Tunkhannock Founder’s Day is a great time to celebrate so many of the things that make our Wyoming County river town unique– and on June 23rd, that’s just where Ace-Robbins volunteers were, connecting with the local artisans, students, vendors, and people who make the Tunkhannock area such wonderful place to live and work.
Participating in events like Founder’s Day is important to us here at Ace-Robbins: As a family business dedicated to excellent service with a personal touch, we care deeply about the people and communities that we serve – a big reason we have managed to stick around in our Pennsylvania home for 57 years and counting.
Celebrating local history and being part of local history here in the Endless Mountains – that’s what we do here at Ace-Robbins.
To learn more about our community involvement, like us on Facebook – you’ll get the latest news as it happens!

Money in wallet
Yes, we know it’s summer – which means that replacing your home heating system is probably the last thing on your mind.
But what if we told you that if you acted now, you could save hundreds of dollars on a heating system upgrade – and up to 40 percent on your heating bills once your oil-fired furnace or boiler is installed?
With that kind of improvement, your new equipment could pay for itself in just a few short years!
Thanks to the Upgrade & Save Pennsylvania Energy Efficiency and Safety Rebate program, you could get up to $500 when you replace or upgrade an existing oil furnace or oil boiler to a higher-efficiency model*
Upgrade & Save PA rebates are available on a first-come, first-served basis and for a limited time only, so don’t delay – order your heating equipment today! Contact Ace Robbins for a FREE, no obligation estimate on a new boiler or furnace for your Pennsylvania home.
* Some restrictions may apply. Limit of one rebate per household.

Looking to de-clutter your home for a move? Just finished a renovation project that has left a pile of debris in your home or workspace?
With our new Prohauling service, Ace-Robbins offers the perfect residential drop-off/pick-up dumpster solution for you.
Prohauling provides junk and garbage removal bins in volumes ranging from 10 yards to 20 yards – large enough to purge just about anything from your Pennsylvania home.
Whatever volume you choose, you can be sure your Prohauling trucks and bins:

How Ace-Robbins Prohauling works

Making your Prohauling arrangements is as easy as 1-2-3:

  1. Give us a call – Let us know what size bin you need; if you’re not sure , ask us – we’re glad to help.
  2. Wait for your drop off – We’ll drop off your bin at a time that’s convenient for you.
  3. Call us when it’s full – When the job is finished, give us a call – we’ll pick up your full bin even if you’re not home.

That’s it!
For convenient residential dumpster drop-off and pick-up services in and around Wyoming County, PA, trust the pros at Ace-Robbins. Contact us today to learn more about our new Prohauling service!

Propane tanks come in a variety of sizes, with aboveground models ranging from 56-gallon babies to power ovens, ranges, and clothes dryers to 1000 gallon giants for large homes and some commercial applications. Underground tanks can be even larger.
If properly installed, treated, and maintained, these tanks (especially underground propane tanks) can last for decades – which means that if you’re looking to buy or lease a new propane tank, it pays to take the time to make sure you’ve got the right tool for the job.
If you’re thinking about converting your home to propane use (or if you’re planning to build or add to your home using propane heat and power), let us know – we’ll find a solution that works best for your home and lifestyle. We’ll talk about the pros and cons of leasing versus buying, too, so you’ll be sure to get a solution that works best for you.
If you have added propane equipment to your Pennsylvania home over the years but haven’t changed your propane tank to keep up with the greater energy load, you could be refilling too often and paying more than you need to for your propane deliveries . If you don’t use automatic delivery, you could even run out of propane, which could be a significant inconvenience (or worse). If, on the other hand, your tank is too big, it takes more propane to fill it—and the cost to fill your tank will be higher than it needs to be.
When you lease a new propane tank from Ace-Robbins, our expert technicians will install it quickly and safely, with minimal disruption to you and your family and in compliance with all federal, state, and local codes and laws. We’ll even free pressure leak check, which is something we do whenever we install a new tank. Aboveground and underground options are available.
We also sell propane tanks for residential use – contact us to learn more.
Contact Ace-Robbins today to learn more about right-sizing your propane tank!

