News

Adam Sater earns “Young Gun” recognition
July 2007

Bloomington, Indiana – Adam Sater, Indoor Air Quality Manager at Commercial Service, was recently recognized as one of the heating and cooling industry’s prominent young managers.

The heating and cooling industry publication, “The News”, featured Adam for his successful customer service and growing his company’s customer base.

Duct Cleaning Service offered by Commercial Service
September 7th, 2006 17:00
Let our professional staff improve your indoor air quality by reducing dust, germs, and other air contaminants through our duct cleaning service. Call Commercial Service today for a free in-home air quality analysis at 339-9114!

Commercial Service Celebrates 60 years of excellence!!
January 27th, 2006 11:14
2006 is the 60 year anniversary for Commercial Service!

Established in 1946, the Company has continuously served customers in Bloomington, Indiana and surrounding communities with quality commercial and residential HVAC installations, service, maintenance & controls.

You can count on us to be there the next time you need a heating and air conditioning specialist! Give us a call today and let us to show you why we have been a premier HVAC provider to the local comunity for over 60 years!

NEW!!! Rewards Program!
October 4th, 2005

REWARDS PROGRAM: Generally speaking, heating and air conditioning equipment runs all the time - 7 days a week/24 hours a day. Maintain the integrity of your system with a REWARDS maintenance program contract. Benefits include:

* 2 safety inspections and system tune-ups.
* No overtime rates should an emergency arise after normal business hours.
* 10% discount on any repairs that occur during the contract term
* Priority scheduling status
* Automatic scheduling of inspections
* Same day service
* Free Carbon Monoxide test

NEW FEATURE: For a minimal additional fee we will check smoke detectors when included in the contract.

Commercial Service offers complete maintenance programs for your home or business. Call 339-9114 today and ask for Cynthia or Adam.

WASHINGTON, DC: The Department of Energy (DOE) announced today that it will enforce a 13 seasonal energy efficiency rating or (SEER) standard for residential central air conditioners. This standard, which will apply to central air conditioners starting in January 2006, increases by 30 percent the SEER standard that applies to models sold today.

Why: Department of Energy has projected consumers will save an estimated $3.4 billion in energy costs and avoid the construction of 150 power plants by 2020. DOE estimates air conditioners and heat pumps account for 67% of electricity use during peak summer demand periods.

What is SEER?
Much like miles-per-gallon (MPG) for a car, the Seasonal Energy Efficiency Ratio (SEER) measures the efficiency of air conditioners and heat pumps. The new standard is a 30% increase over the current efficiency standard.

Who does this affect?
The 13 SEER minimum applies to everyone - consumers, HVAC dealers and all manufacturers of air conditioners and heat pumps.

Impact on consumers:
Beginning 1/23/06 the new standard eliminates 10 and 12 SEER equipment as a replacement option.
10 and 12 SEER equipment offerings currently account for 84% of all retail HVAC sales. New standard eliminates the most popular and least expensive retail option currently available.
The American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy (ACEEE) estimates that the incremental cost of a SEER 13 unit relative to today?s minimum standard SEER 10 unit will be about $171. With typical household savings of $48 per year based on current national average electricity prices, the higher standard pays for itself in about 3.5 years. Central air conditioners last about 15 years.
If prices for power go up (particularly in the summer), the consumer payback will be even quicker.

What to do?
Begin planning for the change now.
Talk to a CSB consultant. Ask for a free equipment survey and energy analysis.
Mike Gavin has 13 years of experience working with residential customers (office) 339-9114, (cell) 320-0507
Andy Hardisty has 8 years of experience working with residential customers (office) 339-9114, (cell) 322-5206

Who will this affect?
The 13 SEER minimum applies to everyone, consumers, your local HVAC dealer and all manufacturers of air conditioners and heat pumps. However, it only applies to new equipment manufactured on or after January 23, 2006. In other words, you can continue to use your current system indefinitely, even if it operates below 13 SEER. However, if you own an older system that often needs repair, or if it is simply time to replace your current system, purchasing a 13 SEER model now will give you two advantages:

You'll start saving money on your monthly utility bills with a newer, more energy efficient system.
You'll be able to make the switch at today's costs instead of tomorrow's.

What does it mean to me?
For many homeowners, a 13 SEER air conditioner or heat pump will represent money saved on each month's electric bill. Exactly how much you can save will depend on the efficiency of your current system.
Here's a comparison:

13 SEER Efficiency
Delivers about 23% energy savings compared to 10 SEER models
Delivers about 8% energy savings compared to 12 SEER models

Actual savings will depend on the age, efficiency and condition of the unit being replaced, but for anyone currently considering a new air conditioner or heat pump, it makes a lot of sense to start saving now with a 13 SEER product.