A New Chapter For ServiceOne in Dubuque

On February 15th ServiceOne will be participating in the annual Downtown Business P.M. This year's theme is fittingly a storybook-themed event. "Once upon a time in downtown Dubuque..."
Besides mixing and mingling with more than 500 chamber members and guests, ServiceOne will be introducing a very unique marketing tool that will revolutionize how it does business.  This tool will be unveiled at the storybook-themed event and will then be seen all over Dubuque and the Tri-State area. 
It will be lots of fun and the interaction and mystery is the best part.  No other heating and cooling company or almost any other type of business is currently implementing anything close to this in Dubuque.  It simply shows how once again ServiceOne in Dubuque continues to stay in the forefront for customer service, customer satisfaction and technology.
In order to see what the mystery is all about you'll have to attend this year's Downtown Business P.M. for yourself.
The Downtown Business P.M. is scheduled for Tuesday, February 15, 2011, from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Hotel Julien Dubuque.

Do Warranties Drive Your Buying Decision?

Warranties, warranties, what are they good for? Most new products come with limited warranties, but if you want extra protection you'll have to pay for it.  The question is, is it worth it? Warranties could save you thousands when you talk about furnace repairs or furnace replacements. We would like to hear from you. Most people love them when something breaks down and they have one, but does a warranty effect your buying decision?  Please take a few seconds to answer this quick poll below.

How Dangerous Are Space Heaters?

Here is a great article on why space heaters may not be such a hot idea.
What Are the Dangers of Space Heaters? eHow.com

To learn more about repairing or replacing your furnace or for a free indoor air quality evaluation call Robb at 563-556-0666.

Heating Tips When It's Cold and Snowy in Dubuque

The recent heavy snowfall and drifting brings one more thing the Dubuque and surrounding areas need to keep an eye on. Home owners with High Efficiency, direct vent furnaces

and water heaters need to check to see that the venting has not been drifted over with snow or blocked.

These systems typically vent through the sill plate of the home, close to ground level through a white PVC piping like in the photo above. Drifting snow has the potential to block these vents, causing your furnace or water heater to not operate.
These systems have sensors that will detect blockage which will shut down the system. Simply go out and check to make sure these vents have adequate clearance. If they are blocked, clear the snow away

from the vents, and you should be good to go.
If there are still problems, call ServiceOne for help at 563-556-5577

ServiceOne Heats Things Up at The Mystique Ice Center

Thank you to everyone for stopping by the ServiceOne booth at the annual Tri-State Business P.M.  We had more than a 100 visitors and plenty of questions on how to save on furnace repair and furnace replacements.

     

Although not pictured we also want to congratulate Gayle Springer of Dubuque.  She is our drawing winner and will recieve a FREE furnace inspection.  We also want to thank Bernie the Dubuque Saints mascot for stopping by as well and a shout out to the folks at the Mystique Ice Center.  What an awesome looking facility.

5 Reasons To Visit ServiceOne Tonight at the Mystique Community Ice Center

So tonight is one of the biggest events of the year to mix and mingle and learn about area businesses.  It's the annual Tri-State Business After Hours, sponsored by the Dubuque, Bellevue, Dyersville, Galena & Platteville Area Chambers of Commerce and the Dubuque Fighting Saints.



Here are at least 5 reasons to visit ServiceOne tonight at the event:
- Learn how to save more money on your utility bills.
- Learn how to create a healthier home or business.
- Learn more about the 2011 tax credits.
- Ask our trained comfort advisors questions one on one.
- Resgister to win a FREE furnace inspection (A $75 Value)

The Tri-State Business After Hours kicks off tonight at 5 p.m. at the Mystique Community Ice Center.  Make sure to stop by and visit with Robb and Rob.  We may even have more surprises for you, but you'll have to stop by to find out more.

Utility Rebates for Residential Homes

Whether it's money from Uncle Sam or your local utility company there is still plenty of money to be had for improving the indoor air quality of your home with high efficiency equipment like a gas furnace or air conditioner. Click the state links below for more information.
Iowa      Illinois    Wisconsin
As always you can also schedule an indoor air quality evaluation with Robb Beltran at 563-556-0666

2011 Tax Credit for High Efficiency Equipment for Residential Property

2011 Tax Credit for High Efficiency Equipment for Residential Property

The good news is that the tax credit for installing high efficiency equipment in residential property has been extended another year. The bad news is that the program has been dramatically reduced from $1,500 bucks to a mere $500. Uncle Sam is still willing to help homeowners hoping to improve their indoor air quality, but it's going to be a little harder. The new 2011 tax credits now have maximum amounts that can be claimed for the various components of the HVAC systems, such as a $150 maximum credit for a 95% gas furnace and $300 for an air conditioner or heat pump.
Here's a quick guide to help you get up to speed with the new program:

The general provision is that you can receive a credit of up to 10% of the installed cost or up to $500.00.

Air Conditioners: you can expect a credit of 10% of the installed cost, $300 maximum on split systems: 16 SEER and 13 EER and package systems of 14 SEER and 12 EER

Furnaces and Boilers: under the new 2011 Tax Credit you can expect a credit of 10% of the installed cost, $150 maximum on Gas Furnaces, 95 AFUE, Oil Furnaces, 95 AFUE and Boilers, 95 AFUE

Heat Pumps: you can expect a credit of 10% of the installed cost, $300 maximum on split systems: 15 SEER, 12.5 EER, 8.5 HSPF and package systems of 14 SEER, 12 EER and 8 HSPF

The new 2011 program also offers a credit of $50 bucks for high efficiency blower motors.

As with the previous tax credits for high efficiency equipment in residential property, it is recommended that all homeowners consult with a certified tax advisor to ensure they qualify for any tax credits. Although the tax credits are not as great as they were in 2010 a lot of the manufacturers like American Standard are increasing their rebates to continue passing on the savings. For more information you should contact your local American Standard dealer.

Robb Beltran is currently marketing and sales manager for ServiceOne in Dubuque, Iowa. Robb helps businesses and homeowners save money on their utility bills by improving their indoor air quality.
Learn How To Save More Money on Your Utility Bill

How to Save More Money on Your Heating Bills

As you know the giant 2010 tax rebates of $1500 for your new furnaces and air conditioners are now gone, but ServiceOne is here to help.  Along with American Standard, ServiceOne and 2011's $500 tax rebate from Uncle Sam you could still be eligible for up to $1,500 in savings. We'll have more on the new program soon.