A typical winter in Mount Forest with lots of snow!
We would like to extend our best wishes for a very Merry Christmas & Happy New Year 2011! Stay warm and safe and enjoy the time with your family.
All the best...
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Sunday, December 19, 2010
Merry Christmas from Our Families to Yours || Plumbing & Heating Mount Forest
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Comfort Matters - 11 Minutes to a better year || Lennox Heating
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11 minutes to a better year It's late December and the clock is ticking away the last of 2010. Fortunately, you only need a few minutes to make 2011 easier – on your health, your home and your bank account. In just 11 minutes, you can: 1. Set your thermostat as low as is comfortable to save energy. Every degree you raise the thermostat setting in winter can increase your heating bill three percent. So slip on a sweater and socks and set the indoor temperature two or three degrees lower. 2. Mark your calendar to change your HVAC filter regularly. Dirty filters cause your furnaceto work harder, and can be harder on your allergies, too. Changing your filter once a month – at least during summer and winter, once every three months during the shoulder seasons – is better for your health and your HVAC system. 3. Install rubber gaskets behind switch plates on exterior walls. Available from home-improvement stores, the gaskets help stop cold air from entering through electrical outlets. 4. Change a light bulb. Better yet, change out five standard incandescent bulbs for CFLs in your most frequently used fixtures. If every home did this, it would prevent the production of one trillion pounds of greenhouse gases. 5. Close the doors on your fireplace when it's not in use. Fireplaces look and feel cozy, but they are essentially an open door to the elements. 6. Check your home's air filtration systems. Unless you own an ozone-free filtration system, it may be doing your home more harm than good. 7. Take just a moment to slip off your shoes as soon as you walk in the front door to helpreduce dust and other contaminants swirling in your home. Setting out a basket with house slippers near the door encourages family and guests to do the same. 8. Replace kitchen sponges weekly. Used sponges provide the moist environment bacteria need to breed. As an alternative soak sponges in bleach 15 minutes to help kill the 100,000 bacteria inhabiting every square inch. 9. Unplug battery chargers or power adapters when they're not in use, and use a power strip as a single disconnect point. Electronics still draw a small amount of electricity even when they're turned off, and a power strip allows you to completely disconnect the power supply when units aren't in use. 10. Walk around your home to be sure furniture and draperies aren't blocking air registers. No matter how effective your heating and cooling systems are, they can't keep you comfortable if the warmed or cooled air is blocked by sofas or curtains. 11. Schedule annual maintenance on your HVAC equipment to avoid wasting energy. Locate a technician near your home by downloading the Lennox app for your iPhone™ or Android mobile device or by using the Lennox locator online. | ||||||||||||||
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Wednesday, December 15, 2010
Winter in Mount Forest || Mount Forest Plumbing & Heating
Winter has arrived in Mount Forest... we have had a lot of snow in a short amount of time... this is truly a small town winter - its the norm from many years ago actually. Our guys are very busy with no heats and hot water!
Also just a reminder the week between Christmas & New Years we most likely will have most of our guys on holidays - do not worry though we will have tech's around for emergency calls - we must look after our customers! ;)
Wednesday, November 17, 2010
WOWSA Business Showcase
Come on out to the WOWSA Showcase tomorrow night (Thursday) at Pike Lake from 6-9pm ! Pam will be there representing JJ McLellan & Son as well as Pamela Zmija Photography! We have some great draws for FREE stuff - Regency Fireplace & Mini Photo Session as well I'll have tickets for sale - 3 for $10 to help support the Mount Forest Jr C Patriots to WIN a Furnace, Photography Session, Golf for 4 at Pike Lake, Bed Quilt or $100 Gift Cert for Paint Ball!
It is supposed to be a great night! Hope you can join us :)
Monday, November 8, 2010
WOWSA SHOWCASE
Our Company - JJ McLellan & Son is proud to be participating in the WOWSA (Women of Wellington/Saugeen Area) Showcase!
Hope to see you there... details below!
Thursday November 18, 2010
6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Pike Lake Golf & Country Club
Free Admission
An opportunity to discover the many businesses owned and/or operated by women in the
Wellington & Saugeen areas!
Great Christmas Shopping Opportunity!
Hot & Cold Appetizers Provided
Cash Bar
For a list of participating businesses visit www.mintochamber.on.ca
Proudly Supported by TD CANADA TRUST
Saturday, November 6, 2010
Tuesday, November 2, 2010
COOL NEWs Nov 2010
Check out the energy savings!!!
Give us a call for your FREE estimate !
Our current promotion runs until November 30th! Now is the time to save to be nice and cozy this Christmas!!!
Thursday, October 28, 2010
Faith Baptist Church Opening || Mount Forest
We are very proud to have had a hand in the new Faith Baptist Church in Mount Forest!
