| 09/26/2007... | North Hampton, NH - Thanks to the help of the Greater Seacoast Chapter of the National Association of Oil Heating Service Managers (NAOHSM), Lamprey Brothers was able to provide this training at no cost to the technicians and drivers. Educating frontline employees to install oil tanks that meet the national code requirements, and are able to prevent and fix problems with existing oil tanks is the reason that Lamprey Brothers recently hosted the first oil tank certification course on the Seacoast. The all day seminar attendees included Lamprey Brothers technicians, oil truck drivers, and their sales team, as well as technicians and oil truck drivers from other companies around the Seacoast.
Lamprey Brothers, now oil tank certified, has also taken the time to ensure that all of their technicians, oil truck drivers and sales team are certified so they can better assist their customers. “Oil tank problems need to be addressed proactively,” said Joanne Lamprey, President of Lamprey Brothers. “This training has given our frontline staff the proper tools to diagnose problems with our customers oil tanks, enabling them to make honest assessments and recommendations for our customers before a serious problem presents itself.”
Bob Hedden, oil heat Consultant and Educator and a co-founder of the National Oil Research Alliance (NORA), was on hand at Lamprey Brothers to certify technicians and oil truck drivers. “One of the main problems for oil tanks is corrosion,” said Hedden during the full-day seminar. “Homeowners with above ground oil tanks, both indoor and outdoor, can minimize the potential for corrosion by making certain there is plenty of breathing room around the tank so nothing is touching it,” Hedden adds, “having a professional check it as part of an annual preventive maintenance program is paramount.”
Heating with oil is a safe way to heat a home; it is not combustible and has one of the lowest risks of carbon monoxide poisoning. Heating oil is also better for the environment, as today’s heating oil burns 95% cleaner than heating oil used in the 1970’s. Also, heating oil warms homes quicker than other heating products saving the home owner time, money and increasing their comfort, making heating oil an efficient way to heat a home.
Rikk Yemma, a technician with Lamprey Brothers for two years believes, “This training was invaluable in terms of how we can help our customers at the initial inspection of their equipment. It gives our customers one less thing to worry about, and at the end of the day I can leave my job knowing that the home is a safer place for the family inside.”
About the National Association of Oil Heating Service Managers (NAOHSM)
The National Association of Oil Heating Service Managers (NAOHSM) is devoted exclusively to the education and the advancement of oil heat service professionals. NAOHSM represents more than 1,300 service managers and highly skilled technicians in the oil heating industry. For more information please visit http://www.naohsm.org/ .
About National Oil Research Alliance (NORA)
NORA is a collaborative program established by the oil heating industry to strengthen the industry by improving education and training for employees in the industry, providing customers more information and developing new products for customers. The oil heating industry is a small fragmented industry and NORA provides the opportunity and ability to work cooperatively for a better and stronger industry. NORA has developed world class education programs, new efficient appliances, and a strong consumer education campaign highlighting the benefits of oilheat and the need to improve efficiency. For more information please visit http://www.nora-oilheat.org/.
About Lamprey Brothers
Lamprey Brothers has been keeping the Seacoast comfortable since 1923. Evolving from wood, ice and coal delivery to oil delivery in 1934, has led to first class energy efficient heating, cooling and indoor air quality solutions. For the new millennium Lamprey Brothers now offers alternative energy solutions including solar and geothermal. All of their heating oil is treated with Avalux® which helps heating systems burn cleaner. Lamprey Brothers is always delighted to give a neighborly tour of their facility at 63 Atlantic Avenue, North Hampton, NH.
Bob Hedden, far left, with Lamprey Brothers technicians, oil truck drivers and sales team. Courtesy Photo: Larry Knight
For more information about Lamprey Brothers, visit lampreybrothers.com or call 800-333-6703.
Media Contact: Amanda Bacon - (603) 964-6703 – amandab@lampreybrothers.com |