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User Friendly Home Services Announces Acquisition of Falls Heating & Cooling, Inc.

egros@userfriendlymedia.com (Erich Gros) — Fri, 06 Oct 2023 18:57:11 GMT

User Friendly Home Services Acquires Falls Heating & Cooling, Inc.

The Woodlands, TX, October 5, 2023

User Friendly Home Services is pleased to announce the acquisition of Falls Heating & Cooling, Inc. in Cuyahoga Falls, OH.

With the completion of this deal, User Friendly Home Services can celebrate their fourteenth acquisition since May of 2021, all in the HVAC and Plumbing industries.

User Friendly Home Services CEO Bruce Howard spoke about the company’s growth, and the addition of Falls Heating & Cooling, saying, “The success of User Friendly Home Services can be directly attributed to the people that make up this company, and the people we choose to do business with. Falls Heating & Cooling is no exception to that. Larry and the entire group at Falls have proven to be leaders in the market, and we are lucky to be able to add them to the User Friendly family.”

Larry K. Burris opened Falls Heating & Cooling, Inc. in 1986. Larry founded the company on the idea that the customer and the community were the company’s foremost responsibility. “For nearly 40 years, we have provided the families of the Akron area with the best service and quality available. I know that working with User Friendly Home Services, we will be able to continue in that tradition for at least 40 more.”

With the addition of Falls Heating & Cooling, Inc., User Friendly Home Services’ national network of home services companies now grows to fourteen (14), with more growth on the horizon.

User Friendly Home Services Announces Acquisition of Medina Heating and Air Conditioning Co.

egros@userfriendlymedia.com (Erich Gros) — Thu, 17 Aug 2023 21:12:40 GMT

User Friendly Home Services Acquires Medina Heating and Air Conditioning Co.

The Woodlands, TX, August 17, 2023

User Friendly Home Services is pleased to announce the acquisition of Medina Heating and Air Conditioning Co. in Medina, OH.

“The work that everyone at Medina Heating and Air Conditioning has done over the years really speaks for itself,” said User Friendly Home Services CEO, Bruce Howard. “Adding their service expertise and knowledge of the market to the already great team we have in Ohio really is going to set us apart from the rest.”

Medina Heating and Air Conditioning has been serving families and homeowners in Northeast Ohio since 1986. Their team of highly skilled technicians, many with over 20 years of experience, carries licenses in HVAC, Electrical, Refrigeration, Hydronics, and Plumbing.

Owner David Dufala, who will be staying on board as General Manager, added “We are all so excited to be working with Mr. Howard and the whole team at User Friendly Home Services. I know that through this partnership we will continue to grow and get even better, allowing us to continue to give the highest level of service to the homes and families of Ohio.”

With the addition of Medina Heating and Air Conditioning Co., User Friendly Home Services’ national network of home services companies now grows to thirteen (13), with more growth on the horizon.

User Friendly Home Services Announces Acquisition of Crestwood Plumbing Inc

egros@userfriendlymedia.com (Erich Gros) — Thu, 03 Aug 2023 19:17:42 GMT

User Friendly Home Services Acquires Crestwood, Inc.

The Woodlands, TX, August 3, 2023

User Friendly Home Services is pleased to announce the acquisition of Crestwood Plumbing, Inc. in Crestwood, KY.

“At User Friendly Home Services, our main goal is to not just customer satisfaction, but customer delight. It’s exciting for all of us to now work with a team like the one at Crestwood that we know shares in that same vision of superior service,” said Bruce Howard, CEO of User Friendly Home Services. He also added, “I would also like to thank Otis and Pamela Florence of Business Brokers & Consultations in Louisville for all of the diligent work they did in facilitating this deal. They truly went above and beyond.”

“Crestwood has been serving families and homes for over 50 years,” said Crestwood owner Gerald Head. “We are thrilled to be working with User Friendly Home Services, and with the support of the entire team there, we know we will be continuing this great work for another 50 years at least.”

Crestwood Plumbing, Inc has been serving Crestwood, Kentucky and the surrounding areas for over 50 years. They offer a full array of plumbing services, water heater service and installation, kitchen and bathroom faucets and fixtures, as well as back flow testing.

