Congratulations to those of you who were able to take advantage of the Home Renovation Tax Credit as the deadline is this weekend! It may not seem like a huge amount – but for something that you had to do in your home anyway – please do take advantage of this and ensure you have all of your receipts ready for your accountant at tax time!

What a winter we have been having! During these cold months when our heating system is operating all the time, we want to be sure that our system is not only operating properly and efficient but that the rest of our home is as efficient as it can be as well. Afterall if there are air leaks in your home, your heating system will be operating that much more and harder to keep up with the temperature your thermostat is set at.

For some excellent tips for not only your home, check out this link Every Kilowatt Counts – Tools and Tips . There is a wealth of information for your home, appliances, offices, lighting, pools etc!

We hope you all had a very relaxing and fun filled Christmas season and happy new year!

The clock is ticking on getting your renovations complete if you want to take advantage the Home Owner Tax Rebate ! We hope if you are taking advantage of this you also had an energy audit completed on your home as well to receive more incentives from the government.

With all the snow we are getting, along with no heat calls, there are a few things you as a home owner can check before you call us to ensure we have all the proper information:

-Check your vents outside to ensure they are not blocked (or full) of snow
-Its good if you know the Make and Model of your heating system
-Age of your heating system
-Has the filter been changed recently?
-Is it possible the breaker went off?

Also be sure if you are going away for longer than a day or two to have someone checking your home, all it takes is for something to go wrong with your furnace (or simply the snow plug the vents and the furnace go off) and if left for too long the pipes could freeze and burst causing a lot of damage. – Better to be safe than sorry! –

We have just completed some office renovations! Come in and check out our new show room with furnaces, an HRV, fireplaces and literature on whatever you could need for your home Plumbing or Heating related!

Take care and stay warm,

The Home Comfort People

**REMINDER to EVERYONE***

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 4TH
Annual Christmas Parade – 7 PM Sharp! (Main Street Mount Forest)

During the the Parade… Annual Food Drive.Bring non-perishable food
Prior to the Parade – 645PM – Sharp!Tree Lighting beside the Mount Royal Tavern
***Come on out and help us sing Christmas Carols.. enjoy seeing the big tree light up ***

After the Parade – Photo’s with Santa – Hot Chocolate… & More
at the Mount Forest Legion Br 134 on King Street

HO HO HO

NOTICE : There is a company going around town today called MorEnergy. They come to your door and tell you they need to see your water heater to upgrade it. This company is NOT affiliated with us nor with Reliance (which is the company we do hot water heater repairs & installations for). This is an out of town company and you are under no obligation to let them into your home or show them your appliances. The Chamber of Commerce has been notified as it is unknown if this company has a permit to be doing this in town.

So far the start to the winter isn’t too bad. Unless your a cold and snow lover (unlike me). Id rather enjoy the beautiful mild weather, snow isn’t bad as long as its not bitter cold! With this mild weather its good to ensure your sump pumps are working properly, especially if we get snow and then a thaw, easiest way for water to get into basements and for flooding to happen if you aren’t prepared!

Have you booked your Furnace/Heating System for a Fall Clean and Service Check-over? Preventative maintenance is the best way to ensure you wont get stuck in the cold. Although there is never a guarantee something may fail, its always best to have it checked and serviced at the very minimum every 2 years.

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Today is World Toilet Day, a perfect time to stop and remind ourselves what an important role plumbing – and the rest of the mechanical industry – plays in proper sanitation and health. So whether you’re in plumbing, hydronics, HVAC or refrigeration, take some time to pat yourself on the back today.

The World Toilet Organization (WTO) has declared Nov. 19 World Toilet Day, a day to raise awareness about the necessity of toilets and sanitation in developed and developing countries. According to the WTO, lack of access to proper sanitation kills 1.8 million people, mostly children, per year. In Canada, sanitation systems protect us from such vulnerability, but as a result it becomes easier to take this luxury for granted. According to the Canadian Toilet Organization, Canadians use 65 per cent of their indoor home water in the bathroom and flush one third of it down the toilet. Visit the links above for more information.

http://www.worldtoiletday.com/

This is a topic which is covered in the Lennox Newsletter, however with the H1N1 scare thats going around, I wanted to post this separate. Also ensure you are drinking lots of fluid, coughing into your sleeve or kleenex and getting a good nights rest.

Feel better this flu season

When it’s chilly enough to light a fire or use your furnace full-time, it’s also time for the sniffles and sneezing and coughing to start. Sealing your home air-tight to keep out cold winds can also impact your home’s air quality — and your health.

Fifty percent of illnesses are caused or made worse by poor air quality in the home, according to the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology. Airborne pollutants such as mold, dust and dust mites, pet dander, bacteria and viruses trigger respiratory problems.

Excessively dry indoor air saps the moisture from your skin. Dry air also feels chillier than the actual temperature, and you’re more likely to feel tired and achy.

Here’s how you can feel better without reaching for the medicine cabinet:

• Dust your home regularly with a damp cloth to avoid stirring up dust and dirt.
• Keep windows slightly open during warmer days to air out your home. Installing a ventilation system keeps your home well ventilated without heat escaping through open windows.
• Wash sheets once a week in hot water, and launder mattress pads, blankets and comforter covers once a month to kill dust mites.
• Zap those dust mites by using hot water to wash children’s stuffed animals, or zip the toys into plastic bags and freeze overnight.
• Keep bacteria at bay by cleaning out your refrigerator every month. Also, clean sink drains twice a week with an antibacterial solution.
• Scrub down bathroom and kitchen fixtures regularly. Sterilize cellulose sponges by running them through the dishwasher.
• An air cleaner or filtration system can capture bacteria and other small particles so you’ll breathe a little easier.

There are several types of indoor air quality systems that work along with your heating and cooling system to keep your home healthier.Learn more about these systems at Lennox.com

You can check out the link here… Lennox Comfort Matters Newsletter Fall 2009

Included in this issue is : Helpful tips to stay healthy this fall/winter season, Top 10 Stay-warm, save-money holiday gifts and Energy Tips.

Stay Healthy!

Are you in the Mount Forest area or looking to relocate to our town?
Or even just looking for a new job?

We are looking for a licensed Gas Technician to join our team.

We’re also looking for a licensed Sheet Metal Worker to join our team.

If you are interested please drop me an email at admin@jjmclellan.ca

Your resume can also be faxed or mailed – see our website www.jjmclellan.ca for our address etc!