Service Experts of Memphis mobilizes "Home Comfort Squad" to help elderly residents prepare for summer
Release date: 4/20/2006
Local Heating and Cooling Company Partners with MIFA to Provide Free Air Conditioning Tune-Ups for Elderly Residents in Need During National Indoor Comfort Week, April 23-29
Service Experts of Memphis, a local heating and cooling service company and part of the Service Experts network, today announced the launch of the Service Experts Home Comfort Squad, a community service project established to provide free air conditioning maintenance to help homeowners prepare for the hot summer months ahead. In partnership with the Metropolitan Inter-Faith Association (MIFA), trained Service Experts of Memphis Home Comfort Squad technicians will provide a “Week of Service” during National Indoor Comfort Week from April 23-29 to elderly residents in the Memphis area through MIFA’s Handyman Program. The Service Experts Home Comfort Squad will provide pre-season maintenance of homeowners’ air conditioning systems as well as indoor air quality check-ups, with an emphasis on ensuring residents’ comfort and safety are properly maintained during periods of extreme hot weather.
“With the high temperatures that are expected in Memphis this summer, it is important that we watch out for our neighbors who may be particularly susceptible to the hot weather. Our Service Experts Home Comfort Squad members have enthusiastically volunteered to provide this essential service to help elderly residents who often suffer when temperatures start to rise,” said Paul Selman, general manager of Service Experts of Memphis.
During the visits, Home Comfort Squad technicians will provide full system checks and tune-ups for all cooling equipment, as well as safety inspections to identify potential electrical hazards.
The Service Experts Home Comfort Squad will also conduct indoor air quality check-ups to identify factors such as humidity levels and evaluate the condition of the home’s ductwork.
“Part of MIFA’s philosophy is to change our community by helping to change lives, and we are thrilled to collaborate with Service Experts of Memphis to provide a safe and comfortable home environment for seniors in our community,” said Mary Wilder, director of MIFA’s Handyman Program. “The Home Comfort Squad program will have a definite positive impact on their lives.”
The launch of the Service Experts Home Comfort Squad commemorates National Indoor Comfort Week, an air conditioning and heating industry event that highlights the impact that technological advances in heating and cooling makes on peoples lives. The mission of the Service Experts Home Comfort Squad is to partner with charitable organizations to provide needed maintenance for air conditioning systems with an emphasis on ensuring residents’ comfort and safety during periods of extreme temperatures.
Consumers in the Memphis area who are interested in a free consultation to assess their home’s current heating and cooling system can contact Service Experts of Memphis at (901) 373-4000. These appointments are limited to schedule availability and are on a first-come, first-served basis.
About MIFA
Founded in 1968, MIFA (Metropolitan Inter-Faith Association) serves more than 60,000 people annually with fourteen programs that address our community’s changing needs. These services include opportunities for housing, nutrition, education and career development. With a mission of helping change lives, MIFA works with people of all ages to transform their lives with services that sustain and education that empowers.
About Service Experts
Service Experts is a North American service company providing installation, maintenance and repair of heating, air conditioning, ventilation and indoor air quality systems. All Service Experts technicians are certified by NATE (North American Technician Excellence), the leading certification program for technicians in the heating, ventilation and air-conditioning (HVAC) industry. NATE certifies only those technicians who achieve mastery of an industry-approved level of knowledge.
Every home visit is backed by the Service Experts Five Standards of Excellence: Quality Service Every Visit; Daytime, Nighttime, On-Time; NATE-Certified Professional Techs; Respect For You & Your Home; and Always Easy To Work With.
The company’s goal is to provide indoor comfort solutions to make homes and workplaces comfortable, healthy and safe – backed by the Service Experts 100 percent Satisfaction Guarantee. Headquartered in Richardson, Texas, Service Experts has formed an extensive network of high-quality, well-established centers in the United States and Canada.