Professional Heating & Air Blog: Archive for the ‘Community Involvement’ Category

OPTIONS Premier Services for People with Disabilities

Monday, July 3rd, 2023

We’d like to dedicate this blog post to telling our customers all about OPTIONS, a private non-profit agency serving our Hammond, Louisiana community. Their mission is to help people with disabilities live and work in the community.

OPTIONS is a local 501(c)3, non-profit agency established in 1973, by parents looking for community-based services for their children with disabilities. Although they were founded in 1973, they evolve by responding to the current needs of the people they serve in our community. They have a variety of opportunities at OPTIONS to best serve the individual needs of each person with a disability.

What Can Families Expect from OPTIONS

OPTIONS’ mission is to help people with disabilities live and work in the community. Their vision is for people with disabilities to be valued, respected, and integral members of the community. They are person-centered and meet the individual needs of each person.

What Makes OPTIONS Unique

OPTIONS is a premier provider of services. They offer 24/7 care, residential services, nursing support and advocacy, transportation, job placement and training, day programs, fun activities, community events, and so much more!

What Should Donors Know About OPTIONS

Donations remain local and 92% of those dollars directly serve OPTIONS participants’ essential needs such as health care, transportation, meaningful work, and activities.

How Can Someone Get Involved with OPTIONS

We encourage you to learn more about OPTIONS, support their mission, and pass along their information to someone you know who might benefit from their many services.

When you need it done right, call Professional Heating & Air!

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We’re Having a November Food Drive!

Friday, October 30th, 2020

‘Tis the season to be grateful for all the friends, family, and other loved ones we’re constantly surrounded by. What would be a better way to show our gratitude towards this community, than by starting a November food drive? We’re offering $10 for each can donated by each customer, up to $30 total off of your next service ticket!

Are you in the mood to do something that makes you warm and fuzzy inside, while also help to lower your HVAC service bill? Then let’s start donating what we can to provide for the people in need. We can work together to start combatting hunger in the Hammond community, so be sure to contact us to get more info!

Don’t forget, when you need it done right, call Professional Heating & Air!

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Check Out Our New Hours of Operation!

Wednesday, October 14th, 2020

The word on the street is that we’re open 7-7-7! What does that mean? It’s simple! We’re open from 7AM to 7PM, 7 days a week. This came after a lot of deliberation in trying to figure out how we could better serve our community. Now, you’ll never be charged for after-hours calls when they’re during this timeframe. You’ll also have more time to contact us when you’re dealing with a busy schedule this year.

Rain or shine, weekend or not, we’re open from seven to seven, every day of the week. Now you’re free to give our team a call after work, or before you’ve had a chance to take the kids to school. We’re ready!

When you need it done right call Professional Heating & Air.

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Honorable Mention in HVACR Business Competition

Friday, June 12th, 2020

Vehicles are an important part of delivering quality service. When we drive from one end of town to the other, we’ve got to do it in style so that everyone can see who we are and what we’re about. That’s why it’s no surprise to us that we received an honorable mention in HVACR Business Magazine’s “Bright & Bold” vehicle design competition. The HVAC industry is a competitive one, which is why having the sleekest and most recognizable design on your trucks can take you a long way.

Our decision to upgrade our vehicle design and remain contemporary in the market wasn’t by accident. “We have 12 vehicles with the design, which cost about $3,500 each to do,” our owner, James Barras, said. “But people call in now just because they see the vans everywhere.”

As the judges said, our truck design is “simple, yet memorable” which is a great way to describe many of the services we offer. If you’ve been caught staring at one of our truck’s sleek designs, don’t just stop there! Give our team a call for whatever heating or air conditioning needs you might have.

When you need it done right, call Professional Heating & Air.

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Tangi Lifestyles Readers’ Choice Contest

Tuesday, December 10th, 2019

We’re in it to win it, and this year is no exception! Help us win the Tangi Lifestyles Magazine readers’ choice contest as the best HVAC company in the area. This local magazine in Tangipahoa Parish is right smack dab in one of our service locations!

We’re looking for anyone that’s received our service in Tangipahoa Parish to put in a good word for us through the readers’ choice contest hosted by the Tangi Lifestyles Magazine. Just follow the link down below anytime before 12/31 (New Year’s Eve) when the contest ends. Be sure to put in your vote by then!

We’d just like to take a minute and give thanks for everyone who takes the time to review us, talk about us, and vote for us in contests like these. We’d be nothing if it weren’t for the great reviews that our loyal customers leave, as well as the word of mouth recommendations that are constantly being spread. We’re so grateful for your support!

Check out the Tangi Lifestyles Magazine and don’t forget to vote for us in their readers’ choice contest!

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New Instructors on the Block!

Thursday, September 5th, 2019

If you’ve been looking to get in a few classes on AC and refrigeration with the professionals, now is your chance! Lenny Rauch and our owner, James Barras, will be new instructors for a technical class at North Shore Technical Community College. This local trade school is excited to have them starting with specialized classroom instruction and practical shop experience to prepare individuals for employment as entry-level AC and refrigeration technicians.

James will be teaching on Mondays and Tuesdays, while Lenny will be teaching Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays at the Hammond, Lacombe, and Sullivan campuses. This new Air Conditioning & Refrigeration Program will aim to push students to excel at the following:

  • Evaluate refrigerant pressure and temperatures in air conditioning systems.
  • Use a schematic to troubleshoot an electrical system.
  • Measure the performance of a residential air conditioning system.
  • Troubleshoot a residential heating system.
  • Adjust a commercial air conditioning unit.

This is a rare opportunity to see some seasoned AC and refrigeration veterans work their magic and teach anyone who is interested in the tricks of the trade. For those looking to complete the criteria needed for their Technical Diploma in Air Conditioning and Refrigeration, and to share the knowledge of the experts in our area, sign up today!

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We’re Moving!

Tuesday, January 27th, 2015

We’re happy to announce that we’ll be moving to a new location in Hammond next month! Though it may not look like much now, we’ll have a brand new facility in a matter of weeks. Our new space will be built from the ground up and all of our staff will be hands on helping to get A Professional’s new home up and running.

We will be scheduling service calls and installations as usual during construction, so our expert technicians are available for any of your heating and cooling needs. Call us today to make an appointment or schedule service online. And stay tuned for more pictures as we begin breaking ground on the new home for A Professional Heating and Air!

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