Berico announces predictions of lower oil prices in the upcoming months

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GREENSBORO, NC October 22, 2013 – Despite the uncertainty floating around the energy crisis, the oil market is doing surprisingly well. According to The U.S. Energy Information Administration, oil prices are expected to follow a downward pattern well into 2014. In fact, sources believe that prices will fall by at least $20 per barrel this coming winter. When looking at the price, the EIA looks into projected winter temperatures and demand. The information they’ve found shows that winter temperatures are to be steady with last year’s (2012) temperatures. They’ve also found that the demand for oil should remain the same, if not lower. This is great news for homeowners who rely on oil during the harsh winter months.

Although oil prices were stable for many years, from 1986 to 2001, prices began to rise as soon as the recession hit. A barrel of oil went from an affordable $20 per barrel to an astounding $134 per barrel in just a few short years. Fortunately, the last two years provided a stable price hovering around $80 per barrel. However, thanks to U.S. drilling, the price for oil is expected to be the lowest it’s been in years.

Today, the U.S. has a moderate amount of drilling activity. The job boom that has lasted for several years in North Dakota is just a small light at the end of the tunnel. The oil drilling boom in the U.S. isn’t just good for the economy, it’s also good for homeowners. Although mild drilling is expected into the future, the oil production will remain quite strong here on U.S. soil.

Over the next few months – and even into the coming years – experts predict that oil prices will continue to fall down. In fact, oil prices should realistically fall below $80 per barrel in the coming months. According to the U.S. Energy Information Administration, this predicted change will happen gradually and continue downwards for years to come.

About Berico
Founded by W.N. Berry in 1924, Berico has a history of providing reliable, top quality heating and cooling service to Greensboro, Burlington and Eden areas for both residential and commercial customers.

Contact:
Will Berry, Director of Operations
Berico
Phone: 336-273-8663
inforequest@berico.com
www.berico.com

Heating your home with propane

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When it comes to home heat, there are many factors to consider including cost, comfort, safety, and the environment. There are many benefits of propane heat.  Many people are turning to propane for heat because it is less expensive than oil and electric heat in today’s market. Heating with propane is a safe, environmentally friendly alternative to other methods with the same or better quality of heat.

propane-heatCompared to other heating sources, propane is clean burning. According to the Environmental Protection Agency, propane produces 68% fewer greenhouse gas emissions than electricity. This is because electricity is created by the burning of coal. It is non-toxic, therefore not harmful to soil or water. And because it takes less propane to heat the same space as it would take electricity, the environmental advantages are even greater. Other household appliances such as water heaters, clothes dryers, and ranges can run on propane as well, thus reducing electricity usage in the home.

Propane heat is a safe alternative to other heating sources as long as it is installed correctly. There is a Certified Employee Training Program required in eight states for the propane industry that is used nationwide by various propane suppliers. This program is developed within the guidelines set by agencies such as the Occupational Safety and Health Administration and the National Fire Protection Association.

Another advantage of propane heat is its versatility. It can be used in floor and ceiling radiant heating systems as well as air vent heating. It works for multi-zone heating systems and in fuel-powered fireplaces. There is virtually no home that cannot be heated efficiently and comfortably with propane.

With all these advantages, why not use propane? One concern for many is the upfront cost of a new heating system. According to the cost comparison studies done by the U.S. Energy Information Administration, the cost of installation of a new propane heating system would pay for itself within the first year. The savings would actually exceed the cost of making the switch.

Are annual furnace tune-ups necessary?

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furnace-repair-greensboroAs the colder temperatures of fall approach, one thing is certain: you’ll soon be using your furnace on a regular basis. Perhaps the thought has slipped your mind, but now you realize it’s time to schedule a furnace tune-up. But then you think to yourself, “Are furnace tune-ups really all that necessary?”

So, Are Furnace Tune-Ups Necessary?

Put simply; YES, an annual tune-up is necessary. After all, your furnace is one of the most expensive appliances within your home; and just like your car, it needs to be regularly cleaned and maintained. Aside from providing savings on your energy bill, an annual tune-up helps to keep your family safe. Even better, annual tune-ups ensure that your furnace stays within the manufacturer’s warranty.

What Options Are Available to Me?

