The Holidays are Coming – Are You Prepared?

As the old song says, “there’s no place like home for the holidays.” It’s that time of year when we begin to think about celebrations with family and friends, and making sure our homes are comfortable havens for our guests. From the scent of delicious foods and baked goods filling the air to the soft…

How Power Outages Can Cause Issues in Your Home

In the later summer to early fall months, the weather often becomes less predictable. Thunderstorms can pop up without warning, which can often leave homeowners without electricity. While a power outage that only occurs for a few minutes is usually nothing more than a minor inconvenience for most homeowners, a prolonged outage can spell trouble…

Is Your Home Ready in Case of a Power Outage?

  While the summer months bring warmer weather and sunshine, they can also bring thunderstorms – and that can mean a power outage. Nobody wants to think about the effects of a prolonged power outage at their home, but there are many unfortunate situations that can arise. Of course, you won’t have lights or access…

John Betlem Heating and Cooling wins 2020 Carrier President’s Award

John Betlem Heating and Cooling, Inc. – a family-owned heating, cooling and electrical company in Rochester – recently announced that they were chosen as a 2020 Carrier President’s Award recipient for the third year in a row. The Carrier President’s Award recognizes Carrier dealers who exemplify leadership and management, customer satisfaction, expertise, business growth and…

Make Your Backyard A Comfortable Haven with Outdoor Lighting

One thing we know as we navigate the “new normal”, people are spending most of their time at home. As a result, many of us have been looking at ways we can make our homes more comfortable – both inside and out. If you don’t have adequate lighting outdoors, it can be hard to enjoy…

Spring into Energy Savings with These 5 Tips

Right now, we’re spending more time inside our homes than usual. That can mean we’re using more energy than we normally do – and that can translate into higher utility bills. Fortunately, there are some steps you can take to ensure your energy usage is under control, and some are relatively inexpensive, or cost nothing.…