IMPORTANT & UNIQUE DATES: 1 st National Girlfriend's Day 2 nd Ice Cream Sandwich Day 3 rd International Beer Day 4 th U.S. Coast Guard Day 5 th Friendship Day 6 th Wiggle Your Toes Day 7 th National Lighthouse Day 10 th Lazy Day 11 th Presidential Joke Day 12 th Middle Child's Day 13 th Leſt Handers Day 14 th National Creamsicle Day 15 th Relaxation Day 16 th National Tell a Joke Day 17 th National riſt Shop Day 18 th Bad Poetry Day 19 th Aviation Day 20 th National Radio Day 21 st Senior Citizen's Day 22 nd Be an Angel Day 23 rd Ride e Wind Day 24 th Vesuvius Day 26 th Woman Equality Day 29 th More Herbs Less Salt 30 th Toasted Marshmallow Day 31 st National Eat Outside Day [email protected]2137 Hammond Dr., Schaumburg, IL 60173 MONTHLY AWARENESS: » Family Fun Month » Peach Month » Romance Awareness Month » Water Quality Month » Admit You're Happy Month » National Golf Month » National Picnic Month Cozy Newsletter 24/7 Emergency Service: (847) 397-5888 CorcoranHeating.com Help Your AC This Summer Temperatures have been high this summer. We generally have a 15-day period of temperatures in the 90s during July. I lost count, but I think we had quite a few this summer. It is import- ant for your wallet and your air condiƟoner that you don’t over-do it. Keep the AC in the house If you have an older home, it is import- ant that you aren’t leaking cool air through the window seals, poorly insulat- ed aƫc, or other exposed holes. If you think your house is leaking out cold air, then sign up for a home energy audit with your uƟlity provider. Com Ed offers a free assessment to homeowners, check it out. If you don’t want to deal with that, then do a mini-audit yourself! Walk around the perimeter of your home, and run your hand along all windows, door frames, etc. If you feel cold air escaping, then apply some caulk. Trade in and Upgrade If you don’t have a smart ther- mostat, then get one! Smart thermostats can regulate your heaƟng and cooling when you are not home to save you mon- ey. They allow you to manage temperatures remotely which is preƩy cool. Some thermostats can be controlled by Amazon Alexa, Samsung SmartThings, Apply HomeKit, and Google Home. Thermostat placement can also play a big part in how your air condiƟoner works. If you have the thermostat placed on a wall next to a hot window, then your air condiƟoner will kick on more oŌen than needed because it thinks the room is much hoƩer than it actually is. Close the Blinds A window leƫng in lots of hot sun doesn’t just heat up your thermostat, but it makes you toasty too. During the warmest part of the day, make sure to close your window blinds and keep out the sun. Closing the blinds can also insulate your windows, stopping the cold air from leaving. Use a fan It’s not always necessary to crank the air condiƟoning up when you can just turn on a ceiling fan. A fan can help to make a room feel 10 degrees cooler and uses 10 percent of the energy of an air condiƟoner. If you’re feeling high-tech you can install a smart ceiling fan that will connect to your mobile phone app. You can schedule Ɵmes for your fan to run and control the speed remotely. Raise the Temperature It is a common myth that if you leave the AC at the same temperature when you leave the house, that you will save money. FALSE! The most inex- pensive way to use your AC unit is to turn the thermostat up before you leave. AC systems operate efficiently at full speed during longer periods of Ɵme. Kicking it on a lower temperature when you get home will save you more money than the AC cycling on and off while you’re away. If you use a programmable ther- mostat you can make it super easy to keep your AC at the right temperature. You can program the unit to work at higher tem- peratures while you’re at work and cool down right before you get home. Seƫng Low is a NO If you’re looking to save money, set it at the highest temperature you can stand. Small changes can save you big bucks! According to the Nebraska Energy Office you can save 10 percent a year on cooling bills by seƫng your thermostat just 10 to 15 degrees higher for eight hours each day. The US Department of Energy recommends aiming for 78 degrees indoors when you are home. August August 2018 2018
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IMPORTANT & UNIQUE DATES:1st National Girlfriend's Day2nd Ice Cream Sandwich Day3rd International Beer Day4th U.S. Coast Guard Day5th Friendship Day6th Wiggle Your Toes Day7th National Lighthouse Day
10th Lazy Day11th Presidential Joke Day12th Middle Child's Day13th Left Handers Day14th National Creamsicle Day15th Relaxation Day16th National Tell a Joke Day17th National Th rift Shop Day18th Bad Poetry Day19th Aviation Day20th National Radio Day21st Senior Citizen's Day22nd Be an Angel Day23rd Ride Th e Wind Day24th Vesuvius Day26th Woman Equality Day29th More Herbs Less Salt30th Toasted Marshmallow Day31st National Eat Outside Day
Help Your AC This SummerTemperatures have been high this summer. We generally have a 15-day period of temperatures in the 90s during July. I lost count, but I think we had quite a few this summer. It is import-ant for your wallet and your air condi oner that you don’t over-do it.