At Berico, we believe that flexibility is key for any relationship. We understand that not everyone needs a complete tune-up. So we’ve created a variety of annual check-ups, each with different price points and perks. Our services include:

  • Furnace inspection and tune-up. When you select this option you can rest comfortably knowing that your furnace is in the hands of professionals. Our technicians will visit your home to perform our multi-point inspection, clean, and tune-up your furnace.
  • Furnace repair. If we find issues with your furnace during the annual inspection, we will gladly inform you, allowing you to choose if you want to repair now or another time. Even better, you may qualify for discounted repairs if your furnace is still under warranty or you are on one of our service plans.
  • Emergency Service & Repair. We understand that accidents may happen, which is why we have technicians on-call 24/7. If you have an emergency that needs to be addressed quickly, don’t hesitate to call us. We’ll be happy to send out a technician to assist you, even if it’s 3 am.
  • Furnace replacement. If your furnace has simply given out, don’t worry. We offer several replacement options. Our comfort specialist, will meet with you to discuss your best options. We can then order and install your new furnace of choice. We install all types of systems: oil furnaces, propane furnaces, heat pumps, gas furnaces, solar units, geothermal units, duel fuel units and more.
  • Tank Installation. Our technicians are fully equipped to install oil, gas, and propane tanks. We even offer tank installation at commercial businesses.
  • Free Energy Audits. That’s right, we offer completely FREE energy audits. Simply call to schedule your free audit and we’ll send out a technician to evaluate your home. We’ll give you a list of possible improvements and savings, and let you decide what to do next.

As you can see, we offer a variety of different services to suit your needs. Whether you need a basic furnace tune-up or a complete overhaul, Berico can handle it.

Locally owned and operated in the Greensboro area, we at Berico are committed to keep you comfortable in the summer and winter. If you’ve been debating on a home furnace tune-up, don’t hesitate to contact us today. We’ll answer any questions you may, show you the benefits, and schedule an appointment.

Saving money on your heating bills

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save on heating billsHaving a comfortable temperature in your home can be difficult to do if you are worried about saving money on your utility bills. There are actually many different ways that you can attain optimal results, by just using your thermostat. Below are some great tips for having a comfortable temperature in your home, conserving energy and saving money.

During the cold months, think about setting your thermostat about two to three degrees cooler than you usually set it. If you keep your thermostat at 74, then turn it back to 72 or 71. This allows you to obtain a comfortable temperature, but it also provides significant savings on your energy bill. Now if your HVAC system is outdated, then you should think about investing in a new, high-efficiency HVAC system, as this will allow you to maximize your savings while ensuring that your home is as comfortable as possible.

Always make sure that you change your filters once a month or once every three months, depending on the type of filters you use and your HVAC system. The air filter keeps debris from traveling into your HVAC system. This ensures efficient heating and cooling operation. If your filter is dirty, this will slow down air flow which makes the furnace work harder to heat your home. This, in turn, can increase your energy bills. Not sure how often you should change your air filter? Berico offers a free energy audit to help you with that question and any others you may have.

You should also take some of the strain off of your heating and air conditioning system. Open all the closed air vents and registers in your home. Keep all doors open. These few actions actually helps increase the efficiency of your heating and cooling system. It also greatly improves the comfort level in your home. When your heat runs, it forces air throughout the entire home. If you have closed vents or registers, there is added strain on your unit which causes more wear and tear. This shortens the lifespan of your heating system and increases your operating cost.

Products such as attic tents, specialty filters, and programmable thermostats can all help you save money and are well worth the initial investment.

Lastly, if you are worried that your heating and air conditioning system is not operating at the best possible efficiency, you should contact Berico. We will send out a highly trained technician to perform a free energy audit to analyze your home system’s efficiency.

Heating your home efficiently

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Heating your homeYour home is the one place that should always be comforting. But, if your home does not heat evenly, it is far from comfortable. Finding out why your home is heating unevenly can be a problem. At first, you might suspect that your heating system is not properly working. Before buying a new system, you should check some things out first.

First, check your air vents, or registers, in each room. If your home is not heating evenly and efficiently, it could be as simple as a vent being closed in one room. All of the registers in your home should be open, at least partially. Once all of the vents are open, check each room to see which ones are too warm and which ones aren’t warm enough.

For those rooms that are too warm, simply close the vent slightly but not completely. Keep all the vents in the colder rooms fully open. Sometimes, this trick is enough to balance your warmth and provide plenty of comfort to all rooms. But, if it doesn’t work, you need to try some other alternatives.

Clean your air vents by using a vacuum cleaner. You should also remove the vent cover and make sure the interior of the duct is clean. Blockages prevent air from circulating evenly throughout your home.

If your home is still not heating evenly, you may have a problem with your home’s ductwork. If you can reach the ducts, which are located either above or below your home, check them to make sure that they are fully insulated, and that there are no bends in them.

