Top 6 Differences- Faucets from a pro compaired to big box stores.

 

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Starting a Faucet replacement idea is a easy task, but you could end up with a mixed box of goods. You need to do your homework and compare quality of material in order to do the job properly. Make home improvement a breeze by finding the best home improvement products for the job.

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Lets look inside a box and determine why faucets are cheaper at the big stores. First major brands make products for sales only in their stores. The product is designed to be lower cost to make and sell.

Faucets from a pro compared to big box stores. The box stores will always be less to buy. Below are the top 6 differences to compare:

1. Powder coat finish not PVD
2. Faucets are made with white imported metal
3. No repair parts carried in the store for these faucets, and try getting them. They have the parts to the better faucets from wholesalers.
4. Non specific valve mechanisms
5. Non tempered plastic parts
6. Cheaper chrome plating process

Faucet Reviews & Compare

Kohler Faucets, Moen Faucets, Delta Faucets, Danze Faucets, Grohe Faucets, Hansgrohe Faucets, Price Pfister Faucets  

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Kohler, Moen, Delta, Danze, Grohe, Hansgrohe,  Price Pfister

Geothermal- Geothermal Costs, Compared to Gas, Oil,Electric, Propane

 

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Geothermal Energy Cost

What you get per $1.00 of energy.

Geothermal energy costs, Compare geothermal costs to Gas, oil, fuel, Propane, LP, and Electric. Compare what you get for $1.00 in energy from Electric, Gas, Propane, Oil, and geothermal. 

The Natural Way The Earth absorbs almost 50% of all solar energy and remains a constant temperature of 50oF to 70oF depending on geographical location. A geothermal unit utilizes this constant temperature as needed for heating and cooling. Rated best heating & cooling technology by the EPA. No greenhouse gasses are emitted. Is Geothermal the right choice for you?   Low Utility Bills Safe and Clean Noise Free Flexibility Up to 60% energy savings vs. traditional systems. No flame, no flue, no odors. No loud outdoor equipment. Heating, air conditioning, and hot water from a single compact unit.

 Read more on Geothermal Advantage & Disadvantages

 

 

Local HVAC Techs Pass National “Excellence” Test—Homeowners Benefit

Lehigh Valley Pa- What do you do if you’re a homeowner with a heating or cooling equipment problem but you don’t know a reliable, knowledgeable technician?

 Do you just pick someone randomly out of the phone book, or ask a friend who may not know more than you do? How do you know if the technician you pick really knows what they’re doing?A national certification test has been developed, and is now being administered, to assure that technicians have the skills to do the job. North American Technician Excellence (NATE) offers these voluntary tests to technician in the areas of heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration. The independent, not-for-profit organization is supported by an unprecedented combination of technicians, contractors, manufacturers, distributors, utilities, and heating and cooling contractors.

Maitz Home Services of Easton, Allentown, Topton, and Mt. Pocono PA is proud to announce that 3 more of its technicians passed the NATE specialty tests last week. This certification benefits local homeowners by giving them an independent standard by which to select a knowledgeable technician to work on their home comfort system.

“This certification really helps,” said Tim Geiger V/p of Business Development. “It’s a way that we can show our customers that we really care about doing the job right, and that we know how to get it done right the first time.” “Heating and cooling contractors today are trying to improve their industry’s image,” says NATE spokesperson Pat Lampel. “This certification test is national, independent, focused on current technology, and aimed at a high standard for technicians, so only the best will pass. This encourages all technicians to improve their skills in order to keep up with the pack, and that improves the overall industry for everyone!”

 For more information about NATE, call Pat Lampel in Arlington, VA at 703 600 0361 or visit NATE online at www.natex.org. For more information about Maitz Home Services or to set up an interview, call 610-797 8722 or visit online at www.Maitzhomeservices.com

 

 

