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2008 - Feb/March Issue

Reiz Co., Hearthland Keep Wichitans Warmer, Safer During Winter Weather

Is your furnace still keeping you warm? Are your heating bills sapping your savings? This winter, Wichitans are experiencing the coldest temperatures we’ve seen in years and many are struggling to keep warm with inefficient and possibly unsafe heating equipment.

There’s no better time than right now to have the licensed experts at the Reiz Co. check furnaces, fireplaces and stoves for leaky gas valves, carbon monoxide emissions and other potentially dangerous faults. “You take a lot of things for granted on a heating appliance. You think if it’s putting off heat, everything must be fine. But it should be checked every year,” says owner Dan Davis. Sometimes, even a simple filter change can markedly increase efficiency — and keep homeowners from burning money each time they turn up the heat.

Using alternative fuels is another way homeowners can save money during the winter months. In some cases, turning to an alternative fuel source like pellet fuel can reduce heating bills up to 50 percent, says Dan, while still burning like a traditional fire. Interested in an alternative fuel, but don’t know where to start? Stop by the Hearthland showroom at 615 Maple. Hearthland’s experienced and knowledgeable staff can answer all your questions and help you make an informed choice. The fully working showroom offers homeowners a first-hand look at a variety of fuel sources, as well as stove and fireplace models and the new ICS outdoor firepit. Hearthland is the exclusive Wichita-area dealer for the ICS outdoor firepit, which can be put on a patio or deck, as well as near a pool or hot tub. The ICS firepit weighs nearly 1,000 pounds, so it is durable enough to withstand Kansas winds. And, it puts off real flames fueled by propane or natural gas. Want to roast a marshmallow? Simply flip the switch and the firepit turns on. When you’re done, turn the firepit off and walk away. There’s no need to worry about burning embers.

The ICS firepit comes in a convenient kit that allows homeowners to choose the color of stone to match their outdoor décor. The added benefit is that it?s an easy do-it-yourself assembly project, which means customers get the look of stone masonry without the expensive cost, says Dan.

Homeowners are sure to appreciate the firepit long after winter temperatures have turned into cool spring days, and will find plenty of unique outdoor accessories on view in Hearthland’s showroom. From wind chimes to lawn ornaments, Hearthland has in stock items that make thoughtful gifts, as well as great additions to one’s own outdoor spaces. With spring right around the corner, don’t forget the air conditioner unit when you’re cleaning your yard. Removing a winter’s worth of debris from around the air conditioner unit will allow for better circulation and result in more efficient operation. “Clean it and check it — before you turn it on,” says Dan.

For information, call Hearthland at 262.7349 or Reiz Co. at 262.5149 or visit our Web site at reizco.com. Homeowners are invited to stop by Hearthland’s spacious showroom at 615 Maple.

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