Spring AC Tune Up 2012

It is always in your best interest to hire a licensed contractor.  Contracting or advertising without a Nevada State Contractor’s license is a misdemeanor for the first offense, a gross misdemeanor of the second offense and a Class E Felony for the third offense. If you are considering hiring a contractor and they have a license number listed always make sure that license number is valid and current.  You can check NV State Contractor’s licenses at http://www.nvcontractorsboard.com/

2.  Make sure they are properly insured.

Ask the Contractor if they carry Worker’s Compensation and General Liability insurance.  Ask to see their certificates of insurance.

3.  Check the contractor’s rating with the Better Business Bureau.

Make sure the contractor you are hiring is highly rated with the Better Business Bureau.  Does the contractor have an excessive number of complaints?  If the contractor has any complaints were they resolved?

4.  Conduct your own background check.

Ask the contractor for references.  Any contractor who is trustworthy will gladly provide them.   Ask the contractor for examples of previous work.  Check the contractor’s online reviews by doing a google search for “contractor’s name + reviews”.

5.   Get a written contract

And read it!  Make sure the job includes permits if necessary for the type of work being done.  Make sure the contract includes the mandatory verbiage regarding the Residential Recovery Fund.  This information is there to protect you in the event an issue arises.   Be wary of a contractor who requires you to pay 100% upfront for work.

One Hour Heating & Air Conditioning, known for their on-time promise and drug-tested and background-checked employees, will be showcased on ‘Designing Spaces’ on Lifetime Television, May 6th at 7:30 am (ET/PT). Lenny Siers, Brand President of One Hour Heating and Air Conditioning, joined the award winning show to provide straight-forward advice on air conditioner maintenance, repair, and installation.

“From our over 200 locations across North America, our technicians and Comfort Advisors provide homeowners with ways to reduce their energy bills and improve the comfort of their home,” said Mr. Siers. “Appearing on national television enabled me to demonstrate One Hour’s professional approach to heating and air conditioning service as well as communicate our 100% customer satisfaction guarantee.”

One Hour’s appearance on ‘Designing Spaces’ is part of a North American marketing and PR campaign designed to build brand awareness and communicate its unique customer proposition. One Hour Heating & Air Conditioning offers customers on-time service, replacement and repairs done right the first time with courtesy, convenience, cleanliness, competence and character.

Lysa Liemer, ‘Designing Spaces’ Executive VP of Programming and Chief Operating Officer, noted, “Designing Spaces is always exploring exciting topics and trends to inspire viewers to take on home improvement projects, and One Hour Heating & Air Conditioning — delivered the perfect solution.”

Designing Spaces is a half-hour informative series that inspires viewers to make every space count and instructs them on the smartest ways to make their homes more beautiful and functional. To view One Hour’s segment or another episode on-line, visit www.designingspaces.tv.

Lifetime Television appears nationally on Verizon-channel 140, Dish-channel 108, DirecTV-channel 252 and AT&T-channel 360. Check local listings for the channel in your area.

From Kevin Dick, director of Air Quality Management Division of the Washoe County Health District -
“With the potential for carbon monoxide in homes, it’s a good idea for an annual check up for the furnace and to make sure there is no crack in the heat exchanger,” Dick said “And for particulates, make sure you change the filters in the furnace, maybe using more efficient ones. ”

Read the whole article here.

http://www.rgj.com/article/20110108/LIV/101080306/Reduce-eliminate-irritants-that-can-make-indoor-living-uncomfortable

One Hour Heating & Air Conditioning and Michael’s Plumbing are teaming up again to raise food for our less fortunate neighbors in Northern Nevada. Last year we raised over 850 lbs of food by donating over $3,000 in plumbing and heating repairs to our customers. This year we plan on surpassing that amount.

To save $10 off your service today and $10 off a future service just donate 5 cans of food when your technician arrives at your home. With your help we can do our part to help ease hunger in our area.