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Is Your Home Ready for Winter? Winters Home Services Advises Homeowners to Check Furnace, Hot Water Heater, Sump Pump

DSC06078 smallThe Old Farmer’s Almanac has predicted that it’s going to be another extremely cold winter with above-normal snowfall. Winters Home Services, an award-winning provider of plumbing, heating, cooling, and air quality services to residents throughout the greater Boston area, advises homeowners to get their home systems tuned-up and ready for winter.

“During the recent Nor’easter, we received over 300 calls in a 24-hour period from customers without heat or hot water, flooding and sump pumps not working,” said Winters owner Tim Flynn, a master plumber with 20 years in the business and 60,000 happy customers. “The best way to avoid a home system emergency, such as no heat, is by having routine system check-ups and maintenance.”

Flynn offers these tips:

Have a professional home systems inspection and tune-up. Homeowners expect their heating systems to work 24/7, yet they never have them inspected. An out of tune heating system works harder, wastes energy and actually costs more to run. Annual inspection and maintenance of home systems is imperative. During the tune-up, filters are changed and all is inspected to ensure the systems are working at their optimum so that you are not left without heat and in need of emergency service.

The same goes for the hot water heater. Have it inspected to ensure that it’s in good working order. If it’s 10 or more years old, consider replacing it. Some signs that it needs to be repaired or replaced: hot water that doesn’t last long or fails to maintain a consistent temperature; leaking under the tank; corrosion or rust on the tank; and strange noises coming from your water heater. Consider replacing your traditional storage water heater with a Tankless Water Heater, which will ensure immediate delivery of hot water when you need it and provide significant water and energy savings.

If you have a sump pump, get it inspected every year to ensure that it works when you need it most. Not sure if you need a sump pump? If you have had minor basement flooding on occasion, discuss it with your plumber who can advise you of your options.

Finish the fall clean up.  Before it snows, inspect vents and chimneys to make sure they are unobstructed. Clear leaves and vines; prune shrubs and plants so they do not block vents.  When it snows, make sure to check that your vent is not blocked by snow and keep it clear. You don’t want anything to block the exhaust, which can cause carbon monoxide to back up into the home as well as trigger heating system shut-off or malfunction.

Take advantage of technology. Monitor, measure and control your home systems with Winters’ state-of-the-art CarePlus Home Monitoring program enables homeowners to monitor, measure and access the most important systems – from water sensors (which can detect leaks and usage), home energy meters, and carbon monoxide detectors to thermostats, lights, door locks and more- through any Smart device. It’s one of the easiest ways to monitor your home systems, conserve energy and maximize savings.

According to Flynn, “Essentially, CarePlus provides home automation and monitoring to ensure the optimal operation and safety of home systems and the maximum in energy savings, backed by ‘first-in-line’ service and accountability that only a local company can provide. At the first sign of trouble, such as a leak or significant temperature change, a damage prevention alert is sent to the homeowner’s Smart device. The homeowner can then resolve the issue through their Smart device or call in our team to fix the problem before it becomes a catastrophe.”

Winters offers three different CarePlus plans for greater peace of mind. All plans include at least two annual visits from Winters, where 137 heating, cooling and plumbing items are checked, along with check-ups on all monitoring devices without additional costs.

For more helpful plumbing and heating tips, or to learn about the CarePlus Home Monitoring program, visit wintershomeservices.com.

About Winters Home Services

Founded in 1994, Winters Home Services is an award-winning service company based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, specializing in plumbing, heating, cooling, drain cleaning and air quality services. Offering the first-to-market CarePlus Home Monitoring Program and lifetime guarantees on many of their services, the company focuses on high quality workmanship and consistent world-class customer service. Winters Home Services promises to fulfill the needs of every customer with a sense of urgency, ensuring comfort, safety and well-being.

Winters Home Services is one of the largest residential plumbing companies in the greater Boston-area with a large fleet on the road and a full staff of licensed and insured plumbers and technicians.

Dedicated to supporting the community, Winters is a sponsor of the Duckling Day Parade annual Mother’s Day event and a partner of the Friends of the Public Garden, a non-profit organization that works to protect and improve Boston’s first public parks: the Boston Common, Public Garden, and Commonwealth Avenue Mall. The company is an ongoing supporter of events at Club Café.

For more information, call 866-482-7586 or visit wintershomeservices.com.

