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Teaching Them Today, To Serve You Tomorrow Why you may have two technicians. With a core marketing message, Technicians You Can TRUST With Your House Keys!, we have a very high bar that a prospective technician has to pass to work with Anthony PHC. To say we are picky is an understatement! I won t go into our hiring criteria, but it is extensive - way more in depth than our competitors. We realized three years ago that our future lies in our ability to train people to be technicians. Now we have a full-fledged plumbing apprenticeship program and an HVAC apprenticeship program. There is a very good chance you will have two technicians performing your service; one is a trainee and one a trainer. You receive a high quality service experience with two people but for the price of only one! Now, we need your help filling our apprenticeship classes. With unemployment in Kansas at 2.9% (the lowest since 1978), and in Missouri at 3.1% (the lowest since 1999), it is a constant search for people that want to learn skilled trades. This truly is an opportunity of a lifetime. Thank you in advance for referring people to our apprenticeship programs. And, most of all, thank you for your business and referring customers to us. We greatly appreciate you! Best Always, 2 Call A-N-T-H-O-N-Y (268-4669) KS and MO
Enjoy your new AC with a month of lawn care FREE! Spring is here and summer is around the corner. Anthony PHC wants to give you more than cool comfort while at home by providing you 4 weeks of lawn maintenance absolutely FREE! Our goal is to keep you cool and make sure that you are the envy of your neighborhood with your own personal lawn mowing service. Starting April 1, 2018 with the purchase of a new A/C, you will receive a free lawn analysis plus 4 weeks of lawn mowing, or a free lawn analysis and 2 Weed Prevention treatments. We know how hectic life can be, so let Anthony PHC provide a little help when you need it. Call us today and get your 4 weeks of lawn maintenance! It s like having a technician in the family! *Exclusions and limitations apply. Visit anthonyphc.com/lawnmowing for details. Folklore Fun When the moon is visible in the daytime, the days will be cool! March weather lore; when the wind is blowing from the North, no fisherman should set forth! If there is Spring in Winter, and Winter in Spring, the year won t be good for anything! Trees: When leaves show their undersides, rain! Ring around the moon, rain real soon! Nail an evergreen branch to new rafters to bring good luck! Boy or Girl? If your skin is dry you re more likely to be having a boy but if your skin is soft then a girl is in the cards! AnthonyPHC.com 3
Bring on the Benefits of ANTHONY SERVICE AGREEMENT PROGRAM Our Anthony Service Agreement Program (A.S.A.P.) is an investment in your comfort, health, safety and energy savings. Up to 70% of home systems failures could have been prevented with annual maintenance. Much like performing maintenance on your car, annual maintenance on your home s heating, cooling and plumbing systems will extend the life of your system and your warranties. Being an A.S.A.P. member offers a number of valuable benefits: Three annual comprehensive tune-ups 17-point Heating, Cooling and Plumbing System (with purchase of plumbing plan). Front-of-the-line, same day service Up to 30% off all of our products and services including plumbing No overtime charges on emergency repairs, EVER! Equipment longevity increase the life of the system as well as the return on your investment Energy savings Independent studies show you ll recoup the A.S.A.P. investment in utility savings DON T BE CAUGHT HOT! R22 refrigerant has been the refrigerant of choice in residential air conditioners for four decades. Because the release of R22 into the environment has been shown to deplete the ozone in the upper atmosphere, the EPA has mandated less be produced each year with a complete phase out by January 1, 2020. The clock is ticking, so if you have an older A/C in need of any repair, we recommend replacing the unit with a new air conditioner that uses non-ozone depleting refrigerant R-410A, something all new air conditioning systems use. 4 Call A-N-T-H-O-N-Y (268-4669) KS and MO
Your Cell Phone is Your Home Remote Control HVAC systems play a major role in automation and that connection is becoming much more important as energy savings take center stage. Not only does the HVAC equipment comprise one of the largest systems in a house, it is also the single biggest user of energy. Because of this, it is only natural that it be integrated and controlled with the rest of the home s systems. While the main integration of HVAC and home automation will always be the temperature control (a.k.a. thermostat control), other indoor air quality devices will also be monitored and controlled. This would include items such as Humidifiers, Dehumidifiers, Clean Machine air cleaners, UV lights, and Water Guardian water/leak sensing system. AnthonyPHC.com 5
