Local Animal Shelters Benefit from Dog Days of Summer Promotion

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Arvidson Pools & Spas hosts their 2nd Annual Dog Days of Summer promotion throughout the month of August as a way of raising funds for several local animal rescue/shelter organizations.

Each location is partnering with a local shelter:

Care for a Cause

“Many of our customers and employees are animal lovers,” said Retail Division Manager, Nadine Nuzzo. “Our St. Charles retail manager owns many rescue pets, and it’s a cause that is dear to our hearts.

Last year we began the Dog Days of Summer promotion and hosted our first pet adoptions at each of our hot tub stores.  It was a huge success and we decided to expand on this idea and hopefully raise even more money,” she said.

Pet Adoption Events

Pet adoption events are held Saturday, August 13, and Saturday, August 27, from 12-3 pm at our hot tub stores in Crystal Lake, Palatine, and St. Charles.  We hope individuals and families who are interested in adopting a dog or cat will come out and meet some adorable options.

Bring your dogs with you and try out the Aqua Comb pet washing tool in our Dog Washing station.  Free pet treats are provided!

Hot Tub Special

In addition to pet adoptions, the company is donating $50 for every hot tub sold during the month of August to our shelter/rescue partners.  If you are an animal lover and are also ready to improve your life with the healthy benefits of warm water therapy, this is the month to buy!

20% Off Pet Items

Save 20% on all pet treats and supplies, including dishes, mats, collars and more!

Raffle Basket

Each hot tub store has a Raffle Basket on display. The are filled with dog supplies, treats, and services with an approximate value of $200.  Tickets are $1 for 1 ticket, $5 for 6 tickets, and $10 for 15 tickets.  Proceeds from raffle ticket sales will be donated to the shelters, and the winner will be drawn on Thursday, September 1.

Arvidson Donation and Coupon

Another way Arvidson Pools & Spas is raising funds for the shelters is through a coupon. We are posting it on social media and sending it through email.

Arvidson will donate 10% of all purchases made using this coupon to the shelters.*

Print Coupon

“We expect that the combination of these offers will result in a significant contribution to our local animal shelters/rescues.  Come out and help us make a difference for all of our four-legged friends this month,” Nuzzo said.

*Hot tubs, saunas, pools, and service work are excluded from this offer.

 

Spring Hot Tub Maintenance

Drain, Clean and Refill

It’s  a good time to check the condition of your spa and cover, and take some steps to rejuvenate it after the cold winter months. In this article, we look at spring hot tub maintenance and share a special offer with you below!

Graduations, Mother’s Day and Memorial Day weekend are just a few of the things that make spring special.  If you own a hot tub, you’d probably add soaking in warm water on cool spring nights to this list, too.

April is a great month to get your hot tub ready for the spring and summer enjoyment.  Follow these steps to ensure a hot tub that will be ready for soaking all season long. Let’s look at spring hot tub maintenance. Read more

Save Money on Energy Bills AND Get a Rebate!

ComEd RebateIs your pool pump tired? Are you ready to save money on energy bills AND get a rebate?

Signs You Need a New Pool Pump

If you have noticed any of the following signs, it may be time to replace it and with a new rebate program from ComEd on ENERGY STAR certified products, there’s no better time than now!  Here are some signs that your pump needs to be replaced:

  • Is seven to ten years old
  • Does not seem to be as powerful
  • Continually makes noise
  • Gets hot and shuts down
  • Hums or buzzes but will not start
  • Starts slowly

Energy Star Rated

Variable speed pool pumps that have earned the ENERGY STAR are independently certified to save energy and money.*  In fact, they:

  • Use approximately 70% less energy than standard pool pumps
  • Can save up to $340 per year in energy bills
  • Run quieter and extend the life of your pool’s filtering system

Conventional pool pumps waste energy by using the same pump speed whether they are filtering the water, vacuuming the pool or performing another task.

ENERGY STAR certified variable speed pool pumps, however, can run at lower speeds during filtration—the task pool pumps perform most often. Because filtration requires only half the flow rate of pool vacuuming, these variable speed pumps can provide significant savings over time.

An ENERGY STAR certified variable speed pool pump can save you about $2,200 over the lifetime of the product. This investment can pay for itself in less than two years—even sooner with a ComEd rebate.

Here’s how to apply:

  • Download and complete the ComEd Pool Pump Rebate Application.
Application
  • Submit the completed application and a legible copy of your dated sales receipt/paid invoice showing manufacturer, model number, installation date and purchase price to ComEd via email or mail. Make a copy of the application and receipt for your records. You can submit the application by ONE of the following methods:
    Mail:
    ComEd Appliance Rebates
    3100 West Road, Bldg 3 – Suite 200
    East Lansing, MI 48823
    Email:
    [email protected]
    Receive rebate payment. After your rebate application is reviewed and approved, you will receive a $400 rebate check in  approximately four weeks.

Eligibility Requirements:

  • Rebates are available to all current ComEd residential delivery service customers.
  • Customer applying for the rebate must be a ComEd “customer of record” living at the address noted on the application.
  • Must be an ENERGY STAR certified variable speed pool pump.
  • In-ground pool only.
  • Pool pump must be new and purchased in Illinois, or the buyer must demonstrate having paid the applicable Illinois sales and use tax.
  • Limit two pool pump rebates per ComEd residential delivery service account.
  • Pool pump must be purchased and installed April 1, 2016 – May 31, 2017.
  • Application must be submitted within 90 days of purchase or by June 30, 2017, whichever comes first.
  • The rebate paid will not exceed the purchase price of the pool pump.
Application
Info Sheet

 *Source – WWW.ENERGYSTAR.GOV

Questions?

Arvidson experts are trained and ready to help you through the process!

Enjoy Life to the Fullest is Top 2016 Resolution

Enjoy Life to the Fullest is Top 2016 Resolution

According to Money magazine’s annual survey, “enjoy life to the fullest” is the most popular New Year’s resolution, with nearly half (45.7%) of survey respondents planning to set this as one of their 2016 goals.

Following right behind was:

  • Live a healthier lifestyle (41.4%)
  • Lose weight (39.6%)
  • Spend more time with family and friends (33.2%)

Arvidson hot tub owners are on the right track!

Not only does soaking in warm water increase circulation, relax muscles, and improve respiratory function, it’s also a surefire way to reconnect with loved ones (no electronics allowed or needed).  Congrats, hot tub nation, you’re one step ahead of the rest!

Hey, pool owners, want to extend your water immersion throughout the year?  Is your top 2016 resolution similar to those above?

We’re here for you when you decide to get a hot tub!

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