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Coeur d’Alene Electrical Contractor Announces New Solutions to Protect Seniors at Home

Evergreen Electric & HVAC

Coeur d’Alene, ID (PRWEB) April 15, 2012 -- Eighty percent of elderly live in their own homes. Not surprisingly, according to AARP, 90 percent of seniors would like to stay there. However, many adult children worry with good reason about their parents living alone. Many seniors suffer from mobility issues. In fact, one-third of people age 65 and older will suffer a fall.

What can families do to keep their elderly loved ones safe? Of course, obstacles and risks such as stairs, rugs, and cooking hazards must be addressed. Homes can be retrofitted with universal design elements like grab bars, alternative counter heights, wider doorways, and ramps. Beyond that, personal emergency response systems (PERS) can help protect seniors and reassure caregivers.

Masco Home Services, Inc. and BASF Collaborate to Offer Program for Energy Efficient Homes

Masco Home Services

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla., April 12, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Masco Home Services, Inc. has announced that it has entered into collaboration with BASF Corporation on a new sustainable residential construction program – BEYOND Applied Building Science - that can help homebuilders construct homes that outperform conventional, code-built homes. The program combines high-performance BASF products and Masco Home Services' Environments For Living® program's advanced principles of building science into a program for builders that can benefit homebuyers.

The BEYOND Applied Building Science program is an initiative of the BASF Center for Building Excellence in North America that offers consulting, plan reviews and other services to assist builders in constructing homes that outperform conventional code-built homes. The program is offered in collaboration with Masco Home Services and its Environments For Living program, which provides testing and certification services for the BEYOND requirements, as well as home buyer marketing benefits including five-year limited guarantees* on heating and cooling energy use and comfort.

UTC Climate, Controls & Security Sells Its Fire and Security Branch Operations in the U.S.

United Technologies

FARMINGTON, Conn., April 10, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- UTC Climate, Controls & Security, a unit of United Technologies Corp. (NYSE: UTX), has closed on the sale of its fire and security branch operations in the U.S. to Comvest Investment Partners, a private equity fund of the Comvest Group. Terms of the deal are not being disclosed. UTC Climate, Controls & Security is a leading provider of integrated building solutions, including heating, air conditioning and refrigeration systems, building controls and automation, and fire and security systems.

This business, with approximately $250 million in sales, 1,350 employees and 40 locations, was formed as a result of a roll-up of Red Hawk and a dozen other small U.S.-based businesses over the last several years.

"UTC Climate, Controls & Security is strategically reviewing its fire and security portfolio to focus on businesses with industry leadership, large scale and higher returns," said Geraud Darnis, president & CEO, UTC Climate, Controls & Security. "With this transaction, the U.S. fire and security branch network will be able to strengthen its operations and enhance its growth profile by taking advantage of Comvest's deep experience in the industry." 

Highly Efficient Air Conditioning Systems Offered at Discounted Pricing Options Until End of Month.

PROTOCOOL Highly Efficient Air Conditioning Systems

Pembroke Pines, FL, Miramar, FL, Coral Springs, FL (PRWEB) April 10, 2012 -- PROTOCOOL Cooling Solutions Inc, serving Pembroke, Coral Springs, and Miramar, FL, are offering special deals on high-efficiency air conditioning systems. Trane systems, known for quality and energy efficiency, will be installed at reduced pricing options for an environmentally sound, home improvement investment. To prepare their customer’s homes for what will be a demanding summer season on air conditioning systems, PROTOCOOL Cooling Solutions are offering their promotional deals until the end of April.

Meteorologists claim that with the relative coolness of this past winter, the summer months are going to be some of the hottest ever. Especially in the South, where air conditioning is an essential commodity rather than a luxury, air conditioning repair must be maintained to keep your home habitable and efficient during the coming brutal summer.

Nortek Appoints David Smith Chairman of the Board

Nortek David Smith

PROVIDENCE, R.I., April 5, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Nortek, Inc. (Nasdaq: NTK) a leading diversified global manufacturer of innovative, branded residential and commercial ventilation, HVAC and technology products, today announced that J. David Smith has been appointed Chairman of the Board of Directors. Smith joined the Nortek board as an independent director and a member of the Compensation Committee in February 2010.

