A few safety tips to keep in mind over the holidays
ALWAYS...
Lock your doors and windows (car & apt)
Do not leave valuable items displayed in your car
Secure all common doors
Use the buddy system
Stay in well lit areas
Let a friend/ family member know where you are going
Do not spend time idling in one location- be a moving target
Keep police and emergency numbers in or near your phone
Always carry identification with you
Protect your belongings with renters insurance: http://www.statefarm.com/ look for Mark Miklautsch
Live smart!
Wednesday, November 26, 2008
Soaring Energy Cost
You might have noticed an increase in your energy bills lately. The below article offers an explanation behind the soaring energy costs.
(Nationally)
The average household expenditure for all types of fuels is projected to be $1,137 this winter (Oct. 1 to March 31), a 15 percent increase over the estimated $986 spent last winter. The largest increases will be in households using natural gas and heating oil.
In the Midwest, consumer using natural gas can expect to pay an average of $1,175 to heat their homes this season – up $169 or 16.8 percent from last season and up $320 or 37.4 percent from five seasons ago.
http://news.cincinnati.com/article/20081007/BIZ01/310070086/-1/today
Please call Duke Energy, 513-421-9500, if you experience irregularities on your bills.
(Nationally)
The average household expenditure for all types of fuels is projected to be $1,137 this winter (Oct. 1 to March 31), a 15 percent increase over the estimated $986 spent last winter. The largest increases will be in households using natural gas and heating oil.
In the Midwest, consumer using natural gas can expect to pay an average of $1,175 to heat their homes this season – up $169 or 16.8 percent from last season and up $320 or 37.4 percent from five seasons ago.
http://news.cincinnati.com/article/20081007/BIZ01/310070086/-1/today
Please call Duke Energy, 513-421-9500, if you experience irregularities on your bills.
Tuesday, October 14, 2008
Live in a "Heat Included" building?
Boiler FAQ
Do you live in a “heat included” building? If so, read below for some commonly asked questions.
Q: When will the heat be turned on?
A: Depending on the weather, the boiler is turned on once the forecast stabilizes. Turning the boiler on too early will result in unbearably warm temperatures during the daytime.
Q: The forecast shows unusually cold temperatures this weekend? Can you turn the heat on for the weekend?
A: Heating through a boiler system is much more complex than forced air heating. Once a boiler is turned on, it isn’t turned off until the end of the season.
Q: Can I control the temperature in my apartment?
A: While your thermostat in your apartment may give you the current temperature, adjusting it will have little to no effect on the boiler heat. Depending on the building, some apartments allow residents to turn off the vents altogether, while some buildings do not. Contact the office for specifics. Maintenance should be able to tell you if you can adjust the temperature or not.
Do you live in a “heat included” building? If so, read below for some commonly asked questions.
Q: When will the heat be turned on?
A: Depending on the weather, the boiler is turned on once the forecast stabilizes. Turning the boiler on too early will result in unbearably warm temperatures during the daytime.
Q: The forecast shows unusually cold temperatures this weekend? Can you turn the heat on for the weekend?
A: Heating through a boiler system is much more complex than forced air heating. Once a boiler is turned on, it isn’t turned off until the end of the season.
Q: Can I control the temperature in my apartment?
A: While your thermostat in your apartment may give you the current temperature, adjusting it will have little to no effect on the boiler heat. Depending on the building, some apartments allow residents to turn off the vents altogether, while some buildings do not. Contact the office for specifics. Maintenance should be able to tell you if you can adjust the temperature or not.
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