User Friendly Home Services has extended its national network of home service companies to twelve (12) with the addition of Crestwood Plumbing, Inc.

Ohio

- Sal’s Heating & Cooling, Plumbing & Sewer

- My Plumber, Inc.

California

- All Seasons Air Conditioning, Plumbing & Heating, Inc.

Kentucky

- Legacy Heating & Air Conditioning

- Isabel Heating & Cooling

- Mike Clark Heating, Cooling & Refrigeration

- Milburn Heating and Air Conditioning

- Murry’s Heating & Air Conditioning

- AccuTemp Heating & Air Conditioning

- Efficient Air Heating and Cooling

- Crestwood Plumbing, Inc.

Oklahoma

- All Seasons Air Conditioning & Heating

User Friendly Home Services Announces Acquisition of My Plumber, Inc in Mentor, Ohio

egros@userfriendlymedia.com (Erich Gros) — Wed, 02 Aug 2023 20:23:03 GMT

User Friendly Home Services Acquires My Plumber, Inc.

The Woodlands, TX, August 2, 2023

User Friendly Home Services is pleased to announce the acquisition of My Plumber, Inc. in Mentor, Ohio.

“The entire organization at User Friendly Home Services always felt like a perfect fit for us,” said My Plumber owners Dan and Susan Zappola. “The resources now available to us through this partnership will allow My Plumber, Inc. to not only continue to give our customers the A+ service they’re used to, but to grow our offerings and continue to get better for them.”

Bruce Howard, CEO of User Friendly Home Services, said of the acquisition, “Dan and Susan have done an amazing job building a proven winner with My Plumber. The thought of adding this team to the already great family we have at User Friendly Home Services really gets me excited about our future together.”

Daniel Zappola founded My Plumber over 35 years ago in Mentor, Ohio. Since that day the My Plumber team has worked tirelessly to offer “Quality Without Question” to every customer. My Plumber offers a full variety of plumbing services, including sewer and drain work, water heater installation and service, faucets, toilets, and many more. Additionally, My Plumber offers bathroom renovation services including carpentry, drywall, electrical, ceramic tile, flooring, wallpapering, and painting.

User Friendly Home Services has extended its national network of home service companies to eleven (11) with the addition of My Plumber, Inc.

Ohio

- Sal’s Heating & Cooling, Plumbing & Sewer

- My Plumber, Inc.

California

- All Seasons Air Conditioning, Plumbing & Heating, Inc

Kentucky

- Legacy Heating & Air Conditioning

- Isabel Heating & Cooling

- Mike Clark Heating, Cooling & Refrigeration

- Milburn Heating and Air Conditioning

- Murry’s Heating & Air Conditioning

- AccuTemp Heating & Air Conditioning

- Efficient Air Heating and Cooling

Oklahoma

- All Seasons Air Conditioning & Heating

User Friendly Home Services Announces Acquisition of Sal's Heating & Cooling in North Royalton, Ohio

egros@userfriendlymedia.com (Erich Gros) — Fri, 06 Jan 2023 19:24:21 GMT

User Friendly Home Services is pleased to announce the acquisition of Sal’s Heating & Cooling in North Royalton, Ohio.

The Woodlands, TX, January 6, 2023

User Friendly Home Services is pleased to announce the acquisition of Sal’s Heating & Cooling in North Royalton, Ohio.

“This is a transformative day for our company!” said Bruce Howard, CEO of User Friendly Home Services. “Sal and Marilyn, their family, and their entire team have done amazing work in building Sal’s Heating & Cooling into a true leader and fixture in the Ohio market. I know everyone at User Friendly Home Services is excited to continue to build and expand upon this excellent foundation.”

Salvatore Sidoti Jr. and Marilyn Sidoti, owners of Sal’s Heating & Cooling, were also enthusiastic about the new partnership. “Sal Sr. started this journey for us almost 50 years ago. We cannot wait to see the heights this new road with User Friendly Home Services will take us to” said the Sidotis.

