Wash Your Cares Away!
In these tough economic times, everyone is looking for easy and affordable upgrades in their homes that add pizzazz and convenience to their lives ... give these new showering innovations a try!
New Delta In2ition Shower Head
Use the integrated In2ition shower head together or separately to get water where you need it most! With a l ever positioned on the side of the showerhead, you can set the In2ition shower to one of three options: shower head and the hand shower combined, shower head only or hand shower only. The pause function on the hand shower reduces water to a trickle allowing you to conserve water while doing tasks such as lathering up or shaving your legs. And hand shower only function is useful when bathing children, rinsing your hair, washing pets, cleaning your shower or massaging sore muscles. The In2ition shower head is more than just a shower!
Kohler's Flipside Handshower Provides Function & Fun
Whether you've got five minutes or twenty-five minutes to shower, the innovative Flipside Shower gives you four functions to lift your spirits and start your day right.
The innovative Flipstream Technology offers four unique sprays ... Kotton streams a layer of dense, soft, enveloping downpour of relaxation that caresses your skin; Komotion is a drenching spray that delivers an exhilarating circular spray to refresh the senses; Kurrent provides a focused and invigorating massage spray to target tired muscles and Koverage is a traditional, everyday shower perfect for your morning shower routine. Turn your showering experience on its head!
American Standard Style... Something for Every Taste
The Monoglide hand shower offers the convenience of a multi-function hand shower with the slide of a button. Each slide of the selector button changes to the next spray setting which allows you to keep your hands out of the water stream and free for shampooing, massaging and other showering tasks. The selector button is made of easy grip material to ensure easy spray changes. In addition to all of this, the water saving head saves 20 per cent on your water useage!
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In My Opinion 
What a winter it has been! I can't remember in my
fifty plus years (of a rather cloudy memory) a complete
winter season of above average temps like we just had.
Kathy and I have never felt the urge to leave this area
for an extended period of time in the winter, and if every
winter would be like this one, we'd probably never
leave!
Anyway, we have been busy this winter preparing
for the rest of the year and beyond. Our techs have
been to classes and seminars boning up on everything
from geothermal heating and cooling systems to
high efficiency, tankless water heaters. We have been
trained on items in our product mix, such as water conditioners that improve
every year. We have also expanded our product offering by adding a line of
fun and exciting outdoor patio fire-pit tables. These tables can be installed
on your patio or deck and give you the warmth and ambiance of a gas fueled
campfire right on the tabletop! And, when the fire is not burning, the pit
is covered up and you have a beautiful cocktail or coffee table. These were
featured in our booth at the Home and Sport Show in March and were a real
hit.
We need to stay abreast with all of the changes in our industry so we can
continue to provide you the best and most complete offering of products in
the area and also be able to service everything we sell.
If you're thinking of upgrading your heating and air conditioning system,
don't forget that the 30% income tax credit for a geothermal system is in
effect until 2016. This tax credit is for 30% of the total installed cost of the
complete system! A great deal! With this in play, the most efficient heating
system money can buy is as almost as affordable as a conventional system.
This year feels like the state of our economy is improving and everyone we
talk to seems to have a bit of a bounce to their step. We are also feeling positive and looking for a great 2012!
Kathy and I want to say thank you for your continued patronage. We so
appreciate every opportunity to serve you and strive to make Modern Heating
and Plumbing your one stop contractor.
For Your Family's Comfort,
Rick Michaelson |
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Watch us on TV--or right now on the Internet!
Click this link www.lakesTV3.com to watch “For Your Family’s Comfort” online at any time!
Or on TV 3, channel three local cable TV.
We give you information on heating, cooling, indoor air quality and plumbing products, which will make you and your family more comfortable in your home!
Tune in to “For Your Family’s Comfort” (brought to you by Ruud Heating and AirConditioning and Modern Heating and Plumbing) showing AM and PM at 6:00, 10:00 and 2:00. |
Ask the Experts
Q: I have a new furnace and my heating bills are still high and I’m not comfortable in my home…what’s wrong?
A: There is often more to proper installation of a heating system than just an energy efficient furnace.
An HVAC (heating, ventilating, air conditioning) system is the equipment and the ductwork.
Improperly sized ductwork, poor register/diffuser placement, not enough ductwork and flex duct which is “draped around” can cause uneven heating of rooms, draftiness, air noise, in-efficiency of the heating/cooling equipment, and poor indoor air quality. Another “comfort culprit” is improper levels of humidity in your home. The correct humidity level in your home is almost as important as the temperature.
