Atlantic
Heating Company in Portland recently purchased Steinert Co., Inc. in Windham to
expand its service and discount oil into the Sebago region. Owned by Bill
Morrell, who has worked for the company since he was 12 years old, this family
owned business was started in 1969 by Bill’s father Stan.
“We
are the only local, full service discount oil company in the Lakes region,”
Morrell said. Atlantic Heating Company offers everything one needs to maintain
your home. It also services gas and propane heating units, does air conditioning
and light plumbing. They are the, “One call does it all” company!
The
company sells oil at a discounted rate and offers a complete service
department.
“We
install and service everything,” Morrell said. The newest technology is heat
pumps, which give your home heating and cooling in one unit. “Everyone wants
high efficiency depending on the heat source.” Today’s new oil fired, triple pass
cold start boilers are a 30 percent more efficient system.
Servicing
a heating system every year can save up to 25 percent in heating costs and
eliminates the need for an emergency call by 50 percent, said Morrell. Soot in
a boiler can cause blockages and acts as an insulator. In propane or gas units
checking the safety controls and for leaks is imperative.
“We
remind our customers when they’re due. We send out reminders and make phone
calls,” said Jeff Bellino operations manager.
“A
well-maintained system will last 30 years if maintained,” said Morrell. “It’s
the most important thing in your house. What’s more important than to heat your
house in the winter in Maine?”
Morrell
has many stories of homeowners who return from vacation to frozen pipes with
water running out the front door. A yearly tune up can save a lot of
aggravation.
During
a service call, a technician will do an inspection and check the status of the
system, and advise whether a homeowner should consider replacing it or continue
to get yearly maintenance.
Additionally,
Atlantic Heating Company installs house monitor systems that can alert a homeowner
when something goes wrong. It can also turn the heat up and down from a cell
phone. If power is lost to the house, a text message is sent. If the
temperature gets low, an alarm sounds inside the house and a text message is
sent. The sensor on the floor in the basement can alert someone if the sump
pump fails and water is rising. This peace of mind costs under $500, said
Bellino.
Atlantic
Heating Company covers the greater Portland area from Cape Elizabeth, South
Portland, Scarborough, and Old Orchard Beach to Buxton, Saco, Gorham, Standish,
Westbrook, Cumberland, Yarmouth, Windham, Raymond, Casco and Naples.
All 10
of the technicians on staff are licensed by the State of Maine and constantly
receive education on new equipment in house and off site. “That’s what
separates us from the other competitors,” said Bellino. There are 20 employees
at Atlantic Heating Company. The Steinert offices on the corner of Route 302
and Route 35 in Windham will remain open as a satellite office and customers
are encouraged to ask questions in that office, as well as the main office on Riverside
Industrial Parkway in Portland.
All
new customers receive five cents off, per gallon on the first fill of 150
gallons or more. Atlantic Heating Company is open Mondays through Fridays from
7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. and on call 24/7 for emergency calls. They have built a
reputation for quality work and dependability and guarantee prompt, courteous
service. They look forward to working with former Steinert Co. customers and
are excited to welcome new clients from the Sebago area as well.
For
more information, call one of two convenient numbers 892-5683 and 797-7218,
email support@atlanticheatingcompany.com or visit them online at www.atlanticheatingcompany.com.
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