Sal Sidoti Sr. established Sal’s Heating & Cooling in 1975. Sal Jr., who will remain with the company as President of Sal’s Heating & Cooling, now leads the team alongside his wife Marilyn, who will transition with the company as an Acquisition Specialist. The Sidoti family exemplifies the company’s slogan of “No Nonsense Service Since 1975” by providing their customers with unmatched quality and service, offering 24-hour service, including holidays. Under Sal Jr. and Marilyn’s leadership, the company has grown beyond their initial offering of heating & cooling services and now provides a full suite including HVAC, indoor air quality, water heater, plumbing, and sewer services.

User Friendly Home Services has extended its national network of HVAC and home service companies to ten (10) with the Sal’s acquisition.

Ohio

- Sal’s Heating & Cooling, Plumbing & Sewer

California

- All Seasons Air Conditioning, Plumbing & Heating, Inc

Kentucky

- Legacy Heating & Air Conditioning

- Isabel Heating & Cooling

- Mike Clark Heating, Cooling & Refrigeration

- Milburn Heating and Air Conditioning

- Murry’s Heating & Air Conditioning

- AccuTemp Heating & Air Conditioning

- Efficient Air Heating and Cooling

Oklahoma

- User Friendly Home Services, Tulsa

User Friendly Home Services Announces Pair of Acquisitions

egros@userfriendlymedia.com (Erich Gros) — Wed, 19 Oct 2022 18:50:47 GMT

User Friendly Home Services is pleased to announce the acquisitions of AccuTemp Heating & Air Conditioning in Louisville, KY, and Efficient Air Heating and Cooling in Owensboro, KY

The Woodlands, TX, October 19, 2022

User Friendly Home Services is pleased to announce the acquisitions of AccuTemp Heating & Air Conditioning in Louisville, KY, and Efficient Air Heating and Cooling in Owensboro, KY.

“At User Friendly Home Services, we’ve experienced nothing but great successes in the HVAC and plumbing industries. With today’s acquisitions of AccuTemp Heating & Air Conditioning and Efficient Air Heating and Cooling, we are excited to join with these great companies and expand upon what is already a great situation in the Louisville and Owensboro areas,” said Bruce Howard, CEO of User Friendly Home Services.

Efficient Air Heating and Cooling was founded by Billy Emberton in Owensboro, KY. Billy is a licensed master technician, with nearly 30 years of experience assisting the homes and families of Kentucky with their indoor air comfort needs. “This is an exciting day,” said Billy. “Not just for me personally, but for the entire Efficient Air team. We can’t wait to get to work with the User Friendly team and continue to grow our business.”

AccuTemp Heating & Air Conditioning is a family owned business, serving the Louisville and Southern Indiana areas for over 30 years. Their services include air conditioning, heating, indoor air quality, geothermal and ductwork system solutions. Doug Dorsey, owner of AccuTemp Heating & Air Conditioning added, “We’re thrilled to be joining the User Friendly Home Services family, and are looking forward to what the future holds for us and our great customers.”

With today’s acquisitions, the User Friendly HomeServices national network of HVAC and home service companies grows to nine. AccuTemp Heating & Air Conditioning and Efficient Air Heating and Cooling join a group already including Legacy Heating & Air Conditioning, Isabel Heating & Cooling, User Friendly Home Services in Tulsa, All Seasons Air Conditioning, Plumbing & Heating, Inc, Mike Clark Heating, Cooling & Refrigeration, Milburn Heating and Air Conditioning, and Murry’s Heating & Air Conditioning, all under the User Friendly Home Services umbrella.

Tips to Help You Start Saving On Energy Costs Immediately

Wed, 13 Jul 2022 20:32:40 GMT

A little diligence can go a long way.

Summer heat can be overwhelming, but your electric bill doesn't have to be. Be sure and check the efficiency of your home and air conditioning unit to hopefully avoid paying high electric bills all season. Here are a few simple tips to lower your electricity cost this year:

Schedule Your AC Usage

The number one culprit when it comes to your electric bill is easily misusing your AC system. Keeping your thermostat set to the same temperature all day might seem like a good idea, but in practice, raising and lowering your thermostat's temperature can save a ton. If you leave for work every day, turn it up a bit. Even raising your temperature by 1 degree can result in a 5% efficiency bump, and you can always bring it back down when you get back home. Extra points if you get this all done automatically with a programmable thermostat!