Working in Rural Wellington
JAZ will be at the "Working in Rural Wellington" Event Thursday Night at the Palmerston Community Centre from 6-8:30 pm on Thursday evening. Come out and see what our community has to offer :) http://www.facebook.com/jjmclellan.plumbing.heating
Monday, October 25, 2010
A Safe Heating Season || Heating Technician Mount Forest
Found this and had to share with our customers. US or Canada everyone needs to be safe during the heating season!
A Safe Heating Season
Tips to Protect Your Family Against Carbon Monoxide and Gas Leaks
Nationally, 20-25 percent of all homes have either significant gas leaks, carbon monoxide, combustion issues, or both. This is serious stuff.
Irvine, CA (Vocus) October 19, 2010
Fall is on its way out, and homeowners are taking out window screens, signing up for heating oil contracts, and putting in storm windows. One thing that should be on every list is a yearly checkup of the furnace. It’s tempting to think of this maintenance as optional, but it can be critical to ensuring a safe home environment. Mike Rogers of GreenHomes America, a company specializing in retrofitting homes to be safe, comfortable, and energy efficient, points out that, “Nationally, 20-25 percent of all homes have either significant gas leaks, carbon monoxide, combustion issues, or both. This is serious stuff.”
While an inefficient furnace degrades air quality and comfort, the most critical issue is carbon monoxide. Carbon monoxide (CO) is an odorless, tasteless, colorless gas that results from inefficient combustion. Rogers notes, “Anything that burns fuel creates some CO, but a dirty, old or compromised furnace – whether it burns gas, fuel oil, kerosene, wood, or coal – can produce dangerous levels. At lower doses, CO can worsen heart conditions, cause fatigue, headache, weakness, confusion, nausea and dizziness. At higher doses, it can kill.”
The US Consumer Product Safety Commission estimates that, on average, 170 people die every year in the US from CO poisoning, and the Centers for Disease Control estimates that several thousand people go to hospital emergency rooms every year to be treated for CO poisoning.
The following tips, from GreenHomes America, can help ensure a safe home:
1. First, have a qualified technician perform a yearly inspection of your fuel-burning appliances and chimneys to make sure they are operating and venting correctly. The inspection should include analysis of the combustion gases and draft. Make sure to include water heating systems, generators, wood stoves and fireplaces.
2. At a minimum, install a UL-listed CO alarm in the hallway by every separate sleeping area in the home. They are inexpensive and can be had in any hardware store for $10 or less. A better approach is hardwired, interconnected CO alarms on every floor and in each bedroom.
3. NEVER attempt to adjust or service a fuel-burning appliance yourself. Always have a qualified professional do this work.
4. Burning any fuel with inadequate oxygen can lead to increased production of CO. Furnaces or water heaters without an adequate air supply can cause problems. A home performance or HVAC specialist can check for this problem, and if necessary, install a combustion air supply. A better approach is to use only sealed combustion equipment, which avoids any connection between the combustion and the air inside your home.
5. Make sure there is unobstructed space around your furnace. There should be at least a two-foot buffer around all sides. And, check that there are no combustible or volatile agents nearby (these should never be inside the house anyway).
6. If you heat with a wood stove, pellet stove or fireplace insert, make sure to use only wood or good quality wood pellets for a pellet stove; do not start the fire with agents like lighter fluid; and have proper ventilation.
7. NEVER use a gas stove, grill, camp stove, or any fuel-burning space heater indoors, even in an emergency. This is extremely dangerous. You’re better off staying elsewhere.
8. And anytime you make changes to your home, from building an addition, to adding air-conditioning, to changing your windows, you should have an expert make sure that all equipment is operating and venting properly.
Additional resources are available at the National Safety Council’s website,http://www.nsc.org/resources/factsheets, or at http://www.greenhomesamerica.com.
http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/pubs/466.html
Irvine-based GreenHomes America is the premier industry-accredited, single-source provider of home performance contracting (HPC) in the U.S., with locations nationally. GreenHomes America offers an award-winning home improvement service that significantly enhances the comfort, energy efficiency and air quality of existing single and multi-family homes. GreenHomes America delivers a full line of home performance and HVAC services including comprehensive home energy audits, insulation and air-sealing, high-efficiency air conditioners, furnaces, boilers, and water heaters, indoor air quality, windows and doors, and solar systems. We guarantee to save homeowners at least 25% on their heating and cooling energy usage. GreenHomes America works with Home Performance with ENERGY STAR, is a Building Performance Institute (BPI) accredited organization, and is a founding member of Efficiency First. For more information on GreenHomes America, call 1.877.867.2833 or visithttp://www.greenhomesamerica.com.