Save Dough! Learn like a Pro! Want to learn how to change a flush valve on your toilet? Or, learn all the ways you can control your home with your phone? Backed by popular demand, Anthony PHC has planned several 60-minute how-to seminars as part of our Teaching Tuesdays seminar series. Join us for informational and hands-on sessions including: Maestro Zoning, Smart Thermostats, Toilet and Faucet Repair, Home Automation, Clean Air Systems and much more. Mark your calendars to attend Teaching Tuesdays, 5:30PM 6:30PM March 20: Indoor flood prevention Sept. 11: Disposers and Drains series, battery backup sump-pump Sept. 25: Faucets, Toilets and Sinks April 10: How is the plumbing Oct. 9: Furnace Maintenance running in your house? Oct. 23: Total Home Automation April 24: A/C Summer and Control Maintenance Nov. 6: Faucets, Toilets and Sinks May 8: Improve your home air Dec. 4: Humidification and your quality home May 22: Hot and Humid! Reducing humidity 6 Call A-N-T-H-O-N-Y (268-4669) KS and MO
What is a Like Worth to You? Anthony PHC Exciting Monthly Giveaways! As an exciting online experience Anthony PHC gives away a unique and exciting new product every month throughout the year. Customers can register through our Facebook page or on anthonyphc.com to be entered into the drawing to win a fabulous prize. We gave away many great prizes in 2017 and have kicked off 2018 with a splash. In January, Anthony PHC gave awaytwo 55 HDTVs and in February, two ipads, one for a customer and one for their friend or family member. In March, we are giving away an Amana Side-by-Side Refrigerator! Visit us on the web or Facebook for the featured prize of the month. Don t forget to Who knows, you could be a winner next month! HAPPY WINNERS December (2) Auto Ray Garage Heaters January (2) 55 LG HDTV s February (2) Apple ipads Anthony Awesome April Giveaway A Riding Lawnmower Register on Facebook, or visit... http://go.anthonyphc.com/lawnmowergiveaway to win your very own Riding Lawnmower from AnthonyPHC.com 7
ANTHONY CARES CUSTOMER APPRECIATION EVENTS SPRING BREAKFAST AND OPEN HOUSE Our open house is Anthony s next customer appreciation event on April 14, 2018. Fun for the whole family with Two Guys and a Grill serving up pancakes, and vendors will be there with a variety of products and services. There will be prizes galore, and don t forget to take home your very own tomato plant, while supplies last. PRIZES: Heated Toilet Seat Milwaukee Combo Tool Kit Milwaukee Job Site Radio Milwaukee Work Light $50 QuikTrip Gift Cards WiFi Thermostat ANTHONY SERVICE AGREEMENT PROGRAM $50 Home Depot Gift Card $50 Sunrinity Massage Gift Card Lunch for 2 with Robert, owner of Best Regards Bakery Anthony Auto Ray Garage Heater Kansas City Major League Baseball Tickets FREE A.S.A.P. membership for 1 full year Drone with Camera and Headset 8 Call A-N-T-H-O-N-Y (268-4669) KS and MO
AT ANTHONY PHC FACE PAINTING FOR KIDS! 8:30-10:30AM DRAWING FOR PRIZES EVERY HALF HOUR BEGINNING AT 9AM! 8AM-NOON APRIL 14 ANTHONY SHOWROOM 15203 W 99TH ST., LENEXA, KS 9:00 am 10:15 am 11:00 am 11:30 am Seminars Tankless Water Heaters - The Pros and Cons My Home Automation - Easy & Affordable DIY Loose and Leaky House DIY Toilet Fixes - Know Your Toilet ATTENTION LADIES! SAVE THE DATE! Come on out September 27, 2018 and enjoy a night of shopping, prizes, DIY seminars, gambling, and great food and drinks for our third annual Girls Night Out. AnthonyPHC.com 9
Flush Away Your Worries, Not Your Money Nothing is more shocking and troublesome than receiving your water bill and noticing that it is outlandishly higher than it has ever been before and you have been wasting water all month. Or, having to hold your breath when you flush the toilet, hoping everything goes away as it should! How about worrying if you need to break out the shop-vac to suck up water from a flooded basement. There are several small maintenance checks that you or an Anthony PHC technician can perform that will identify an issue or catch problems before they occur, preventing costly plumbing repairs. 1. Check your Bathrooms Check the toilet for leaks by placing a few drops of food coloring into the tank. If the water in the toilet bowl changes color after 30 minutes, that is a sign that there is an issue with the components in the tank. Then call us to diagnose and repair it correctly. 