Fans Are Your Friends

A fan's purpose if more to move and circulate the air around you than to actually cool the air, but this moving air can really make a room FEEL like it is cooling down. Try running a fan for a while and letting the AC have a bit of a break now and then.

Never Neglect Your Filters

Regularly changing your AC filters is one of the easiest and yet most important forms of maintenance you can perform for your home's AC system. A dirty or clogged AC filter will force a system to have to work harder to push air through your house, resulting n a higher bill at the end of the month.

Look Out For Phantom Energy Usage

You might be totally aware of it, but some of your small appliances in your home will draw power even when they aren't turned on. Look especially for appliances that have transformers on them, or those little black blocks you see at the end of the power cord. Unplug these items when you can, or for convenience, you can plug them into a power strip, and just flip the whole power strip off when these appliances aren't in use.

Check Your Older Appliances

Sometimes you can do everything right, and still end up paying too much at the end of the month simply because your appliances are older and inefficient. If a major appliances like an air conditioning unit is over 10 years old, there's a good chance it's just time to think about getting a new one. A newer, energy efficient unit can cut your energy costs by up to 50% in some cases.

There's no magic wand solution when it comes to making your home as energy efficient as possible, especially during hot summer months, but tips like these can go a long way towards helping maximize your home's energy efficiency.

Is it better to turn off your AC when you aren’t home, or should you run it all day?

Tue, 24 May 2022 19:07:43 GMT

An age old question, answered. (Sort of.)

A home’s HVAC system is generally uses more electricity than any other appliance, so it’s no surprise that people want to turn it off as often as possible to save a bit during hot summer months. This has led to a long running debate: Is it better to turn off the system or to leave it running all day?

The “Working Harder” Myth

The first thing it’s important to note is that contrary to a popular myth, your system does not “work harder” to catch up if you turn it off. A homes AC system runs at the same speed all the time, so the only thing that might happen is it runs for a little longer to cool your home down to a normal temperature after being off in the middle of the day. So this means if you leave it running all day, it will frequently turn on and off in shorter bursts to keep the home cool. If you turn it off on your way out of the door, and on when you get home, it will have been off for hours, and might run for longer to reach your home’s set normal temperature.

Does Turning off the AC Save Money?

As stated above, the only thing that changes if you turn your AC off when you leave and on when you get home, is it will run for longer during the period when you get home. This is important to keep in mind, as some energy providers do charge a premium for high usage times like 5pm – 11pm. If you have a provider with this pricing method, and you are turning on your system to run during a peak pricing time, you could be costing yourself money in the long run. However, if your energy provider had a flat rate, or if the peak time charges are not wildly expensive, in almost all cases it should save you money to turn off your AC when you are not at home. (Be sure and check your rate plan before assuming anything.)

Is Turning the AC Off Bad for My HVAC System?

AC system replacements can be pricey, so it makes sense that people would worry that running the system continuously will “burn out the motors” or any other number of issues people tend to worry about. Fortunately, unless you are literally running your AC system nonstop all day and night, you shouldn’t have to worry about this. Running an air conditioning system for a couple of hours in the evening to cool your home will not put enough strain on your system to cause any major issues. In fact, may experts believe operating your system this way in beneficial for the machine. Since it actually runs for less time overall, you will put less wear and tear on the system. As long as it is well maintained, your HVAC system should be at its most stable when running at full speed. The more common breakdowns happen during start up or shut off, since these processes require more smaller moving parts.

So Should I Definitely Turn Off My AC When I Leave?

Unfortunately, it’s not that simple. Yes, you may see some savings by turning off your HVAC system, but cooling isn’t the only thing that happens when you run your AC. Your system also will remove humidity from your home, so if you leave the system off for extended periods, your home will get very humid inside. Mold and mildew will be more likely to start growing. You may notice papers around the house have wrinkled or maybe wood is beginning to warp. Also, the heat resulting from leaving your AC system off can be bad for your plants and pets.

Finding Balance: Turn Up, Not Off

The smartest solution may be to invest in a programmable thermostat. Giving yourself the ability to automatically move the thermostat between 75 and 85 degrees in the middle of the day will allow you to still cool your home to a comfortable temperature quickly when you get home, and prevent your pets and home from any of the issues that may arise from turning the system all the way off. Raising the temperature of your thermostat by 1 degree results in a 5% efficiency increase, which can result in big savings at the end of the month.

