Dear Resident,

Increases in the cost of electricity are closely tied to the rising cost of natural gas. That's because a significant portion of electricity generated in Texas is fueled by natural gas. In the last two years, natural gas prices have increased by over 100%. But electricity usage has the greatest impact on your bill.

For a home, higher seasonal usage is usually caused by electric heating and air conditioning equipment operating longer than usual. The more your heating and cooling system operates, the higher the energy usage, and the higher the bill. In the winter, heating equipment operates longer when we have cooler than normal temperatures. In the summer, both higher temperatures and humidity will cause your air conditioner to run longer. An easy way to reduce your home's energy usage, and bill, is to raise your thermostat in the summer and lower it in the winter.

How to Cut Heating Costs:
· Keep curtains and blinds open on sunny days to help heat the home. Close them at night to keep heat inside.
· Keep the fan switch on central heating systems set to AUTO instead of ON.
· Set the thermostat at 70° or lower. If you'll be away from home for several days, you can save money by setting it as low as 55°.
· Lower the thermostat at night and use an electric blanket.
· During colder months, a humidifier makes the air feel warmer so you can be comfortable with less heat.

How to Cut Cooling Costs:
· Set the thermostat at 78°.
· Each degree below 78° equals a 9% increase in your cooling bill.
· Set the thermostat higher before going to work. It could save you as much as 25% versus keeping the home cool all day.
· Close the curtains or blinds. Sunlight can increase the demand on your air conditioner by almost 30%.

Attached you will find more energy saving tips and energy estimator results. It is estimated that your electric bill can range on average from $233.00-$286.00 monthly. Some months may be higher or less than others. Detailed results are attached about your specific apartment floorplan.

We hope you find this information helpful. If you have any questions, please contact our office.

Sincerely,
The Arbors of Central Park
817-540-1131

Has your air filter been changed?

Your air filter should be changed once every 30 days for proper air flow in both the winter and summertime. Stop by the office and pick one up or give us a call to have our maintenance personnel change it for you. Here are some important air conditioning and heating tips associated with changing your air filter:

Save money – regularly changing your filter will help reduce the cost of your electric bill
Cooling and warming – regularly changing you filter will help keep your home cooler in the summer and warmer in the winter

Never remove your filter without replacing it – this can damage your HVAC unit
Please contact us to replace your filter:

Arbors of Central Park Apartment Maintenance Team

Easter Sunday

April 4th, 2010

All kids can stop by the office and receive an

Easter treat on Saturday April 3rd

The Arbors presents:

Drive-in Movie Night

Tomorrow night, Thursday March 18th at 6:30pm

Feature Presentation: Planet 51

Bring your lawn chairs and join us in the courtyard behind the office.

DUE TO THE WEATHER CONDITIONS WE ARE URGING YOU TO USE CAUTION WHEN WALKING AROUND THE PROPERTY.

Please take necessary precautions and note that ice is present. We will be unable to keep ice from forming on staircases, walkways, and the parking lot surface.


IF YOU HAVE TO DRIVE, PLEASE DRIVE VERY SLOW COMING IN AND OUT OF THE PROPERTY. THE DRIVE WAY CAN GET VERY SLIPPERY IF YOU DO NOT USE CAUTION.



THANK YOU
The Arbors Management

During the month of February ONLY

the office will be open

Sunday's from 12pm-4pm

Severe subfreezing weather is forecast. Water pipes in our apartment community may freeze and break unless we ALL act quickly. If any pipes freeze, we may have to cut off the water to entire buildings. If there are widespread pipe breakages across the city, it could be days
before we can get hot and cold water back on in your unit. So please help.

IMMEDIATE ACTION.
Please take the following precautions as soon as you read this notice!

1. Leave the heat on 24 hours a day at a temperature setting of no less than 50 degrees. Keep all windows closed. Be sure to leave open the cabinet doors under the kitchen sink and bathroom sink(s) to allow heat to get to the plumbing.

2. Immediately do one of the following, depending on the severity of the freeze: drip all your water 24 hours a day at a steady drip of about ____ drops per second. This includes cold and hot water in your kitchen sink, bathroom sinks, bath tubs, showers, wet bar sinks, etc. OR run all your water 24 hours a day at a steady, pencil-lead size stream. This includes cold and hot water in your kitchen sink, bathroom sinks, bath tubs, showers, wet bar sinks, etc.

3. If you have washer/dryer units in your apartment, especially those located on any outside patio or in any outside closet,
follow these steps to help prevent those water lines from freezing and breaking:
• Turn both the hot and cold water lines off.
• Disconnect these water lines from the back of your washing machine.
• Place both water lines into the drain pipe behind the washing machine.
• Turn both water lines back on so that [check one] a steady drip or a steady pencil-lead size stream is coming out 24 hours a day.
• When you want to wash clothes, remember to reconnect the water lines.

4. Leave the faucets dripping or running until further notice. We will notify you when to stop.

5. Leave all drains open, including sinks and bathtubs. Bring in potted or hanging plants.

6. Notify management ASAP if you notice any water running from a building or from under your walls.

7. Remember to be careful about ice and snow on steps and sidewalks.

As authorized in the lease, the management may be entering the apartments for spot checks. When others in the city drip their faucets, water pressure may drop, and you may have to open your faucets some more.

Thank you for your prompt and continuous cooperation regarding this serious problem.