Tune Up Your Air Conditioner Now to Keep Cool This Summer
Just as your car or truck needs an occasional tune-up to run at its best, your home’s air conditioning system will benefit from a little attention this spring. A tune-up of your air conditioning system now will help ensure that your home will remain cool and dry when the hot, humid summer weather arrives. Plus, a tune-up can help avoid costly equipment breakdowns, saving you both time and money.
Omnibus Bill Increases Fuel Assistance Funding
In a surprising move, members of Congress not only rejected President Trump’s call to eliminate fuel assistance funding — they chose to increase it. The FY18 Omnibus spending bill (H.R.1625) approved last week increases funding for the federal Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) by $250 million (7.5%), from $3.39 billion to $3.64 billion. This is the first LIHEAP funding increase in five years and the largest since 2009.
Five Reasons to Go Ductless
You may have seen reports on ductless (or “mini-split”) heating and cooling systems on the news, or read about them online. If you have not been paying attention, it may be time for you to get to know a little more about ductless systems. They are among the fastest growing methods of maintaining a comfortable home in an energy-efficient, environmentally friendly way.
Stay Safe and Warm with an Emergency Backup Generator
Four nor’easter storms in a row? Two feet of snow in March? Are you kidding me? The Cape’s weather patterns in recent years have been trending toward storms that are more powerful and more frequent, leading to electrical power outages that are lasting longer and longer.
How Easy is it to Get an Early Replacement Rebate?
Last year alone we were able to help homeowners earn more than $205,000 in rebates – and that’s before they started to see their heating and cooling costs reduced thanks to more efficient equipment.
Nothing to Sneeze At!
Several of our customers have found relief from allergy and asthma symptoms by making the switch to a ductless heating & cooling system. Gail from Mashpee, who suffers from multiple allergies, even wrote to thank us for “giving me my life back” after the...
Beacons of Light Art Exhibit
Have you had a chance to see “Beacons of Light”? This free traveling art exhibit of 30 wooden lighthouses decorated by local artists is making its way around the Cape this summer.
Sign Up for the Falmouth Walk!
The 27th annual Falmouth Walk will take place on Saturday, August 19, 2017, starting at 10 am at Town Hall Square. This important community event is held every year on the day before the internationally known Falmouth Road Race, with all profits donated to various local Falmouth charities.
Keep the Light On.
The Fuel Company is supporting the Friends of Nobska Light and their efforts to raise money to restore the historic lighthouse that has become a Falmouth landmark.
Plan Now for Spring Home Improvements
For many people, preparing for spring and summer means getting their home or cottage ready. Whether you live on the Cape year ‘round, or are able to be part of the fun for just the summer months, having a home that is cool, comfortable and able to accommodate your family and guests is an important factor.