When getting proposals on an HVAC system for a new home, a remodel or an equipment upgrade, make sure that the contractor does a heat load calculation, has trained installers and is a reputable company which has longevity in the HVAC industry.
“For Your Family’s Comfort,”
Rick Michaelson
“Proudly Serving the Lakes’ Area since 1947.” |
Why Choose Mitsubishi Heat Pumps?
Mitsubishi Electric HVAC products have been available in the United States for thirty years, providing exceptional, personalized comfort control while being very energy efficient. Mitsubishi ductless heat pumps offer convenience, versatility and comfort.
Mitsubishi Electric's "inverter-driven" compressor systems use refrigerant lines to connect an outdoor unit to one or more indoor air handlers. The energy efficiency within a home or building is increased by only providing the amount of heating or cooling needed for the space where the unit is installed. Advanced technologies are used to help precisely control the temperature in each room and can be set to condition only the rooms in use.
Using a wireless remote or wall-mounted controller for each space, Mitsubishi Electric systems allow a truly personal level of comfort. Environmentally friendly refrigerant (R410A), advanced filtration systems and high efficiency ratings are standard on all Mitsubishi Electric HVAC systems.
This synergy of smart design and cutting-edge environmental technology delivers true eco-comfort.
Purchase your Mitsubishi system from Modern Heating and Plumbing by the end of 2011 and recei ve $100 off per system!
(Residential installations only).
Call 218-847-7459. |
Did You Know...
...showering accounts for 17% of water use in the home. A typical shower is 8 minutes. By cutting your shower to 5 minutes, you could save more than 80 gallons of water a week! |
You're Sure To Fall in Love with Just One Touch!
With Touch20 Technology, it
doesn't matter if you have two full
hands or ten messy fingers.
Just tap
anywhere on the spout or handle and
the water is running. The intuitive
tap technology enables you to turn
the faucet on and off with just a touch.
The Touch20 Technology conserves water. As you are preparing
food or washing up in the sink, just tap the faucet with
your wrist, arm or even your elbow to keep water from running
when you don't need it.
In "Touch Mode" water temperature
and water flow will be whatever it was
with the previous use. There is an
automatic shut off feature, after four
minutes, if there has been no activity.
Give us a call at 847-7459 or better
yet, stop in and we'll help you
choose your new kitchen faucet and sink. We're here "For Your
Family's Comfort!" |
Cover All Your Heating, Cooling, and Indoor Air Quality Bases
Your home is where you want to feel comfortable and here
at Modern Heating and Plumbing, we put you and your home
comfort first!
We recommend and install equipment that
is the best fit for your home and your needs.
To feel comfortable, in your home, heating and
cooling equipment needs to be sized properly
and your indoor air quality (IAQ) needs to be
dealt with.
IAQ includes things such as:
• Temperature: Does the temperature remain constant
or does it fluctuate? Are there hot and cold spots in
your home? Temperature issues can be rectified with thermostats,
zone dampers, ductwork changes or better furnace
blowers.
• Humidity: Is it too dry or too humid in your home?
Humidity can be controlled with an air conditioning system,
humidifier, air exchanger or dehumidifier.
• Air borne particles: Control pollens with electronic air
cleaners or HEPA filters. Control bacteria and mold with ultraviolet
(UV) lights.
• Noise: Are your registers whistling? Is your furnace blower
loud? Noisy mechanical systems can be silenced with upgraded
blower motors and whistling can be silenced by turning
down blower speed or the proper sizing of ductwork.
Your heating and cooling equipment, of course, plays a
major role in overall home comfort.
• Maintenance: Do you have your furnace and air conditioning
system cleaned and serviced on a regular basis? Do
you check and change your filters…one inch filters should be
checked monthly and a four to five inch thick filter is generally
good for up to 6 months. Maintained equipment runs more
efficiently and you increase its longevity. For those of you
who don't want to remember to have your equipment serviced,
Modern Heating and Plumbing does offer heating and cooling
maintenance contracts.
• Equipment: Does your furnace or air conditioner
need to be replaced? Or does it need
up-grading? If your equipment has been well
maintained, air conditioning can last up to
15 years and furnaces up to 20 years…but
issues of economic obsolescence apply. When
weighing the costs and benefits of repairing or
replacing older equipment, with more efficient HVAC
equipment keep in mind fuels costs; rebates from manufacturers
and utility companies; high-efficient, properly
sized equipment increases over-all comfort; new equipment
is quieter; new equipment has warranties and new equipment
is easier on our environment.
