603-430-9414 Services About Us Residential Commercial Blog Rebates & Financing Mitsubishi Electric Ductless Careers Contact Us Schedule Appointment HVAC TIPS, MITSUBISHI ELECTRIC DUCTLESS TIPS TO PREPARE YOUR A/C FOR A HOT SUMMER A lot of our customers frequently ask us for quick and easy DIY tips to maintain their cooling or heating systems in preparation for summer and winter. In the video below, Pete talks about three quick tips to make sure your cooling system is working properly and efficiently for hot summer days! Bonus Tip: Save this post so you can refer back to it next spring! As always, if you have any questions you can call us at 603.430.9414 or send us a note HERE. *The following is a transcription of the video. Hey, guys. It’s Pete with East Coast HVAC. Customers frequently ask us for DIY tips on how to get the most out of their cooling systems. Today, I’m going to give you three quick tips to make sure your cooling system is working properly and efficiently summer after summer. Tip #1 Turn your system on nice and early in the spring. By doing this, you’ll find out if there’s any issues well ahead of time and we can help you to resolve them. Turn your thermostat to cooling and turn the set point down. Within a few minutes, the outdoor unit should come on and you should have nice, cool air blowing from your vents. If neither of these things happen, you probably have an issue with your cooling system. By finding out nice and early, you leave plenty of time to resolve things before the real heat arrives. Don’t wait until it’s too late and you’ll save a bunch of money. Tip #2 Check and change your air filter. If the system appears to be kicking on but isn’t quite cooling as much as you’d like it to, a lot of times, it’s as simple as a dirty air filter. Air filters are generally easy to replace, they’re inexpensive, and you can buy them at your local hardware store. For ductless systems, the same tip applies but the filter doesn’t need to be replaced. It just needs to be cleaned. Remove the air filter from the indoor heads and wash them out in the sink to let them dry and put them back in. Tip #3 Make sure all of your supply and return vents are free and clear of obstructions. This may seem obvious but it happens all the time. Sometimes household items or a piece of furniture may have shifted covering up a return vent or a supply vent that’s critical for system performance. This reduces airflow and overall efficiency of the system so make sure that all of your vents are clear. If you’ve tried these three tips and your system still isn’t performing, it’s time to call us! But remember, the sooner the better! Stay cool this summer! ANNOUNCEMENTS, MITSUBISHI ELECTRIC DUCTLESS SUMMER 2021 IS COMING – A/C PROMOS, REBATES & MORE! Get up to a $500 VISA Gift Card* when you purchase and install a new Mitsubishi Electric Ductless Air Conditioning system. And take advantage of great state rebates and financing! Summer’s coming, ACT NOW! *The following is a transcription of the video. Happy Spring! Hope you’ve been out there enjoying some of the sunshine. We’re getting excited for the summer season and wanted to touch base on a special offer that Mitsubishi Electric is doing right now now through May 15th. If you install a Mitsubishi Electric ductless system or heat pump system with us, it’s up to a $500 kickback in the form of a Visa gift card, and in addition to the Mitsubishi Spring program that runs through May 15th, there’s also some rebates in both New Hampshire and Maine, where the utility companies actually give kickback money back to the homeowner and we try to make that process as efficient as possible for you guys as our customers since you’re sort of unfamiliar with the process and we navigate those waters on a regular basis, we do our best to really help guide you guys through that and make sure that you get all of the kickback money and all of the rebate money that’s out there. Lastly, I’d like to give a quick plug to my retrofit team right from when you guys call in to make an appointment and try and get pricing on your project right through the sales process and up to project preparation and finally installation. The team has just really streamlined that process from start to finish and it’s really made it easy for customers to do business with us. I think it’s improved the customer experience greatly and a lot of consumers decide that they don’t even really want to get more prices or more quotes after dealing with our team and I’m really proud of that. So if we can help you this spring feel free to reach out and