Keep the AC in the house
If you have an older home, it is import-ant that you aren’t leaking cool air through the window seals, poorly insulat-ed a c, or other exposed holes. If you think your house is leaking out cold air, then sign up for a home energy audit with your u lity provider. Com Ed off ers a free assessment to homeowners, check it out. If you don’t want to deal with that, then do a mini-audit yourself! Walk around the perimeter of your home, and run your hand along all windows, door frames, etc. If you feel cold air escaping, then apply some caulk.
Trade in and Upgrade
If you don’t have a smart ther-mostat, then get one! Smart thermostats can regulate your hea ng and cooling when you are not home to save you mon-ey. They allow you to manage temperatures remotely which is pre y cool. Some thermostats can be controlled by Amazon Alexa, Samsung SmartThings, Apply HomeKit, and Google
Home. Thermostat placement can also play a big part in how your air condi oner works. If you have the thermostat placed on a wall next to a hot window, then your air condi oner will kick on more o en than needed because it thinks the room is much ho er than it actually is.
Close the Blinds
A window le ng in lots of hot sun doesn’t just heat up your thermostat, but it makes you toasty too. During the warmest part of the day, make sure to close your window blinds and keep out the sun. Closing the blinds can also insulate your windows, stopping the cold air from leaving.
Use a fan
It’s not always necessary to crank the air condi oning up when you can just turn on a ceiling fan. A fan can help to make a room feel 10 degrees cooler and uses 10 percent of the energy of an air condi oner. If you’re feeling high-tech you can install a smart ceiling fan that will connect to your mobile phone app. You can schedule mes for your fan
to run and control the speed remotely.
Raise the Temperature
It is a common myth that if you leave the AC at the same temperature when you leave the house, that you will save money.
FALSE! The most inex-pensive way to use your AC unit is to turn the thermostat up before you leave. AC systems operate effi ciently at full speed during longer periods of me. Kicking it on a lower temperature when you get home will save you
more money than the AC cycling on and off while you’re away. If you use a programmable ther-mostat you can make it super easy to keep your AC at the right temperature. You can program the unit to work at higher tem-peratures while you’re at work and cool down right before you get home.
Se ng Low is a NO
If you’re looking to save money, set it at the highest temperature you can stand. Small changes can save you big bucks! According to the Nebraska Energy Offi ce you can save 10 percent a year on cooling bills by se ng your thermostat just 10 to 15 degrees higher for eight hours each day. The US Department of Energy recommends aiming for 78 degrees indoors when you are home.
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We wanted to introduce everyone to a new feature we will be rolling out from time to time in the Cozy Newsletter. As you can see, the name kind of explains the meat and potatoes of the section. We want to provide answers, whether they be to a reader question, ones we get a lot around the offi ce, or even to anticipated inquiries about new techniques or proce-dures in the HVAC industry. To kick off the fi rst edition, here’s something we are oft en asked, especially when there’s been a lot of rain.
Q: "What humidity levels are best for my home or business and how do I maintain proper levels throughout the season?"
Well, the simple answer is that the ideal indoor humidity range for our area is 50%. Th is allows for a comfortable climate or indoor feel, while also ensuring mold and other growths don’t occur. High humidity levels are what
can cause severe IAQ (Indoor Air Quality) problems as well as respiratory and other illnesses for those in the home or building.
Th e more complex question is how to maintain that 50% level, and heck, how to even know what your indoor humidity is. Experts like us use a Fieldpiece Psychrometer to measure indoor temperatures and humidity levels. But, you can buy thermostats and other indoor sensors, through us or online, that will show you the humidity levels in your home.
Th e fi rst way to ensure proper humidity levels is by simply having your air conditioning maintained. A well-maintained system that was properly de-signed for a home, and has the proper amount of airfl ow will yield ideal indoor humidity lev-els. When air conditioning works effi ciently it can run a long even cycle and de-humidify the home or space to create the desired 50%
humidity level.
