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Local Plumbing, Heating, Air Conditioning Company Teams Up w/ WJBR Radio for Holiday Salute to Delaware Valley Service Men and Women

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

(WILMINGTON, DE / EXTON, PA; December 7,  2010) — Horizon Services, Inc. — the Delaware Valley’s premier residential plumbing, heating and air conditioning company – has partnered with 99.5 WJBR radio in Wilmington, DE to air holiday greetings from American servicemen and women hailing from the region who are overseas and cannot be with their families during the holidays.

The broadcast salutes will run every other hour on WJBR-FM beginning December 2, 2010 through January 2, 2011.

“Horizon Services is proud

Homeowners Advised to Avoid Snow-Related Heating/Plumbing Emergencies BEFORE They Happen!

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(WILMINGTON, DE / EXTON, PA; February 9, 2010) — With over two-feet of snow accumulation in DE, PA and MD this past weekend, another big storm set to hit tonight and tomorrow, AND the potential for another Nor’easter to develop by early next week, Horizon Services, Inc.  reminds reminds all homeowners that snow and ice pose a variety of safety and performance issues to their plumbing and heating systems. Horizon advises all homeowners to be extra vigilant and pay careful attention to their pipes, furnaces and vents before, during and after any snowstorm.

“The days after a snowstorm are always our busiest work days,” says Mark Aitken, vice-president and co-owner of Horizon Services. “Everytime we get hit by a snowstorm, we see a significant  increase in plumbing and heating service

Our Plumbing, Heating and Air Conditioning Technicians NEVER Stop Going to School!

What makes Horizon Services, Inc. the most referred plumbing, heating and air conditioning services and installation company in Delaware, Southeastern Pennsylvania and Maryland? It is our commitment to TRAINING!

All Horizon technicians must pass a set of rigid skills tests BEFORE they are hired. And they are required to undergo a minimum of 150 hours of additional training each year to keep their skills sharp and stay up-to-date on the latest equipment and techniques.

In this video, we take you inside Horizon’s in-house training facility to show you some of the extensive training and our service and installation technicians must go through and how our customers benefit from it.

Horizon Services: The only full-service plumbing, heating,
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Warm Weather Brings an Increase in Fake Repairmen Trying to Get Into Your Home!

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(WILMINGTON, DE/EXTON, PA; May 1, 2009) — As temperatures increase this spring and summer, so does the amount of plumbing, heating and air conditioning repair work being done in and around your home. Unfortunately, so do the number of home invasions, burglaries and other crimes committed by devious individuals posing as contractors, service technicians and repairmen.

Nearly 60,000 American homes are robbed each year, according to the National Crime Prevention Council. Thousands of Americans are attacked and harmed in home invasions. And thousands more are taken in by confidence men and rip-off artists.

Log On, Learn Lots and Load Up on Savings!

In these difficult economic times, everybody’s looking for something that will give them an edge…and give their wallets a break. The Internet offers some outstanding resources that can show you how to use energy more efficiently, tighten your belt and make your dollar go further.

Here are some outstanding websites that can get you through these recessionary times by boosting your energy efficiency, improving your heating and air conditioning savings and helping you make better consumer decisions.

Websites To Save You Money On Heating and Air Conditioning

ENERGY STAR
www.energystar.gov
ENERGY STAR is a government-backed program helping businesses and individuals protect the environment through superior energy efficiency. Your best resource for energy-efficient heating and cooling equipment, appliances and electronics.

EnergySavers.gov
www.energysavers.gov
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All Plumbing, Heating and Air Conditioning Companies Are Not Alike!

Before you search for a plumbing, heating or air conditioning contractor, you must do some homework about your specific job. Your goal isn’t to become a technical expert, but you want to learn enough to ask the right questions and evaluate the answers.

Research Your Options

Your neighbor had a great experience with one contractor and your co-worker had a terrible experience with another. This feedback is great research material! During the research phase, identify several contractors who can help you with your job. The best feedback comes from the word-of-mouth experiences of people you trust. They are more likely to give you the “straight scoop” on their experiences (both positive and negative) than other potential referrals. Your prospect list should include two to three contractors. Each prospect should be located locally and the business should have a physical street address. Then,

Plumbing, Heating, Air Conditioning (:30 Seconds)

An overview of our plumbing, heating and air conditioning services and how we deliver “The Horizon Difference”.

Horizon Services: The only full-service plumbing, heating, air conditioning, geothermal, drain cleaning and sewer and water line replacement company in Delaware, Southeastern Pennsylvania, Gloucester, Camden and Burlington County New Jersey and Maryland that guarantees on-time service, up-front pricing and the job done right and clean the first time!