Just a quick reminder that our normal office hours will be suspended on Thursday, November 24 and Friday, November 25 in observance of the holiday. We will have our 24-hour Emergency Service Staff ready to help you if necessary! Just call 763-428-3677 and dial 7 once prompted to reach our on-call services.
We are truly thankful for all of your continued support!
Hey, can you blame us for getting creative, with a Minnesota spring like we’re having? 
Here are some great reasons to replace your air conditioner NOW (well, at least before May 31st!):
Don’t wait, call Heating & Cooling Two today at 763-428-3677 for a free consultation.
* Offer expires May 31, 2011.
** If you’ve taken advantage of any previous home improvement 25c federal tax credits, you are ineligible for the 2011 tax credit.
Even if you’re not an HGTV-watching fanatic — like some people we know — chances are good that if you’re a homeowner, you enjoy the process of improving your home. 
What better way to improve your family’s home comfort — and dramatically lower your utility bills — than by adding a geothermal, or “ground-source” heat pump system? Called “the most energy efficient, environmentally clean and cost-effective space conditioning systems available today” by the U.S. EPA, geothermal systems use the earth’s stored energy to heat and cool your home. Even better, geothermal systems are one home improvement that actually pays back your investment.
So not only will you save dramatically on your utility bills — your investment also qualifies for a 30% tax credit from Uncle Sam! To learn more about how geothermal can start working for you, call 763.428.3677 or email alh@heatcool2.com.
As indoor comfort experts, at Heating & Cooling Two our passion is helping our customers with their heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) challenges — especially when it comes to helping you go green.
Q: How efficient are geothermal heat pumps?
A: Actual efficiencies will depend on a number of factors, but generally speaking, a geothermal heat pump can be three to five times more efficient at providing heat than a gas, propane or oil furnace based on the amount of energy consumed to provide a given amount of heat. For cooling, a geothermal system is generally 30-50% more efficient than an air conditioner or heat pump.
Q: Why are geothermal heat pumps so efficient?
A: Geothermal heat pumps use the ground temperatures as a “source” for heat energy during heating, and use the ground as a heat “sink” during cooling. The earth acts as a giant, free energy battery, providing an endless, renewable source for heating and cooling comfort. Standard heat pumps use outdoor air for heating and cooling. Because the ground temperature is much more moderate and stable than air temperatures, geothermal system operation is much more energy-efficient, especially at extreme outdoor temperatures.
We are the Geothermal Experts!
Family owned since 1980, Heating & Cooling Two, Inc. is your local geothermal expert, providing both installation and service. Certified by the International Ground Source Heat Pump Association (IGSHPA), we’re committed to staying on the leading edge of this important energy-saving technology. We install geothermal systems in both new construction and existing homes.
Call 763-428-3677, email alh (at) heatcool2 (dot) com, or see our website for more information on how geothermal can increase your comfort while decreasing your utility bills!
Does anyone in your household suffer from burning eyes, sinus or chest congestion, allergies, asthma, frequent colds, sinus infections, or even annoying snoring? The source of the problem might be in the air you and your family breathe at home.
Even the cleanest homes have mold, viruses, bacteria, dust mites and other germs floating in the air. By reducing the organisms you inhale, you can improve your quality of life. In fact, according to two of our employees — who are also parents of children with allergies and asthma — BreatheCLEAN air purifiers can actually change your life!
Here’s what Heating & Cooling Two service coordinator Dawn Sala has to say about BreatheCLEAN:
“Our son, Patrick (seven years old), was on four medications because of asthma and allergies. He always needed two pillows to prop him up to help him sleep at night and to prevent him from coughing. After installing the BreatheCLEAN system, we noticed a difference in his sleep patterns. He can lay flat on his bed with a normal pillow, he does not cough anymore and he can sleep through the night without problems. Two months after the installation of the system, we went back to Patrick’s asthma specialist. Even his doctor was surprised as to how much Patrick’s lung capacity had gone up. The doctor was able to take our son off three of the four medications he was using. This product has changed our son’s life and has given him the chance to live a healthy and happy childhood. For this we are grateful. What a special difference and HUGE impact it has made in our household.”
Heating & Cooling Two field supervisor Dan Herrman has had similar results. “My son Josh has asthma, and we used a nebulizer every night because of his coughing fits — sometimes two to three times a night,” says Dan. “Since installing the BreatheCLEAN, he now only occasionally needs a nebulizer after sports activities, and the coughing fits have stopped. None of us seem to get sick as often, either. It’s definitely changed our lives for the better!”
BreatheCLEAN easily installs in your existing ductwork and continually cleans the air as the air is circulating. The small (but hard-working) air purifier plugs into a standard outlet and uses less energy than a 75-watt bulb. Requires very little maintenance — just an annual bulb change to maintain effectiveness.
Call today for a free consultation, and learn how BreatheCLEAN can improve your quality of life at home!
In a recent article found on Yahoo! Finance, we read:
In this economy, you may be tempted to delay or even skip minor home maintenance repairs, cleaning jobs and inspections in your home. But don’t be penny-wise and dollar-foolish. That $200 or $300 you save today could result in expenditures of $3,000 or even tens of thousands next month or next year if hidden problems in your home go unnoticed and become worse.
Consider coughing up a little dough to take care of these small jobs before they morph into gigantic, expensive jobs later.
“Annual HVAC Inspection” is the number one item on the list and “Dryer Vent Cleaning” is also listed. These are both services that Heating & Cooling Two can provide to you. Call 763-428-3677 today to schedule an appointment!
Here is the link to the whole story:
While it’s true that last year’s tax credit has ended, Uncle Sam has given homeowners a post-holiday gift: the 25c tax credit has been extended for 2011! This is great news if your home improvement list includes replacing that old, energy-wasting furnace.
Here’s how it works:
What’s Included in the Tax Credit? According to EnergyStar.gov:
Tax Credit Amounts Available:
An excerpt taken from http://finance.yahoo.com/family-home/article/111560/energy-wasters-in-your-home :
“If you really want to cut back on your energy use, you need to focus on heating and cooling your home,” Vargas says. That’s because these two categories combined account for 46% of your overall electric bill. While most homeowners can’t afford a complete overhaul of their homes’ heating, ventilating and air-conditioning (HVAC) systems, some changes can increase energy efficiency and include:
• Installing a programmable thermostat, which lets you set temperatures for specific times of day. These devices can save about $180 each year on energy costs.
• Change air filters regularly. The harder your HVAC unit has to work, the more energy it eats away. Filters should really be changed out monthly, especially during the summer and winter months when the HVAC unit has a heavy workload. If you find this tedious, EnergyStar suggests changing filters a minimum of every three months.
• Seal your heating and cooling ducts, especially those running through the attic, crawlspace, unheated basement or garage, as that improves the efficiency of your HVAC unit by as much as 20%.
Call us today @ 763.428.3677 for help with any of these energy saving solutions!
Just a quick reminder that the 30% up to $1,500 Federal Tax Credit on high efficient heating & cooling equipment ends on December 31st! There’s only a few weeks left to take advantage of this great offer! Don’t miss out, call us @ 763.428.3677 or visit us online @ www.heatcool2.com and schedule a free in-home consultation with one of our experienced comfort advisers!
