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The Agua Cool is a specially designed unit that utilizes an exchange system between one water coil placed inside of a freezer and a second coil in the room to be cooled. This product is designed to provide an efficient means of cooling or heating areas with up to a 95% reduction in energy consumption. Unique in design, this technology is intended for multi-unit buildings, allowing over 100 units to be fed by a single Agua Cool unit. Additionally, it can be added to existing A/C units and implemented in walk-in coolers in restaurants and other establishments. The basic components of the Agua Cool are: circulation pump, circuit board, by-pass valve, blower assembly, and thermostat. Importantly, the installation of the exchange coil would be vital to the overall design of the unit and enables the device to rapidly bring a room temperature from sweltering to under 70 degrees quickly, efficiently and with low energy output. The Agua Cool can be incorporated into the design of P-Tac units, Splits and Package HVAC units, City Multi and central air conditioning units. This energy efficient concept can also be incorporated into the design of walk-in refrigeration and freezer cooler systems and make the Agua Cool ideal for use in restaurants and similar food service establishments. The Agua Cool can also be added to all existing units, saving consumers money without high replacement costs. The Agua Cool eliminates the use of numerous compressors and condensing units, e.g., one building with fifty- one hundred units can be cooled, heated, and refrigerated with a single compressor using the Agua Cool instead of a conventional compressor unit. Televised test marketing has recently been completed indicating strong consumer interest in the Agua Cool. The Patent Pending Agua Cool was invented by Erwin Sampson and Gustavo Gonzalez of Kearny, NJ who said, This is an enhanced design with fewer electrical and mechanical parts than a conventional air conditioning unit and makes it easier to maintain, service and install. Just think of the energy savings! A single Agua Cool unit can cover all applications in a restaurant and all heating coil units in a hotel or building. It works. EDITOR'S NOTE: Development of this product is being handled by Invents Company. For more information about licensing or sale, contact the Licensing Department at Invents Company Operations Center, P.O. Box 1682, Murrells Inlet, SC 29576 212-620-2629 http://www.invents.com

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Ductless heat pumps have taken the U.S. by storm with sales increasing by double digits over the last few years. That momentum is expected to continue; however, not every homeowner wants to look at wall-mounted units in their living spaces.

Enter the ducted mini-split heat pump, which offers a more aesthetically pleasing option for homeowners who are hesitant about the look of wall-mounted, ceiling-recessed, or other ductless options, according to Michelle Robb, director of residential marketing, Mitsubishi Electric US Inc. Cooling & Heating Division.

And for the majority of homes in the U.S. that already have ductwork in place, the ducted mini split offers a viable alternative to central HVAC systems, as well.

Having a ducted mini-split option means homeowners interested in ducted systems can have the setup and aesthetic they want while still benefiting from the efficiency, quiet operation, and zoning capabilities that mini splits offer, said Robb.

In the U.S., most homeowners have central heating and cooling systems that utilize ductwork, and when it comes time to replace that equipment, they usually opt for another central system. However, according to manufacturers, ducted mini splits should be considered as they can increase energy efficiency while taking advantage of a homes infrastructure. And, depending on the design, ducted mini-split systems can potentially reduce concerns about duct leakage and/or IAQ problems that can occur with forced-air systems.

Traditional ducts collect dust and dirt over time, including pollen, pet dander, and volatile organic compounds, and these materials are recirculated throughout the home over time, said Victor Flynn, product manager, Panasonic Appliances Air-Conditioning North America. In addition, all traditional ducts leak conditioned air to some extent, which reduces energy efficiency and increases utility costs. With ducted mini-split systems, evaporators are generally located close to the distribution point, which leads to a reduced amount of air leakage and dirt build-up in ductwork related to mini-split systems.

In addition to using existing ductwork, ducted mini-split systems allow users to take advantage of high-efficiency inverter technology, said Terry Frisenda, national accounts manager, air conditioning technologies, LG Electronics USA Inc.

In some cases, our ducted units operate as high as 18.5 SEER, Frisenda said. These systems are also quiet, perform well in cold climates, and allow users to adjust each zone independently. With single-phase heat recovery, consumers even have simultaneous heating and cooling in different zones.

The amount of energy savings a homeowner may see with a ducted mini-split system can be significant on the order of 30-40 percent, said Robb.