Erie’s Admiral Heating and Air Conditioning Knows the Value of Being Involved in the Community

Admiral Heating and Air Conditioning

Erie, PA (PRWEB) April 05, 2012 -- With nearly twenty years of experience in the HVAC business, David Fuchs started up his own business with siblings Amy and Jeremy. The family started, Admiral Heating and AC, a local family owned and operated business that proudly serves residential and commercial HVAC needs in the Erie Area.

Admiral recently completed a project where they provided and installed refrigeration equipment to Frankie and May Fresh Grocer, a 3,500 sq. ft. retail space in Erie, providing organic and locally grown produce. "As a family born and raised in Erie, as well as new business owners ourselves, we understand how vital support of local businesses truly is, and try to do everything we can in order to keep these efforts going. That is just one of the reasons we were so proud to be able to work on the Frankie and May Fresh Grocer Project, a business dedicated to patronizing all things local, from the farmers who grow our food, to the distributors that provide other goods and services,” said Amy Fuchs, owner of Admiral Heating and Air Conditioning.

Admiral Heating and AC, is a member of the Manufacturer Business Association, (MBA). They have local offices in Erie, Williamsport and Harrisburg and are dedicated to providing information and services to its members that will assist them in the pursuit of their business and community interests.

Cincinnati Air Conditioning Company Offers April Rebates

Rick’s Heating & Cooling Cincinnati

Cincinnati, OH (PRWEB) April 03, 2012 -- Rick’s Heating & Cooling, a Cincinnati air conditioning company, is offering a new monthly special just in time for the warm weather – a $200 discount on all new air conditioner installations. The guarantee applies to complete system packages only and is good through the end of the month.

Based in Morrow, OH, Rick’s Heating & Cooling has been providing heating and air conditioning service throughout Warren, Butler, Hamilton, Clermont and Clinton Counties and extended areas since 1986. The company prides itself on its commitment to its customers, and their April specials are a testament to this.

Company president Rick Martin says, “Once you become a Rick’s Heating & Cooling customer, you become a member of the Rick’s Heating & Cooling extended family. I tell my staff that our extended family members are the reason why we are in business so their satisfaction is our #1 goal. I understand that your time is very valuable, so we schedule all appointments with a 2-hour window frame with the availability of a call ahead so you are not just sitting around waiting on a service tech.”

AMC Debuts New Unscripted Series "The Pitch"

The Pitch - Benjamin Franklin Plumbing, Mister Sparky and One Hour Heating and A

SARASOTA, Fla., March 27, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Mister Sparky, Benjamin Franklin Plumbing and One Hour Heating and Air Conditioning are the three featured home services brands, owned by Clockwork Home Services, featured in AMC's newest unscripted series, "The Pitch" from the producers of "Undercover Boss," and "Project Runway." 

The series chronicles the high stakes and tight deadlines top advertising agencies encounter when they set out to win new business. The three home services brands lay down the challenge to some of the country's top agencies to create a winning national advertising campaign to position their brands on a national platform to home owners. 

The "ad men" were tasked by Clockwork Home Services President, Scott Boose and Vice President of Marketing, Chris Buitron to develop a campaign that leveraged the brands' relationship and their famous "On-time" positioning both locally and nationally.

"The show gave us a great opportunity to come face to face with some of the advertising world's best creative and strategic thinkers," said Buitron. "Our challenge to them was to express the superior experience each of our brands provides. We know the stakes are high but we're hoping the results will be a game changer for us."

Culver City AC Contractor Announces Tips to Consider When Installing a High Efficiency Air Conditioner

CCB High Efficiency Air Conditioners

Los Angeles, CA (PRWEB) March 27, 2012 -- Homeowners purchasing a high-efficiency HVAC system shouldn’t assume they’ll automatically achieve maximum savings. In fact, the US Department of Energy estimates that three-quarters of American homes may be losing hundreds of dollars a year to inefficient air duct design and faulty installation.

“Most consumers have no idea when they install a high efficiency heating and air conditioning system, a few things must be considered first,” explains Mike Hightower, President of California Comfort Builders.

Mike spent 13 years in the wholesale/manufacturing industry selling HVAC equipment to contractors. Time and time again, he witnessed contractors purchase high efficiency equipment without purchasing new duct work, Freon lines, or electrical supplies to match the system and guarantee that the designed efficiency would be met.

Are A/C Tune-ups Really Worth It?