hopefully we can keep you cool this Summer! HVAC TIPS, MITSUBISHI ELECTRIC DUCTLESS IS PROFESSIONAL HVAC DUCT CLEANING WORTH IT? Did you know having your HVAC ducts cleaned regularly is important to keep your HVAC system running efficiently and even keeps you breathing fresh air? Unfortunately, there are professional duct cleaning myths that can make some people hesitant to have this important service done. Watch the video below to see our Duct Cleaning crew debunk them! If you have questions about duct cleaning or are looking to have yours cleaned, schedule an appointment with us today! Learn more by clicking here. ANNOUNCEMENTS, NEWS DUCT AND DRYER VENT CLEANING SERVICES Now offering duct cleaning, dryer vent cleaning and other solutions to improve your indoor air quality! Hear what our President & CEO has to say about the new service in the video below. Click HERE to learn more about our new Duct Cleaning Division. Click HERE to learn more about our indoor air quality products. Video Transcription “Hey Everyone, it’s Pete with East Coast HVAC. We’ve got an exciting announcement as we ring in 2021, we have started a duct cleaning division at East Coast! We’re specializing in residential duct work, cleaning out dust, debris, pet dander, you name it, from your duct work. Anyone with a duct system that’s 3-5 or 10 or 20 years old that’s never had their duct cleaned, it’s probably a good idea to have that done sooner than later. We’ve done many test runs on residential homes and I’ve got to tell you, the stuff that’s coming out of this duct work is pretty disgusting. There’s a lot of big dust balls, pet fur, and much more. We’ve invested in a great machine and the training and tools to perform a quality service. I’m excited to roll this out to everybody. So please reach out. You can go on our website and get a little more information there and also learn a little more about these great indoor air quality offerings that we have as well. We’ve got Reme Halo air purifiers, humidification systems, upgraded air filters. Lots of ways to improve the indoor air quality in your houses. Reach out to us and let’s get you scheduled for a duct cleaning in the near future! Thanks!” Have questions? Call us today at 603.430.9414 or drop us a note here to schedule a cleaning. ANNOUNCEMENTS, NEWS FROM RESTAURANT TO LEAD INSTALLER A Spotlight On Walter House A few years ago, Walter House made the switch from restaurant working to Lead Installer at East Coast HVAC. Going from restaurant work to the trades was quite the career change, but one that Walter welcomed with opening arms since he had a baby on the way. He wanted a predictable schedule with nights off, to help his wife take care of the house, run errands, and raise a child. Walter admitted the change was scary, but within 90 days, he felt it was totally worth it – By then, he had already seen his potential and developed a close bond with the team at East Coast HVAC. Walter loves showing up for work because he’s working alongside the wonderful team at East Coast HVAC. He mentions there is a great work culture that allows them to learn from each other. When they’re on a job together, they always work as a team. Walter said if you aren’t learning from each other, you’re the one teaching, or you’re all simply working in harmony. Unlike working in a restaurant, you aren’t waiting on people in the trades. You’re doing your own thing, on your own schedule, and it’s all up to you and your team to succeed. Peter Robitaille, owner of East Coast HVAC, reflected on Walter’s time with the team and said, “In the two years since joining our team, Walter has enjoyed the regularity of a conventional paycheck, rapid growth within the organization and even performance bonuses. He went from feeling ‘capped’ in his previous career, to feeling excited about learning and with room for professional progression.” Going from working until 2 a.m to getting home around 5, has given Walter the opportunity to spend time with his family. Although he didn’t have any knowledge of HVAC systems, he was able to quickly learn and work his way up to Lead Installer. Regardless of your career background, or lack of experience with the trades, we welcome you to apply and get in touch with us. Although changing careers can be intimidating as Walter mentioned, it will be worth it in the end, and the HVAC field creates a solid platform for a long-term career plan. Are you interested in joining the team at East Coast HVAC? To inquire about residential and commercial career opportunities, contact Peter Robitaille at (603) 430-9414. You