New Year’s eve is a big party time, and at this time of year people often have candles burning to add to the festive atmosphere. Over the last 10 years, fires caused by candles have tripled, so here are some tips to keep you safe. (more…)
Christmas trees are an important part of our holiday traditions. But they can also be a source of holiday disaster. Christmas tree fires are still common. The leading cause of Christmas tree fires is the lights, cords, and plugs. (more…)
We hope you and your family have a joyous holiday this year. As you celebrate, entertain, and enjoy the season with family and friends, remember that we at Summers and Zim’s are available, even on Christmas Day, if you have any kind of heating or plumbing emergency. (more…)
December is the start of the peak season for house fires. More house fires happen in December through February than other months of the year. Heating equipment is the leading cause – mostly from portable or fixed space heaters. (more…)
As we think of the many things we have to be thankful for this year, we want to thank you, our customers, for choosing us as your plumbing, heating, and cooling service, and allowing us to work in your homes. We also are thankful for our dedicated and skilled employees who work every day to...
This week brings the Thanksgiving and Hanukkah holidays. At Summers & Zim’s we all plan on enjoying the holidays with our families, just as you do. However, we will have a staff of plumbing and heating technicians on call during the holidays and the holiday weekend. (more…)
Most of the points in our 5-point guarantee are about what we’ll do if there is a system failure or breakdown of any new equipment we install. But the point that customers love best is our point #4. (more…)
Halloween brings out the inner child in all of us. More than 70% of adults plan to engage in Halloween fun this year. Each year spending for adult Halloween parties is higher than the year before. Halloween parties are a great way to indulge in some good fun for a night. (more…)
You may have heard our radio commercials that mention how Summers & Zim’s technicians are “the good natured guys.” We started using this phrase to describe our service after a customer said it to us. (more…)
The acronym NATE stands for North American Technician Excellence. It is the leading non-profit certification program for technicians who work in the heating, cooling, ventilation, and refrigeration service industries. To be certified a technician must pass rigorous industry tests that measure their knowledge and competence for all types of HVAC equipment and systems. (more…)