Traditional central heat pump systems are also controlled by less sophisticated outdoor units, which shut off when target temperatures are met and then turn back on when the temperature has slipped far enough from the target, she said. Our ducted and ductless mini splits are powered by an inverter-driven compressor, which modulates to satisfy space temperature requirements and is significantly quieter in the process.

Traditional ducted systems use fan motors that draw excessive amperage to overcome the external static pressure of ductwork. Higher amperage draw results in higher energy usage, said Matthew Lacey, senior product manager of single and multi-zone systems, Daikin North America. Central systems that utilize long ductwork runs and flex ducts may have increased external static pressure and lower operation efficiency. While ducted single- and multi-zone systems experience similar challenges, the efficiencies remain higher as the indoor fan coil unit is located closer to the source and requires less ductwork.

Contractors can offer homeowners a lot of bang for their buck with ducted mini splits, because a single outdoor unit can connect to up to eight indoor units, and each indoor unit can service one or multiple rooms, explained Robb.

Contractors determine how many units to use by running load calculations. Mitsubishi Electric makes this easy by providing programs like the Residential System Builder, an app built for use on tablets that allows HVAC contractors to walk into customers homes and provide an accurate estimate of what size and type of system should be used for each home, she said.

A ducted single- or multi-zone system works similarly to a central heat pump system, except that it is applied as a zone solution with shorter duct runs, noted Lacey. For example, if a two-story home includes a large game room and three bedrooms upstairs, a load calculation for a traditional system may recommend a 4-ton system with the controlling thermostat in the game room. This traditional system would have one indoor fan coil or furnace with an evaporator coil and a considerable amount of ductwork from the single unit to each of the four rooms.

With a ducted single- or multi-zone system, it may be possible to reduce the size of the system to a 3-ton multi-zone system with one condensing unit outside connected via copper tubing to four individual fan coils that serve each of the four rooms, said Lacey.

Each room would have an independent thermostat control for heating and cooling as opposed to a traditional system that may be limited to heating or cooling all four rooms at once.

Contractors will like the flexibility of ducted mini-split systems, said Victor Perez, national director of sales, Samsung.

Contractors have the option of utilizing one indoor unit per room or utilizing one indoor unit for several rooms its dependent upon load, fan static pressure, sound generation, amount of ductwork, plenum height, and economics. In addition, the indoor unit can be installed either horizontally or vertically, depending on the application. Either way, the ductwork is attached to the indoor fan coil and then extended into the various locations, as needed.

Essentially, a ducted mini-split system is laid out very similarly to a unitary system complete with an air handler, said Frisenda; however, unlike a conventional system, the indoor air handler does not require its own power source as it draws power from the outdoor unit.

One unit can serve multiple rooms and, in some cases, that is preferred. By combining multiple rooms with a ducted mini-split unit, consumers can maximize efficiencies and reduce installation costs to build larger comfort zones, as desired. To ensure proper installation, contractors need to run a Manual J room-by-room load calculation, which will determine the number of indoor units required to appropriately condition the space.

Ducted mini-split systems can be installed in ceilings, attics, closets, or under the floor, but, as with any heating or cooling system, proper load sizing and installation is key.

Ducted mini-split systems are designed to be located close to air distribution points and are sometimes fitted with a multi-port flange that allows for two or more distribution points, but it should be noted, due to relatively low static pressure ratings, duct length should be minimized, said Flynn.

As with any system, ducted mini splits do have their limitations. In extreme climates, for example, supplemental heat may be required, but many manufacturers note that their ducted mini-split systems can offer substantial heating capacity down to minus 13F. To address IAQ concerns, many ducted mini splits offer advanced filtration options and dehumidification control; however, installing an energy recovery ventilator (ERV) is usually recommended.

Given the flexibility, energy efficiency, and comfort that ducted mini-split systems can offer homeowners, it is no wonder manufacturers are optimistic about their future.

The acceptance of ducted mini splits continues to grow, said Perez. Projections show that demand for ducted mini splits will soon be equal in size with ductless mini splits.

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Central air-source heat pumps have become very popular in recent years as end users yearn to move away from fossil fuels and as technology has improved to a point where heat pumps can be used in a broader range of climates.

