Thanksgiving 2014

T is for the trust the pilgrims had so many years ago
H is for the harvest the settlers learnt to grow
A is for America, the land in which we live
N is for nature and beauty which she gives
K is for kindness, gentle words, thoughtful deeds
S is for smiles, the sunshine everyone needs
G is for gratitude, our blessings big and small
I is for ideas, letting wisdom grow tall
V is for voices, singing, laughing, always caring
I is for Indians, who taught them about sharing
N is for neighbors, across the street, over the sea
G is for giving of myself to make a better me

By Judith A. Lindberg

 

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HVAC HOLIDAY TIPS: PART I

 

 

1. Switch to LED Christmas Lights

LED Christmas lights use 90% less electricity than regular Christmas lights, and can be purchased for around $10 a strand.

2. Use Fiber Optic Decorations

Fiber optic trees and decorations are the ultimate in energy efficiency. In most cases, they use a single light bulb located in the base of the unit to light the entire decoration? Now that is energy smart and budget smart!

3. Limit the Time Lights are On

Wait until dark to turn on your Christmas lights; then, turn them off before you go to bed. Six hours or less of daily use is a good goal to aim for. Do you have trouble remembering to turn your lights on and off?  Then, set a timer, and forget about it.

Article Source: About.com

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WHY SELECT A BBB BUSINESS?
 PT V

Honor Promises. Abide by all written agreements and verbal representations. Fulfill contracts signed and agreements reached. Honor representations by correcting mistakes as quickly as possible.

Be Responsive. Address marketplace disputes quickly, professionally and in good faith. Promptly respond to all complaints forwarded by BBB by resolving the complaint directly with the complainant and notifying BBB. Or, provide BBB with a response that addresses all of the issues raised by the complainant, including appropriate evidence and documents supporting the businesses position, and explain why any relief sought by the complainant cannot or should not be granted.

WHY SELECT A BBB BUSINESS?

 PT III

Advertise Honestly. Adhere to established standards of advertising and selling. Follow federal, state and local advertising laws. Avoid misleading customers by creating the false impression of sponsorship or endorsement.

Tell the Truth.  Honestly represent products and services, including making clear and adequate disclosures of all material terms. Disclose all material facts in both written and verbal representations, and remember that misrepresentation may result not only from direct statements but by omitting or obscuring relevant facts.

Be Transparent. Clearly disclose all policies, guarantees and procedures that impact or influence a customer’s decision to buy. Clearly disclose terms of any written contract, any guarantees or warranties, any restrictions or limitations imposed, total cost of the transaction, including tax, and other related charges.

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WHY SELECT A BBB BUSINESS?

 PT II

BBB is taking steps to ensure that the HVAC industry self-regulates by following BBB Standards of Trust and adhering to existing laws when dealing with customers. BBB reviews customer complaints and advertising, and may notify HVAC businesses of their concerns and work with businesses to resolve patterns of complaints and problematic practices. The alternative is more regulation and litigation in the marketplace to resolve these practices.   

BBB urges all HVAC businesses to promote voluntary self-regulation and to review California laws and BBB Standards of Trust. HVAC businesses that follow BBB Standards of Trust should, in part:

Build Trust. Establish and maintain a positive track record in the marketplace. Maintain a license with the CSLB, be properly bonded, register local building permits and provide periodic updates when requested by BBB.

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How to Recognize and Respond to a Natural Gas Leak:

 

PT II

Smell

The distinctive odor of natural gas. Some people may not be able to smell the odor because they have a diminished sense of smell, olfactory fatigue (normal, temporary inability to distinguish an odor after prolonged exposure to it) or because the odor is being masked or hidden by other odors that are present, such as cooking, damp, musty or chemical odors. In addition, certain conditions in pipe and soil can cause odor fade - the loss of odorant so that it is not detectable by smell.

 

What to do if you suspect a gas leak

If you smell a natural gas odor, hear the hissing sound of gas escaping or see other signs of a leak:

REMAIN calm.

DON'T light a match, candle or cigarette.

DON'T turn electrical appliances or lights on or off or use any device that could cause a spark.

IMMEDIATELY EVACUATE the area, and from a safe location, call SoCalGas at

1-800-427-2200

24 hours a day, seven days a week; or call 911.

Use Your Senses

Use your senses of sight, hearing or smell to be alerted to the presence of a gas leak.

 

 COURTESY OF: http://www.socalgas.com/

Updated 6/2014

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