Category: Albany

The Benefits of Planned Fuel Delivery

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oiltruckAs you know, living in the Albany, NY area means that winters can be pretty harsh and cold. And, because of that, the cost of heating your home can be expensive. It isn’t always easy to budget for fuel costs, since heating oil prices can fluctuate. But, there is one way you can stay on top of your winter fuel expenses. By choosing an oil budget plan, you don’t have to gamble with fluctuating fuel costs. A budget plan allows you to get automatic delivery and guaranteed pricing that helps you plan for your home heating expenses.

Family Danz is pleased to offer our customers oil budget plans that make heating their homes in the winter a simpler task. We’ll work with you to help you choose a budget plan that fits your home heating needs. For many customers, the biggest benefit of having planned fuel delivery is the fixed price. This allows customers to know what they’ll be spending on fuel each month, so there are no surprises when the bill arrives.

You’ll benefit from automatic fuel delivery from Family Danz.

Another advantage is automatic delivery – you won’t have to worry about running out of fuel, even on the coldest night of the year. You can rest assured that Family Danz will keep your fuel tank fully supplied and ready, no matter what home heating demands your household will face during the chilly Albany, NY winter. Our drivers deliver the fuel you need to your home, whether you’re there or not, so you don’t need to worry about scheduling a time to bet there for your delivery.

For many people, another benefit of an oil budget plan is that it helps during the holidays. Family Danz knows how tough it can be for a household to have to pay a large utility bill around holiday time. But when you choose a budget plan, you won’t have to struggle during peak season for fuel consumption – an oil budget plan allows you the peace of mind that comes with regular, affordable monthly payments, no matter what the oil prices might be.

And, at Family Danz, we take great pride in providing our customers with premium-grade fuel oil. Our heating oil is specially formulated to not only keep your home warm and comfortable all throughout the winter months, but to also keep your equipment running great, too. Our home heating oil contains special additives that keep your system running clean and at maximum efficiency. That reduces service calls, extends the life of your heating system, benefits the environment and helps you save on your energy bills.

Keeping your family safe and warm all winter long is easier than ever, when you choose Family Danz to help with your fuel plan needs. You’ll get automatic delivery – and a monthly price that works for you and your home heating needs. Just give us a call at 518-427-8685, and we will be more than happy to tell you about our budget plan options.

Naval History in Albany – the USS Slater

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USS_Slater_AlbanyWhen you live in Albany, NY or the surrounding area, you know our city is rich in history. Our museums and buildings house some of the world’s most comprehensive collections of historical artifacts, and you can easily spend a day simply touring the Capital here. But did you know Albany is also home to the last destroyer escort afloat in America?

The USS Slater was a Cannon Class destroyer escort that was served in the United States Navy during World War II. Like many ships of that time, the USS Slater was named for a sailor who lost his life in service – Frank O. Slater, who perished aboard the USS San Francisco during the 1942 Battle of Guadalcanal. The USS Slater served in both the Atlantic and the Pacific theaters both during and immediately following the war, and in 1951 was transferred to Greece. It served for 40 years, and was deactivated in 1991.

While it was awaiting disposal, the Destroyer Escort Sailors Association saved it. Raising $290,000 to rescue the USS Slater and return it to the United States, the not-for-profit educational corporation was brought to New York City, and four years later it made its way up the Hudson River to Albany, NY. Over the last 20 years, volunteer crews have worked to restore the USS Slater to her 1945 condition. The USS Slater now serves as a living memorial to destroyer escorts and the sailors who served on them.

If you’d like to visit the USS Slater, she is open early April through late November, Wednesday through Sunday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. During months of operation, she is open most major holidays except Easter and Thanksgiving Day. Admission prices vary, please visit the USS Slater website to learn more.

Ted Danz, the founder of Family Danz, served his country in the U.S. Navy and finished his military career with a strong sense of duty and commitment to his community. Once back in the Capital District, he settled into the town of Bethlehem. It was always a dream of Ted’s to start a family business and at the same time, give back to the community. From that vision, Family Danz was born. Instinctively, the fitting motto for Ted’s company was: “We Treat Our Customers Like Family.” Let us show you the Family Danz difference – call us at (518) 427-8685 and we will be more than happy to help with your HVAC, plumbing and heating oil needs.

What Does a Better Business Bureau A+ Rating Mean for You?

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A-Plus-BBB-Rating-1At Family Danz Heating & Air Conditioning, we have proudly been a Better Business Bureau (BBB) accredited business since 2011. As such, we’re required to meet the BBB accreditation standards that include: establishing trust; advertising honestly; telling the truth about products and services; being transparent; honoring promises; being responsive; safeguarding privacy; and, embodying integrity. This may seem like a high standard to follow for any business – and it is. The reason we choose to do so is because it is always our priority to serve our customers to their complete satisfaction. But we’re not only a BBB accredited company – we also have an A+ rating with them. What does that mean for you as a Family Danz customer?

According to the BBB, their ratings are representative of how they feel the business interacts with customers. Ratings are based on several factors, which include the businesses complaint history with the BBB, the type of business, the time in business, transparent business practices, honoring commitments to the BBB, licensing and ethical advertising. Taking these factors into account, the BBB rates businesses on a 100-point scale. Businesses with an A+ rating, like Family Danz, meet or exceed all ratings standards, and must earn between 97 and 100 points to achieve this rating.

For you as our customer, Family Danz’s A+ rating with the BBB means many things. First, you can trust us to always be truthful with you in the way we do business. From our commercials you see on television, to print ads, to offers on our website, you can count on us to provide you with exactly what we’ve advertised. And, when we come to your home to provide you with maintenance, repairs or installation, you should know that we’ll always be honest and up front with you – when we tell our customers we treat them like family, we take that promise very seriously.

Our rating also means that we are fully licensed and insured, and we provide customers with the best products on the market. We never will sell you equipment that does not meet our exacting standards as an HVAC contractor. We are a Bryant® Factory Authorized Dealer. That means we offer you expert performance and attention to detail, as well as reliable service and technical proficiency. The Bryant Factory Authorized Dealer symbol means we’ve met Bryant’s highest standards for superior skills, service and a promise of 100 percent satisfaction guaranteed.

You don’t have to second-guess whether choosing Family Danz is the right decision for your home and family – our A+ rating with the BBB speaks for our commitment to you. We are a dependable, reliable home comfort company, and we’re dedicated to our customers.

Just give us a call at (518) 427-8685 to discover what it means to receive an exceptional level of service.

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