If all else fails, you may have a problem with your HVAC system. It could be outdated making it not sufficient enough to heat your home evenly. Call Berico for a qualified technician to review the operation or schedule a free estimate or home energy audit.  Berico is here to help you evaluate the need for replacement and can suggest methods of increasing your home’s safety, energy or fuel efficiency,  or necessary repairs.  If uneven heating is a recent problem, then there can be issues with your HVAC system that are causing it. It’s always best to have your system serviced regularly by Berico’s certified HVAC professionals to ensure that everything is in working order.  Call Berico today at (336) 273-8663 to schedule your free energy audit.

Berico awarded York Outstanding Dealer Sales Award

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GREENSBORO, NC August 20, 2013 – Berico announced recently that they have been awarded the prestigious York Outstanding Dealer Sales Award for the 2012 year. This award is a testimonial of Berico’s continuing trend to provide extraordinary service to heating and air conditioning customers throughout the triad.

York provides heating and air systems for commercial and residential uses. York is regarded by many as the number one in manufacturing of heating and air conditioning systems in the United States.

Berico Fuels is known for the exceptional service to their customers, staying true to their motto, “Always Dependable.” Berico offers propane, home heating oil, HVAC services, heating and air conditioning services and repair.

Mary Farmer from Greensboro is very happy with the service she receives from Berico: “Service to my home has always been excellent, delivery man is friendly and courteous. The same for the service men that check my A/C and furnace, they clean everything up when they are done.”
About Berico

Founded by W.N. Berry in 1924, Berico Fuels has a history of providing reliable, top quality heating and cooling service to Greensboro, Burlington and Eden areas for both commercial and residential customers.

Contact:
Will Berry, Director of Operations
Berico
Phone: 336-273-8663
inforequest@berico.com
www.berico.com

Berico awarded The Angie’s List Super Service Award

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GREENSBORO, NC August 20, 2013 – Berico Fuels, a prominent name in the heating and air conditioning service industry, has received the Angie’s List Super Service Award. This award recognized Berico’s ongoing efforts to provide the best service possible to their customers.

Founded in 1995, Angie’s List is the trusted site where more than 2 million households go to get ratings and reviews on everything from home repair to health care. Angie’s List Super Service Award is awarded to companies that excel among service and health providers who maintain superior service ratings and reviews on Angie’s List. The award is determined by Angie’s List members who nominate and select the winner every year.

Berico Fuels is known for the exceptional service to their customers, staying true to their motto, “Always Dependable.” Berico offers propane, home heating oil, HVAC services, heating and air conditioning service and repair.

Jerry Cunningham, new Berico customer, gave this review: “Coming over from McBane Brown – first service call was great – prompt and repair was done quickly. A thorough explanation was given for the problem and I was given material about the service plans available. Could not be happier ~ great job!!”

About Berico

Founded by W.N. Berry in 1924, Berico Fuels has a history of providing reliable, top quality heating and cooling service to Greensboro, Burlington and Eden areas for both residential and commercial customers.

Contact:
Will Berry, Director of Operations
Berico
Phone: 336-273-8663
inforequest@berico.com
www.berico.com

Lennox Air Conditioning Systems

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  • lennox ac systemsLennox was founded 118 years ago by Dave Lennox. They have been producing HVAC units for over 30 years.
  • Lennox offers Energy Star Products which can reduce your energy usage by up to 20%.
  • Berico, Alamance Oil and Carolina Fuels are able to install and repair the Lennox system.
  • Call Berico, Alamance Oil or Carolina Fuels today for a free home energy audit.

The Lennox International Incorporation has become a leading brand of air conditioning systems and climate control products in areas all across the globe. It all started in 1895 when Dave Lennox founded the company. Since its start, Lennox has become a company that provides both heating and cooling options, along with refrigeration products for the general public. The company also provides HVAC units that have rapidly increased in popularity over the years. The HVAC units are heating, ventilation, and air conditioning units that keep even the largest of buildings climate controlled.

Lennox provides a wide variety of HVAC units that can be used in office settings or even in the home. These units are designed to maximize the ability of individuals to keep the temperature comfortable and controlled. There are many different businesses and residential customers who rely on these systems. The HVAC systems from Lennox are available in schools, malls, and restaurants, to name a few. In fact, some healthcare providers have these systems installed to keep the temperature controlled and comfortable for their patients. One of the main reasons why so many people use these systems to help cut costs in addition to keeping the air at a comfortable temperature. The air quality is also improved with the use of HVAC systems due to the filtration systems that help to eliminate dust particles, debris, and allergens from the air.

Lennox offers many different products to choose from, which is convenient for customers who are looking for a cooling and heating system. Some of the unique systems offered by this brand include Energy Star Products and Packaged Rooftop Units. The Energy Star Products are designed to help save energy and power while reducing the cost of heating and cooling bills. Energy Star products have the star seal of approval located on the system. The Packaged Rooftop Units are innovative and have been recently introduced into the world of air conditioning, heating, and ventilation. The cost of these products will vary tremendously depending upon style, size, and other factors.

