A special greeting of

Thanksgiving time to express

to you our sincere appreciation

for your confidence and loyalty.

We are deeply thankful and 

extend to you our best wishes

for a happy and healthy

Thanksgiving Day

A Huge Thank You to Our Customers!

Thank you to our loyal customers for voting Brandywine Valley 1st Place Winners

of the Daily Local Reader's Choice Award for the 12th straight year! 

Have a Safe & Spooktacular Halloween - Safety Tips

Halloween Safety

WEST CHESTER, PA - County Health Director, Jeanne Casner, suggests following these
common sense practices when teaching your children to have fun and be safe this Halloween:

Walk Safely

·         Cross the street at comers, using traffic signals and crosswalks.

·         Look left, right and left again when crossing and keep looking as you cross.

·         Put away cell phones, Ipods and other distracting devices and stay focused on your
surroundings, especially when crossing the street.

·         Always walk on sidewalks or paths. If there are no sidewalks, walk facing traffic as far to
the left as possible. Children should walk on direct routes with the fewest street crossings.

·         Watch for cars that are turning or backing up. Teach children to never dart out into the
street or cross between parked cars.

Trick or Treat With an Adult

·         Children under the age of 12 should be accompanied by an adult when trick or treating. If
kids are mature enough to be out without supervision, they should stick to familiar areas
that are well lit and should travel in groups.

·         Have dinner before taking your children out for trick or treat so that children will not be
tempted to eat candy before you've had a chance to inspect it.

Keep Costumes Both Creative and Safe

·         Decorate costumes and bags with reflective tape or stickers. If possible, choose light
colors for costumes.

·        Masks can obstruct your child's vision. Choose face paint and makeup whenever
possible.

·         When selecting a costume, make sure it is the right size to prevent trips and falls.

·         Kids should carry glow sticks or flashlights to help them see and be seen by drivers.

Drive Extra Safely on Halloween

·         Drive slowly and be especially alert in residential neighborhoods. Popular trick-or-
treating hours are 5:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. so be especially alert for kids during those
hours.

·         Anticipate heavy pedestrian traffic and turn your headlights on earlier in the day to spot
children from greater distances.

·         Enter and exit driveways and alleys slowly and carefully.

·         Eliminate any distractions inside your car so you can concentrate on the road and your
surroundings.

For more Halloween safety tips, visit SafeKids.org

Brandywine Valley is honored to received Trane's "Top Sales Volume Award for 2013"
by Lyon Conklin & Co.

Angie's List Review

This was our first time using Brandywine Heating and Cooling and I would definitely use them again. They were very accommodating when I wanted to move the date of their service up a few days. The gentleman that came was super nice and helpful explaining the system to us, as we had just moved into the home and were not too familiar with the system. He performed all the necessary maintenance in a timely manner. 

Chris H.

Malvern, PA 

Congratulations Fame Fire Co. on Celebrating Your 175th Anniversary!

134th PA State Fireman's Convention 

Sept 25th - Sept 28th 

Parade Saturday Sept 28th 12 PM 

www.famefireco.org/fame175th

One More Day to Vote!

Voting for the

Daily Local News Readers' Choice Awards

is going on until Friday September 20^th

 

You can help us receive our 13th overall win!

Please support us by casting your vote now!

 

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Thank you in advance for your time and consideration.

We truly appreciate it.

Congratulations Fame Fire Company No. 3 for 175 yrs of volunteer service to our community!

2013 Pennsylvania State Firemen’s Convention and Parade

Sept 25th - Sept 28th 

West Chester, PA 

Brandywine Installs Central Air in SS. Simon & Jude School

Thank you Sister Jeannine Norton, Principal of SS. Simon & Jude for singing the “praises” of Brandywine Valley. 

Dear Mr. DiPierro,

The enclosed certificate was sent home to all our families. It was my way to "advertise" our thanks for the work (and nice manner) of your employees - Joe & Vinnie. Than you for your service to our school this summer. 

Gratefully, 

Sister Jeannine Norton

Principal

Brandywine Valley is a proud sponsor of The Greater West Chester Chamber of Commerce Annual Golf Outing

Join In The Fun! Lobster Bake featuring All You Can Eat Buffet Beer and Wine Tasting Live Music and Lobster Races     Sunday   August 25, 2013   Noon to 4 pm    Doc Magrogan's Oyster House Gay Street West Chester, PA  For information, contact Glenda Brion g.brion@friendsassoc.org   or 610-431-3598 x 219   Friends Association for Care and Protection of Children 113 West Chestnut St. West Chester, PA  19380 610-431-3598 g.brion@friendsassoc.org

Thank you!

Thank you for making the 15th Annual Challenge for Cancer Bike Ride a great success! Together we raised $30,000 for patients living with cancer and had more than 700 riders and 100 volunteers. It was a fun, healthy way to celebrate Father's Day.