2. Protect The Sewer Line From Tree Roots Spring showers may bring May flowers, but they also can cause major issues with tree roots blocking the underground sewer piping. Trees sit dormant during the winter months, but when the weather starts to warm up the tree roots begin to reach out to search for water. We have inspection cameras that will identify if there are any tree roots or other obstructions in your drain pipes. 3. Inspect Indoor Faucets A leaky faucet may make an annoying drip sound but can also lead to higher utility bills. Check for moisture around the outside of the faucet. Since a faucet may have leaks hidden from view, it is wise to check under and around the sink for wet spots or warped cabinetry. 4. Evaluate Outdoor Hose Faucets During the winter the outdoor hose faucet is very susceptible to freezing and cracking. Look at the outside of the faucet and down the inside and outside walls of the home to see if there is evidence of a leak. We have easy one quarter turn on and off valves as well as hot/cold exterior valves and even exterior valves that won t freeze with a hose attached. 10 Call A-N-T-H-O-N-Y (268-4669) KS and MO
BIG MOUTH REFERRAL REWARDS PROGRAM Be a Big Mouth and Get 100% Return on your Investment In fall 2017, Anthony PHC kicked off the newly branded Big Mouth Referral Program. Since then, we have awarded our loyal customers with close to $50,000 paid out in 2017. When a customer who has installed a system with Anthony PHC refers their friends and family and they purchase an A/C, Furnace or both, Anthony PHC provides the referring customer with a cash payout of up to 100% return on their investment. With only 7 referrals, you receive 100% of your investment back! Just ask Polli G. who was rewarded $977 for her referral. Here s how it works: 1 st Referral 5% return on your investment 2 nd Referral 7% return on your investment 3 rd Referral 10% return on your investment 4 th Referral 15% return on your investment 5 th Referral 18% return on your investment 6 th Referral 20% return on your investment 7 th Referral 25% return on your investment Polli received $977.00 for her last referral reward. Do Animals have a 6 th Sense? It is said that when frogs croak even louder than usual, bad weather is on the horizon. When you hear their volume increase, you can assume a storm is brewing. According to legend, when cows sense bad weather, they become restless and begin to swat flies with their tails or lie down in a pasture to save a dry spot. In preparation for bad weather, red and black ants will build-up their mounds for extra protection. If you notice higher mounds than usual, a storm is coming. AnthonyPHC.com 11
Your Neighbors Have Spoken What does it mean to you when your neighbors recommend a particular service provider? Customers must have a sense of comfort and feel value in what the company provides for individuals to recommend a neighborhood favorite, says Nextdoor, the Internet s newest social sharing site. Nextdoor members shared more than 17 million recommendations for their favorite local businesses, resulting in more than 200,000 Neighborhood Favorite local businesses this year in a variety of categories. Among the Neighborhood Favorites winners whose businesses have captured the hearts of customers in their community, Anthony Plumbing, Heating and Cooling was VOTED FAVORITE in over 178 of the metro s neighborhoods. Being a Neighborhood Favorite to us means we are providing a superior experience to our customers, so much so that they choose to share and recommend us to their neighbors; we are humbled, owner Steve Burbridge commented. The new annual Neighborhood Favorites program lets neighborhood customers rank local businesses in more than 100,000 neighborhoods across the country. Did You KNOW? > When running grease down your garbage disposal, you should only run cold water. Hot water causes the grease to breakdown and adhere to the inside walls of pipes, eventually causing clogs. By using cold water, the grease droplets float on the top of the water and out to the sewer. > The US Department of Energy (DOE) has set July 3, 2019 as the date that furnace manufacturers must use low wattage motors in all furnaces. Expect an initial increase in cost but lower operating costs. 12 Call A-N-T-H-O-N-Y (268-4669) KS and MO