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Conserve Water, Save Money – Tips from Winters Home Services Plumbing Pros

wintersVans1The average family uses approximately 300 gallons of water per day (about 30 percent of that usage is outdoor) according to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. From showers and toilets to washing machines, dishwashers and more, that’s a lot of water.

Winters Home Services, an award-winning provider of plumbing, heating, cooling, and air quality services to residents throughout the greater Boston area, advises homeowners on how to reduce water and energy consumption and save money. Since the bathroom is where the most water is consumed on a daily basis, Winters offers these tips:

Replace older showerhead models – There’s a much higher cost associated with older showerheads, which use more than five gallons of water per minute. Not only is water wasted, it puts a lot of demand on your water heater and drives up energy bills. Nowadays, the ultra low-flow showerhead models (displaying the WaterSense label) use only two gallons of water per minute and perform better than ever.

Save water and time spent cleaning – Consider upgrading your toilet to one that uses less water per flush. The Department of Energy standard is one point six gallons per flush, but if you have an older toilet, you may be using well over three gallons per flush. There are many options available that use a lot less water and have the added benefit of staying cleaner longer. Some of the most innovative models on the market today include TOTO’s Double Cyclone that uses a little over one and a quarter gallons per flush and has a dual nozzle water propulsion system (ensuring that cleaner bowl) to TOTO’s eWater+, which utilizes electrolyzed water (a proven disinfectant), reducing the need for harsh cleaning chemicals.

Don’t waste water waiting for it to heat up – We’ve all been there. If you turn on the sink or shower and wait anywhere from 30 seconds to over a minute for the water to heat up, precious gallons of clean water (and your money) go down the drain. Consider replacing your traditional storage water heater with a Tankless Water Heater or installing a Hot Water Recirculating System. Either one will ensure immediate delivery of hot water when you need it and provide significant water and energy savings.

Fix those leaks – If you have a leaky faucet, toilet or pipe in your home, fix it immediately before it becomes a bigger and more expensive problem.  Even if it’s a slow leak, it can account for more than 10 percent of your water usage, which means a significant amount of your money (like the water) trickles out of your pocket over time. If you don’t know if you have a leak, your water meter readings are the clue. When water is not in use, check the meter twice in a two-hour time span. If the readings change, then there is a leak somewhere in your home.

Monitor, measure and control your systems with new technology – Winters’ state-of-the-art CarePlus Home Monitoring program enables homeowners to monitor, measure and access the most important systems – from water sensors (which can detect leaks and usage), home energy meters, and carbon monoxide detectors to thermostats, lights, door locks and more- through any Smart device. It’s one of the easiest ways to conserve energy and maximize savings.

For more helpful information or to learn about the CarePlus Home Monitoring program, visitwintershomeservices.com.

About Winters Home Services

Founded in 1994, Winters Home Services is an award-winning service company based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, specializing in plumbing, heating, cooling, drain cleaning and air quality services. Offering the first-to-market CarePlus Home Monitoring Program and lifetime guarantees on many of their services, the company focuses on high quality workmanship and consistent world-class customer service. Winters Home Services promises to fulfill the needs of every customer with a sense of urgency, ensuring comfort, safety and well-being.

Winters Home Services is one of the largest residential plumbing companies in the greater Boston-area with a large fleet on the road and a full staff of licensed and insured plumbers and technicians.

Dedicated to supporting the community, Winters is a sponsor of the Duckling Day Parade annual Mother’s Day event and a partner of the Friends of the Public Garden, a non-profit organization that works to protect and improve Boston’s first public parks: the Boston Common, Public Garden, and Commonwealth Avenue Mall. The company is an ongoing supporter of events at Club Café.

For more information, call 866-482-7586 or visit wintershomeservices.com.

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Winters Home Services Offers Tips to Prepare for Cold Weather and Conserve Energy

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Winters Home Services, an award-winning provider of plumbing, heating, cooling, and air quality services based in Cambridge, MA, offers homeowners tips to prepare for the cold weather and conserve energy.

With 20 years in the business and 60,000 happy customers, Winters owner Tim Flynn understands New England weather and the critical heating and home issues that can arise. Flynn offers these tips:

Inspect vents and chimneys to make sure they are unobstructed. Clear leaves and vines; prune shrubs and plants so they do not block vents. Anything around a vent or chimney needs to be removed as it can block the exhaust, which can cause carbon monoxide to back up into the home as well as trigger heating system shut-off or malfunction.

