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In the past couple months, we have been promoting the Nest smart home system and we just wanted to give you some insight about it. Nest has joined forces with Google and now works seamlessly with Google home devices. Not only do Nest products work with your Google devices, they can be controlled, monitored, and adjusted from your smart phone. The Nest line includes two smart thermostats, indoor and outdoor cameras, a smart doorbell with a camera, a smoke and CO detector, a security system, and a smart digital deadbolt door lock.

Thermostats

There are two thermostats to choose from, the Nest Thermostat E and the Nest Learning Thermostat. They both can be used from your smart devices, you can check your history, and you are alerted if there are ant problems. The thermostats work with your schedule, so if you like it warm in the morning and cool at night you can set it from the Nest app. On top of that, it will turn itself down when you’re not there by using your phone’s location. Additionally, it lets you know when it is running efficiently.

The Nest Learning Thermostat goes beyond these capabilities to learn your habits. Within a week the Learning Thermostat learns your habits and will adjust the temperature automatically. The Learning Thermostat is also the first thermostat to be Energy Star Certified! Studies have shown that the Learning Thermostat has saved an average of 10% to 15% on heating and cooling bills, that’s enough to pay for itself in savings!

Cameras

All Nest cameras are streaming 24/7 and will alert you about activity, whether it’s a burglar or someone has their hand in the cookie jar. They even have microphones and speakers so you can scare off a potential intruder or tell you dog to get off the couch. In addition, they not only give you a clear picture in the daylight but produce a clear picture at night as well. 

The IQ series has even further capabilities, such as recognizing familiar faces. The outdoor cameras will automatically zoom in and follow any new action and can enhance for a clear picture of what is going on around it.

Doorbell

The Nest Hello Doorbell is unlike other video doorbells because it is recording 24/7, not just when the doorbell is pushed. Additionally, it has a taller view to give you the ability to see someone from head to toe. Nest Hello can also make the distinction between a person so it can alert you about a package delivery or someone, even if that someone doesn’t ring the doorbell.

Smoke/CO Detector

The Nest Protect doubles as a smoke and CO detector, but it’s so much more. Unlike a regular smoke detector, the Nest Protect will take into account the amount of smoke and decides how to alert you. For instance, if there is only a small amount of smoke from burned toast, the unit will glow yellow and an alert so you can check on things. But if smoke or carbon monoxide is at a dangerous level the Protect unit will sound and alarm, pulse red, and tell you the location of the emergency. Additionally, the Protect unit can sense the difference between smoke and steam so it won’t sound because of the steam from a shower. It also won’t chirp because of a dead battery, rather than wake you up in the middle of the night it will send and alert to your phone. Not only does it keep the night silent, if you do get up it will light a path for you.

Security System

The Nest Secure Alarm stands out because it’s not just professionally monitored 24/7, it has many other capabilities. The base unit doubles as a Google assistant, allowing you to tell it to arm or disarm, and if that’s not the route for you, you can use the passcode, the Nest Tag, or your phone. You can even set a schedule so the kids don’t have to worry about disarming after school or so the dog walker can get in. Furthermore, you can set the amount of time to get out of the house after setting it to arm so there’s no rush or frantic countdown.

Digital Deadbolt

The Nest X Yale Lock gives you the ability to not only lock and unlock your home without a key, but the ability to do so on your phone from anywhere. You can even create specific passcodes for family and friends. You can even tell your Google home devices to lock the door from another room. Nest can even sense when you’re away and lock the door automatically.

Now that you know more about the products and their capabilities, you can decide which ones are the right fit for you. You can go all in for a complete smart home or pick the ones that are right for your home. Robert Gibb & Sons is offering 15% off Nest products and an extended 2 year warranty. When you choose Robert Gibb & Sons you can rest assured that your new smart home was installed right the first time.

