Fall Recipe Sweepstakes

At Sinclair Heating, Cooling, & Plumbing, we are excited about launching our new recipe sweepstakes. You could win a $25 gift certificate to United Supermarkets and a free seasonal service and check!* This month the contest starts with Mexican recipes.

• Submit your favorite Mexican recipe and we will draw the winner at the end of the month
  
• The winning recipe will be posted on the website
• 1 entry per category per email address

*Lubbock County area only

New Blog Post 10/30/09

Check out the updated blog article from Beth Sinclair!

Coming up in November: Recipe Contest, New Monthly Recipe, more HVAC & Plumbing articles.

New Blog Post

I have a 3 new blog post on the revised website! Check it out at http://www.callsinclair.com/blog or you can subscribe to our RSS feed at http://feeds.feedburner.com/callsinclair. Please comment and let me know what you think!

Winter is coming!

Blog Post: I went outside last night to get the mail and after shutting the door to the mailbox, I was hit in the face with dust and cold wind. Blah!! That was a reminder that I wanted to pass along to everyone else that it is time to get the heater checked out. I would recommend turning your heater on and let it run for about 5 to 10 minutes to make sure it will even start. If you try this and you do not get any heat, then you need to schedule one of our technicians to come out. We can service and check the unit for $80 and if you would like we can talk with you about a service contract. This is a twice a year check where Sinclair will come out and service your unit before the summer and winter seasons start. This runs $139.50 for one system, you get a discount for replacement parts, and much more.... If you have any questions or if you are interested in getting your furnace checked out, comment or click the link above for more information. Take my advice and don't wait until it is to late!

From Beth Sinclair's Kitchen

Breakfast Casserole
(serves 8)

1 lb sausage, cooked
6 slices white bread
1 cup grated longhorn cheese
1 cup milk or (2 cups half & half)
6-10 eggs
1 tsp each salt & dry mustard

Cook sausage and crumble; drain. Cut crust from bread and discard. Toast bread lightly and butter bread and cut in cubes. Put cubed toast in bottom of greased 9x13 casserole dish. Top with sausage. Mix the rest of ingredients except cheese. Pour the egg mixture over sausage and top with cheese. Cover and refrigerate for at least 8 hours or over night. Bake at 350 for 40 to 50 minutes or until browned slightly.

R-22 Phase Out

What is the R-22 phase out? After 2010, chemical manufacturers may still produce R-22 to service existing equipment, but not for use in new equipment.

Who will it affect? You as the customer and unfortunately the environment, releases of R-22, such as those from leaks, contribute to ozone depletion. In addition, R-22 is a greenhouse gas and the manufacture of R-22 results in a by-product (HFC-23) that contributes significantly to global warming.

What will happen? As a result, heating, ventilation and air-conditioning (HVAC) system manufacturers will only be able to use pre-existing supplies of R-22 to produce new air conditioners and heat pumps. These existing supplies would include R-22 recovered from existing equipment and recycled.

Why is this happening? HCFCs (R-22) are less damaging to the ozone layer than CFC's, but still contain ozone-destroying chlorine. The Montreal Protocol as amended is carried out in the U.S. through Title VI of the Clean Air Act, which is implemented by EPA.

Twitter

Sinclair Heating Cooling and Plumbing is now on Twitter! We are new at this so any advice or tweets would be helpful. Let us know what you think. http://www.twitter.com/Sinclair749COOL

From Beth Sinclair's Kitchen

Lazy Lasagna

1 ¼ lb. ground beef or turkey

32 oz. jar spaghetti sauce (any combination of flavor)

1 lb. cottage cheese (low-fat is fine)

8 oz. dairy sour cream (light is fine)

8 oz. uncooked lasagna noodles

3 pks (6 oz. each) sliced mozzarella cheese (12 slices total)

½ cup grated Parmesan cheese

1-cup water

Cook meat in large skillet over medium-high heat until meat is brown, stirring to separate meat; drain fat; add spaghetti sauce. Reduce heat to low. Heat through, stirring occasionally; set aside. Combine cottage cheese and sour cream in medium bowl; blend well.

Spoon 1 ½ cups of the meat sauce in bottom of 13 x 9 inch pan. Place ½ of the uncooked noodles over sauce, then ½ of the cottage cheese mixture, 4 slices of the mozzarella, ½ of the remaining meat sauce and ¼ cup of the Parmesan cheese. Repeat layers starting with the noodles. Top with remaining 4 slices of mozzarella cheese. Pour water around the sides of the pan. Cover tightly with foil. Bake in preheated 350-degree oven one (1) hour. Uncover; bake 20 minutes more or until bubbly. Let stand 15 to 20 minutes. Garnish as desired. Makes 8 to 10 servings.

HELP WANTED

We are currently looking to fill the position of an HVAC service technician. Inquires please respond to sinclair@callsinclair.com

Facebook

We are now on Facebook! Check out our new page and let us know what you think! You can get to it through our website or click on the page title link above.

From Beth Sinclair's Kitchen

At Sinclair, we like to create a family atmosphere so we thought it would be a good idea to share some of our favorite recipes with you.

Texas Caviar

-3 cans Trappey's black-eyed peas with jalapenos, rinsed and drained

-2 avocados, diced

-1 can RO*TEL

-1 small bell pepper, diced

-1/2 red or purple onion, diced

-3/4 c. Zesty Italian dressing OR 1 small bottle of Italian dressing

-1 T. lime juice

-1/4 tsp. salt

Mix all ingredients in a large bowl. Chill for 3-4 hours. If possible, make the night before. Serve with corn chips or favorite chips as a dip.

New Uniforms

We have changed uniforms! Sinclair is saying good bye to our light blue uniforms we have worn for the past 12 years. The new uniform looks like this>>>>>>>>>

If you have scheduled a service call and do not recognize the men getting out of the truck, do not be alarmed! It is the same great service men with a new look. We are always looking for ways to improve and we feel like a uniform change was long overdue. Let us know what you think!

Summer Tips

Here are several tips from your friends at Sinclair to help keep you cool and save you money this Summer:

1. Change your filter monthly
   
2. Set the fan mode on your thermostat to "On"
3. Run your ceiling fans on low speed (Make sure the air is blowing straight down)
4. Have one of our technicians service your cooling system to check for any potential problems
   
5. Install a programmable thermostat and help reduce your energy bill
   
6. Take a vacation!

How To Schedule a Service Call

Scheduling a service call has never been easier. Below are 3 simple steps to guide you through the process. If you want to schedule one from this blog, click the link in the page title and you will be directed to the scheduling form on our website. Or click this link http://www.callsinclair.com/servicecall.html

(You should see a page of text boxes; the required fields have an asterisk.)

1. Enter you information in the text boxes.


2. Select the best time to be contacted and we will call you during the time you specify.
   


3. Let us know how you heard about us! Select an advertising source from list.
   


4. After you have entered all of the information click the "Submit" button below and this will take you to a page thanking you for your request. This process sends our office an email with the information you entered and we will call you to confirm a time and if someone will be at the residence or building. If you have any other questions please write us at sinclair@callsinclair.com or comment below and we will respond ASAP.

Sinclair: About US

Sinclair Heating, Cooling, and Plumbing began in 1975 as one service technician, became incorporated in 1990, and today has over 50 employees.

We are a company founded on Christian principals and values and our desire is to be the very best heating, air conditioning, and plumbing contractor possible. To achieve this goal, we treat our customers with honesty, respect, and a sincere desire to serve. Following Christ's example, we believe that by dedicating our life's work to the service of others we are ultimately serving our Savior. "With Sinclair comfort is always there."