Install, check and/or replace smoke alarms and carbon monoxide detectors. Both fire and carbon monoxide can be deadly and silent. Manufacturers recommend replacing detectors every five years.

Have a professional heating and cooling inspection and tune-up. Homeowners expect their heating and cooling systems to work 24/7, yet they never have them inspected. An out of tune heating or cooling system works harder, wastes energy and actually costs more to run. Annual inspection and maintenance of home systems is imperative. Filters are typically changed annually, but Winters recommends changing filters a minimum of three times per year to ensure the systems are working at their optimum.

Monitor energy consumption and control usage through new technology. Through Winters CarePlus Home Monitoring program, homeowners are able to measure their energy usage and reduce it by easily controlling heating and cooling remotely via a Smart device.

A Smarter, Safer Home

Not only does it help conserve energy, Winters’ CarePlus Home Monitoring program provides safety and peace of mind by enabling homeowners to monitor and access their home’s most important systems – from water sensors and home energy meters, carbon monoxide detectors and thermostats to lights, door locks and more- through any Smart device.

According to Flynn, “Essentially, CarePlus provides home automation and monitoring to ensure the optimal operation and safety of home systems and the maximum in energy savings, backed by ‘first-in-line’ service and accountability that only a local company can provide. At the first sign of trouble, such as a leak or significant temperature change, a damage prevention alert is sent to the homeowner’s Smart device. The homeowner can then resolve the issue through their Smart device or call in the cavalry – the Winters team – to fix the problem before it becomes a catastrophe.”

Three different CarePlus plans are available. All plans include at least two annual visits from Winters, where 137 heating, cooling and plumbing items are checked, along with check-ups on all monitoring devices without additional costs.

To schedule heating and cooling home maintenance or CarePlus consultation, contact Winters at 866-482-7586.

For a limited time, new CarePlus Home Monitoring customers will receive a free Mass Save Thermostat (with redemption), as well as discount off monitoring devices. Winters provides standard next-day installation. To learn more, visit www.wintershomeservices.com.

About Winters Home Services

Founded in 1994, Winters Home Services is an award-winning service company based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, specializing in plumbing, heating, cooling, drain cleaning and air quality services. Offering the first-to-market CarePlus Home Monitoring Program and lifetime guarantees on many of their services, the company focuses on high quality workmanship and consistent world-class customer service. Winters Home Services promises to fulfill the needs of every customer with a sense of urgency, ensuring comfort, safety and well-being.

Winters Home Services is one of the largest residential plumbing companies in the greater Boston-area with a large fleet on the road and a full staff of licensed and insured plumbers and technicians.

Dedicated to supporting the community, Winters is a sponsor of the Duckling Day Parade annual Mother’s Day event and a partner of the Friends of the Public Garden, a non-profit organization that works to protect and improve Boston’s first public parks: the Boston Common, Public Garden, and Commonwealth Avenue Mall. The company is an ongoing supporter of events at Club Café.

For more information, call 866-482-7586 or visit wintershomeservices.com.

 

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Winters Home Services Sponsors Harbor to the Bay Charity Bike Ride on September 20th

DSC06078 smallWinters Home Services, an award-winning provider of plumbing, heating, cooling, and innovative CarePlus Home Monitoring services, is sponsoring the Harbor to the Bay charity bike ride from Boston Harbor to Provincetown Bay on September 20, 2014.

The 126 mile, one day Harbor to the Bay AIDS bike ride is a grass roots ride where 100 percent of rider-received pledges go directly to support the fight against HIV.

“Partnering with the ride is important to the entire team at Winters Home Services, “ said Tim Flynn, owner of Winters Home Services, “Through our support and actions, we want to help positively impact people living with HIV/AIDS.”

Winters Home Services has an ongoing partnership with Boston’s Club Café and is sponsoring the ride with a $1000 donation. Partnering with the ride is important to the entire Winters team, as they believe in the organization’s focus to promote awareness in our communities to help prevent HIV infection and to care for those already impacted by HIV/AIDS. Together with those organizations and individuals that advance the quality and accessibility of HIV and AIDS care, Winters home services strives to make a difference in the fight and helps those living with HIV to live long healthy lives.

Flynn continued, “The Harbor to the Bay charity bike ride raises essential funding for HIV/AIDS prevention, research, support and care. It’s run by many hardworking volunteers and we’re pleased to help support this important cause.”

