From financially supporting local chapters of Disabled American Veterans to donating heating and cooling equipment for Habitat for Humanity, giving back has always been a large component of Home Comfort Experts. However giving back does not stop within our own community’s boundaries. Home Comfort Experts’ General Manager, David Hayes recently took a trip to Honduras. Check out his recap here.

For a fifth year, David Hayes packed his bags to make his way to Central America. “I enjoy taking time out of my summer to pour myself into the Honduran people. My father always told me that to whom much is given, much is required,” he explained. From handing out clothing and toys to the families and putting on skits and puppet shows to providing food baskets with enough food to feed a family for a month, David and the other volunteers kept busy.

“On the last day we worked in the fields with the Hondurans. They work eight hour shifts, six days a week for only $6 per day,” David said. “One of the things that really amazes me on these trips is how little these people have yet they are really happy. Sometimes I think we take things for granted and are not as thankful as we should be. This trip makes me truly thankful for what I have and for the country that I live in.”

We are so proud of David and the rest of the Home Comfort Experts employees who give back to others each and every year!

With summer coming to an end and the kids heading back to school, it is time to get your home back in gear. In order to do just that, Home Comfort Experts is giving homeowners a few homework assignments.

Assignment #1: Make Adjustments to Your Programmable Thermostat

 

Your family’s schedule has probably changed now that school is back in session. With kids in school most of the day and sports practices or other evening activities, making changes to your programmable thermostat that reflect your new schedule will help with energy savings. For more tips on programming your thermostat, check out our blog post Best Programmable Thermostat Tips to Drive Energy Savings.

Assignment #2: Change the Air Filter
At Home Comfort Experts, we recommend changing your home’s air filter each month. Doing so will not only help with and increasing efficiency but also with keeping your air cleaner. If you have already done this task, cross it off your homework list! Don’t forget to sign up for Home Comfort’s FilterMinder service that sends you a reminder to change your filter.

Assignment #3: Check Your Sump Pump Drain
Homework assignment number three is to check your sump pump drain. Make sure that it is working effectively and that nothing is blocking this passage as to avoid a plumbing problem. It would also be helpful to check on your battery backup sump pump. You can flip your breaker off to trigger the battery backup sump pump and test that it is in working condition.

Now you have the homework necessary to get your home back in gear! For more information about heating and cooling maintenance, give Home Comfort Experts a call today.