06.14.2021
Governor Brian Kemp Names Matthew Holtkamp to State Construction Industry Licensing Board
All of us at Holtkamp Heating & Air are excited to share Governor Kemp’s exceptional selections to fill two vacant seats on the State Construction Licensing Board- Division of Conditioned Air Contractors. CAAG (Conditioned Air Association of Georgia) President & Holtkamp Heating & Air Owner, Matthew Holtkamp, is one of Governor Kemp’s two appointees. He makes the second active CAAG member to serve on the distinguished board. James Martin Ford of Augusta, GA is the appointee to fill a vacant engineer position on the board. The State Construction Industry Licensing Board protects the public against faulty construction installations through the licensing of contractors. The Board establishes and administers standards for the licensing of contractors. This great responsibility makes it imperative that the board consist of high-quality industry professionals. Matthew Holtkamp is the founder and president of Holtkamp Heating & Air, Georgia’s largest American Standard dealer. With 30+ years of industry experience, Holtkamp has built a business offering superior customer service and a team approach. Holtkamp currently serves as President of the Board of Directors for the Conditioned Air Association of Georgia (CAAG), and previously served as the president of the Metropolitan Atlanta Air Conditioning Contractors Association. He and his wife, Suzanne, have two daughters and are […]
05.08.2021
Easy Shortcut Hollandaise Sauce Recipe
If you want to take your brunch game up a notch, a creamy, rich hollandaise sauce will make your family swoon. But how can we take this famously fussy sauce and make it simple to prepare? Forget endless whisking, and break out your blender instead! Plus, with a few dashes of our famous habanero hot sauce (available free to all our customers!) you can turn the volume up on this sauce as high as you’d like. 🌶 Ingredients: 3 Egg Yolks 1 Stick Salted Butter Juice of 1/2 lemon Dashes of Holtkamp Heatwave Hot Sauce (or pinch of cayenne pepper) Directions: Place egg yolks, lemon juice and hot sauce in blender. Bring butter almost to a boil in small saucepan. With blender on lowest setting, slowly pour butter into blender over the yolks. This delicious hollandaise sauce will keep in the blender for up to an hour. If you need to warm it up and thin it out before serving, simply add a tablespoon or two of hot water and blend briefly. This amazing hollandaise sauce will be the absolute highlight of your Eggs Benedict, and is also delicious when poured over asparagus. Enjoy! PS. Speaking of simple, we can […]
04.21.2021
Major Rebates Now Available on American Standard A/C Systems
There is no better time to prepare for peak summer heat than during this special promotion we’re running with American Standard. With our instant rebates, you’ll get up to $1200 off a new A/C system that will keep you comfortable for years and shave big bucks off your energy bills. *PLUS* We’re also combining these rebates with 0% financing for well qualified customers. To explore all the energy efficient options for your home with a no obligation estimate, simply contact us and we’ll schedule your visit with a Comfort Consultant. Hear from a Happy Customer “My system was 20 years old and not functioning properly. After 5 visits in 3 years for a multitude of problems with my A/C and furnaces, I opted for a new HVAC system. Everyone at Holtkamp has always been very nice and professional. And with my new system I am saving $70-100 a month in electric bills!” – Nicole H, Gwinnett Instead of investing in repairs and waiting until your old system dies during the hot summer months, wouldn’t you rather save money on a brand new, whisper-quiet A/C system delivered at your convenience during beautiful spring weather? Exploring your options costs you nothing!
03.29.2021
Holtkamp HVAC Hosts Successful Career Day
On Saturday we hosted our first ever HVAC Career Day, giving young people in our community a chance to experience a “Day in the Life of an HVAC Professional.” Kicking off the day with donuts, Matthew Holtkamp led a group of students through three hours of fun, educational and hands-on activities. Attendees were able to tour a loaded HVAC van, handle tools of the trade, cut pipes, solder/braze pipes and more. “Nothing gets me more excited than sharing my love of HVAC,” said Matthew. “All seemed enthralled with what we do and three attendees committed to our apprenticeship program.” With service jobs providing a great career opportunity right here in Gwinnett County, this workshop was an ideal opportunity to give these students a chance to consider this career path. We’re excited to plan another Career Day event in the future and invite even more students from the community to explore the world of HVAC! If you know a student interested in signing up, please have them contact us.
