The Thermostat Dance
I have always suffered…. at middle school dances, as a 20-something hitting the clubs, and through a seemingly endless parade of friends getting married. I can’t dance. My best move is the sprinkler, and it has been said that watching me try to clap on beat is comparable to the erratic movements of a deranged seal. Nonetheless, there is one dance I excel at – the thermostat dance.
As I glide across the wood floor in my fuzzy socks, I can imagine the cheers as Carrie Ann holds up a card with a perfect 10. My timing was perfect, and my execution was flawless because the heat is now set to 70, and my husband is none-the-wiser. Well, he eventually caught on, because two weeks later as I sashay in with the mail we see it. The infuriating letter from MN Energy telling us that once again we have used 25% more energy than our neighbors. Suddenly, the crowd starts booing as that old guy holds up a score of 2, and my hopes are dwindling…
Much like my dancing, our energy audit was best watched by peering through the gaps in my fingers as my hand covered my face. Although the final score was dismal, the outlook is good. The auditor said that by bringing our attic insulation up to code, we can see up to a 20% savings on our energy bill – he recommended Ryan Windows & Siding. Ryan’s is a Minnesota Energy Authorized Insulation Contractor for Southeastern Minnesota.
The Final Score
As Brian, Ryan Windows & Siding Insulation Expert, walks through the door for our free estimate, I can tell that this partnership was destined. Within an hour, he had assessed the situation, and by the end of the week. we already had the insulation installed. and the savings were rolling in! It was so easy – not to mention clean. Besides the toasty warm air enveloping me, there was no evidence that they had even been there. I grab Brian’s hand before he can leave, for our final bow (I must admit, he was not prepared to bow – it must not be that common in the home improvement industry…), and the crowd jumps to their feet with a roaring applause. Julianna and Bruno both hold up 10’s.
My daughter hands me a bouquet of flowers with dirt clumps clinging to the roots, and my husband gives me a kiss. A tear rolls down my check, because in a world of soccer practice and action 100 reading, it feels good to receive acclaim – even if it is for something as simple as choosing a trusted contractor like Ryan Windows & Siding. Their quality products and professional installation ensure that my family will stay comfortable and safe throughout the cold winter months. With our new attic insulation I no longer get to do the thermostat dance. I now save my fuzzy socks for sliding down the hall singing Old Time Rock and Roll —ohh, I wonder if The Voice is auditioning.
**If you’re doing The Thermostat Dance, be sure to call Ryan Windows & Siding at 507-281-6363. Mention Rochester MN Moms Blog for up to $400 off your insulation installation!