Manufacturers are responding to the growing demand by offering cutting-edge heat pumps that offer advanced controls, improved energy usage, and higher heating efficiencies. And, with consumers demanding even greater energy savings and comfort control, they are already hard at work on the next generation of heat pumps.

Todays heat pumps offer a wide range of advanced features that satisfy consumers demands for supreme comfort and energy savings as well as contractors desires for easier installation and service.

Rheems cutting-edge technology is displayed in its 20-SEER variable-speed heat pump, which can be paired with its EcoNet control system.

The RP20 model delivers the ultimate in precise comfort control, energy savings, and enhanced IAQ to the homeowner, said Farooq Mohammad, director, product management, air conditioning division, Rheem Mfg. Co. For contractors, EcoNet auto configures the system setting as soon as it is connected. Adjustments are made by simply touching a screen. From a serviceability standpoint, EcoNet provides in-depth diagnostics on almost every aspect of the system to take out the guesswork and streamline the service call.

Advanced technology allows Tranes TruComfort XV20i and American Standards AccuComfort Platinum 20 heat pumps to deliver cooling efficiency up to 20 SEER and heating efficiency up to 10 HSPF.

These systems vary the output capacity in as small as 0.1 percent increments, creating a precise and wide operating range. They are also very quiet, said Jeff Tyminski, director of product management, heat pumps and air handlers, Trane and American Standard. The fully communicating system allows for a very easy installation process for contractors, and with Nexia Dealer Diagnostics, these units can be monitored remotely by dealers.

Carriers Infinity heat pump line features remote access through a mobile application, which provides end users with energy-tracking capabilities, scheduling, and service alerts.

For contractors, when an Infinity control is paired with an indoor or outdoor unit, the system is able to self-configure, which makes the install process go smoothly, said Todd Nolte, cooling product manager, Carrier Corp. The control automatically commissions the system on behalf of contractors and offers advanced diagnostics via the wall control or on the web. This accessibility saves contractors time and allows them to provide more efficient customer service.

Bosch Thermotechnology Corp. recently released its first air-source heat pump the Inverter Ducted Split System (IDS) which delivers a cooling efficiency of 18 SEER and heating efficiency of 9.5 HSPF.

This is a smart, cost-effective, inverter drive heat pump that requires no special thermostats or controls, said Lyndal Moore, North America national sales manager, wholesale AC products, Bosch Thermotechnology Corp. Utilizing the indoor air handler as a sensor, the condensing sections logic is able to modulate the system to both satisfy heating and cooling demands and dehumidify the structure. The IDS evaporator coil, when paired with a furnace or a Bosch hydronic air handler along with an IDS outdoor condensing section, will deliver some of the best comfort levels and efficiency on the market today. And thanks to an insulated compressor compartment and silent blade technology, the outdoor condensing unit reduces sound levels as low as 56 decibels.

Featuring up to 23.5 SEER and 10.2 HSPF, the Lennox XP25 heat pump offers Precise Comfort technology, which maintains conditions within 0.5F of set temperature for optimal comfort.

The system continually makes small adjustments in cooling and heating output to hold the temperature exactly where the homeowner wants it all year-round, said Julie Baker, senior product marketing manager of cooling products, Lennox Intl. Inc. When combined with the iComfort S30 smart thermostat, advanced diagnostics enable dealers the ability to pre-stock their trucks with items needed for potential repair prior to arriving at the home, thus reducing callbacks.

While todays heat pumps feature many advanced technologies to boost comfort and save energy, manufacturers are already working on next-generation units. These units will embrace the Internet of Things (IoT), which allows devices to sense, communicate, interact, and collaborate with each other.

Efficiency is really the name of the game when it comes to developing new heat pump technology, and that comes with furthering connectivity, said Moore. Regardless of industry, everything is moving into the IoT realm, including heat pumps. The more data that can be sourced about a specific product, the easier it is to increase efficiency, customize comfort levels, and even remedy repair situations in a timelier fashion.

That is why Carrier is making a significant investment in improving the functionality of heat pumps as it relates to IoT-enabled smart controls, including offering integration with third-party smart home systems, like Amazon Echo and Apple HomeKit.

We are also committed to delivering smarter controls to improve the connection between contractors and their customers as is available in our expanded lineup of Cr thermostats as well as enhanced energy consumption reporting, said Nolte. And, finally, we will be introducing more efficient fans and motors that will benefit homeowners by reducing both the size of the system and resulting noise. We are still five to 10 years from seeing this technology in the field.