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Nationally, 20-25 percent of all homes have either significant gas leaks, carbon monoxide, combustion issues, or both. This is serious stuff.Irvine, CA (Vocus) October 19, 2010
Fall is on its way out, and homeowners are taking out window screens, signing up for heating oil contracts, and putting in storm windows. One thing that should be on every list is a yearly checkup of the furnace. It’s tempting to think of this maintenance as optional, but it can be critical to ensuring a safe home environment. Mike Rogers of GreenHomes America, a company specializing in retrofitting homes to be safe, comfortable, and energy efficient, points out that, “Nationally, 20-25 percent of all homes have either significant gas leaks, carbon monoxide, combustion issues, or both. This is serious stuff.”
While an inefficient furnace degrades air quality and comfort, the most critical issue is carbon monoxide. Carbon monoxide (CO) is an odorless, tasteless, colorless gas that results from inefficient combustion. Rogers notes, “Anything that burns fuel creates some CO, but a dirty, old or compromised furnace – whether it burns gas, fuel oil, kerosene, wood, or coal – can produce dangerous levels. At lower doses, CO can worsen heart conditions, cause fatigue, headache, weakness, confusion, nausea and dizziness. At higher doses, it can kill.”
The US Consumer Product Safety Commission estimates that, on average, 170 people die every year in the US from CO poisoning, and the Centers for Disease Control estimates that several thousand people go to hospital emergency rooms every year to be treated for CO poisoning.
The following tips, from GreenHomes America, can help ensure a safe home:
1. First, have a qualified technician perform a yearly inspection of your fuel-burning appliances and chimneys to make sure they are operating and venting correctly. The inspection should include analysis of the combustion gases and draft. Make sure to include water heating systems, generators, wood stoves and fireplaces.
2. At a minimum, install a UL-listed CO alarm in the hallway by every separate sleeping area in the home. They are inexpensive and can be had in any hardware store for $10 or less. A better approach is hardwired, interconnected CO alarms on every floor and in each bedroom.
3. NEVER attempt to adjust or service a fuel-burning appliance yourself. Always have a qualified professional do this work.
4. Burning any fuel with inadequate oxygen can lead to increased production of CO. Furnaces or water heaters without an adequate air supply can cause problems. A home performance or HVAC specialist can check for this problem, and if necessary, install a combustion air supply. A better approach is to use only sealed combustion equipment, which avoids any connection between the combustion and the air inside your home.
5. Make sure there is unobstructed space around your furnace. There should be at least a two-foot buffer around all sides. And, check that there are no combustible or volatile agents nearby (these should never be inside the house anyway).
6. If you heat with a wood stove, pellet stove or fireplace insert, make sure to use only wood or good quality wood pellets for a pellet stove; do not start the fire with agents like lighter fluid; and have proper ventilation.
7. NEVER use a gas stove, grill, camp stove, or any fuel-burning space heater indoors, even in an emergency. This is extremely dangerous. You’re better off staying elsewhere.
8. And anytime you make changes to your home, from building an addition, to adding air-conditioning, to changing your windows, you should have an expert make sure that all equipment is operating and venting properly.
Additional resources are available at the National Safety Council’s website,http://www.nsc.org/resources/factsheets, or at http://www.greenhomesamerica.com.
http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/pubs/466.html
Irvine-based GreenHomes America is the premier industry-accredited, single-source provider of home performance contracting (HPC) in the U.S., with locations nationally. GreenHomes America offers an award-winning home improvement service that significantly enhances the comfort, energy efficiency and air quality of existing single and multi-family homes. GreenHomes America delivers a full line of home performance and HVAC services including comprehensive home energy audits, insulation and air-sealing, high-efficiency air conditioners, furnaces, boilers, and water heaters, indoor air quality, windows and doors, and solar systems. We guarantee to save homeowners at least 25% on their heating and cooling energy usage. GreenHomes America works with Home Performance with ENERGY STAR, is a Building Performance Institute (BPI) accredited organization, and is a founding member of Efficiency First. For more information on GreenHomes America, call 1.877.867.2833 or visithttp://www.greenhomesamerica.com.
Friday, October 22, 2010
Heating System Service || Mount Forest Heating Contractors
Winter has officially arrived and had us waking up to a blanket of snow all over our lovely town of Mount Forest! Which means... heating season is officially here!
Is your system up and running?
We highly recommend having one of our tech's check your system at least once every 1 to 2years, minimum, to ensure it is running at its peak performance and running as efficient as possible.
There are some things that a home owner can check themselves:
- Check your thermostat settings - If you have a programmable thermostat you can take advantage of programming your settings to have the heat on only when you need it. Such as taking the stat down 1-2 degrees at night for sleeping and during the day if you are not home.
- Change your filter at least every 2 months, if your filter is dirty the heating system has to work harder to get the air flow and could potentially cause your equipment to fail IF it was extremely dirty.
- Ensure all furniture is away from your heating and return air vents, this can restrict the flow and the furnace will have to work harder to bring up the temperature to what the thermostat is set at.
Reminders before calling in for a service call :
- If we had a heavy snow - which thankfully isn't yet - if you are able to, please check your vent pipe out the side or back of your home, if this gets clogged with snow this can cause your furnace to fail.