Heating System Tune-Up for the Cure - Benefits Race for The Cure 100%

2011 Northeastern Pennsylvania- Susan G Komen Race for the Cure

Heating System Tune-Up for the Cure

"Give and you shall receive a free heating system tune up" on your home heating system when you donate prior to 9-10-11. Local Company Maitz Home Services is providing professional energy saving tune-ups on oil, gas, propane, electric, heat pump, and geothermal heaters. Every homeowner receives a heating system safety inspection, cleaning, and high efficiency tune-up Homeowners are donating 100% of our service invoice instead of paying Maitz Home Services. The homeowner gets the cleaning, energy savings, and 100% donation credit. Susan G. Komen Foundation receives all the funds to help our local families.   Service Area for This Charity Foundraiser: Chapman, PA Portland, PA Wind Gap, PA Bethlehem, PA Northampton, PA Easton, PA Mt Pocono, PA Bangor, PA Stroudsburg, PA East Stroudsburg, PA Doylestown, PA,   CARE "I know many homeowners have loyalty to their existing heating contractor. They would understand customers supporting the local community, local breast cancer patients, and breast cancer survivors". Susan G. Komen for the Cure®   TRUST BBB serving Metro Washington, DC and Eastern Pennsylvania Maitz Home Services Has a BBB Highest Rating of "A+" And has Earned This Rating for 9 Years in a Row. Trusted and Recommended Since 1964.   Like you, the owner and all employees are supporting Susan G. Komen for the Cure® end breast cancer forever. We need your help to raise as much as possible. Please act today with a meaningful tune-up and donation to this fight.   Q: What is Maitz Home Services getting out of this? A: We all know someone or lost loved ones ourselves due to cancer, and we want to help make a difference. There are no strings attached.     EXPERIENCE... YouTube: 20 TV Video's on Heating, Plumbing, and Air Conditioning The company web site: Maitz Home Service - Plumbing, Heating, Air Conditioning, Electrical, Water Conditioning, and Geothermal They have the most Nate Certified and licensed technicians in the area. This company has been featured on TV many times for their quality and service.    SHARE Please tell everyone you can and share this page on all the websites, social sites, blogs, and anywhere else you can. Every little bit you do to promote this page is one step closer to ending breast cancer.   DONATE   Gas Heater $99. Oil Heater $159. Heat Pump $189.   Give and Receive Your Heating System Tune-Up or Join Race CURE "Remember that your donation will make a difference in our community". PDFs for download What is Breast Cancer? Breast Cancer Risk Factors Breast Cancer Detection Talking to your Doctor Thank you in memory to all our loved ones...    Timothy Geiger       Maitz Home Services MaitzHomeServices.com Work Phone: 1-800--282-1505 Work email: tim (at) maitzhome.com Maitz Home Service Plumbing, Heating, Air Conditioning, Electrical, Water Conditioning, and Geothermal   All money goes to the Susan G. Komen for the Cure® for every heater cleaning ordered here on line up to 9-10-11. You can also join our team during the run.

 

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Evaporative Cooling products keep your pet, comfortable, and protected from heat stress. The garments are made using HyperKewl^TM Fabric, which keeps you cool through evaporation. Just submerge the product in water for 1 to 3 minutes, give it a quick squeeze, and put it on. It will keep your pet cool for 5 to 10 hours.

Air conditioning, Freon, Repair a Leak or Relace Air Conditioner?

Northampton-

ASK THE HVAC EXPERT

Q: Our Air conditioner system was not cooling and we called an air conditioner contractor out to our house to repair our A/C in Northampton Pa. Did we get ripped off?

A: A/C in Northampton PA. I cannot answer please send me more details.

Q: Our Air conditioner system was not cooling and we called our air conditioning contractor out to our house to repair our A/C in Northampton Pa. Every year they would come out and charge my system they installed. Our unit was close to ten years old. To me that is almost new. We would pay for the maintenance and a pound or two of Freon each year. This year, the tech said we needed more Freon but before adding it in we should find the leak. I had them do what he recommended, he found leak and said it would be a couple thousand for some coil above my heater. The tech made calls to his boss and they went back and forth…end result I should replace the outside and inside.

Another man from company came out and looked everything over and agreed. Now to solve my air conditioner leak, I should put in a whole new system and they would credit half of the bill from today's service of $895. to find the leak.

My husband and I are retired and could not afford to waste the Freon  leak cost and they said how much better the warranty would be with our new system. The next day they came and put a "new central Air Conditioning system" in for us and it has been cooling very nice in this heat here in Lehigh Valley.

When I told my neighbor what we did he said we got ripped off. What is your opinion?

A: First, let me thank you by providing more information.

YES! I think you have been taken advantage of for maybe many years. The reason I say this is that you paid money years ago to have air conditioner system installed professionally. It should NEVER need Freon; it is a sealed system just like a soda can. You should not of had the Freon leaks or had to replace you’re a/c!

If as you call it Freon needs to be added the install workmanship or manufactures workmanship was not up to standards.  Most of the time, leaks are from were technicians and installers join pipes. This would have been found on start up of your original installed A/C system. the company should of had higher quality standards including requiring better installation procedures. Recordings with quality checks of system in place, you never would have had any problems!

 They would have been found on the front end at the time the original central air conditioning system was installed.

You should address a written letter to the owner of company X and ask why did you have a leak after an original new install? Why was it never fixed under warranty when first discovered? Do you get any credit for their improper handling of the whole Freon leak and install?

