Willis Heating & Air Conditioning Becomes Willis One Hour Heating & Air Conditioning

Cincinnati, OH (3/9/2011) - The Tri-State's largest heating and air company, Willis Heating & Air Conditioning will be building upon its 57 years of serving the heating and cooling needs of Cincinnati homeowners as Willis One Hour Heating & Air Conditioning. Willis One Hour is currently hiring new technicians at their 756 Old State Route 74 location.

"Delivering exceptional customer service has been a hallmark of Willis since its founding in the 50s. One Hour's systems will enable us to expand our service offering through scheduling express service times and the delivery of One Hour's always on time or you don't pay a dime guarantee," said Joe Gertz, Willis' 13-year General Manager.

Willis One Hour provides heating and cooling service and installations across the Cincinnati area. Willis is an active member of the Cincinnati community and has an A+ rating with the Better Business Bureau.

"Willis' move to One Hour will benefit Cincinnati homeowners. One Hour's national purchasing power, product and customer satisfaction guarantees and industry-leading training will lead to enhanced product offerings and even more competitive pricing," added Mr. Gertz.

Willis One Hour is actively seeking quality service techs for all shifts. Individuals must have a clean driving record, successfully complete a criminal background check and pass a drug screen as a condition of employment. Candidates must also have EPA certification and a Tech School diploma. Willis One Hour is offering a $1,000 signing bonus as well as premium pay and a strong benefit package to new technicians.

In addition to serving and installing heating and cooling equipment, Willis One Hour offers service contracts where homeowners pay a monthly fee to receive yearly maintenance on their equipment and coverage in the event of equipment breakdown.

One Hour Heating & Air Conditioning is a nationwide network of time-conscious, courteous HVAC professionals franchised under Clockwork Inc., a division of Direct Energy. The One Hour Heating & Air Conditioning businesses, like Willis One Hour, are locally operated and its technicians are experienced, trained and highly knowledgeable.

Direct Energy offers Cincinnati homeowners fixed and variable rate natural gas and electricity contracts.

About Clockwork Home Services

Sarasota, Florida based, Clockwork, Inc. is dedicated to improving the operations, efficiency, customer service and profitability of contractors in the home services industry in North America through affinity group membership and nationally branded franchises. Its companies include Mister Sparky® Franchising, Benjamin Franklin Plumbing® Franchising, One Hour Air Conditioning & Heating® Franchising, BuyMax®, Plumbers' Success International®, Electricians' Success International®, AirTime 500?, Roofers' Success International®, Success Academy®, AirTime Canada? ULC, SuccessWare, Inc.® Clockwork is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Direct Energy and Centrica plc. For more information, visit www.clockworkhomeservices.com

For additional information, contact:

Joe Gertz
General Manager
Willis One Hour Heating & Air Conditioning
1-513-752-2512
www.willisheating.com

Joshua Orzech
Public Relations
Direct Energy
1-416-590-3306
Joshua.orzech@directenergy.com