Harbor to the Bay, Inc. is a 501(c)3 not-for-profit organization run by volunteers. To learn more about the ride, fundraising and beneficiaries, visit www.harbortothebay.org.

About Winters Home Services

Founded in 1994, Winters Home Services is an award-winning service company based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, specializing in plumbing, heating, cooling, drain cleaning and air quality services. Offering the first-to-market CarePlus Home Monitoring Program and lifetime guarantees on many of their services, the company focuses on high quality workmanship and consistent world-class customer service. Winters Home Services promises to fulfill the needs of every customer with a sense of urgency, ensuring comfort, safety and well-being.

Winters Home Services is one of the largest residential plumbing companies in the greater Boston-area with a large fleet on the road and a full staff of licensed and insured plumbers and technicians.

Dedicated to supporting the community, Winters is a sponsor of the Duckling Day Parade annual Mother’s Day event and a partner of the Friends of the Public Garden, a non-profit organization that works to protect and improve Boston’s first public parks: the Boston Common, Public Garden, and Commonwealth Avenue Mall. The company sponsors the Harbor to the Bay charity bike ride for AIDS and is an ongoing supporter of events at Club Café.

For more information, visit wintershomeservices.com.

 

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Winters Home Services Launches Real Time Home Monitoring Program Backed by On-the-Spot Service

wintersVans1Just realized you may not have shut the garage door after exiting? What if there’s a flood, a leaking water heater or a carbon monoxide alarm while you’re away from home?  What about kids and pets at home? Winters Home Services, an award-winning provider of plumbing, heating, cooling, and air quality services, is the first to offer an industry leading CarePlus Home Monitoring Program to residents throughout greater Boston.

With 20 years in the business and 60,000 happy customers, Winters Home Services owner Tim Flynn understands New England weather and the critical heating, cooling and plumbing issues that can arise along with the concern of keeping your family safe. Recognizing the value of being able to control and monitor customers’ home systems, in real time, through a Smart device, Flynn worked with MIT experts in the development of this sophisticated technology.

Winters’ CarePlus Home Monitoring program provides safety and peace of mind by enabling homeowners to monitor and access their home’s most important systems – from water sensors and home energy meters, carbon monoxide detectors and thermostats to lights, door locks and more – through any Smart device. Essentially, CarePlus provides home automation and monitoring to ensure the optimal operation and safety of home systems and the maximum in energy savings, backed by “first-in-line” service and accountability that only a local company can provide. At the first sign of trouble, such as a leak or significant temperature change, a damage prevention alert is sent to the homeowner’s Smart device. The homeowner can then resolve the issue through their Smart device or call in the cavalry – the Winters team – to fix the problem before it becomes a catastrophe.

Three different CarePlus plans are available. All plans include at least two annual visits from Winters, where 137 heating, cooling and plumbing items are checked, along with check-ups on all monitoring devices without additional costs (which includes battery changes and diagnostics). Unlike other companies that simply offer home automation and security, Winters goes the extra mile by monitoring and resolving any system issues that arise before they become serious and cause extensive, and often expensive, damages. Winters does not require a contract, and service may be disconnected at any time without penalty.

“Our CarePlus Home Monitoring provides the peace of mind needed for today’s busy lifestyle.  Whether you’re hours away from home or you have a second home, our monitoring system provides you complete home awareness at all times. Plus, we go well beyond just providing the technology.  Once you receive an alert, simply press ‘call Winters’ on your Smart phone and we will send out an technician to solve your issues. Consider the Winters team as the cavalry coming to the rescue,” said Flynn.

For a limited time, new CarePlus Home Monitoring customers will receive a free Mass Save Thermostat (with redemption), as well as discount off monitoring devices. Winters provides standard next-day installation. To learn more, visit www.wintershomeservices.com.

About Winters Home Services

Founded in 1994, Winters Home Services is an award-winning service company based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, specializing in plumbing, heating, cooling, drain cleaning and air quality services. Offering the first-to-market CarePlus Home Monitoring Program and lifetime guarantees on many of their services, the company focuses on high quality workmanship and consistent world-class customer service. Winters Home Services promises to fulfill the needs of every customer with a sense of urgency, ensuring comfort, safety and well-being.

Winters Home Services is one of the largest residential plumbing companies in the greater Boston-area with a large fleet on the road and a full staff of licensed and insured plumbers and technicians.

