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Trending Now At THS: The MD300TBABB From ProCom

As we all look for efficient ways to stay warm this winter, one of the best sellers at Total Home Supply is the ProCom MD300TABB 30,000 BTU Dual Fuel, Vent-Free Blue Flame Heater.

This model can adapt to working with either Liquid Propane of Natural Gas and will heat a room up to 1,000 square feet. While this unit can be wall mounted, a base is included for floor use. The gas unit will work without electricity, but the included blower will need to run off an electrical line.

The blue flame technology will heat the air in the room first, gently circulating warmth around you. Choose from five variable heat settings for the most comfortable temperature. Approved for mobile home use, please check with local codes before installation.

Looking To The New Year

A new year is almost upon us. As most of us look for ways to make it a great one, the staff of Total Home Supply is gearing up for another year of providing a first-rate online store. Ever-changing, our website will continue to offer great products at great prices...along with consumer information and expert technical advice.

Our Do-It-Yourself Community page will keep on producing tips, household ideas and interesting information about how to help your community. And, as always, we look forward to interaction with our members and customers.

THS would like to thank everyone for another successful year. Have a very Happy & Safe Holiday.

New at THS: The GOBI Condensate Removal Pump by Refco

The newest item on the Total Home Supply website is a terrific condensate removal pump designed for mini split air conditioners.

The GOBI condensate discharge module by Refco, fits below any wall mounted mini split, and can be mounted either left or right side. Featuring the Electronic Energy Control System (EECS), this microprocessor control is Refco's most innovative water sensing system ever produced.

Capable of removing over 3 gallons of water per hour, the GOBI is extremely quiet, aesthetically designed and easy to install.

Prestyl Infrared Panels: Efficient Electric Heat

With technology 16 years in development, Prestyl USA is certainly creating buzz in the HVAC world with their Far-Infrared Electric Heating Panel Systems.

The thin-film technology used on the surface of the panels is exclusive to Prestyl and uses infrared energy to heat surfaces the same way the sun heats the earth. Extremely reliable and ecologically sound, the panel housings are made of recyclable materials and the unit itself is 99% recyclable at the end of its lifespan.

Ceiling or wall mountable, the panels are available in different sizes. Compared to a 30-40% efficiency rating of electric baseboard heat, the infrared panels are 60% efficient when wall mounted and 80% efficient when mounted to the ceiling.

For more detailed information on the technology behind the Prestyl Flat Electric Panels, visit the Prestyl Thin Film Far-Infrared Heater page in the THS Reference Library. Prestyl heating panels are Made in theUSA.

Make Your Holiday Party Into A Community Service Event

We've all been taught that it's better to give than to receive. But, it's even better to give and receive.

TotalHomeSupply.com has begun its second annual "Feed the Hungry, Then Yourself." food drive, where donations are collected at holiday office parties. Economic conditions have left so many families dependent on the food pantry in their neighborhood for providing their basic needs, and while food banks do what they can, donations are at an all time low...all across the country.

While last year's food drive initiative was really successful, we are starting it a little earlier this year to encourage more companies and individuals to get involved. Here's how to help.

...Talk to your party coordinator about choosing a local food bank for the donations. Announce the food drive in the party invitation or an office email. Send another email the day of the party as a reminder.

...At the party, set an area aside where people can leave their donations. Have volunteers in place beforehand to remove the donations from the party, for delivery to the chosen food pantry.

...Animal shelters and pet pantries are also overwhelmed by the volume of pets given up by families no longer able to care for them. Collecting dog and cat food is another alternative to a food drive, especially if your company is animal friendly.

...Many communities are also in the process of collecting coats for those in need. Collecting warm winter coats, as well as gloves and hats is another way to incorporate a charitable act into a night of fun and celebration.

...Don't forget, charity begins at home. When hosting a Christmas or New Year's Party, encourage guests to bring food items which can be donated to food banks. Isn't that what the holiday spirit is all about?

So, in the next few days, we invite you to send this blog post to anyone and everyone you know. Let's make it go viral. If we can get even 10% of the people who read this to initiate a food drive at their holiday party, so many families will be helped by one small act of kindness.

SOCIAL NETWORKERS: Use Facebook and MySpace to spread the message:
Encourage your company to accept food items at your holiday party for donation to a local food pantry. Click on the link below for details.
"At Your Holiday Party, Feed The Hungry, Then Yourself ."

Gas Flames Over Glass: The Log Alternative

Do you love the look of a dancing gas fire, but want a more contemporary feel than traditional logs? Total Home Supply now features the RH Peterson G45 Series Triple T Glass Burner System with your choice of Fyre Glass or Fyre Gems.

Featuring a wide range of colors, the stones rest on a bed of sand or lava granules to raise the elevation of the flames, offering the maximum effect of the fire. Available in the most popular log sizes, the available packages allow you to choose the type of burner, choice of manual or automatic pilot, color of the stones and the natural gas or liquid propane option.

Peterson Fyre Glass is also an affordable and safe way to replace gas logs in your existing fireplace with a new and more modern look. The glass will keep its original color and clarity, and as with all RH Peterson products, it is Made in the USA.