Lennox plans to continue investing in controls technologies that ensure dealers can provide the best possible service and functionality to their customers.

We also expect further increases in SEER and EER to help Southern customers save during the long, hot summers and increases to HSPF and low-ambient heating capacity to make heat pumps more economically feasible in Northern climates, said Trent Davis, senior product manager, heat pumps and air handlers, Lennox Intl. Inc. Some of these enabling technologies are available today, and others may be three to five years down the road before theyre commercialized.

With increasing minimum efficiency requirements and new refrigerants poised to enter the market, Rheem is already considering what comes next for heat pumps. The next minimum efficiency standard is set to be effective in January 2023, and as the baseline continues to increase, we expect to see higher-efficiency products with more efficient compressors, motors, and heat exchangers being introduced, said Mohammad. When the refrigerant change happens, homeowners will enjoy higher-efficiency and more environmentally friendly products while contractors will obviously have to go through a transition period handling multiple refrigerants and following the appropriate handling procedures.

Variable-speed technologies will continue to play a large part in next-generation heat pumps, as well, said Tyminski, only they will likely be less expensive and serve a larger portion of the marketplace.

Continued advancement in connected systems and predictive diagnostics will also enable systems that self-identify and notify dealers of potential system problems, he said. In addition, advances around utility demand response and next-generation refrigerants are expected in the coming years.

While all these advances are likely to add some cost to the heat pumps of tomorrow, customers are likely to see the benefits of opting for a better system.

There will always be some customers looking for the bare-bones solution and others willing to pay more for a higher quality product, said Moore. Contractors have a responsibility to outline the cost-benefit analysis of investing in a heat pump that may produce better results and have a greater lifetime, thus costing less over time. Sometimes, the products priced at a premium are worth it for a reason, and contractors and consumers are seeing that.

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SAN JOSE Despite promises of relief from frigid and stifling temperatures in some Alum Rock classrooms, students at three schools will spend another year wilting during heat waves and shivering during cold spells.

Why cant we just take care of the AC and heat instead of money going to those new projects? asked Jocelyn Merz, head of the teachers union.

In 2012, Alum Rock voters passed a $125 million bond measure to address facilities needsthatspecifically mentionedreplacing heating, ventilation and electrical systems. Last year they approved another measure, generating $140 million.

Payments to its construction projects manager have triggered two investigations of Alum Rock. A state agency that reviews troubled districts is expected to deliver its report soon. And emails released to this news organization after a Public Records Act request confirm that the Santa Clara County District Attorneys Office also is looking into the district.

The lack of cooling and heatmay seem trivial, especiallyin the temperate Bay Area. But it affects teaching and learning, particularly in classrooms facing the beating afternoon sun.

Just how uncomfortable is it?

Its superhot, third-grader Victor Romero, 9, said last week Its like a barbecue and were the meat on it.

Victor and his pals at Arbuckle, which has no air-conditioning, said they sometimes wet paper towels to put on their foreheads to cool off.

In the winter, parents send their children to school bundledin layers because of the sporadically functioning heater. Some days, kids never take off their mittens.

I just take off the right hand one to write, Victor said, explaining how he does schoolwork wearing gloves.

Its very frustrating when you go in to teach and your hands are ice cold and you wear your coat all day long, said Darlene Coachman, an Arbuckle teacher. There shouldnt be days like that.

Parents, too, have complained to the school and district.

Weve said that the heat and the bathrooms are broken, said Arbuckle parent Maria Obregon. Theyve said that theres no money.

Thats not exactly the case. The district currently has $24.2 million in bond proceedsin an account with Santa Clara County, Controller Treasurer Alan Minato said.

Its more a matter of priorities.

The heating-cooling project at each of the three schools is estimated to cost $4.48 million.

Although the 2012 Measure J specified facility repairs like roofs, electrical systems, bathrooms and technology, the measure also allowed for acquiring sites and building facilities. Thats what the Alum Rock school board decided to do, when in 2015 it approved constructing new multipurpose rooms at Fischer and George middle schools and renovating a gym near Mathson Middle.

