenance, mention this email and receive $50 off the standard rate of a service call! We promise YOU will be the next Hillside customer writing a positive testimonial.

Give Hillside a call for prices and options: DE: 302-738-4144 or MD: 410-398-2146