Now, proper air conditioning in main living spaces is important, but we must also address areas that can add humidity to your home which aren’t conditioned by your AC. Th ese would be places like basements and crawl spaces (with their proximity to moisture and water), bathrooms and attics. All are areas that typ-ically experience higher levels of humidity. Th e lower levels may need additional de-humidifi ca-tion while the attic and bath-rooms need proper ventilation.
Th ere is more than one solution. Th e right thermostat and equip-ment can allow you to add de-hu-midifi cation to the end of the air conditioning cycle. Another way is to add a stand-alone de-humid-
ifi er. Th ese can be purchased at a box store or online, but be sure the unit(s) are not part of any recall. Or, consider a larger scale stand- alone unit that can remove 3x more than those off ered retail provide. Th ese goliaths are ideal for the large basements in this area, and can provide relief not previously available to homeown-ers. Th ese units must be bought through professionals like us, but would ensure you are getting proper design, set-up, installa-tion, and operation. If that solu-tion appeals to you, no worries. We can help provide the ideal indoor humidity level – even if you have an indoor pool!
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Ingredients for Dressing: 1 C all-purpose flour ½ cup brown sugar ½ cup granulated sugar 2 teaspoons baking powder ½ teaspoon sale 1 teaspoon vanilla extract ¾ cup of mile ½ cup melted margarine 1 29-ounce can sliced peaches,
drained* 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
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Hey everyone it is your good buddy Franklin here coming to you this month with the latest and great-est from the dog world. Well, to be fair, at least the dog world according to me, which is really all I care about.
Anyway, I am coming to you this month while "working from home", I mean, that is what I am calling it. As you can see from the picture I have been on high alert ever since I bumped into this fellow. As I came down
A D0G’S W0RLDA D0G’S W0RLDfor my early morning pot-ty time right on schedule Murphy and I were greeted by this young raccoon. He was so curious about us he put his nose right up the window to say hello. At least I hope it is hello. If it was anything else he might not want to show his face around here anymore.
Well, that is all I have time for this month as it is my turn to guard the window and be on raccoon watch. Murphy says he is tired,
or he is just bored, maybe really just distracted by the other wildlife...Oh well, until next time, best!
…Franklin
In Honor of Peach Month - Peach Cobbler
Directions:Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. In a large bowl, combine flour, the sugars, baking powder, salt and vanilla. Add milk to the dry ingredients, then stir in margarine. Mix thoroughly.
Pour mixture into a greased 9" x 9" baking dish. Arrange peaches on top and sprinkle with cinnamon. Bake until golden brown – about 30 minutes.
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Originally from China, peaches are a symbol of good luck, wealth, and protection, and have been cultivated for over a thousand years. They are nutritious; containing a high concentration of vitamins A, B, and C. President Ronald Reagan named August National Peach Month. To celebrate, head down to Gaffney, South Carolina to see the World’s Largest Peach weighing in at over ten thousand pounds! (It’s the peach-shaped water tower). Or bake this sweet treat:
*You can substitute 4 cups of PEELED and sliced fresh peaches. Peeling can be done by bringing a pot of water to boil, removing it from heat then carefully dropping peaches into hot water for one minute. Remove with slotted spoon to an ice water bath. When the peaches have cooled enough to handle, the skin should slip right off.
Well, it must be August be-cause I was told it was time for me to off er my words of "wis-dom" for the newsletter. For those of you I have not seen recently or talked to lately, I hope this fi nds you well! We have had a very busy summer around here as I am sure you can imagine. We have been part of a lot of great projects and brought cooling relief to lots and lots of Cozy Newslet-ter readers out there.
I can imagine we will still be into cooling season as we roll through August and into Sep-tember. I know this is a busy time for most of our readers with camps ending and back to school in sight. So, do not worry if you need our help as we are still fully ratcheted into cooling season and fi xing and
maintaining air conditioners on a daily basis. One quick tip (OK two) I want to share with you is that with this being the start of Au-gust we should be at the end of cottonwood season. And whether you have or have not had us out for mainte-nance you are going to want to go take a look at your outdoor unit. If it is packed with cotton-woods go grab the hose and wash the coils on the outside from top to bottom. Try to do
it when the system is not run-ning. Th e second - give your fi lter a quick check. Th ese two quick chores can save you money and aggravation.
On a more positive note I do enjoy this time of year as I can ensure we are caught up with proj-ects, maintenance, and various parts or equipment that need to get coordinated. I can also take a second to say thanks to those of you out there who continu-ally put trust in our company season aft er season. You are the reason we have been able to thrive and grow since 1983. And the best news for both of
us is there is no end in sight. With my family's help and em-
ployees hard work and dedica-tion we are here to serve you now and for years to come. So yes; thank you!