Our team at Robert Gibb & Sons, has been busy this past year with the new Digi-Key expansion project in Thief River Falls, Minnesota. The expansion will provide the company with an additional 2.2 million square feet of usable space! As shown in the picture, we have had some fun days on site as we have been using a heavy lift helicopter to help with the installation of the HVAC heating and cooling units on the roof of the building! We have also been hired to do the installation of plumbing, gas piping, and air piping. We are committed to providing the best for our customers and are dedicated in fulfilling each job with quality results. Our entire team at Robert Gibb & Sons is so appreciative for all of the business opportunities with Digi-Key thus far, and we look forward to continuing to build our relationship as we work together to complete the expansion!

Let Robert Gibb and Sons tune up your residential central air conditioner or air-source heat pump and get $30 back from your local participating municipal utility!

It’s a great way to make sure your AC or heat pump is working at the absolute peak of its efficiency and save money!

Simply download the form, fill it in, and call Robert Gibb and son at (701) 282-4400 to schedule your appointment today!

Nice shots of our guys in the Light Commercial division installing a cooling tower on the roof of the Blue Cross Blue Shield building.

The Fargo Moorhead West Fargo Chamber of Commerce has announced its 2015 ChamberChoice award winners. Robert Gibb & Sons made the top three as a finalist for BUSINESS OF THE YEAR And Robert Gibb & Sons received the coveted PEOPLES CHOICE AWARD!!

The Peoples Choice is voted on by over 3,000 chamber members.

The winners were announced at The Chamber’s annual ChamberChoice Awards Luncheon held Tuesday, May 19 at the Ramada Plaza & Suites and Conference Center. Nearly 700 people attended the event, which honors the important contributions made by businesses, nonprofit organizations and entrepreneurs in the Fargo Moorhead West Fargo metropolitan area.

The ChamberChoice Award finalists and winners were selected by a panel of independent judges from the regional business community, who evaluated accomplishments in the areas of business growth, innovation, creativity, community involvement and unique achievements relating to a specific business or industry.

Attention former employees of Robert Gibb & Sons!

In celebration of our 100 year anniversary, and to thank you for being part of it, you are cordially invited to our Open House.

Thursday, June 4th, 2015 from 4:00 PM until 7:00 PM. Food and drinks will be served.

Our corporate offices are at 205 40th Street South in Fargo, North Dakota.

Join us for the Robert Gibb & Sons 100th year anniversary celebration! It’s all happening on Thursday, June 4th, 2015.

Starting at 10:00AM sharp, there will be a Chamber of Commerce Ribbon Cutting Ceremony commemorating Robert Gibb & Sons 100th anniversary.

From 4:00PM to 6:00PM, there will be an open house at the Robert Gibb & Sons offices at 205 40th Street South Fargo.

Special invitees include:

Current Employees & Guest

Former Employees & Guest

Suppliers/Vendors are encouraged to please RSVP to  kriley@robertgibb.onsharpstaging.com

 Any extended family are encouraged to please RSVP to  kriley@robertgibb.onsharpstaging.com

We will be producing invites for vendors and family and will get copies to you to post. Former employees will be posted in the paper!

Please join us for this once-in-a-lifetime celebration!

The Fargo Forum website (Inforum.com) wrote and ran this  nicely done story on the 100th anniversary of Robert Gibb & Sons by Angie Wieck. The article quotes Bob (President) and Greg Gibb (Executive Vice President)as well as Executive Vice President of Service Kevin Riley.

Did you know Robert Gibb & Sons has been around for 100 years! It’s true. Founded in 1915, 2015 marks our 100th year of being on the cutting edge of plumbing, heating, air conditioning, electrical, and underground sewer and water utilities.

The company was founded in 1915 by the late Robert Gibb Senior, who immigrated to the United States from his native Scotland. Born and raised in an industrial community, his interests and talent directed him toward a career in the mechanical industry. Following World War II, Mr. Gibb’s four sons joined him in the business, accelerating the expansion and diversification of the firm.

Today, the Gibb company remains a family-run corporation, with two of Robert Gibb’s grandsons as the owners. From multi-million dollar commercial and industrial construction projects, the people at Robert Gibb & Sons understand that excellence isn’t just a goal, it’s a responsibility.

We’ll have a lot more news moving forward on how we will celebrate 100 years. Stay tuned!