Let Modern Heating and Plumbing help you hit a home
comfort home run! Give us a call at 218-847-7459.
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Repair or Replace...Now that is the Question!
Does your furnace, air conditioner
or heat pump need repair
or should it be replaced and upgraded?
If your equipment has
been well maintained,
air conditioning systems
can last up to fifteen
years and heating equipment
around twenty
years…however, issues
of economic obsolescence
apply.
When weighing the costs and
benefits of repair versus replacing
older equipment with more energy
efficient HVAC equipment, keep
in mind fuel costs, rebates from
manufacturers and rebates from
utility companies.
Another thought
is cooling equipment, which still
uses the old refrigerant R-22, is
going to become more expensive
to charge. R-22 is being phased
out because of environmental concerns
with the Ozone
layer. Because it is being
phased out, a pound
of this refrigerant is
becoming increasingly
expensive.
New equipment which is properly
sized and properly installed
increases your overall comfort,
is quieter, less expensive to run,
has warranties and is green for the
environment.
"For Your Family's Comfort," receive
an additional 15% off
on equipment purchased by June 1, 2012. Call 218-847-7459. |
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How Can Off-Peak Heating with ETS Save You Money?

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Improve Your Home's Efficiency and Earn Tax Credits
Geothermal heat pumps are similar to
ordinary heat pumps but use the ground
instead of outside air to provide heating,
air conditioning and in most cases, hot
water. Because they use the Earth's natural
heat, they are among the most efficient
heating and cooling technology currently
available.

The basic "modern" technology, of geothermal,
has been around for more than fifty years and
improved upon ever since. To date, over one million
installations, in the U.S. alone, have allowed a significant
amount of homeowners and businesses to enjoy the
benefits of geothermal systems. Consumers rank their
satisfaction and comfort with geothermal systems higher
than any other type of system.
The benefits of geothermal systems include safety (no
combustion so no chance of explosion or risk of carbon
monoxide poisoning), lower operational costs (efficiency
ratings of 4-500 per cent), good for the environment
(no green house gases), quiet operation,
hot water (capture reclaimed heat and
heat domestic water), comfort and a long life
cycle (average of 20-24 years of comfort and
savings).
An additional incentive to installing a geothermal
system is the Federal Tax Credit of
30 per cent of installed cost of the system…
no limit! This Federal Tax Credit is in effect until 2016.
This credit can be used on your main dwelling or a second
home but cannot be used
for rental property.
For more information,
savings and
"For Your Family's
Comfort," call Modern
Heating and Plumbing
218-847-7459.
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Good-bye Sweaty Toilet!
Summer is the season for backyard barbeques, days at the beach and family vacations.
Unfortunately, sweating toilets are another sign of the season. In fact, every summer
millions of homeowners have to deal with toilets "perspiring" puddles of water onto
their bathroom floors.
The problem, of sweating toilets, is more than just a nuisance.
The water dripping off
the toilet can seep under the flooring causing the flooring to bubble, it can rot the sub
floor, stain baseboard and seep up sheet rock ruining the wall.
When the weather gets hot and humid there is lots of moisture in the air. Water entering
the toilet tank is somewhere between 50-60 degrees Fahrenheit. When the warm,
moist air hits the cold, porcelain toilet tank, the air condenses and turns to water and
begins to drip onto the floor.
There are a few remedies for sweating toilet tanks. The first being to run your air conditioning
system to remove the humidity in the air and lower the temperature of the air…
decreasing the difference in temperature between the air and the cold toilet tank.
Not everyone has air conditioning and sometimes it isn't quite warm enough to run
it so there are a couple of other options. Most toilet manufacturers offer insulated
toilet tanks as an option. An insulated toilet tank keeps the warm air from being in
direct contact with the cold toilet tank. An insulated tank will increase the price of the
toilet by around $50-75. Another option is to install a
tempering valve in the water supply line. A tempering
valve warms the cold water by adding some hot water
into the line. Adjustable tempering valves are a better
way to go, as you can adjust the amount of warm water
being added and even completely shut the valve off
when sweating toilets are not a problem.
"For Your Family's Comfort," stop by Modern Heating
and Plumbing's showroom for all your plumbing needs.
We're located at 1040 Randolph Road in Detroit Lakes. |
Jim and Jeff did an outstanding job installing our fireplace!"
--S.C., Detroit Lakes |
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