You decide when we ride! Would you prefer to ride on the 3rd Sunday in  June (Father's Day) or the following Sunday?  Click here to vote!

And the WINNER is..... Dave Nieser rode the Challenge with his wife, Carla, and went home to enjoy a relaxing Sunday. They were so excited to receive a phone call from the Challenge Chair, Rick Stevenson, letting them know they won a Dream Cycling Vacation for 2 from Chester County Travel (valued at $5,000.00), that they came back for a photo with the Challenge for Cancer Committee.

Thank you to our Sponsors! When looking for a business that will take good care of you, start with the ones that already do!    The Challenge is a great success thanks to the support it receives from the community. Community members plan and execute the event and generous area businesses sponsor the ride. Show these businesses that you appreciate their support for patients living with cancer by frequenting them. You can trust that they will take good care of your business because they already take good care of our community. Stop in and say thanks! Click here for a full listing of our sponsors!

It's over in a FLASH!  Find your photo. Follow the link below to see photos of the teams and individuals that rose to the Challenge. If you have photos you would like to share, email them to TGavin@cchosp.com or mail a dvd to: The Chester County Hospital Foundation Attn: Challenge Bike Ride 701 East Marshall Street West Chester, PA 19380  CLICK HERE TO FIND YOUR PHOTO NOW!

Bike to create a world free of MS on September 28 & 29   Join Team UPHS/PENN in the Bike MS: City to Shore Ride, named by Bicycling Magazine as the "Best Cycling Getaway in NJ," which promises to be the best cycling experience on the east coast. This year marks the 33rd anniversary of the Bike MS City to Shore Ride, in which Team UPHS/PENN will with your help, be the largest team!  To officially welcome you to the team, you can register for $35 (a $30 discount) using the code: chesco35 (all lowercase, one word).  All Challenge participants, friends and family are invited. Imagine a scenic, flat route through south Jersey, enthusiastic volunteers at each of the fully stocked rest stops and the awesome feeling of crossing the finish line into Ocean City.  Nothing beats this experience and no one knows that better than us! There is truly an option for everyone - you can choose to participate as a cyclist, a virtual cyclist [if you can't ride, but want to fundraise], or a volunteer at the team's Finish Line tent.  Each person who raises the minimum $300 receives a customized team jersey to wear during the ride and access to the finish line tent with plenty of food & giveaways.  Below, you will find more information about how you can ride with the UPHS/PENN team. ·        Click below to register as a team member and when prompted, be sure to indicate the UPHS/PENN Team:     http://main.nationalmssociety.org/site/TR?pg=team&fr_id=20331&team_id=310277 ·        Complete the attached UPHS/PENN waiver, including your jersey size (or complete a  survey monkey which will follow once you register).  The waiver is required in order to receive your free team jersey. More than 14,000 local people living with MS welcome you and your friends and family for what's sure to be another outstanding year for the UPHS/PENN team.  Don't miss your opportunity to be a part of the movement to create a world free of MS.   We can't do it without you!

http://cccride.com/index.html

Customers Tracey & Mike M. of Coatesville can now enjoy their sunroom year round with their new Mitsubishi Ductless System! They were previously conditioning the space with a portable AC unit and a ventless propane fireplace (which they did not feel comfortable leaving unattended)

“We were very happy with the overall experience, and absolutely LOVE our Mitsubishi Unit!!”  Tracey M. 

Attention PECO Smart A/C Saver Customers

Brandywine Valley wanted to let our customers know that PECO is enacting their Smart A/C Saver Event today from 3 PM to 5 PM. Please note that this will only effect homes that are enrolled with PECO's Smart A/C Program.  Below is the message from PECO.

PECO Smart A/C Saver Conservation Event Notification for 07/17/2013
Due to anticipated energy demand this afternoon, we are calling a PECO Smart A/C Saver conservation event. The event is expected to start at 3:00 PM and end at 5:00 PM.

Little Life Saver

Teach your kids how and when to call 911. Have a safe weekend!
NJ Girl Saves Mother’s Life With Touching 911 Call

A testimonial from a Brandywine Valley Customer.

We just had them install central air in our house with hot water baseboard heat. They were VERY clean. Their technicians were knowlegeable and friendly. Most importantly, our house is cool!

I have more than 40 years experience in the commercial building maintenance and construction field. I strongly recommend Brandywine Valley.

