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Thermostats Can Save You Money and Headaches

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Programmable thermostats don’t just look fancy—they have tons of features for energy and cost savings. They can control the temperature of your house 24/7 so you don’t have to worry. With a quality thermostat, you save money in the summer and winter, and your home is at your desired temperature when you get home from work.

Even better, you have full control of your home climate and thermostat from any location! Hillside installs remotely accessible thermostats that you can access anywhere you are with an Internet connection or a smartphone app. Unlike other providers, we charge just a one-time fee for our thermostats. There are no monthly or maintenance fees beyond the initial cost of installation.

Keeping the environment in mind, you can use energy wisely while maintaining comfort. Turn your thermostat down a few degrees when you are not home and at bedtime to save energy. Make sure your home heating system is working efficiently by having it regularly serviced (once or twice a year, depending on the type of system). This ensures that the equipment is free of dirt or buildup. Replace your system’s air filters as recommended so air can get through. A dirty heating unit works extra hard, and it may start to work intermittently or not at all.

For more information, please call us at (302) 738-4144 or (410) 398-2146.

Get Your Heating System Ready for the Cold Weather

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Now that it’s October, the cold weather is not far away. To make sure your heating equipment performs optimally:

Give your equipment a test run. While you don’t want to turn on the heat sooner than necessary, a test run gives you piece of mind that your unit will work when you need it. If your heater is not going to kick on, it is best you know before you actually need it.

Change your air filter regularly. Depending on what type of air filter you have, it should be checked or changed every 1-3 months. Even the expensive cleanable air filters that last a year should be checked for dirt or anything that blocks airflow.

Close unused heating vents. If you have areas of your home that don’t need direct heat, close off the registers or vents. This saves you money.

Tune up your equipment regularly. Preventative maintenance goes a long way in avoiding untimely breakdowns and prolonging the life of your equipment. We do maintenance, repairs, and tune-ups, and we offer annual maintenance plans. Check out our services here.

programmable thermostat for DE, MD, and PA
Consider a programmable thermostat. Programmable thermostats are ideal for people leaving and returning home at the same time each day. They turn your equipment on and off to meet your schedule, so your home is warm when you get home. Plus, you save money while you are away. If your schedule is unpredictable, consider a programmable thermostat that you can access remotely with your smartphone or via the Internet. Adjust your settings or turn your equipment on or off from anywhere!

Is it time to replace your equipment? An investment in new, efficient equipment today can show payback in utility cost savings in just a few years. We provide free estimates on new and replacement equipment, and we have financing available for those that qualify.

Protect your heating oil tank for pennies a day

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Oil Tank Warranty for $79!

For less than a cup of coffee (even a K-Cup of coffee) per day, you can help protect yourself from the costly expense of replacing your home heating oil tank. Consider protecting your oil tank with a replacement program for $79/year. The program is very simple, $79 for 12 months coverage. This warranty is against leakage of fuel from any above ground or basement oil tank 330-gallons or less. A product called TANK-GUARD is added to your fuel oil tank once a year. TANK-GUARD is so confident in their product that Hillside will replace your heating oil tank if it leaks, once enrolled in the program.

Free WiFi Thermostat Upgrade

Nobody likes to think about replacing heating equipment. If you do have the need for such a large investment in your home, you want to make sure it is done with superb quality and good follow up customer care. Hillside boasts outstanding marks in both of these categories. Consider Using Hillside and you will be supporting local, homegrown employees and customer service. Hillside ALWAYS has free estimates on new and replacement equipment. Compare customer service and price to save you money and headaches in the future.