Hopefully they did a better install of your new air conditioner that you may not have really needed. Many companies will charge a very low fee for maintenance and try to find or recommend new HVAC systems.  The low fee is just to get in the door. Be careful of this also. You learned a hard lesson and may be able to recover some money through working with the local Better Business Bureau. Good Luck!

PS. I want you to download and read this consumer guide I put together choose the right contractor before you ever hire any contractor for any kind of work in your home. It does not have to be heating & Air Conditioning, ductless A/c, or heaters.

Many people are writing back to me and saying how good it is and how much it has helped them when choosing a contractor.

 

Read this guide on how to hire a contractor and stay out of trouble.

Have a question about your home; ask the experts at Maitz Home Services

 

Thank you,

 

 

 

 

Timothy Geiger
VP/Director Business Development, PIM  

Maitz: Plumbing, Heating, Air Conditioning, Electrical, Water Conditioning

 Work Phone: 1-800--282-1505

 Work email: tim@maitzhome.com

 

Central Air Conditioner Prices

Easton Pa

ASK THE EXPERT

Q: How do I know what is a good price to replace my central air conditioner that just broke down in Easton Pa?

A:Learn why more Lehigh Valley homeowners and neighbors are calling Maitz Home Services as seen on TV and HGTV network for their free air conditioning and Heating estimates. Try always to plan ahead, with that said any time you are replacing your heating, furnace, air conditioner, HVAC, or Heat pump download  the guide How to hire a contractor in 3 easy steps.

 Units are referred to as Central a/c, Mini split, hvac, and ductless conditioners. If you have to replacing your heat and air conditioning, homeowners should get more than one estimate - always get 3 Central air conditioner prices and compare the cost of each air conditioning contractor.Now you are ready to purchase your new air conditioner and it's time buy. Never base your new air conditioning , heating , heat pump , or geothermal installation on pricing alone. I understand prices are always very important. The problem is if you buy a new HVAC system on price I guarantee you will not be satisfied.

Read this guide on how to hire a contractor and stay out of trouble.

 

Have a question about your home, ask the experts at Maitz Home Services

Best wishes,

 

 

 

 

Timothy Geiger
VP/Director Business Development, PIM       
MaitzHomeServices.com

Work Phone: 1-800--282-1505

Work email: tim@maitzhome.com

 

Air Conditioning Manufactures - Points To Consider When Looking For The Best Air Conditioning Prices

Many Heating and Air Conditioning manufacturers are offering Heating and Air conditioning units and they suit nearly every situation. Two most important considerations when buying a unit are its efficiency and cooling capacity, not just. air conditioning prices. Buying the biggest and most efficient system may not always be the best choice as there is much more to it than that, like who is installing and and are the following manufactures procedures.

Heating and Air Conditioning Unit Overview
If you are installing a split system, some of the components will be installed indoors and others outdoors. The noisiest, heaviest and heat shedding parts such as condenser-coil and compressor are kept outdoors and evaporator coil is installed indoors. If your house has been built without ductwork, you can install a ductless air conditioning unit where a single outdoor compressor serves many smaller evaporator coils that are located indoors and each has its own box with a blower fan.
Ductless systems can also provide heat through resistance coil in wall units and they distribute the air more evenly without blocking the window. All the cooling and heating technology in heating and air conditioning unit grows from the law of thermal dynamics which states that when cold and hot spaces are separated by a medium, the transfer through this medium will be from hot to cold.
Other Aspects of Heating and Air Conditioning Unit
When buying a heating and air conditioning unit, make sure that it has adjustable thermostat, two cooling and two heating speeds, two fan speeds and energy efficient setting. There should also be an adjustable vent that allows you to aim the air. Filter should be easily accessible for removal and cleaning. Make sure that you get at least five years warranty with one year full replacement warranty.
Central Air Conditioning Energy Efficiency Ratio (ERR)
The unit should be high and you should buy the heating and air conditioning unit of suitable capacity and type with highest ERR if you have the allocations. Before buying, check the unit on the on-line rating services and do the price comparison. Check out the manufacturer's sites for any rebates or discounts being offered.
Where to Buy Heating and Air Conditioning Unit
As these units are heavy, it is best to buy them locally. Make sure that you buy from the accredited dealer who will honour the rebates and warrantees. You can also check the deals over internet and look for companies offering free home delivery. For installation of the heating and air conditioning unit, make sure to get the licensed and insured installer and check the credibility with Better Business Bureau.
If you live in PA around Reading, Lehigh Valley, or the Pocono area more homeowners are calling Maitz Home Services, as their air Conditioning company, they have BBB top rating of A+.
For heating and air conditioning repairs as well, it is advisable to call the professional. But, you can do the regular upKeep yourself such as making sure that the draining is working fine, unit is not leaking, checking the hose connections for any kind of leaks or cracks and making sure that the condensate tube is draining without impediment. Thank you, Timothy Geiger VP/Director Business Development, PIM MaitzHomeServices.com Work Phone: 1-800--282-1505 Work email: tim@maitzhome.com