Berico carries the Lennox brand and is able to install various types of systems for your home or business. Our professionals are able to determine which type of unit is best suited for you during our free energy audit of your residence or commercial property. Once a system has been determined, we will schedule an installation appointment at your convenience. One of our highly skilled and educated technicians will come out to install your system during your appointment and explain everything that goes with the process in detail. We take the time to make sure all of your questions are answered and your concerns are addressed.

If you are considering a Lennox system for your residential or commercial property, give Berico a call or fill out our contact form so one of our representatives can help you.

York Air Conditioning Systems

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berico-york-image-300x244York was established in 1878 and provides affordable and reliable air conditioning systems.

Berico, Carolina Fuels, and Alamance Oil can install and repair the York air conditioning systems.

If you are considering York, call Berico today for a free in home energy audit to help you in your decision of which system is right for you.
York builds air conditioners, furnaces and heat pumps for both residential and commercial customers. The York brand is known for being efficient at providing comfortable temperatures for affordable rates. Also, York has many different options to choose from when it comes to the types of air conditioning systems, furnaces and heat pumps that are right for your home or office. If you are interested in a unit with a cooling and heating efficiency that will provide you with the utmost comfort, this is a brand that to consider.

York has been providing air conditioning systems for over 135 years. They are one of the few companies that offer split air conditioning systems. Of course, the type of system you choose will depend on where you plan to put the system and what your cooling system needs are. More than likely, you will be able to find a system from York, especially since they offer a wide variety. If you are having trouble with deciding on the right York unit for you, Berico can help by offering our professional advice and conduction a free home energy audit.

Not only can we advise you on the best system for your needs, we will also install and maintain your chosen units. We have dedicated, experienced, and reliable technicians that are skilled in installing York air conditioning systems. Why try doing it yourself and risk doing it wrong when there are professionals who can make sure the job is done right the first time?

Here at Berico, we know and understand the wants and needs of our customers when it comes to heating and cooling their homes and offices. We know that customers want to be able to enjoy comfortable temperatures year-round without spending a small fortune. This is why we offer comfort and protection service agreements. These agreements assure our customers that they will receive the installation of the air conditioning unit, along with any maintenance and repairs that will be needed in the future, all for an affordable price.

Contact Berico today for more information on York systems, the installation process and how to save money with our comfort and protection service agreements. You can give us a call or visit our contact page to fill out a form or email us directly. We look forward to working with you.

Air Conditioning Installation

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Air Conditioning Installation in GreensboroIf you are considering a new AC, the estimate and installation process should be an important aspect when considering an air conditioner. At Berico, we provide a variety of air conditioning systems and can schedule a free estimate at your convenience. Below are some items to consider when selecting a new HVAC system:

Is the system sized properly for your home’s heating or cooling demands and have you had a load calculation performed?
What is the seasonal efficiency of the new system you are considering and how can this save you money?
What type of warranty does a new system offer?
What is the reputation of the company performing the installation and will they be there if something goes wrong?
What options are you given when quoted the job? (More efficient thermostat? Multiple unit options, etc?)

Air conditioning is a necessity for everyone during the hot North Carolina summers. Whether you are working in an office setting or relaxing inside your home, keeping cool is a priority, especially when the outside temperatures are in the 90s. When it comes to considering a new heating or cooling system, Berico’s installation department wants to help you get the correct unit, designed for your comfort.

From service, to free estimates, our “Always Dependable” motto stands strong. We look to answer and provide all the questions mentioned above in order to exceed our customers satisfaction. We work diligently to provide each customer with honest feedback toward their heating or cooling systems in an effort to make sure they are as comfortable as possible.

On each new system estimate our comfort specialists perform a load calculation to ensure each customer’s home is properly sized. This allows us to provide the customer with a variety of options that are properly fitted to the customer’s home and demands. Not properly sizing a home can lead to high energy or fuel bills, inefficient HVAC systems, and shortened life of the systems.

If cost of a new system is a concern, we have a variety of financing options to offer to our customers. Don’t let the cost of a new system scare you. Many customers have recovered the cost of their new air conditioning or furnaces over a short period of time simply by upgrading to a more efficient system.

After you have decided on the air conditioning system in Greensboro that is right for you, we will come out and perform the installation. If you are not sure which option is best for you, our comfort specialist is here to help you throughout the installation process with any questions you have. We will be able to provide you with support and assistance in making the best decision for your home or office. Furthermore, we offer a variety of service plans that help you maintain all new systems, which is often requirement to maintain your warranty. If you are looking for a reliable company that can perform air conditioning installation for your home or office, contact Berico today.