- It is beneficial if you know the make, model and age of your furnace in case any parts are needed to make the repairs.
- Did you try re-setting the system - which you can do by simply turning off the thermostat and then turning back on again, sometimes this is enough to reset the system and it will start back up again.
If you are having issues with your heating system please give us a call toll free 1-866-565-5513 We provide 24-7 Emergency Service for no heat. We do recommend calling at the first sign of trouble so you are not left without heat in the evening or middle of the night to disturb your nights rest!
Saturday, October 16, 2010
When to Replace your Air Conditioner and Furnace || Mount Forest Lennox Premier Dealer
When to Replace your Air Conditioner and Furnace
To repair or replace, that is the question that likely comes to mind whenever your heating or cooling system stops working like it should. Although repairing may be the most affordable solution now, it might not be the best choice over the long run.
Factors to consider include:
Fifty Percent Rule
When the cost of repairs approaches 50% of the value of your heating or cooling system, it’s generally time to replace the system.
Other Rules of Thumb
Even if needed repair costs aren’t quite as daunting as 50%, you might want to replace your system if it’s more than 12 years old or you’ve had a history of problems with it. Also, it might be worthwhile to take advantage of one of several opportunities:
- Convenience – When you purchase a new system, you can avoid the hassle of unexpected repairs down the line, and you don’t have to sit around uncomfortable while waiting for parts.
- Lower utility bills – A high-efficiency home comfort system from Lennox can save you hundreds of dollars each year in energy costs, compared to an older system.
- Energy tax credits – You can recover some of the cost of your system by taking advantage of any programs currently offered by the government.
- Friendlier refrigerant – Due to growing environmental concerns, the U.S. federal government has mandated that all HVAC manufacturers phase R-22 refrigerant-based equipment out of production. In response, Lennox now mainly manufactures cooling systems with R-410A, a U.S. EPA-approved, chlorine-free refrigerant.
- Enhanced comfort – Advanced technologies that improve energy efficiency also enhance your comfort, so you can enjoy more even temperatures, better humidity control and a constant flow of conditioned air.
- Improved air quality – Better humidity control means a reduced potential for mold and mildew growth. Lennox home comfort systems are also available with Healthy Climate® filtration, which minimizes the impact of indoor pollutants.
For help in deciding if it’s time to replace your heating or cooling system, contact a Lennox dealer near you.
Dave Lennox Signature® Collection SLP98V Variable-Capacity Gas Furnace
- The most efficient and quietest furnace you can buy1!
- Efficiency rating of up to 98.2% AFUE —can save you over $800 dollars each year*, compared to standard furnaces
- ENERGY STAR® qualified—meets or exceeds EPA guidelines for energy efficiency
- Self-calibrating variable speed inducer—automatically adjusts to match the system requirements, ensuring cleaner combustion and efficient operation
- Stainless Steel secondary heat exchanger—has a robust, time-tested design that captures waste heat, allowing the furnace to achieve industry-leading efficiency levels
- Dual-fuel capability—can be combined with an electric heat pump to enhance comfort and fuel efficiency by alternating between electric and gas heat, optimizing energy use and minimizing heating costs
- icomfort™-enabled technology—allows the furnace, when installed with the easy-to-use programmable icomfort Touch thermostat, to exchange information and make adjustments as needed to optimize performance and efficiency**
*Savings amounts depict potential energy savings you can expect from Lennox furnaces, versus a 65% AFUE model. Your actual savings may vary depending on the weather patterns in your local area, local fuel rates and your individual lifestyle.
**icomfort Touch thermostat must be installed with an icomfort™-enabled indoor unit for maximum performance.
**icomfort Touch thermostat must be installed with an icomfort™-enabled indoor unit for maximum performance.
Check out our website for complete details on this furnace. Click on FURNACES to view the various options from Lennox and to view the NEW SLP98!
Thursday, October 7, 2010
Proud Supporters of the Mount Forest Patriots
To see the full game schedule you can join the facebook page at
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or go to the OHA Website for the Patriots at
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Rebate Specials on Heating Systems || Mount Forest
Check out the current offers for new Lennox Heating Systems.
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Wednesday, September 29, 2010
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Tuesday, September 28, 2010
Lennox Fall 2010 Newsletter
J.J. McLellan & Son Check out Lennox' Comfort Matters Fall 2010 Newsletter with lots of hints and tips for saving money!!!http://www.lennox.com/newsletters/2010/cm/fall/
It’s autumn: Fall hikes and football games are calling you outdoors, and you know those seasonal colors won’t last long. This September, try speed cleaning your home to free up more hours for fun and still come home to a clean, cozy abode when the nights turn cool. Make a clean sweep.