User Friendly Home Services Acquires Legacy Heating & Cooling, LLC

egros@userfriendlymedia.com (Erich Gros) — Thu, 12 May 2022 16:52:04 GMT

User Friendly Home Services is pleased to announce the acquisition of Legacy Heating & Air Conditioning, LLC in Louisville, KY.

The Woodlands, TX, March 2, 2022

“Matt and his team at Legacy Heating & Air have done an amazing job building the Legacy brand over the years. I can’t wait to get to work and see how we can expand on the great work they have already done,” said Bruce Howard, CEO of User Friendly Home Services. Matt Alvey, Owner & CEO of Legacy Heating & Air Conditioning commented “This partnership with User Friendly Home Services is a true win-win. We are all very excited to see what the future holds for Legacy and User Friendly Home Services.”

Established in 2001, Legacy Heating & Air Conditioning, LLC has over 20 years of experience in the Louisville HVAC industry. Serving residential and commercial customers, Legacy boasts expert level technicians in all aspects of HVAC systems from installations to repairs and everything in between.

With this acquisition, the User Friendly HomeServices national network of HVAC and home service companies grows to seven, with an eye on continued growth throughout 2022. Legacy Heating & Air Conditioning joins an already strong group consisting of: Isabel Heating & Cooling, Tom Hundley Heating & Cooling, All Seasons Air Conditioning, Plumbing & Heating, Inc, Mike Clark Heating, Cooling & Refrigeration, Milburn Heating and Air Conditioning, and Murry’s Heating & Air Conditioning, all under the User Friendly Home Services umbrella.

User Friendly Home Services Acquires Isabel Heating & Cooling, Inc.

egros@userfriendlymedia.com (Erich Gros) — Thu, 12 May 2022 16:52:03 GMT

User Friendly Home Services is pleased to announce the acquisition of Isabel Heating & Cooling, Inc.

The Woodlands, TX, December 28, 2021

“Today marks the beginning of a bright and exciting future for Isabel Heating & Cooling, and we can’t wait to see where this partnership with User Friendly Home Services takes us,” said Joseph and Robbie Isabel, owners of Isabel Heating & Cooling, Inc. Bruce Howard, CEO of User Friendly Home Services added, “The Isabel name is synonymous with quality and service in the Louisville area. We are beyond pleased to add Isabel Heating & Cooling to the User Friendly Home Services group of companies.”

Since 1994, Isabel Heating & Cooling, Inc. has served the Louisville area for all of their heating and cooling needs. Serving residential and commercial customers, Isabel Heating & Cooling, Inc. offers a full suite of maintenance and repair services, as well as full replacements of HVAC systems.

This acquisition marks the sixth such deal by User Friendly Home Services since May 2021, adding Isabel Heating & Cooling, Inc. to a portfolio that already includes All Seasons Air Conditioning, Plumbing & Heating, Inc, Mike Clark Heating, Cooling & Refrigeration, Milburn Heating and Air Conditioning, Murry’s Heating & Air Conditioning, and Tom Hundley Heating & Cooling.

User Friendly Home Services Acquires Tom Hundley Heating & Cooling

egros@userfriendlymedia.com (Erich Gros) — Thu, 12 May 2022 16:52:01 GMT

User Friendly Home Services is pleased to announce the acquisition of Tom Hundley Heating & Cooling.

The Woodlands, TX, November 18, 2021

“Tom Hundley Heating & Cooling is a company built on service and family, and we couldn’t be more excited to add the Hundley family to ours at User Friendly Home Services” said Bruce Howard, CEO of User Friendly Home Services. “The Hundley’s have brought exceptional service to their customers for over 30 years, and we welcome the opportunity to help them continue in that tradition.” Tom and Pam Hundley added, “We can’t wait to see the growth Tom Hundley Heating & Cooling is capable of in the future. Combining the resources and management expertise of User Friendly Home Services with our commitment to service could not be a more perfect fit.”

Founded by Tom and Pam Hundley in 1990, Tom Hundley Heating & Cooling has served the HVAC needs of customers in and around the Tulsa Metro area. Their commercial and residential services include service and repair of existing HVAC equipment, as well as full replacements of HVAC appliances and ventilation systems.

