Rol Air Plumbing & Heating - October 2020

Rol Air Plumbing & Heating - October 2020

A B R E A T H OF FRESH AIR

OCTOBER 2020

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4 WAYS TO BEAT YOUR HEATING BILL (Start With a FREE Efficiency Test!)

October is here, which means we’re finally welcoming cool relief from a scorching summer; now, we just need to start preparing for the cold season ahead. Keeping your home warm in the fall and winter is essential, but it can be costly if you aren’t paying attention to your system. When people crank their heat up without giving it a second thought, I always say they’re just heating the birds. If your HVAC system isn’t up to par, that heat just dissipates outdoors where the birds might appreciate it, but your family and your wallet sure won’t!

Luckily, there are a few things you can do to save cash, keep that heat in your home, and have a system that runs efficiently.

1. Make sure your system has proper airflow so it can distribute air effectively. This means making sure your vents are clean and that you change your air filters every fewmonths. Also keep an eye out for any furniture that might be situated in front of a vent because it could be obstructing airflow and making your systemwork harder than it needs to. 2. Try to have proper humidity control in your home. When the weather gets cooler, adding humidity to the air — rather than continuously bumping up the temperature on a thermostat — is a great way to make a home feel warmer. Purchasing a separate humidifier to do the job can cut back on your heating costs. 3. Make sure you fully understand your system: Do you have an air conditioner paired with a furnace? Or, do you have a heat pump? An air conditioner can only cool your air, which is why it needs a furnace to supplement it and heat your air. A heat pump is capable of both cooling and heating your air, making it a great option for cutting down on propane costs (sometimes as much as 50%). Maybe it’s time to consider upgrading your system. 4. Installing a programmable thermostat or smart Wi-Fi-enabled thermostat can help you keep your house temperature regulated. Letting this kind of thermostat run the show can cut down on your heating costs significantly. If you do manually change the temperature,

try to not change it by more than 4 degrees; at that point it’ll cost you more energy to heat the house back up than it would have to just let the thermostat restore a comfortable temperature. The very best way to make sure your HVAC system is ready to do its job this season is by giving it the maintenance it needs. Once every year, you should have your air conditioning, furnace, and boiler checked out and tuned up by a professional service. This is the best way to keep your system performing at its peak efficiency, which is crucial for keeping your utility bills lower and keeping your system from failing. That’s why Rol Air is offering free efficiency tests this fall! We’ll send one of our technicians to your home to test your system’s efficiency and let you know exactly where your heating bills are being wasted. Our goal is to help you save, so give our office a call to schedule your free efficiency test and take the first step in keeping your heat for you and your family instead of giving it to the birds.

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It’s fall, which means social media will soon be saturated with pictures of your friends enjoying “classic” fall activities. Photos of leaf peeping, apple picking, and the occasional scarecrow run rampant. But rather than following the herd, you can make your family the trendsetter of unique fall activities! Here are a few outdoor endeavors your family will love. Get gardening. Fall is the time for harvest, but if you want to enjoy flowers in the spring, it’s also a time for planting. The cooler autumn air is easier on plants, but the soil is still warm enough for roots to grow before the ground freezes for winter. Tulips, daffodils, and hyacinths are all spring bulbs that need to be planted in the fall. Do a little research with your family to determine the best time to start planting in your area. GARDENING, GOLD, AND PHOTO SHOOTS 3 FUN FAMILY ACTIVITIES FOR FALL

It’s often overwhelming to shop for a new home because it’s nothing like shopping for a T-shirt or even a car — it’s a purchase that can last lifetimes. What do you look for first? Where can you start? Here are three things to pay attention to as you begin searching for the perfect home. Are You Ready for Your Dream Home? 3 SIGNS YOU’RE BUYING THE IDEAL PROPERTY FOR YOU

No. 1: The historical sale prices (on the prospective property and local properties) have been on a consistent uptrend.

Traditionally, one of the safest investments a person can make is in real estate. Economic recessions can often flip the national and local markets upside down. That’s why historical sale prices can tell you about the general growth of your specific local area. Simply comparing properties to those currently in neighboring cities, or even nationally, might not give a full picture of the location’s long- term desirability. The rise in historical prices are what matter in a time where communities are recovering at different rates.

No. 2: The neighborhood has an influx of jobs and growing household incomes.

While the recent economic circumstances have made drops in employment a national phenomenon, a recent steady influx of jobs can indicate a path to economic recovery. Also, it’s good to keep in mind that a neighborhood with healthy household incomes can boost the home prices for the entire neighborhood as a whole, since wealthier homeowners will maintain and renovate their property. Use the census >Page 1 Page 2 Page 3 Page 4

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