View the newsletter online at LENNOX FALL 2010 NEWSLETTER
Try This Fast Fall Cleanup
Crisp autumn days are the perfect time to open windows and doors and give your home a clean sweep. To clean your home faster and have more time for the things you want to do, schedule your cleaning as if you were hiring a professional cleaning service.
Set aside a Saturday morning on your calendar, and stick to it. Eliminate TV shows, email or another distractions that will waste time. Instead, crank up your favorite music or an audio book to boost your energy. If it’s still warm and humidity is still high outdoors, turn on your air conditioner’s “auto fan” setting to help you stay comfortable by reducing moisture indoors and saving energy.
If you can’t commit an entire day to cleaning your home, then decide to spend a shorter span of time cleaning the bathrooms on Saturday, dusting the living room on Sunday and so on. Finish each task before calling it quits each day so you’ll avoid having to pull out the necessary cleaning gear more than once.
Here are some other tips to help you speed clean your home:
• Clear the clutter before you start. Since you’re treating your cleaning session like you would that of a professional service, do yourself the favor of clearing countertops, floors and other surfaces of dishes, appliances, kids’ toys and clothing. You’ll move faster if you don’t have to stop to move junk out of your way. And if even the clutter seems overwhelming, picking up big items first will give you a quicker sense of accomplishment.
• Assemble all the other tools you’ll need before you start. Buy a good-quality mop, and make sure you have everything you need with you before you start – toilet brush, cleansers, cleaning cloths and trash bags at hand, and vacuum cleaner and mop waiting down the hall.
• Purchase a divided plastic tray to carry cleaning products, rather than carrying them in an apron that will weigh you down. You can streamline your tray and get by with just four cleaning products to clean your entire home:
A glass or multi-surface cleaner
Heavy-duty degreaser
Powdered abrasive cleaner
Tile cleaner
• Streamline your movements, as well as your cleaning products. Move around each room only once, and use both hands to clean. Start by standing in front of the bathroom sink. Now, spray the mirror with one hand, and wipe it with the other. Use a cloth or sponge in each hand to scrub the sink and counter. Spray and polish the fixtures before stepping away. Clean everything in front of you before moving on.
• Wipe down shower curtain liners regularly to control mold. If mold is an issue in your home, avoid using rugs in floors below ground level, where moisture can accumulate. Installing a dehumidification system helps maintain recommended moisture levels between 30% and 60% to reduce mold growth.
• Fill a plastic trash bag with clean terry and lint-free towels to carry with you for dusting, and add a second plastic bag for carrying towels after you use them. Include a large trash bag for emptying the trash, and another trash bag for items that can be given away to a thrift store. Installing a HEPA filtration system can help capture dust, dirt and pollen by completely filtering your home’s air many times a day.
• As you dust, move furniture towards the center of the room to vacuum behind it. Consider buying a 25-foot extension cord for your vacuum cleaner so you won’t have to unplug the vacuum when you move from room to room.
• Clean from the top down: That means from ceiling to floor, and top floor to the basement. You’ll avoid dripping cleanser, and dragging equipment over freshly cleaned floors. Move in one direction, left to right, through every room, cleaning window sills, picture frames and bookshelves as you come to them.
Want more tips on enjoying a cleaner, more efficient home? Head to Lennox.com to download dozens of comfort tips in a hurry.
For more details on Lennox® products or to locate a Lennox dealer near you, visit us online at www.lennox.com.
© 2010 Lennox Industries Inc.
Top 10 5-minute money-savers
10. Reprogram your home’s thermostat for cooler weather. Using a programmable thermostat to automatically lower the temperature to 68°F in the evenings or weekends can reduce your energy bill by 10% or more.
9. Check registers or air returns to be sure they’re not blocked by draperies or furniture. Your heating system will work more effectively.
8. Vacuum your refrigerator’s condenser coils to save energy. If coils are mounted on the bottom of the unit, use a long, narrow brush to clear away dust.
7. Next time you go shopping, buy a season’s worth of furnace filters. Installing a clean filter once a month allows your furnace to work more energy efficiently.
6. Replace your five most-used, incandescent light bulbs with compact fluorescent light (CFL) bulbs. The more energy-efficient CFLs burn cooler and are designed to last longer.
5. Install low-energy nightlights in hallways, the bath and kitchen. When fall’s holiday guests spend the night, they’ll stay safe without leaving wasteful lamps on.
4. If you have a fireplace, close the damper when it’s not in use. Open dampers can let in cold drafts.
3. Check your ceiling fan for a switch that will reverse the direction it spins.Running the fan clockwise on the lowest speed helps force warm air down from the ceiling.
2. Clean your home’s thermostat every few months to keep it working accurately. Remove the thermostat cover and gently dust inside with a soft cloth.
1. Call to schedule a professional inspection of your home’s ducts and heating system. Do it before the weather turns chilly to avoid a waiting list.
For more details on Lennox® products or to locate a Lennox dealer near you, visit us online at www.lennox.com.
© 2010 Lennox Industries Inc.