Together, those projects will cost $35.4 million, not including a new parking lot for what will be a multipurpose room for Mathson. Theprojects have drained the remaining 2012 Measure J funds and will draw on proceeds from 2016 Measure I.

Construction is expected to begin imminently on the Mathson and Fischer projects.

The heating and air conditioning projects for the three elementary schools have been bumped down in priority. Theywere approved by the board in January, construction manager Luis Rojas explained, and await state approval before being put out to bid. Rojas is CEO of the Southern California-based Del Terra group, which is earning $2.47 million as the program manager, overseeing bond spending in Alum Rock. Del Terra also manages specific construction projects, for which it earns additional fees.

These projects could not be done during the school year, Rojas said, because they are too disruptive to schools.

Only two elementary schools, Dorsa and Lucha, will get new heating-cooling systems this summer. And, portable ventilators now in those schools will be moved in July to Arbuckle, Cureton and McCollam, according to Kolvira Chheng, Alum Rocks assistant superintendent of business services.

Its not clearhow construction decisions are made and work prioritized in Alum Rock, and a recent facilities needs assessment has not been done.

Ive been asking for this for at least four years, trustee Karen Martinez said. As for deciding what to do first, she said, It should be really simple. Some things arent working, then we should work to fix them.

Currently, Rojascompiles a list of projects and presents theirstatus to a committee of residents and trustees led by board member Dolores Marquez. Its weekday noon meetings, set by Marquez, are sparsely attended.

Raymond Mueller, who heads the citizens oversight committee charged with reviewing bond expenditures, asked that the meetings be rescheduled to a time more accessible to working people.

Committee member and trustee Andres Quintero, who cannot make the meetings, also has asked that the group meet at other times. Only three of five committee members attended the May 19 meeting.

In the meantime, in response to complaints about hot classrooms, the district has provided each Arbuckle teacher with a desktop fan. Some teachers bring oscillating floor fans for their classes. They turn down the lights, ask students to bring plenty of water and cram their lessons into the early morning hours before the heat saps kids energy and attention.

On hot days, my students are like melted cheese.said one Arbuckle teacher who did not want her name used out of fear of retaliation.

You wouldnt leave a child in a hot car because youd be called out on it, she said. Yet we allow our kids to sit in these classrooms where its absolutely boiling,

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Plans for a new climbing wall in the Northwest College Johnson Fitness Center are moving forward, but slowly. Other improvements to the fitness center are also in the works.

The $122,000 climbing wall was approved by the NWC Board of Trustees in April 2015, paid for with funding from the Wyoming Community College Commissions recapture and redistribution funding formula for that year.

However, the project has been on hold because of structural and other improvements needed to make the Trapper Gym in the Johnson Fitness Center ready for the climbing wall, and a delay in availability of the wall itself.

NWC Plant Manager Dave Plute said the needed preparatory work includes strengthening the wall of the gymnasium where the climbing wall will be installed, adding a heating and air conditioning system and refinishing the gym floor.

In addition, cellulose insulation will be removed from the gym ceiling. The insulation is nonflammable, but will ignite if touched by an open flame, Plute said. In addition, the insulation comes loose when hit with a ball, floating into the buildings ventilation system.

The cellulose insulation will be replaced with insulation that is nonflammable and noncombustible, and it will be covered by a suspended ceiling and new lighting installed, Plute said.

The Johnson Fitness Center projects have been approved for funding through major maintenance money from the state of Wyoming. The HVAC system, insulation, ceiling and structural work is estimated to cost $450,000, with another $100,000 for work on the gym floor.

Work on the heating and cooling system has already begun. It will be completed during the summer, Plute said.

Plute noted that the Trapper Gym and offices in the Johnson Fitness Center havent had air conditioning.

The only thing you could do was open the window and hope for a breeze, he said.

The new HVAC system will make the building more comfortable and usable during warm-weather months, well into the future, he said.

The new climbing wall wont be available for installation until next summer.

The company told NWC officials that they would not be able to provide the wall until November or December 2017.

So phase two of the work on the Trapper Gym/Johnson Fitness Center strengthening the wall, removing the old insulation and installing new insulation, adding a suspended ceiling and new lighting will be completed in spring and summer 2018 in conjunction with installing the climbing wall.

The project is complex and requires detailed sequencing, coordination and scheduling, Lisa Watson, NWC vice president for administration and finance, told the NWC Board of Trustees earlier this month.