Kitchen black appliance
Tired of your wimpy white appliances? Sick of plain old stainless steel? Go bold in your kitchen with black stainless steel appliances from Ace-Robbins.

Bold, modern styling

In kitchens, as in clothing, black goes with anything – and as plain, white appliances slowly fade into the background, black appliances will continue to deliver a bold, luxurious appeal to your favorite cooking space.
As beautiful and timeless as they are functional, black stainless refrigerators, washers, dryers, ovens, and dishwashers give your kitchen a modern flair that will last for decades, no matter how many times the urge to re-decorate kicks in.

Easy to clean

Black appliances have long been popular not simply for their sleek styling, but also because it’s much harder to see smudges and stains on black appliances than on white ones – and although standard stainless steel looks great, it’s also more prone to fingerprint marks.
With brushed black stainless steel, you get the benefits of both finishes, with surfaces that hide fingerprints more easily and require far less maintenance to keep it looking great.

The best of both worlds

Switch to black stainless appliances and you’ll get an easy to maintain appliance that also looks amazing and out of the ordinary. There’s a lot to like about black stainless steel, and if you’re looking to upgrade your kitchen appliances it’s definitely an option worth considering.
Ace-Robbins features a full line of the latest black stainless steel appliances from Whirlpool – why not visit our Tunkhannock showroom today and check them out?

Computer power outage
The good news: Summer is on its way to Pennsylvania! The not so good news: so is severe weather that can leave you without power.
With the crazy weather we’ve been having over the last year, it’s probably best to assume summer will be another eventful season here in the Keystone State (as we mentioned in our last blog, experts are predicting an unusually hot one). Eventful, in this case, means big weather that we need to prepare for.
To help you get ready for the unpredictable months ahead, here are six tips for keeping your family safe in the event of a power outage.

Preparing for a power outage

  1. To prevent food from spoiling, have the following on hand:
    • Coolers – Disposable Styrofoam coolers are fine for temporary food storage.
    • Ice – Surround your food with ice in your cooler or refrigerator.
    • A Digital Food Thermometer – Check the internal temperatures of food to ensure they are cold enough to use safely.
  2. Try to maintain access to NOAA radio broadcasts:
  3. Keep at least a half tank of gas in your car (gas stations lose power, too), and keep more on hand in gasoline-safe containers.
  4. Don’t forget your pets! Here are some guidelines for preparing an pet emergency kit.
  5. Consider investing in a propane-powered backup generator. Make sure that:
    • You have properly calculated how much power you need to run your appliances
    • You know how to operate it safely
    • You test it before storm season arrives
    • You have enough propane to run it for at least a week
  6. If you have a propane generator or any other combustion appliance, install carbon monoxide alarms on every level of your home – especially in areas where people sleep.

When severe weather is forecast, be sure you have enough propane for at least a week in the event of an outage that prevents propane deliveries. And don’t forget: if your propane supply is shut down for any reason – including a power outage – you must, by law, have it turned back on by a licensed professional! Contact us for details.

Retractable awning
In our last blog, we talked about one of the one of the most attractive and effective ways to keep the sun at bay in and around your Pennsylvania home: Aristocrat Awnings, Canopies, and Sun Shades.
But a picture is worth a thousand words…and moving ones might be worth even more.
Check out these videos from our friends at Aristocrat:

All of these awning and canopy options and more are available here at Ace-Robbins, professionally installed and customizable in a variety of canopy fabrics and metal finishes. We’ll find the right solution for your home or business, then get it up quickly and correctly so you can start enjoying your shady new outdoor space.
Best of all, all Aristocrat products carry a limited lifetime manufacturer’s frame warranty and a twelve year warranty on Craft-Bilt collection fabrics!
Give your home or business a sun-blocking facelift with quality awnings, canopies, and solar shades from Aristocrat installed by the pros at Ace-Robbins! Contact us today FREE, no obligation estimate on an awning installation for your Pennsylvania home or business.