can also browse the open positions on our careers page and apply online today. We look forward to hearing from you! ANNOUNCEMENTS, MITSUBISHI ELECTRIC DUCTLESS FINANCING SOLUTIONS WITH EAST COAST & SYNCHRONY FINANCIAL Does East Coast HVAC offer financing? Less than a year ago, when a customer would call asking if we offered financing, the general answer was “no.” Although we had participated in some manufacturer’s financing programs, and had even offered some in-house payment options on the rare occasion, we had no way to offer our customers a fair, monthly payment option on large repairs or retrofit installation projects. I must admit that this lack of offering was my fault entirely, based mostly on a limiting belief that financing programs were complicated to administer, and costly to the end consumer. Additionally, our retrofit department had been booming for years, without financing offers – Why start offering our residential HVAC customers financing now? Synchrony Financing Enter Synchrony Financial. East Coast and Synchrony originally teamed up through Mitsubishi Electric, at a Diamond Contractor conference in Indianapolis. I loved the idea of offering monthly payments, but shared my hesitation about the process and the associated costs. The Synchrony Team assured me that the process could be simple and streamlined, and that my vendor relationships would significantly reduce the end cost of the financing programs, so I decided to give it another look. After one summer utilizing the program, here are some notes to share: The Synchrony Financing program has verified over $300,000 in approvals to our current and prospective customers. Terms have ranged from 18-Months to 7-Years. Payments (single-zone cooling) have been as low as $60/month. NONE of our customer’s applications for financing have been denied, nor reduced in dollar value. Applications and approvals have been nearly immediate, most taking less than 10-minutes from start to finish. Affordable Residential HVAC Financing This summer has taught me a lot about HVAC financing, and has definitely eliminated my previous limiting beliefs. I wish we had started working with Synchrony sooner! If you’re ready to relieve stress and update your tired heating and HVAC systems, without the substantial costs up front contact us today to get started! ANNOUNCEMENTS, COMMERCIAL, HVAC TIPS, MITSUBISHI ELECTRIC DUCTLESS, PERSONAL WHAT TO KNOW BEFORE INSTALLING HVAC EQUIPMENT Read more ANNOUNCEMENTS, COVID-19, MITSUBISHI ELECTRIC DUCTLESS REMOTE QUOTES AVAILABLE NOW Summer IS Coming! Don’t let anything interfere with your comfort this summer. Now offering free remote quotes via video chat, phone call or text message. Financing is available. And, now through May 15th, 2020 you can get up to a $500 VISA Gift Card with any Mitsubishi Electric system purchase. These systems are a great solution for cooling & heating! Questions? We’re happy to chat, give us a call today! 603.430.9414 Published April 2020 ANNOUNCEMENTS, COVID-19, NEWS COVID-19 UPDATE – 4/1/2020 East Coast is doing everything we can to help our customers continue with their HVAC needs during the coronavirus pandemic. Please take a minute to watch this important message. If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact us. You can count on us! 603.430.9414 ANNOUNCEMENTS, COVID-19, NEWS IMPORTANT INFORMATION AND COVID-19 UPDATE Thank you for trusting East Coast HVAC to service your home or business through these unpredictable times. We want to let you know that safety – your safety and that of our employees and communities is always our top priority. As you know, the information concerning the coronavirus (COVID-19) is rapidly evolving. I am monitoring the situation and we are following all recommendations from the CDC and other government officials. Here are the steps we’re taking to keep our staff, and customers safe: We have provided employees with the CDC best practices on how to best avoid exposure to the illness: proper and frequent hand washing, social distancing, proper use of hand sanitizer & disinfecting wipes on all surfaces. Employees are staying home if they are not feeling well or sick. Any working employees who start to feel ill will immediately end their workday and proceed home. For now, we are operating as normal and will continue to communicate with you as this situation evolves. Please feel free to reach out directly to me if you have any specific questions or needs. Thank you again for trusting us and for your patience. We’ll get through this! 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