With this acquisition, User Friendly Home Services now boasts a national network of five HVAC and home service companies, with an eye on continued growth later this year. Tom Hundley Heating & Cooling now joins All Seasons Air Conditioning, Plumbing & Heating, Inc, Mike Clark Heating, Cooling & Refrigeration, Milburn Heating and Air Conditioning, and Murry’s Heating & Air Conditioning under the User Friendly Home Services umbrella.

User Friendly Home Services Acquires Murry’s Heating & Air Conditioning

egros@userfriendlymedia.com (Erich Gros) — Thu, 12 May 2022 16:52:00 GMT

User Friendly Home Services is pleased to announce the acquisition of Murry’s Heating & Air Conditioning.

The Woodlands, TX, September 7, 2021

This acquisition marks the fourth such acquisition by User Friendly Home Services in 2021, as the company continues to build an impressive national network of HVAC and home service companies.

“We are very proud and excited to join the User Friendly Home Services family” said owners Jody and Jeffery Harral. “For 40 years we have said, ‘Your comfort is our business,’ and with User Friendly’s resources and management expertise, this will continue to be true for a long time.” Bruce Howard, CEO of User Friendly Home Services added, “Murry’s Heating & Air Conditioning has a long history of success in the Louisville area. Bringing them into the User Friendly Home Services family was really a no-brainer.”

Founded by Murry Harral in 1981, Murry’s Heating & Air Conditioning has been providing residential and commercial air conditioning and heating service in the Louisville area for over 40 years.

User Friendly Home Services Acquires Milburn Heating and Air Conditioning

egros@userfriendlymedia.com (Erich Gros) — Thu, 12 May 2022 16:51:58 GMT

User Friendly Home Services is pleased to announce the acquisition of Milburn Heating and Air Conditioning.

The Woodlands, TX, August 23, 2021

“We could not be more excited to have Mike Clark Heating, Cooling & Refrigeration join User Friendly Home Services. The Mike Clark team has a proven record of leadership in the HVAC industry in Kentucky, and we know that going forward their business and expertise will only continue to grow” said Bruce Howard, CEO of User Friendly Home Services. Mike Clark, CEO of Mike Clark Heating, Cooling & Refrigeration added, “Partnering with User Friendly Home Services represents a unique and exciting opportunity to for us to grow as a company. This is a very exciting day for us, and we can’t wait to see where this takes us in 2021 and the future.”

Serving the Louisville area for over 20 years, Mike Clark Heating, Cooling & Refrigeration is a leading provider of air conditioning, heating, plumbing service and installation for commercial and residential customers.

User Friendly Home Services Acquires Mike Clark Heating, Cooling & Refrigeration

egros@userfriendlymedia.com (Erich Gros) — Thu, 12 May 2022 16:51:57 GMT

User Friendly Home Services is pleased to announce the acquisition of Mike Clark Heating, Cooling & Refrigeration.

The Woodlands, TX, July, 8, 2021

User Friendly Home Services Acquires All Seasons Air Conditioning, Plumbing & Heating, Inc

egros@userfriendlymedia.com (Erich Gros) — Thu, 12 May 2022 16:51:54 GMT

User Friendly Home Services is pleased to announce the acquisition of All Seasons Air Conditioning, Plumbing & Heating.

The Woodlands, TX, May 3, 2021

“All Seasons is a true leader in the HVAC industry, and we could not be more pleased to be partnering with David Beale and the All Season’s team. The home services industry has shown considerable strength during the recent COVID difficulties and we are confident All Seasons Air Conditioning, Plumbing & Heating, Inc will continue to lead the industry in 2021 and beyond said Bruce Howard, CEO of User Friendly Home Services. David Beale CEO of All Seasons commented “we are excited to partner with User Friendly Home Services. This will provide us with greater access to capital and management resources that will allow us to expand our footprint and to accelerate our growth.”

Operating since 1997, All Seasons Air Conditioning, Plumbing & Heating, Inc has provided services for air conditioning, heating, indoor air quality, plumbing, water heaters, and water filtration to Palm Desert, CA and the surrounding areas.