How can I clear the cobwebs?
Even though Halloween is approaching, your home doesn’t need to look like the set of a horror movie. Here’s how to be rid of the stuff that’s driving you batty.
First, break out your broom. Turn off power to your HVAC system and sweep around the outdoor unit to remove dirt, leaves and debris that can clog the condensing unit and waste energy.
After you’ve made a clean sweep outside, it’s time to clear away musty odors that can bedevil you indoors. Use exhaust fans in the kitchen and bath, and set an open box of baking soda in the kitchen to eliminate cooking odors. Avoid scented deodorizers or air fresheners that simply mask odors, as they may contain toxic chemicals.
Creaking doors? Dead houseplants? These are signs that there’s too little moisture in the air, a significant problem during the heating season. To correct humidity levels, set a heat-resistant bowl of water on a wood-burning stove, leave the bathtub filled with water for evaporation or add a whole-home humidifier to your home.
Ashes to ashes, dust to dust: If there’s so much dust in your home that it appears your ancestors have come back to stay, vacuum your home’s heating vents every time you vacuum your carpet. Unscrew the grates and clean inside with a hose attachment before replacing them.
Use a dryer sheet to dust knickknacks and flat surfaces to help eliminate static that causes dust to cling. If someone in your home has allergies, consider adding a ventilation system to filter out small particles.
Finally, if you can’t escape that feeling of icy fingers up and down your spine, it may be time for a new heating system. If your HVAC system is more than 15 years old, it may be just a shadow of its former self, and it’s most certainly an energy sucker!
Energy Tips: 2 ways to save $1,000 or more
When is it the right time to replace your old heating and cooling system instead of getting it repaired? Conventional wisdom says when the cost of repairs approaches 50 percent of the value of the system, it’s generally time to replace it.
A newer system will almost always reduce the cost of heating your home, due to increased energy efficiency. But if you install a new Lennox® home comfort system before November 30, you can pocket up to a $1,000 rebate.
Plus, you can receive up to a $1,500 tax credit on your 2010 income taxes when you install a qualifying system. See Lennox.com for details about qualifying systems, and talk to a Lennox dealer about additional rebates that may be available from utility companies in your area.
See more ways to save now.
Plus,
See how much a higher-efficiency furnace can cut your utility bills with Lennox’ Energy Saving Calculator
Learn more about saving energy costs with award-winning Lennox systems such as the Dave Lennox Signature® Collection G71MPP variable-capacity gas furnace and the iComfort Touch touchscreen thermostat.
As always you can find more information on our website www.jjmclellan.ca with direct links to Lennox on our PRODUCTS page. Click HERE
Crisp autumn days are the perfect time to open windows and doors and give your home a clean sweep. To clean your home faster and have more time for the things you want to do, schedule your cleaning as if you were hiring a professional cleaning service.
Set aside a Saturday morning on your calendar, and stick to it. Eliminate TV shows, email or another distractions that will waste time. Instead, crank up your favorite music or an audio book to boost your energy. If it’s still warm and humidity is still high outdoors, turn on your air conditioner’s “auto fan” setting to help you stay comfortable by reducing moisture indoors and saving energy.
If you can’t commit an entire day to cleaning your home, then decide to spend a shorter span of time cleaning the bathrooms on Saturday, dusting the living room on Sunday and so on. Finish each task before calling it quits each day so you’ll avoid having to pull out the necessary cleaning gear more than once.
Here are some other tips to help you speed clean your home:
• Clear the clutter before you start. Since you’re treating your cleaning session like you would that of a professional service, do yourself the favor of clearing countertops, floors and other surfaces of dishes, appliances, kids’ toys and clothing. You’ll move faster if you don’t have to stop to move junk out of your way. And if even the clutter seems overwhelming, picking up big items first will give you a quicker sense of accomplishment.
• Assemble all the other tools you’ll need before you start. Buy a good-quality mop, and make sure you have everything you need with you before you start – toilet brush, cleansers, cleaning cloths and trash bags at hand, and vacuum cleaner and mop waiting down the hall.
• Purchase a divided plastic tray to carry cleaning products, rather than carrying them in an apron that will weigh you down. You can streamline your tray and get by with just four cleaning products to clean your entire home:
A glass or multi-surface cleaner
Heavy-duty degreaser
Powdered abrasive cleaner
Tile cleaner
• Streamline your movements, as well as your cleaning products. Move around each room only once, and use both hands to clean. Start by standing in front of the bathroom sink. Now, spray the mirror with one hand, and wipe it with the other. Use a cloth or sponge in each hand to scrub the sink and counter. Spray and polish the fixtures before stepping away. Clean everything in front of you before moving on.
• Wipe down shower curtain liners regularly to control mold. If mold is an issue in your home, avoid using rugs in floors below ground level, where moisture can accumulate. Installing a dehumidification system helps maintain recommended moisture levels between 30% and 60% to reduce mold growth.