Sump Pump Rhythm and Blues The sump pump, while not terribly glamorous, provides tremendous peace of mind for homeowners that is unmatched by any other piece of equipment. Rain and snow saturate the ground around and below your home s foundation. Hydrostatic pressure causes a build-up against the concrete walls and will either cause cracks or overwork your drainage system. Taking the time to maintain your sump pump will ensure it s ready for action when you need it. Follow these simple steps: During dry periods, pour water into the pit to run a full cycle. Make sure the float is unobstructed and working correctly. Make sure water is being pumped out and there are no obstructions in the discharge piping outside. The battery for a back-up pump should be replaced every five years. Even though you have been doing the preventative maintenance listed above you will eventually need to replace it, but what are the signs that the sump pump needs to be replaced? The first warning sign is often a basement floor that goes splash. Beyond that, warning signs can include: Makes strange noises Vibrates excessively when running Infrequent pump usage Runs all the time Irregular cycling Visible rust Seven years old or older Unsure of Your Sump Pump s Status? We can help determine the age and working condition of your sump pump long before you need it. Call us today for an appointment. The motor sometimes gets stuck Motor failure Installed by the builder Frequent power outages AnthonyPHC.com 13
Displeasing Sneezing and Wheezing Do you or a member of your family suffer from allergies? Common symptoms caused by household airborne dust and mold include: Irritation of the eyes Coughing Sneezing Asthma attacks Nasal stuffiness Throat irritation Skin irritation Due to the high potential for infection through airborne contaminants, most hospitals are now incorporating UV Filtration into their air handling systems helping to significantly reduce the spread of viruses, mold and bacteria. The Anthony Clean Machine high performance whole home air filtration system, coupled with the Anthony UV germicidal lamp will dramatically reduce airborne allergens and mold in your home improving indoor air quality and significantly reduce suffering associated with allergies. Trivia Question: What was the hottest temperature recorded in Kansas City and what year did that occur? Submit your answers to: AnthonyPHC.com/trivia All correct answers will be entered into a drawing for a $100 Hereford House Gift Card. 14 Call A-N-T-H-O-N-Y (268-4669) KS and MO
You like us, you really, really like us! Our team works hard every day to provide the highest level of service throughout every aspect of our company, from our personable customer service team to our professional and knowledgeable technicians. In recognition of that service, customers have spoken! Anthony PHC was voted Best Plumbing Company and Best HVAC Company in Johnson County Lifestyles Magazine, Leawood Lifestyles Magazine and The Pitch. In addition, the Better Business Bureau continues to rate us with the prestigious AAA+ rating. We are pleased to be the only Angie s List Super Service Award winner who has garnished this honor for 11 straight years. It is great to be recognized for our continual hard work through the multitude of awards we have won over recent years, all thanks to our great team and our fantastic customers! While we are extremely proud of these awards at Anthony PHC, our goal is to continually improve our customer experience and service every year. Your technicians did a wonderful job installing our new AC & Furnace. They explained the new features in a very detailed and professional manner! Thank you! Jeff & Lisa C., Leawood, KS Your install technicians did an outstanding job installing our A/C which is located in the attic closet! They work wellwith each other making us feel comfortable. Thomas & Jan W., Kansas City, MO Your technicians were polite, personable and professional. On top of that, they did excellent work. I highly recommend Anthony Plumbing, Heating and Cooling! Todd D., Blue Springs, MO AnthonyPHC.com 15
Call A-N-T-H-O-N-Y (268-4669) KS and MO EASY ON & OFF Outdoor Faucet Freeze-Proof Design Soft Grip Handle Not valid with other discounts. DON T FLIP OVER A DRIP One of the most wasteful and troublesome faucets in your home is the outdoor hose faucet. How many times have you tried turning the handle off as tight as you can, and it still drips! In many cases, outdoor faucets drip due to old rubber technology that cracks when aged. Faucets must be installed properly to work correctly and remain trouble-free. The rear chamber must be inside your home so that the warmer indoor air can prevent freezing in the winter. To make sure all the water drains out after use, it must also be installed at the proper downward angle. This is why it is important to disconnect your hose from the faucet in the winter. Any remaining water left in a pipe without the appropriate downward angle will be subject to freezing and bursting the pipe causing water damage. Call us today for an estimate to replace your outdoor faucets in time for summer watering. $ 25 OFF Call A-N-T-H-O-N-Y (268-4669) KS and MO 2017 Anthony PHC