Strittmatter Air Conditioning

DENTON, Texas, March 26, 2012 /PRNewswire/ --  If you speak with any reputable Heating and Air Conditioning company they will tell you that they are often asked by friends and family, "Are A/C tune-ups really worth it?"  The short answer is YES!  In today's economy maintaining what we have is a necessity.  A new air conditioning system is not inexpensive and the longer we can keep ours running efficiently the more value we get from it.  Many HVAC professionals will equate getting your air conditioning system tuned-up to regular maintenance on your vehicle, like oil changes, replacing spark plugs, rotating tires and checking air pressure, air filter inspection, and so on. 

Checking and maintaining these items in your car will help ensure its reliability and improve your gas mileage.  Tuning your air conditioning system will also improve your system's efficiency and ensure reliable operation, while keeping your energy bills to a minimum. "You should have your system looked once a year by a professional and the spring is the perfect time to do it," stated Joe Strittmatter of Strittmatter Air Conditioning, Heating & Plumbing in Denton, TX.  "It is fresh on our minds and here in Texas we know that our summer electric bill can get out of hand if our A/C system is not running at its peak efficiency."

A short list of items a trained air conditioning system professional will look at includes, your coolant level, checking for hidden coolant leaks, exposed or fraying wires, clogged or bent fins on the outside unit, inspect and clean the condenser, inspect and clean the evaporator coil, inspect and clean clogged drip trays, calibrate your thermostat, check your compressor amps at startup, and check your filters.  This is not an exhaustive list but gives you a good idea of what is going to be inspected and cleaned to maintain your air conditioning system's efficiency and performance. 

Abacus Plumbing Now Offers Air Conditioning Repair and Installation Services to Houston Homeowners

Abacus Plumbing Houston

Houston, TX (PRWEB) March 05, 2012 -- Abacus Plumbing Company, a leading residential and commercial plumbing company in the Houston area, today announced it will be providing air conditioning and heating services to homeowners in the greater Houston area. Abacus, through a partnership with Berkeys Air Conditioning & Plumbing (Southlake, TX), is extending services to include the installation, repair, and maintenance of residential cooling and heating equipment.

“Abacus has earned a reputation throughout Houston for providing exceptional, award-winning service to homeowners in need of plumbing assistance,” stated Alan O’Neill, CEO of Abacus. “It’s natural to extend that same operational excellence – The Abacus Way – to servicing other major home comfort systems,” he added.

New Air Conditioning Repairs Website from Triple A Air Conditioning at dfwairconditioning.com in Flower Mound TX

Triple A Air Conditioning

Flower Mound, TX (PRWEB) March 01, 2012 -- With a new website packed with social media hook-ups, worried homeowners can now ask questions, send twitts, post photographs and much more to get some very quick responses to their inquires about air conditioning repairs, furnace repairs and installations and indoor air quality systems. New homeowners especially are part of a younger demographic and are very comfortable using social media channels for most of their communication.

Triple A Air Conditioning wants to be as close as possible to the homeowner which maybe wandering if what they see at the residence is anything they need to worry about and what level of an emergency are they facing. To cut down on responses time and engage possible customers in the social media space the new website includes:

Top Lexington Heating Contractor Air Clinic Announces Five Energy Saving Tips in Light of Latest Kentucky Cold Snap

Lexington, KY (PRWEB) February 27, 2012 -- The recent cold snap in central Kentucky was a reminder that winter isn’t over yet. After a relatively mild winter, the February storm brought lows of around 15 degrees with wind chills in the single digits while dumping snow in the eastern part of the state. With some of the coldest weather of the year hitting Kentucky, it’s good to keep in mind some steps to lower heating bills.

As much as half of the energy used in a home goes to heating and cooling, according to Air Clinic, LLC. Making smart decisions about a heating, ventilating, and air conditioning system can have a big effect on utility bills.

Champion AC Focus Set on Indoor Air Quality in Allergy Seasons

Champion AC - Indoor Air Quality

San Antonio, TX (PRWEB) February 22, 2012 -- With Mountain Cedar allergy season officially finished, the doors are about to open to welcome in Oak allergy season. Champion AC, San Antonio’s most trusted air conditioning company, will highlight Indoor Air Quality to encourage San Antonians to be aware and rid their homes of allergens, contaminants and other airborne bacteria and viruses.

According to Sylvana Research, last year’s oak pollen count raised as high as 16,000 pollen grains per cubic meter. The three allergy seasons saw some of the highest numbers it had in ten years. This year, Mountain Cedar season, which Dr. Paul Ratner described as “intense, but shorter than average,” wrapped up in early February. Typically, the season runs through the month’s end. The city saw its highest cedar count of the season, which runs from December through February, on Jan. 13 at 32,000.