• Fill a plastic trash bag with clean terry and lint-free towels to carry with you for dusting, and add a second plastic bag for carrying towels after you use them. Include a large trash bag for emptying the trash, and another trash bag for items that can be given away to a thrift store. Installing a HEPA filtration system can help capture dust, dirt and pollen by completely filtering your home’s air many times a day.
• As you dust, move furniture towards the center of the room to vacuum behind it. Consider buying a 25-foot extension cord for your vacuum cleaner so you won’t have to unplug the vacuum when you move from room to room.
• Clean from the top down: That means from ceiling to floor, and top floor to the basement. You’ll avoid dripping cleanser, and dragging equipment over freshly cleaned floors. Move in one direction, left to right, through every room, cleaning window sills, picture frames and bookshelves as you come to them.
Want more tips on enjoying a cleaner, more efficient home? Head to Lennox.com to download dozens of comfort tips in a hurry.
For more details on Lennox® products or to locate a Lennox dealer near you, visit us online at www.lennox.com.
© 2010 Lennox Industries Inc.
Top 10 5-minute money-savers
10. Reprogram your home’s thermostat for cooler weather. Using a programmable thermostat to automatically lower the temperature to 68°F in the evenings or weekends can reduce your energy bill by 10% or more.
9. Check registers or air returns to be sure they’re not blocked by draperies or furniture. Your heating system will work more effectively.
8. Vacuum your refrigerator’s condenser coils to save energy. If coils are mounted on the bottom of the unit, use a long, narrow brush to clear away dust.
7. Next time you go shopping, buy a season’s worth of furnace filters. Installing a clean filter once a month allows your furnace to work more energy efficiently.
6. Replace your five most-used, incandescent light bulbs with compact fluorescent light (CFL) bulbs. The more energy-efficient CFLs burn cooler and are designed to last longer.
5. Install low-energy nightlights in hallways, the bath and kitchen. When fall’s holiday guests spend the night, they’ll stay safe without leaving wasteful lamps on.
4. If you have a fireplace, close the damper when it’s not in use. Open dampers can let in cold drafts.
3. Check your ceiling fan for a switch that will reverse the direction it spins.Running the fan clockwise on the lowest speed helps force warm air down from the ceiling.
2. Clean your home’s thermostat every few months to keep it working accurately. Remove the thermostat cover and gently dust inside with a soft cloth.
1. Call to schedule a professional inspection of your home’s ducts and heating system. Do it before the weather turns chilly to avoid a waiting list.
For more details on Lennox® products or to locate a Lennox dealer near you, visit us online at www.lennox.com.
© 2010 Lennox Industries Inc.
How can I clear the cobwebs?
Even though Halloween is approaching, your home doesn’t need to look like the set of a horror movie. Here’s how to be rid of the stuff that’s driving you batty.
First, break out your broom. Turn off power to your HVAC system and sweep around the outdoor unit to remove dirt, leaves and debris that can clog the condensing unit and waste energy.
After you’ve made a clean sweep outside, it’s time to clear away musty odors that can bedevil you indoors. Use exhaust fans in the kitchen and bath, and set an open box of baking soda in the kitchen to eliminate cooking odors. Avoid scented deodorizers or air fresheners that simply mask odors, as they may contain toxic chemicals.
Creaking doors? Dead houseplants? These are signs that there’s too little moisture in the air, a significant problem during the heating season. To correct humidity levels, set a heat-resistant bowl of water on a wood-burning stove, leave the bathtub filled with water for evaporation or add a whole-home humidifier to your home.
Ashes to ashes, dust to dust: If there’s so much dust in your home that it appears your ancestors have come back to stay, vacuum your home’s heating vents every time you vacuum your carpet. Unscrew the grates and clean inside with a hose attachment before replacing them.
Use a dryer sheet to dust knickknacks and flat surfaces to help eliminate static that causes dust to cling. If someone in your home has allergies, consider adding a ventilation system to filter out small particles.
Finally, if you can’t escape that feeling of icy fingers up and down your spine, it may be time for a new heating system. If your HVAC system is more than 15 years old, it may be just a shadow of its former self, and it’s most certainly an energy sucker!
Energy Tips: 2 ways to save $1,000 or more
When is it the right time to replace your old heating and cooling system instead of getting it repaired? Conventional wisdom says when the cost of repairs approaches 50 percent of the value of the system, it’s generally time to replace it.
A newer system will almost always reduce the cost of heating your home, due to increased energy efficiency. But if you install a new Lennox® home comfort system before November 30, you can pocket up to a $1,000 rebate.
Plus, you can receive up to a $1,500 tax credit on your 2010 income taxes when you install a qualifying system. See Lennox.com for details about qualifying systems, and talk to a Lennox dealer about additional rebates that may be available from utility companies in your area.
See more ways to save now.
