I work a full-time job and am a single mother of four children, who are all involved in sports. Our schedule is extremely hectic, and we spend most of our time in the car. There is rarely an opportunity to sit down to dinner together. I am lucky to keep up with grocery shopping, laundry and paying the bills. I can’t afford the time or expense of any disruption of our household. Because of this, I take proactive measures to keep everything running smoothly. I never forget to clean the lint trap of the dryer, change the air filter on the HVAC system or schedule an oil change for my car. I’ve enrolled in a maintenance program with a local company that provides plumbing, HVAC and electrical services. Every six months, I get a call to remind me to schedule upkeep. They are very good about setting up an appointment that accommodates my busy lifestyle. A technician then comes to the house and checks out the furnace, air conditioner, electrical wiring and entire plumbing system. Because of this regular troubleshooting, I rarely face any kind of malfunction. My furnace, air conditioner, water heater, and important appliances continue to operate reliably. By keeping my essential equipment in peak condition, I pay much lower monthly energy bills. Just recently, while the technician was completing the inspection, he recommended that I invest in a smart thermostat. He explained the benefits of wifi accessibility, energy savings, and ease of operation. The smart thermostat has been a life changer. I can now make adjustments to the heating or cooling system from wherever I happen to be. I’m no longer paying to heat or cool an empty house to the ideal temperature, and yet my family always comes home to a comfortable home.
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