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An “Ultimate” Outing for QwikBids!

Friday, October 23rd, 2009

Cathy’s Clips

The staff had a wonderful time at the Arizona’s Ultimate Women’s Expo at the Phoenix Convention Center. We had an exhibitor’s booth awaiting us when we arrived. We’re getting good at this so set up went very qwik this time around!

In our industry, we have found that the bulk of consumers that generally use services to locate quality service providers are overwhelmingly women. So we didn’t want to miss out on the opportunity to put on display the ease and convenience of using QwikBids for their next home project. We got their attention! The busy woman is looking for ways to avoid having to endure the task of looking for a service provider. Do you need landscape in the Metropolitan Phoenix area? Do you need swimming pool repair or maintenance? Is your roof in need of repair? Demonstrating how QwikBids takes the pain out of locating a service provider that will treat customer’s right, was relatively easy.

We handed out literally thousands of our cards, and explained to all who we are and how we not only benefit consumers and service providers, but also charities. Attendees were very adamant in saying what a great idea QwikBids is and how they plan on utilizing our service on their next home project!

The Expo went on for two days. The first day, Valerie Bertinelli spoke about empowerment, and her battle with weight loss. It was a very heartfelt speaking engagement, and a very crowded one. Women from around the Valley applauded Valerie for her courage and determination.

Speaking of courage and determination, the second day of the Expo presented Olivia Newton-John (who was accompanied by her new husband, John Easterling). Olivia expressed her battle with cancer, and the resulting victory overcoming it. According to her, a new lease on life and outlook in the future has forever been changed. She is reaching out to women globally in an effort to raise awareness of cancers that plague women from every walk of life.

How could we not applaud both Valerie and Olivia? The entire gang loved it!

This is just the beginning for QwikBids, a business that’s in the business of helping others and showing all other businesses that profits are not the only issues that need to be addressed. As many of you already know, QwikBids is modeled for charities as well. The recession has affected everyone, so it’s a breath of fresh air knowing that when you use QwikBids, you’re giving back to the community.

It seems we are in recovery, and we’re bouncing back! Stay tuned for more events the QwikBids team attends. And if you see us, drop by and say hello!

Home Air Conditioning Repair and Service

Wednesday, September 2nd, 2009

QwikBids Investigates

Many take what seems to be the everlasting, indestructible A/C in our homes for granted. We go years without a single worry, and so don’t budget nor plan for its failure. When your A/C finally lets you down, the sudden cost and unplanned expense could be surprising. It’s not a matter of if you’re A/C will fail; it’s truly a matter of when. Here we’ll outline most causes, preventative measures, and proper maintenance.

Most A/C problems are a result of faulty installation, as well as poor service and maintenance. The compressor not coming on, a water leak, the air blowing but not cool and low airflow are just a few. If the unit doesn’t start at all, what can the homeowner do?

Before getting into a panic, try the circuit breakers or fuse box first. I can’t tell you how many folks have called out an A/C repair service, only to find it was as simple as throwing the switch back into position. It’s an expensive throw of a switch if the service call costs between $50 and $150 just for the technician to show up. Replacing a fuse can be an easy task as well, costing just a few dollars and a few minutes of time.

If an air conditioner turns itself on and off frequently, it could be a couple things. Either the unit is not the proper size to cool the area of home efficiently or the fan or compressor controls are worn out (in either of these cases it is wise to consult a professional). If the air isn’t cooling efficiently but the unit turns on, there could be a low refrigerant level, the coils are frozen over or the evaporator and/or condenser coils need to be cleaned.

Then, there are the filters. Normal airflow is restricted when these filters are not properly changed, and could considerably raise the amount of energy used to cool the home. Most of the time, something as simple as changing the filter or cleaning the coils can be done simply, with minimal cost. But if you find yourself questioning whether or not it would be safe to do so without causing further complications, it’s highly recommended to call in a professional.

If it’s a qwik response you’re looking for with the A/C, look no further than QwikBids. Licensed professionals are ready to bid on your service requests at just a moment’s notice. Don’t let the heat get to you. You’ll otherwise lose your cool when failure occurs!