Aire Serv of the Mid-Hudson Valley - April 2019

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NO PLACE LIKE HOME Be a Tourist in Your Hometown

APPRECIATE THE ARTS There are countless tiny museums and cultural attractions all over the place that most people overlook — especially those who have lived in an area for a while. Does

Do you dream of adventure? Do you want to see something new, discover someplace interesting, and make memories you’ll cherish forever? Do you still have to be at work on Monday? Finding adventure doesn't have to mean packing up and trekking across the globe for six months. Being adventurous is all about changing your mindset and looking for the unexpected in the familiar. As you start planning summer vacations, instead of spending a lot of money to be a tourist somewhere else, why not try finding a little adventure at home? GET A ROOM If you really want to experience your hometown through the eyes of a tourist, try waking up somewhere new. One night in a hotel room or bed-and-breakfast can really put you in the adventuring mindset. FIND LOCAL EVENTS Now’s the time to check out the farmers market you’ve been meaning to go to for ages! Then you can swing by that free concert in the park before going to a play at your community theater. Attending local events is a great way to visit places in town you’ve never been before. You might even find a historical tour that can teach you all about the wonders of your town. Download an app like Eventbrite or go old-school and check for fun local events in the paper.

your hometown have interesting art installations on Main Street? What about museums dedicated to strange and supernatural phenomena, parks, historical landmarks, or giant robotic farm animals? Check Yelp.com for lists of popular attractions near you, or ask your friends for suggestions. You might be surprised by what your hometown has to offer. You might be thinking, “This is would be great if I lived somewhere fun!” If you’ve ever thought your town was boring, that’s all the more reason to try being a tourist! Adventures can happen anywhere if you just take that first step out the door.

AVOIDING DISASTER

UPDATE AND CHECK YOUR SMOKE AND CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTORS THIS SPRING

For something that is so vital to your family’s comfort level, your HVAC system can also contain silent dangers that can sneak into your home without any warning. Carbon monoxide gas and fire hazards can stem from malfunctions in your heating system, water heater, fireplace, car, chimney, and gas stove. The good news is that potential disasters from a fire or carbon monoxide poisoning can be mitigated with the help of functioning smoke and carbon monoxide detectors, which will alert those living in a home to any danger. However, the bad news is that smoke and carbon monoxide detectors are not often monitored appropriately. According to the U.S. Fire Administration, the risk of dying in a home fire is cut in half in a home with a working smoke alarm system, and more than 38 percent of home fire deaths occur in a home without smoke detectors. While fire is a hazard you can see and smell, carbon monoxide is odorless and invisible, making it almost impossible to detect without a proper device. To avoid disaster, update your detectors at least every 10 years, and regular check-ins with a maintenance professional and on your own will ensure that your home’s system is running properly. Test all your detectors each month,

and when you schedule regular maintenance on your HVAC system, ask the technician to make sure the detectors are functioning properly as well. These regular check-ins with your HVAC system can also give you peace of mind, as an expert will vet your heating and cooling systems to ensure there are no malfunctions.

At Aire Serv of the Mid-Hudson Valley, we do more than help you and your family with all your HVAC needs; we’re also committed to keeping your family safe. We encourage customers to test smoke and carbon monoxide detectors regularly and replace batteries or even the detectors themselves as needed. The time to discover your smoke and carbon monoxide detectors are not working is not during or after an emergency.

Keep your family safe and if you have any concerns, be sure to mention them when you schedule your spring tune-up by calling 845-256-6158.

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