How to Hire the Best Electrician and Electrical Contractors

Lehigh Valley, PA – Need an Electrician? Now the complex problem, who do you hire and trust? Who is the right electrical contractor to hire for the electrical jobs in your residence, home or business property? Any kind of electrical job inside the residence is extremely necessary and needs to be serviced by only licensed electricians. If the electrician safety procedure is bad, it can be hazardous on your behalf and your home. To select the ideal electrical service provider, you must learn what to ask for and see with your own eyes.

Decide on your electric contractor by the work that you want done. If the work is simple, a less knowledgeable electrician may be hired, and this will probably save your expenses. But if the work accommodates central wiring fluctuations, just a licensed professional electrical contractor has to be able to address it adequately. Any kind of sub-standard jobs can unleash critical damage to your property, for instance, by starting a fire. Don’t hire just an electrician with certification.

Call the electrician and inquire for them to be interviewed. Make sure that the electrical technician grabs his license and proof of insurance, otherwise do not interview at all. After the electricians visit your residence, show him the job that you wish for him to perform, so he may send you a bid. Inquire for recommendations, for the reason that former customers will suggest you their electrical technician, especially as-soon-as he has done multiple satisfactory projects. Today you can also look up on Google the company name followed by Reviews or complaints. You may be surprised what returns and you learn. Also how many reviews and what number of stars do they have with Google places.

Make certain you don't choose electric contractors just by inspecting quotes. The electrical technician who offers the most references, reviews and stars with quite a few years of professional experience is the electrical contractor you should consider. He as well must have an enjoyable charisma, since he has to be operating around the home and his presence and purposes shouldn't make you nervous. Ask to see.. Read more and download a free homeowners guide to electrical contractors at how to hire a electrician in 3 easy steps.

Do you know someone that should read this safety advise? Pass it on and help them. Would you like to post it in your website to help others? Go ahead, no problem. All I ask is keep it original text and links.

 Thank you,

  

Timothy Geiger
VP/Director Business Development, PIM       
MaitzHomeServices.com

Work Phone: 1-800--282-1505x25

Geothermal, Energy, Cooling, Heat Pumps: FACTS

QUESTION: I moved into an old house which needs a new heating and cooling system. I have heard installing geothermal heating is a good choice today and for the future. Is geothermal energy good and does it work?

ANSWER: Geothermal energy-heating (heat pump) is extremely energy efficient and generally yields the lowest utility bills of any residential system. In effect, they use renewable solar energy from the sun's rays which get stored in the ground. Geothermal heat pumps also provide the most energy-efficient cooling during summer. Some models can also be combined with solar systems.

In the heating mode, a geothermal heat pumps can produce up to $5 worth of heat for each dollar on your electric bills. Unlike standard heat pumps that lose efficiency and maximum heat output as the outdoor temperature drops, the efficiency and heat output from a geothermal heat pump remains relatively constant.

During summer, a regular heat pump or central air conditioner loses efficiency and cooling output when it is hotter outdoor. Unfortunately, this is when your house requires the greatest cooling capacity. Cooling efficiencies are as high as 30 EER (energy efficiency ratio). A standard heat pump or central air conditioner is typically less than half as efficient.Keep in mind you can qualify for a geothermal tax credit.

Another summertime advantage is free hot water when the geothermal heat pump is cooling your house. Instead of exhausting the heat to the outdoor air through outdoor condenser coils, this waste heat is diverted to your water heater.

A geothermal heat pump operates similarly to a standard heat pump except it exchanges heat with the ground instead of the outdoor air. The temperature of the outdoor air can vary 30 degrees from day to night and more than 100 degrees from the coldest winter night to the hottest summer day. In contrast, the temperature several feet below the ground surface varies relatively little.

In order to capture (winter) the heat energy from the ground or exhaust (summer) the heat during summer, a long pipe is usually buried in the ground. An antifreeze/water solution, running through the pipe, acts as the heat transfer medium. If there is a pond or wells can be dug, this water can run through the heat pump heat exchangers. Many new models use Earth-friendly R410A refrigerant instead of Freon.

Since no outdoor condenser coils and fans are needed, the entire heat pump and all mechanical components are located in an indoor unit. It operates quietly and, with no outdoor fan or compressor, there is no noise to bother neighbors or your family at night. This also reduces wear and tear from constant exposure to outdoor weather and playing children. Read more on geothermal heating cooling