Don T 

Malvern 

PA State Firemen's Convention West Chester, PA

Pennsylvania State Firemen's Convention & Parade to be held in West Chester, PA in conjunction with Fame Fire Company's 175th Anniversary

September 25th - 28th 2013
Parade to be held Saturday September 28, 2013

http://famefireco.org/fame175th/

Brandywine Valley Heating & Air Conditioning -Yelp - Great Review

Brandywine Valley Heating & Air Conditioning - West Chester, PA

Jack A.
Glen Mills, PA

 4/11/2013

I have been using Brandywine for 16 years, So, when it became time to replace my existing equipment, I called them. They installed a new Trane heating system and air conditioner in a day and a half Their servicemen are very knowledgeable, good workers and polite. I also was impressed with their follow up. .

Resolve to Save Energy This Year | Department of Energy

Resolve to Save Energy This Year | Department of Energy

At the beginning of every new year, millions of Americans make New Year’s resolutions, which inevitably are forgotten by the end of January. This year, forget making a New Year’s resolution. Instead make a home energy efficiency resolution.  

Need some ideas on resolutions to make your home more energy efficient? To get you started, I consulted with our experts in the Building Technologies Program -- who work on developing innovative, cost-effective solutions to saving energy and money -- to create a list of the top ways to save energy and money at home. They came up with eight strategies all homeowners should adopt to lower their energy bills no matter the time of the year or their price range. Some tips are free or low cost and can be used daily to increase your energy savings, while others require a larger investment for long-term savings. This year, resolve to try one or more of these tips for improving your home’s energy efficiency, and start seeing savings on your next energy bill. 

​1. Install and set a programmable thermostat. You could save an estimated 10 percent per year on heating and cooling costs by using a programmable thermostat, and by resetting your thermostat when you are asleep or away from home, you won’t have to sacrifice comfort.

2. Use sunlight to your advantage. The sun’s rays can contribute heating in the winter but force air conditioners and fans to work harder -- and use more energy -- in the summer. During winter months, you can take advantage of sunlight by opening your curtains during the day to allow the sun to naturally heat your home. During warmer months, use light-colored window shades or blinds to reflect heat back outside, keeping your home cooler and more efficient. Using natural lighting effectively will also reduce the need to use artificial light.

3. When replacing appliances or purchasing electronics, look for ENERGY STAR appliances, fans and electronics. Your home’s appliances and electronics account for close to 20 percent of your energy bills. Using ENERGY STAR® certified products -- which incorporate advanced technologies that use 10-15 percent less energy and water than standard models -- throughout your home could save nearly $900 over the lifetime of the products. For example, ENERGY STARclothes washers use about 40 percent less energy than conventional clothes washers while reducing water bills. ENERGY STAR washers also require less detergent and are gentler on clothes, saving you money on clothing expenses.

4. Choose energy-saving lighting. About 10 percent of the energy your home uses going tolighting costs. Replacing 15 traditional bulbs with energy-saving bulbs will save you $50 a year -- and more than $600 in energy costs over the life of the bulbs. Compared to traditional incandescent bulbs, compact fluorescent bulbs can yield as much as 75 percent energy savings and last six-times longer. Get even more energy savings, longer life span and less wasted heat by switching to ENERGY STAR LEDs.

5. Use an electronic power strip for your electronic equipment. Many electronic devices and equipment continue to consume unnecessary energy even when not in use. Often called energy vampires, these unplugged devices cost families about $100 a year. Use a power strip for electronic devices and turn it off when not in use to eliminate these energy vampires. And be sure to unplug your chargers -- they draw energy even when they aren’t connected to a device.

6. Reduce energy for water heating. Water heating is a large energy expense in your home, accounting for about 14 percent of your utility bills. By taking low-cost steps, you can reduce your water heating bills. Make sure your water heater is set to no higher than 120 degrees. Install low-flow showerheads or temperature-sensitive shower valves. Newer water heaters have more insulation than older ones. If your water heater is more than five years old, you should wrap a water heater jacket around it to stop heat loss from the tank.

7. Hire a professional to maintain your heating and cooling system. Arrange for annual maintenance with a qualified technician. This includes checking the airflow over the coil, testing for the correct fluid (refrigerant) level, checking the combustion process and heat exchanger are operating safely, and ensuring proper air-flow to each room. In addition, you should clean the air filters in your heating and cooling system once a month, and replace them regularly.

8. Consult a home performance contractor to achieve large savings. There is a growing industry of professionals who are qualified to make recommendations to homeowners on how to improve the overall energy efficiency of their homes. These professional energy assessors will do a comprehensive energy audit of your whole house using special tools -- such as a blower door test and an infrared camera to locate air leaks -- to measure home energy efficiency.

A professional energy audit gives you a thorough picture of where your home is losing energy and what you can do to save money. By making upgrades (especially sealing air leaks and properly insulating your home), you can expect to save 15-30 percent or more in energy costs, while also improving your home’s comfort and air quality. Visit the Home Performance with ENERGY STAR website to learn more about this approach and to locate home performance contractors near you.