Receive up to $800 worth of upgrades free when choosing Hillside to replace your heating and A/C system. For a limited time, Hillside is throwing in a remotely accessible, programmable thermostat with all heater and A/C combination installations (residential homes only). These thermostats are accessible from anywhere you have an Internet connection, or with an app on most smartphones. They make monitoring your home from anywhere a breeze. Check temperatures while on vacation, no need to bother a neighbor or friend. Make adjustments on those days when you are going to be home unexpectedly. Or simply run a program that allows you to take advantage of off-peak electrical billing and keep your home comfortable when you want. The best part is ABSOLUTELY NO ADDITIONAL FEES to use this thermostat. Nothing monthly, annually, or ever again. Be sure to mention this offer to your estimator when making an appointment. Limited time promotion.

Wifi Thermostat FREE if upgrading your heating system-Test your heater this weekend

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Free WiFi Thermostat Upgrade

Nobody likes to think about replacing heating equipment. If you do have the need for such a large investment in your home, you want to make sure it is done with superb quality and good follow up customer care. Hillside boasts outstanding marks in both of these categories. Consider Using Hillside and you will be supporting local, homegrown employees and customer service. Hillside ALWAYS has free estimates on new and replacement equipment. Compare customer service and price to save you money and headaches in the future.

Receive up to $800 worth of upgrades free when choosing Hillside to replace your heating and A/C system. For a limited time, Hillside is throwing in a remotely accessible, programmable thermostat with all heater and A/C combination installations (residential homes only). These thermostats are accessible from anywhere you have an Internet connection, or with an app on most smartphones. They make monitoring your home from anywhere a breeze. Check temperatures while on vacation, no need to bother a neighbor or friend. Make adjustments on those days when you are going to be home unexpectedly. Or simply run a program that allows you to take advantage of off-peak electrical billing and keep your home comfortable when you want. The best part is ABSOLUTELY NO ADDITIONAL FEES to use this thermostat. Nothing monthly, annually, or ever again. Be sure to mention this offer to your estimator when making an appointment. Limited time promotion.

Great weekend to test run your heating equipment

This weekend is scheduled to be a little chilly. If you have not turned your heat on yet this autumn, give it a test run this weekend. Temperatures will be low enough to kick the heat on, but not too low that there is any danger in the event the heat does not kick on. Better to find out now that you might need service then later, when the temperatures really drop. Have a great weekend!

Thermostats can save you money and headaches

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Your Heater Should Work Smarter, Not Harder

Programmable thermostats don’t just look fancy, they have tons of features for energy and cost savings. They can control the temperature of your house 24/7 so you don’t have to worry. Save money in the summer and winter, and have your home at the desired temperature when you get home from work. Even better, have full control of your home climate and thermostat from anywhere! Hillside installs remotely accessible thermostats that you can access anywhere with an Internet connection or a smartphone app. Unlike other services, this thermostat is a ONE TIME FEE! No monthly or maintenance fees other than the initial cost of installation.

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.

*www.eia.gov/consumption/residential/

Tired of coming home to a hot house? Hillside has an app for that!

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The non-stop hot days of summer are coming. Walking into a sweltering hot house after a long day of work is nobody’s desire. Many homes today have programmable thermostats, but they are not always the best solution for a busy family that has alternating schedules.

Hillside can provide a fully programmable thermostat that is accessible from anywhere with a computer or smartphone. Made by Honeywell, this is the first full-color high-definition thermostat. Log in anytime, check or monitor the temperature inside and outside of your home, turn the air conditioner on or off completely, or simply adjust the temperature an hour before you get home. Any changes can be made in 30 seconds and as quickly as a few keyboard strokes or finger swipes.

The best part of this thermostat is that there are NO MONTHLY OR RECURRING FEES. This is a much better option over systems offered by phone, cable, or security companies. A one-time installation fee for the thermostat is the only expense.

Other than daily monitoring this thermostat is perfect for vacations, regular travelers for business or pleasure, and snowbirds. Know what is going on at home anytime. No longer a need to inconvenience a neighbor, friend, or family member to monitor your home for potential weather-related problems (overheating in the summer, frozen pipes in the winter, etc…).

 

For more information or to schedule & installation give Hillside a call! 302-738-4144