Due to the intense levels of pollen and allergens, Champion AC is especially focused on the importance of clean air in the home and encouraging San Antonio residents to use various resources and tools to enhance Indoor Air Quality.

Medical Center to Save Money With Chromasun Solar Enhanced Gas Air-Conditioning System -- Largest in California to Date

Chromasun Solar Panels

 

DANVILLE, CA--(Marketwire - Feb 8, 2012) - Chromasun, the leading commercial rooftop solar solutions company, today unveiled construction of a solar and natural gas powered air-conditioning project at Crow Canyon Medical Center in Danville. The new system exploits low gas prices and the unique solar performance of Chromasun MCT solar panels to significantly offset the current operating costs of the building's existing electric chiller system.

Customized lease financing was arranged by Chromasun for the project. The leasing package eliminated upfront costs and deferred payments to match or beat the anticipated energy savings.

ACCA Home Performance Standard Approved by ANSI

Air Conditioning Contractors of America

ACCA 12 QH-2011 was developed by ACCA in the cooperation with the Residential Energy Services Network (RESNET) and is the first, and only, industry-developed nationally-recognized standard that establishes how to audit, evaluate, develop a scope of work, perform the work approved by a home owner, and test completed work.

“ACCA is proud to offer the home performance community with the first standard for existing homes that is in line with our other ANSI recognized standards,” said Paul T. Stalknecht, ACCA president and CEO. “This new standard provides clear guidelines for how to properly evaluate homes, provide homeowners with appropriate solutions, and then perform the work. And, by requiring third-party verification to ensure that the work was performed correctly, gives more credibility to the contractors who are following the standard and sets them apart.”

Watkins Heating and Cooling Brings Comfort to Hope House Rescue Mission

Watkins Heating and Cooling

Middletown, Ohio (PRWEB) January 31, 2012 -- Watkins Heating and Cooling today announced a two-year commitment to provide free furnace and air conditioner maintenance to Hope House Rescue Mission, a homeless shelter in neighboring Middletown, Ohio.

The commitment includes a donation of time and services to perform scheduled maintenance for the shelter’s furnaces and air conditioners for two winter seasons and two summer seasons.

“Our mission is to bring comfort to our neighbors, regardless of their situation,” said David Watkins, Vice President of Watkins Heating and Cooling. “We believe strongly in the mission of Hope House, and we’re excited to help ensure their residents stay warm in the winter and cool in the summer.”

Long Beach Heating Contractor Announces Winter Promotion to Help LA County Residents

Chavarrie Heating and Air Conditioning

Long Angeles, California (PRWEB) January 19, 2012 -- During the winter months, the Los Angeles area can experience some cool winter nights. It is important to have a dependable heating system. After receiving a quote on a new heating unit for your home or office, Chavarrie Heating and Air Conditioning is offering the free option to upgrade to the Venstar, Inc. Colortouch thermostat, or from a York 80% efficiency unit to a York 95% high efficiency unit.

B & J Refrigeration Inc Earns Coveted Angie's List Super Service Award

B & J Refrigeration

Tucson, AZ (PRWEB) December 22, 2011 -- B & J Refrigeration Inc has been awarded the prestigious 2011 Angie’s List Super Service Award, an honor bestowed annually on approximately 5 percent of all the businesses rated on the nation’s leading provider of consumer reviews on local service and health providers.

Wendy Gonzales, treasurer for B & J Refrigeration; an air conditioning contractor in Tucson AZ, said, “We are excited and honored to have received this award for the third straight year. It pleases us that our customers are happy and satisfied with our products and service.”

Service Skeds Partners with HVAC Industry Leaders Air Conditioning Contractors of America

Service Skeds Air Conditioning Contractors of America

(PRWEB) December 21, 2011 -- Service Skeds, the creators of advanced, smartphone enabled HVAC field service management software , is proud to join ranks with four of the HVAC industry’s leading resources to companies.

Service Skeds, has teamed up with The Air Conditioning Contractors of America (ACCA), Lennox Preferred Vendor program, Service Roundtable International, and BuyMax Alliance to align with the most innovative and progressive minds in the HVAC world. As Service Skeds continues to improve its unique service dispatch software, the company hopes to find local and national HVAC companies that are looking to drastically improve their efficiency during 2012.

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