House window awnings
Experts say this summer is going to be a scorcher – which means that your air conditioners will have to work overtime to keep your home or office space comfortable (a good reason to get your A/C serviced now, if you haven’t already).
But apart from giving it a little pre-season TLC, there is one way to take a load off your air conditioner in the coming months (literally): by adding Aristocrat Awnings or Sun Shades to the exterior of your home or business.
These high quality light-blocking solutions will reduce the cooling load in your space, taking some of the pressure off your A/C on the hottest days of the year. Of course they’ll also block rain and UV rays, too – better for your outdoor parties and your skin.
Ace-Robbins features the full line of weather-fighting, low-maintenance Aristocrat products, including:

Our experts will help you choose from a range of models and materials to find just the right awning or canopy for your home or commercial space, then get it installed quickly and correctly so you can start enjoying your new-found shade and curb appeal right away.
Throw some shade on your deck, patio, or entryway this summer with a top-quality awning or canopy from Aristocrat – professionally installed by the expert techs at Ace-Robbins! Contact us today to get a FREE, no obligation estimate on an awning installation for your Pennsylvania home or business.

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Want another great way to stay up-to-date on the latest home comfort news, courtesy of the hard working staff here at Ace-Robbins? Then “Like” us on Facebook!
Tune into our Facebook page regularly for:

Facebook is also a great place to share your impressions about your experience with us – whether we provided you service through our Preventive or Comprehensive Maintenance Plans, delivered your propane or heating oil, or installed your new, high-efficiency air conditioner, fireplace, boiler, furnace, or water heater. We’re always grateful to hear you valued opinion.
We update our Facebook page each week, so be sure to like us today!
We work hard to earn your “Likes” – and not just on Facebook. Experience the Ace-Robbins Difference for yourself – become a customer today.

Jar full of money
If you’re like the average American, you use about 65 gallons of hot water every day in your sinks, showers, and appliances.
The problem is, you’re probably paying to heat considerably more water than that.
If you have a traditional water heater (one with a storage tank), your hot water spends most of its day hanging out in your cool basement waiting to be used. Over time, that water will lose its heat (we call this standing loss) – which means that it will have to be reheated throughout the day so it’s ready whenever you turn that hot water tap or flip that dishwasher power switch.
And guess who pays for that reheating…
You could slow standing loss down by insulating your hot water storage tank (an option we highly recommend if you have one), but that will simply slow the pace of standing loss; if you want to eliminate it altogether, you’ll want to install a tankless propane water heater.

Four advantages of a tankless water heater

A tankless system uses a powerful heating element to instantly warm the water you need – and only the water you need. By operating this way, a tankless system enjoys some big advantages over tank-based water heaters, including:

  1. Unlimited hot water – Imagine never running out of hot water in the shower – even if the dishwasher and washing machine are running!
  2. Lower bills – By operating only when hot water is needed (and not using a pilot light), a tankless system will cut your monthly bills – sometimes by 40 percent or more.
  3. More placement flexibility – Tankless systems are small (about the size of a suitcase) and can be wall mounted – which means you can put them in crawl spaces, attics, closets, and other tight spaces.
  4. More home value – A tankless water heater will improve your Home Energy Rating System (HERS) and LEED scores, which adds value to your home if you sell it.

Tankless water heaters do cost more than conventional water heaters, but they also last longer – about 50-60 percent longer, on average. And with the money you’re saving on energy bills, your investment will quickly pay for itself.
You may qualify for a $100 rebate from Rinnai when you install a tankless water heater – if you do, we’ll match that with our own $100 rebate to double your savings. Contact us today to learn more!

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