03.23.2021
15 Pollen Tips to Help Prevent Spring Allergies
Keep these 15 pollen tips in mind as you try to reduce spring allergy symptoms: 1. Download a free app like the WebMD Allergy to monitor allergy and pollen levels. You’ll get convenient notifications for high levels of pollen from trees, grass, ragweed and more. 2. Although you might be tempted to open your doors and windows on a beautiful spring day, you’ll simply be letting clouds of pollen into your home. Keep them closed as much as possible. 3. Save outside activities for after a rainfall when the pollen will be cleared from the air. Avoid dry, windy days when pollen swirls most. 4. Ask friends or family members who don’t suffer from allergies to help out with lawn mowing, weed pulling, and other outdoor chores that can stir up allergens. 5. For days where you are active outdoors, keep your activities to the evenings when pollen counts are lowest. 6. Much of the pollen in your home enters on your shoes. Keep a welcome mat at entrances to your home and encourage your family to wipe their feet and remove their shoes just inside the door. 7. Remove clothes worn outside, and shower to rinse your skin and […]
03.12.2021
Holtkamp Heating & Air Hosts HVAC Career Day for Students
We are pleased to announce our first ever introduction to a “Day in the Life of a HVAC Professional,” a one day workshop aimed at 16-20 year olds in our community. If you’re interested in exploring a career in the heating and air industry, this gathering will give you an overview of all the career opportunities from installations to service. Get an understanding of basic components, thermostats, safety protocols and more. You’ll also be able to explore a fully equipped service van and the tools we use to deliver comfort to families and businesses. Spend a fun morning with Matthew Holtkamp, Founder of Holtkamp Heating & Air, and see if your talents line up with what it takes to be an HVAC technician. HVAC Career Day Saturday, March 27th 9AM-12PM Holtkamp Heating & Air Office, Suwanee Donuts for Breakfast & Pizza for Lunch Space is Limited – Save Your Spot A reservation is required to attend, and we are limiting this workshop to ten students only. Please email customerservice@holtkamptest.wpengine.com and send your name, phone number and age to reserve your spot. To download a flyer with details about the workshop, please click here.
02.28.2021
The State of HVAC and How it Affects You
With 2020 thankfully behind us, here’s what we see ahead for 2021 concerning your comfort and air quality systems. Knowing you rely on us as your HVAC provider, we want to share important information of what we see as upcoming challenges. 1) Possible Equipment Shortages COVID has had an ongoing impact on manufacturing, and we saw regular shortages of systems and accessories industry-wide last year. We’re already starting to see minor disruptions in 2021, and want to make sure you can get the equipment you need. If you are in a situation where the loss of air conditioning will create a health emergency, we strongly encourage you to schedule maintenance early. Our techs can advise if a replacement is in your best interest. If you’ve been holding out for a new system, it would be wise to get an estimate soon so your order can be placed and scheduled. We currently have a full inventory of a wide variety of components so if the above relates to you, please request a free estimate today and be first in line while all options available. 2) Maximize Indoor Air Quality at Home & Work For over 25 years, we’ve been delivering cutting-edge […]
02.12.2021
How Can I Solve My Home’s Comfort Mysteries?
Every house has its unique quirks, and sometimes you need the help of an expert to solve those lingering issues. Are you tired of experiencing problems like these? Cold drafts coming into your home Dry air Rooms that are too hot or too cold Excessive moisture or condensation Static electricity Nosebleeds Expensive energy bills If you’ve always wanted the answers to these common mysteries, we have just the solution. Book a Whole House Checkup and we’ll have one of our Comfort Consultants examine every room in your house plus your attic to precisely detect air leaks and identify other common issues that could be costing you money. Your Whole House Checkup includes careful examination of: All Windows and Doors Your Duct System Your Insulation Fireplace Flues We’ll perform a blower door test as part of our checkup to pinpoint exactly where your house is losing energy and costing you money. A blower door is a powerful fan that mounts into the frame of your exterior door. The fan pulls air out of the house, lowering the air pressure inside. The higher outside air pressure then flows in through all unsealed cracks and openings, helping us identify all the problem spots. Your duct work needs to be […]
01.11.2021
Holtkamps Donate Mural to Special Kneads Bakery
Matthew and Suzanne Holtkamp are longtime supporters of Special Kneads & Treats, a bakery in downtown Lawrenceville that employs adults with special needs. The bakery moved into a larger facility a couple of years ago, and found that the nondescript nature of their building exterior was working against them. Thousands of cars pass their location every day, but weren’t aware of their heartwarming mission and tasty treats. In this video, see how the Holtkamps stepped in to help provide beautiful new graphics for the building. Please go visit our friends at Special Kneads & Treats at 156 Scenic Highway, near Downtown Lawrenceville. You’ll be amazed by their wide variety of confections and cakes, and you’ll fall in love with their wonderful team!
01.08.2021
National Radon Action Month: How to Test Your Home
Did you know radon, an odorless, tasteless, radioactive gas, is the second leading cause of lung cancer in the United States? Additionally, between 1990-2019, almost 30% of homes and buildings in Gwinnett tested positive for elevated rates of radon. The Environmental Protection Agency has designated January as National Radon Action Month, and we want to help you become better aware of this important health issue and learn how to test for it in your home. What is Radon? Radon occurs naturally when uranium breaks down to form radon. Uranium is often found in high concentrations in granite and rocky soils. Radon is released into the soil and can easily enter a home through the foundation and well water. It can build up to dangerous levels inside homes, schools, and other buildings. Radon is the second leading cause of lung cancer in the United States, after tobacco smoke. Radon kills nearly 21,000 people each year, more than 800 of them in Georgia. Smokers are at an even higher risk of radon-induced lung cancer than nonsmokers. Testing Your Home for Radon A short-term radon test kit should be hung in the lowest lived-in part of your home (basement or first floor) for […]
