Hello Friends!

Did you hear this story? Not long ago, an online shopping site in New Zealand had a glitch in its e-commerce system.  Delightfully surprised customers started snapping up expensive televisions, iPods and other popular electronics merely for the cost of  shipping and handling.

So, if the original price had been $1,500 and you got it for $4.95, you’d say that was a good deal, right? Absolutely! The mistake , however, was soon corrected.

As more and more people took advantage of the glitch, they spread the word to more and more people on, where else, Twitter.  That’s actually where the company itself heard about it – and pulled the site for maintenance.

People love a good deal. They love to tell their friends. But when when something sounds too good to be true…it usually is.

Turns out, the orders didn’t actually go through.  Not surprisingly, the customers were given the option to purchase at the correct price or cancel the order.

The truth is, we may not be able to tell you where you can get a plasma TV for less than the price of a cup of coffee, but we can tell you this:

Whenever you’ve got an issue with your heating and cooling, we’ll give you the best service at the best value and treat you like our best customer.  If you’ll tell your friends about us, we’ll make the same pledge to them. You have my word.

Sincerely

Marty Sheehan
Buffalo Heating Expert

We recently had a customer refer two of their friends to Emerald Heating & Cooling and we just completed installation of central air in their homes.

It is always humbling when our customers refer their friends and family to us.  We are proud of the compliment and thank you for making Emerald Heating & Cooling one of the best heating and cooling companies in Western New York.

Our goal at Emerald Heating and Cooling is to provide you with top notch customer service and superior workmanship, which is the foundation of our business. Each job is approached with the care and professionalism that we would expect in our own homes.

Everything we do is backed by our  100% satisfaction guarantee. We have been making homes and families comfortable for over 10 years.  We would be proud to help you and your family with your heating and cooling needs.

Our final post relating to Buffalo heating and cooling tips is about upgrading your equipment.

The biggest savings comes from replacing old equipment with new, more energy efficient equipment. Heating and air conditioning equipment is two to three times more efficient than a couple of decades ago, depending on the type of equipment.  This means that you can dramatically reduce the cost of heating and cooling your home, simply by upgrading equipment.  You can probably make your home more comfortable, too.

Upgrading your equipment does require an investment, but it’s less than you might think. The energy savings will offset most or all of the monthly payments.  Depending upon the age and condition of your existing equipment, you could easily end up with more money in your pocket at the end of the month by upgrading.

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You can either pay the utility or you can invest in an upgrade. The utility will keep wanting more and more with nothing tangible to show.  Buy upgraded equipment and you will improve your home’s comfort and continue saving long after the equipment is paid off.

In summary, the main points on how to hold down the high cost of heating and cooling include:

• Air filtration
• Annual Maintenance
• Humidification, and
• Upgraded equipment

If you want to find out how much you can save, call us at 716-681-0100.  We will set an appointment at your convenience and provide a complimentary analysis of your home’s comfort system.

Another way you can hold down the high cost of heating and cooling is by using humidification.

By introducing supplemental moisture to the air, humidity is raised and comfort increases despite a lower winter thermostat setting. Proper humidity saves energy because people feel comfortable with a lower thermostat setting.

While tabletop humidifiers abound, the best solution is an automatic whole-house duct mounted central humidifier.  These products sense the humidity in the home and add moisture directly to the air stream as needed.  You can set it and forget it.

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Benefits of installing a whole-house duct humidifier:

• Can reduce the chance of upper respiratory problems.
• Helps alleviate dry, itchy skin and dry nose and throat symptoms.
• Protect hardwood floors, valuable furniture, artwork and electronics from damage and potential cracking
• Allows you to feel warmer at lower thermostat settings, saving up to 4% on your heating bill for every degree you lower your thermostat, according to the EPA.

Did you know that your older, less efficient heating and cooling unit could be wasting money every month on utility bills?

Depending on how old your system is, a new high-efficiency system could save you up to 40% of your heating and cooling utility costs.  So, it often makes more sense to replace you system rather than continue to repair it – you save even more as utility costs continue to rise!

The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act provides a tax credit of 30% of the intalled cost of qualifying high-efficiency heating and air conditioning equipment, up to a maximum of $1,500 for 2009 and 2010 combined.

Keep in mind, to receive your credit, your new unit must be installed before Dec 31st.

Let our Buffalo heating company help you make the most of this opportunity.  Contact us to find out which high-efficiency heating and cooling products qualify for this tax credit.

Specific information on how to claim the tax credit should be obtained directly from the U.S. Internal Revenue Service.  We can provide you, the homeowner, with Manufacturer’s Certification Statements for your records and to support your Tax Credit claims for these systems.

Contact us today for more information.

Emerald Heating & Cooling is proud to announce the launch of our new website, which focuses on your heating and cooling needs.

With winter rapidly approaching, we want to remind you about the importance of routine maintenance to your furnace and boiler.

Cleaning and checks should be done every year. In fact, some manufacturers will not warranty equipment that does not have maintenance performed on them. For your convenience, we provide a Comfort Select Plan that puts your maintenance scheduling in our hands.