Around the country this year homeowners are preparing for summer's warmer temperatures by getting pool equipment cleaned and serviced, air conditioner tune-ups over-seeding lawns and buying new patio furniture and barbecues in anticipation of spending more time outside.  Some of us look forward to summer all year long and others are tired of those 3 digits by June!  Whichever category you happen to fall into, there are several things you can do to get your home prepared for summer temperatures.

 

1. Install the highest quality Textilene sunscreens on your west, south or east facing windows for a 20-30% reduction in summer cooling costs. First Impression manufacturers all solar screens to your exact specifications and there are a number of frame and screen options to choose from. Order by April 30th and SRP customers can take advantage of a fantastic rebate offer where you can save $.80 per square foot!  Not only do you get great energy savings, you also have added privacy - you can see out, but it's hard for others to see in.  Our solar shades also come with a 5 year guarantee and are completely removable for easy cleaning.

2. Get a First Impression screen door (or two!) installed at both ends of your home - one on your front door and perhaps double doors at the back.  This enables wonderful cross breezes to flow through your home while also keeping everyone safe inside. All of our screen doors come with the option of bug screens or sunscreens.  Choose a bug screen for rooms where you want to let the breezes and light in and keep the bugs out!  Another option is to have your doors made with sunscreens, which prevent UV rays from damaging your wood door or interior artwork. They are also heat blocking, helping you to save money on your cooling bills.
 

3. Install and use ceiling fans in every room and avoid using the air conditioning until you have to. Setting fans to turn in an counterclockwise direction creates a windchill effect which will help cool down each room. 
 

4. Leave interior doors open to allow air to circulate.
 

5. Get your air conditioner serviced now and keep your outdoor unit free of weeds and debris.  Consider installing a programmable thermostat to set the temperatures for lower only when you are home.  Even increasing the thermostat just one degree can significantly lower your summer cooling costs.
 

6. Check insulation strips around doors and windows and replace any that look worn or are torn.  

7. Keep blinds and curtains closed to keep the sun's rays from entering the home.   

 

8. Get your windows tinted with our Llumar security laminate which cuts 99% of ultraviolet radiation protecting window shutters, blinds, and fabrics. 

Sarah Carlstrom from the CBS show "Better Arizona" visits us at the Mesa Marketplace Swap Meet where she interviews our very own Mark Montgomery who describes our products and processes. Take a look!

As Seen on CBS 5 "Better Arizona"

First Impression has been in the news quite a bit lately so we decided that where better than to let our customers know what we've been up to than on our website? We just added a page where you can find everything from Press Releases, to News Articles and Videos.  Below you will find excerpts from the latest and links to read the entire articles.

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Gilbert security-door company flourishes during tough times
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Thousands of home improvement, design and landscaping companies offering exclusive "home show only" special pricing, sales, deals and giveaways!  Bring your home improvement plans, ideas, questions, sketches and measurements for ANY and EVERY Home Project you can imagine, big or small, indoors or out!

There is a large food court and ATMs onsite for your convenience.

First Impression Security Doors is offering FREE TICKETS to the Maricopa Home Show coming to Phoenix April 27th - 29th at the Arizona State Fairgrounds.  We have a limited quantity of tickets and they will be awarded on a first come first serve basis, so act now! Send an email to marketing@fisd.biz with your name, # of tickets requested, and which showroom location you prefer to pick them up at (either Gilbert or Peoria).  We will quickly notify you if tickets are still available and leave them for you at that showroom's front desk. Click here for our showroom locations and hours.

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