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Snow is melting and there are signs of life again! The heater isn’t kicking-on constantly. Rabbits are venturing out. Water is trickling through the gutters as the snow disappears from the roof. I see grass! Life is good. BUT before you start making summer plans, it’s time to do a little “spring cleaning” at home. (Ugh.)

Daylight Saving Time has already begun. That means, if you haven’t already done so, it is time to replace the batteries in your smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors (if they require replacing). Smoke detectors without operable batteries do nothing to protect you and your family from a house fire. Fresh batteries are a minimal investment in your wellbeing. So grab a pack of 9-volt batteries next time you are out and about. Batteries are readily available in grocery stores, home centers, pharmacies, and hardware stores, so, no excuses! Check that off the list for peace of mind.

That water trickling down your gutters is a good indication that they are now free of ice and snow. It is also a good time, as water is moving through them, to check for any faults caused by the harsh winter weather we have had. The expansion power of ice can push or twist gutters and other things it contacts. Look for water leaks and check to make sure the gutters are not loose and are still sloping toward a downspout. Clear the gutters of any debris (twigs, leaves) that might have been deposited into the gutters and then hidden beneath snow. Check this off your list, and you will be ready for April showers!

Finally, it’s time to make sure your HVAC filters are clean so that air is moving freely through them and the air quality in your home is optimal. If you have fiberglass filters, they likely need replacing monthly. HEPA filters should be replaced minimally about every six months, or however often is recommended for your heating and cooling system. A HEPA filter can be brushed off or vacuumed to freshen it up.

While you may not be ready to turn the air conditioner on YET, that time is coming soon enough. (It’s a distant memory, but do you remember what sweating feels like?) Beat the rush, and schedule your annual air conditioner maintenance with Hillside HVAC now so that it’s in great working order when it really counts.

Call Hillside HVAC now to schedule your next air conditioner service appointment. Make it a part of your regular “spring cleaning!” In Delaware: 302-738-4144. In Maryland: 410-398-2146.

Usual disclaimer, we here at Hillside do not claim to be smarter than the average bear, nor can we see into the future. This is information we are passing along that pertains to the price of home heating oil. Retail heating oil prices have dropped to under $3 per gallon for the first time in approximately 5 years. This is helpful to everyone. Even if you do not use home heating oil, you are probably still affected by fuel prices, gasoline, diesel fuel, etc… Hillside is proud to be the ONLY company to advertise our price for everyone on the front page of our website 24/7 www.HillsideHVAC.com

So far this winter, heating oil prices have remained level and steady at a 5-year low. Nobody is saying that oil (and gas) is cheap, but the non-volatility of pricing and the lower than recent prices are enough to breathe a small sigh of relief. This is good news for many Hillside HVAC customers who depend on us to get you through the winter. Hillside lowered our retail price today, a price decrease with cold weather coming is typically unheard.

If you have been waiting to fill up, this might be a good time.

Give Hillside HVAC a call today so you can be prepared this winter! DE: 302-738-4144 MD: 410-398-2146

As the Holidays approach we here at Hillside would like to take this opportunity to thank our customers for continuing to support local, homegrown, family business. Along with our customers, we also want to give our staff valuable time off with their families during the Holiday Season. Or office will close Thursday December 25th and reopen on Monday December 29th. Emergency service for our maintenance plan customers will continue to be addressed throughout the entire holiday weekend.

Again, thank you from everyone here at Hillside and we hope you enjoy your upcoming Holidays!

Hillside Oil Heating & Cooling is going to choose a random winner for a FREE ($79 value) year of enrollment in our Tank-Guard program each Friday in September! Winners will be picked from entries on our Facebook page. If you are interested in winning a year of free protection on your home heating oil tank, head over to Hillsides Facebook page (www.fb.com/HillsideHVAC) and get yourself entered! Entering is simple, post on your page tagging Hillside, or post to our page telling us to “Enter me to win!” along with a picture of your oil tank. Be as fun or creative as you like. Winners announced each Friday in September.

Tank-Guard is a warranty program offered by Hillside for home heating oil tanks. It is protection for above ground and basement heating oil tanks up to 330 gallons capacity. The annual cost for enrollment is $79. The nuts and bolts are that if your home heating oil tank leaks while covered under the Tank-Guard program, Hillside will replace it at no additional cost. The only requirement for enrollment is a visual inspection of your existing tank by a Hillside representative.

All the information about the Tank-Guard program: The program is very affordable and fantastic coverage. Please make sure you are eligible for the Tank-Guard program before entering, tank must be above ground or in your basement, and 330 gallons or smaller.