Dedicated to supporting the community, Winters is a sponsor of the Duckling Day Parade annual Mother’s Day event and a partner of the Friends of the Public Garden, a non-profit organization that works to protect and improve Boston’s first public parks: the Boston Common, Public Garden, and Commonwealth Avenue Mall. The company is an ongoing supporter of events at Club Café.

For more information, call 866-482-7586 or visit wintershomeservices.com.

 

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Back Bay Plumbing Company’s New Leader Continues Exceptional WOW service

wintersVans1Winters Home Services, an award-winning home services business providing plumbing, heating, cooling, drain cleaning and air quality services, announces the continuation of a solid brand, formerly known as Hub Plumbing & Mechanical, in the Back Bay area.

Under the leadership of licensed Master Plumber Tim Flynn, Winters Home Services, which recently merged with Hub Plumbing, carries on the tradition of signature customer service. Experienced teams of licensed technicians provide the same personal service and attention to detail, such as protecting the homeowner’s floors by covering their work boots with stain-resistant booties, and arriving on time and smartly dressed in crisp, clean uniforms. In addition, to ensure credibility, a bio of a technician prior to the appointment including his field experience and photo is sent to the customer.

With a large fleet of trucks, extended customer service hours including Saturday and Sunday service calls as well as 24/7 emergency service, Winters capably meets all the plumbing and home service needs of Back Bay residents. Winters assists residential customers with sewer/drain clogs, garbage disposals, water heaters, water filtration, steam and hot water boilers, thermostats, leaky faucets, tub valves, gas pipes, appliance installation, outside hose faucets, and HVAC service.

“Having faithful, life-long customers means a lot to us, so we shower every customer with WOW service – our gold standard treatment,” said Flynn.

Giving Back

Dedicated to supporting the community, Winters is a sponsor of the Duckling Day Parade annual Mother’s Day event and a partner of the Friends of the Public Garden, a non-profit organization that works to protect and improve Boston’s first public parks: the Boston Common, Public Garden, and Commonwealth Avenue Mall. The company is an ongoing supporter of events at Club Café and a proud supporter of the LGBT community.

About Winters Home Services

Founded in 1994, Winters Home Services is an award-winning service company based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, specializing in plumbing, heating, cooling, drain cleaning and air quality services. Offering 24-hour emergency services and lifetime guarantees on many of their services, the company focuses on high quality workmanship and consistent world-class customer service. Winters Home Services promises to fulfill the needs of every customer with a sense of urgency, ensuring comfort, safety and well-being.

Winters Home Services is one of the largest residential plumbing companies in the greater Boston-area with a large fleet on the road and a full staff of licensed and insured plumbers and technicians. For more information, call (617)-776-5950 or visit wintershomeservices.com

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Winters Home Services Experiences Significant Growth, Expands Team

wintersVans1As a good sign of the economic times, Winters Home Services, providers of plumbing, heating, cooling and air quality services to homeowners, has experienced significant growth, partially due to expansion into the area west of Boston. The company will be doubling the number of licensed plumbing staff.

Winters Home Services is currently hiring licensed plumbing apprentices and journeyman plumbers to work with their master plumbers serving residents throughout the greater Boston area.

“We seek to attract and retain qualified, skilled plumbers and apprentices who are looking for a great career, not just a job. To that end, we provide a positive workplace where staff is empowered, education is ongoing, and leadership and personal growth are truly valued,” said Tim Flynn, president of Winters Home Services.

Winters Home Services is an equal opportunity employer. The company is also working with Troops to Trades. Veterans interested in working in plumbing, heating, and air conditioning service industry are encouraged to learn more about  opportunities at Winters.

For career opportunities or to submit a resumé, visit wintershomeservices.com/careers.php

About Winters Home Services

Founded in 1994, Winters Home Services is an award-winning service company based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, specializing in plumbing, heating, cooling, drain cleaning and air quality services. Offering 24-hour emergency services and lifetime guarantees on many of their services, the company focuses on high quality workmanship and consistent world-class customer service. Winters Home Services promises to fulfill the needs of every customer with a sense of urgency, ensuring comfort, safety and well-being.

Winters Home Services is one of the largest residential plumbing companies in the greater Boston-area with a large fleet on the road and a full staff of licensed and insured plumbers and technicians. For more information, call (617)-776-5950 or visit wintershomeservices.com.

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