Plus,
See how much a higher-efficiency furnace can cut your utility bills with Lennox’ Energy Saving Calculator
Learn more about saving energy costs with award-winning Lennox systems such as the Dave Lennox Signature® Collection G71MPP variable-capacity gas furnace and the iComfort Touch touchscreen thermostat.
As always you can find more information on our website www.jjmclellan.ca with direct links to Lennox on our PRODUCTS page. Click HERE
Friday, September 10, 2010
Fall Promotion with Lennox || JJ McLellan || Mount Forest
Are you in need of a heating system upgrade?
Now is the time to take advantage of the rebates Lennox is currently offering our customers! You can receive up to a $1000 Rebate with the purchase of a Lennox System!
Give our office a call or email for details
519-323-2000 or toll free at 1-866-565-5513
info@jjmclellan.ca
Friday, September 3, 2010
Our Services at JJ McLellan & Son
Its hard to believe its now September! Heating Season is fast approaching us... gives us a call today to book your Cleaning and Servicing for your Heating System!
We also now offer complete Septic Cleaning Services with our new Vacuum Truck! Give us a call to book your septic cleaning. We service all of our Plumbing and Heating Service Areas as well as out of our area - contact Jamie directly if you have more than one tank or a commercial location you would like to have the septic or basins cleaned.
519-323-2000 or toll free at 1-866-565-5513
or you can email at info@jjmclellan.ca
Happy Fall !
Wednesday, April 7, 2010
Septage Dumping Approval - Mount Forest Confederate
Within this week's pages of the Mount Forest Confederate is a brief write up of North Wellington township granting Jamie McLellan permission to discharge septage at the Mount Forest Disposal Plant.
We are proud to now be offering Septic Pumping and Vaccum Truck with our Plumbing and Heating Services to our current and new customers!
If you have any questions please contact Jamie at 519-323-2000
Wednesday, March 31, 2010
Congratulations to our Door Prize Winners!
Thank you to everyone who stopped by our booth last night at the Wellington North Business Showcase. We enjoyed talking to you, sharing our information and look forward to serving you in the future.
CONGRATULATIONS to our door prize winners!!!
Joan Speer of Mount Forest won the Programmable Thermostat - It is a Robertshaw Universal Control Programmable Thermostat with a 5 year warranty! Congrats to you Joan and thank you for stopping by our booth!
Marilyn Robinson of Mount Forest won the Carbon Monoxide Alarm - It is a Senco Safe at Home Carbon Monoxide Alarm with a 6 year warranty! Congrats to you as well Marilyn and thank you for stopping by our booth!
Thanks again to everyone who stopped by!
CONGRATULATIONS to our door prize winners!!!
Joan Speer of Mount Forest won the Programmable Thermostat - It is a Robertshaw Universal Control Programmable Thermostat with a 5 year warranty! Congrats to you Joan and thank you for stopping by our booth!
Marilyn Robinson of Mount Forest won the Carbon Monoxide Alarm - It is a Senco Safe at Home Carbon Monoxide Alarm with a 6 year warranty! Congrats to you as well Marilyn and thank you for stopping by our booth!
Thanks again to everyone who stopped by!
Wednesday, March 24, 2010
Wellington North Business Showcase - Next Tuesday!
Mark your calendars.
Next Tuesday March 30th is the Wellington North Business Showcase at the Mount Forest Arena.
Check out the Mount Forest Confederate for details of the event.
Dont forget to also check out the Samplefest from 4-8pm at the Showcase
Come out and support your local business community and see what the local businesses have to offer!
Next Tuesday March 30th is the Wellington North Business Showcase at the Mount Forest Arena.
Check out the Mount Forest Confederate for details of the event.
Dont forget to also check out the Samplefest from 4-8pm at the Showcase
Come out and support your local business community and see what the local businesses have to offer!
Saturday, March 20, 2010
Smart Meters
So I came home from work the other day and found this little package simply hanging from our door knob handle. It was telling us that our Smart Meter had been installed and that at this time nothing would change.
Last evening I was reading through the package and it gave some very helpful and smart changes you can make to save energy and therefore save money!
Your electric appliances are now going to cost you more. Especially since you use most of them in the peak hours - such as your stove, hot water heater, lights and heat. It would be difficult to change to eat at either 4pm or 10pm at night. However... there are somethings you can do to help with this!
Install a Gas Stove, replace your electric hot water heater with a gas hot water heater, update your light bulbs (for that you just go to the hardware store ;) ), update your heating system. Although some of these can be quite expensive, with the Home Energy Audit you can recover some of your costs through Government Rebates!
The booklet also gives some tips to help you right now
-Keep your heating/cooling system equipment in good repair
-Check for drafts and leaks
-Install a programmable thermostat
-Consider a fan for cooling
-Keep your curtains closed in the summer and open in the winter
Consider taking advantage of the Home Energy Audit to benefit from the savings!
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