The cost to install the climbing wall is estimated at $60,000.

Keith McCallister, an assistant professor of health, outdoor and physical education, said there is an increasing interest in climbing, both among NWC students and the general public. The old climbing wall in the Cabre Gym is outdated and difficult to manage, he said.

Plute added, It turns what is a great thing into an attractive nuisance sometimes.

He said a couple of 10-year-olds escaped their parents during the NWC graduation earlier this month and started free-climbing the wall without any safeguards.

I was able to intercept them and tell them to go back to their parents, Plute said.

Other projects

Additional major maintenance projects planned at Northwest College over the summer include:

Roof replacement for the DeWitt Student Center. Although plans to replace that building are beginning, that wont happen for at least another 10 years, and the roof must be replaced to prevent problems, NWC President Stefani Hicswa told the board at a previous meeting.

The roof replacement was bid out to McGs Roofing of Cody for $73,300, with an August completion. Another $22,500 was budgeted for the design.

Equine arena work, including painting, insulation, lighting, heating and ventilating and replacement of a fence in the riding area at a total estimated cost of $197,000.

Trapper Rodeo Arena improvements, at an estimated cost of $100,000.

Weve already finished the heater piece and made drainage improvements, and now were working on the electrical system, Plute said. Were taking it and making it as safe as we can make it.

Installation of Big Voice emergency notification system and strobes in the Fagerberg Building and the Fagerberg Annex (formerly the nursing building), at a cost of $169,000. Those are the only NWC classroom buildings currently without the Big Voice emergency system and strobes.

Exterior access and drainage improvements to Colter Hall.

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Tex-Perts Cooling & Heating, a San Antonio HVAC contractor, launched an updated range of AC repair and installation services. The company offers 24/7 AC repair, AC installation and maintenance for commercial and residential clients in San Antonio and the surrounding area.

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Tex-Perts Cooling & Heating, a HVAC company based in San Antonio, Texas, announced a variety of updated services for residential and commercial clients. The company provides 24/7 AC repair and full system installation for all brands and models, working with licensed and certified professionals to ensure safe and reliable services.

More information can be found at http://www.texpertsac.com.

HVAC systems are essential to maintain a comfortable interior temperature, especially during the hot summer months. While for residential homeowners a small AC system is typically enough, commercial locations need larger central systems to ensure proper cooling, especially for larger buildings such as hotels, banks and various others.

Tex-Perts Cooling & Heating is a professional HVAC company offering a wide range of services for commercial and residential clients in San Antonio and the surrounding area.

The company provides 24/7 professional AC repair services, working with licensed and certified professionals to ensure quick, safe and effective services. The San Antonio AC contractor offers immediate assistance with a wide range of issues such as duct leaks, uneven interior temperatures, broken thermostats, dirty coils, draining problems, condenser issues and many others.

As well as providing complete repair services, Tex-Perts Cooling & Heating also offers new HVAC system installation for all brands and models, including Trane, Lennox, Honeywell, Carrier, General Electrics and many others. The company undertakes an extensive inspection of each property to suggest an adequate HVAC system, providing professional installation services protected by satisfaction guarantees.

The San Antonio HVAC contractor also offers heater installation and repair services, offering 24/7 assistance with various heater problems. The company has extensive experience helping commercial and residential clients with issues including excessively high energy bills, draining problems, loud ventilation, faulty condensers, uneven interior temperatures, leaky refrigerants, faulty thermostats and many others. These services are available for all heater brands and models.

Interested parties can find more information by visiting the above-mentioned website.

Contact Info: Name: Shane Petty Email: results@revved.biz Organization: Tex-Perts Cooling & Heating Address: 6345 Walzem Rd, San Antonio, Texas 78239, United States Phone: +1-210-599-1200

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Premier HVAC service provider in the Frederick County region, Frederick Air conditioning, and Heating, partners with top manufacturers and suppliers of cooling and heating to ensure quality and affordable service delivery

Frederick Air Conditioning and Heating has announced its partnership with top cooling and heating systems brands, which includes world-class suppliers and manufacturers. The move is to ensure the continuous delivery of quality yet affordable services to clients in different counties across Maryland.

Frederick Air Conditioning and Heating is currently in partnership with brands like Mitsubishi, Lennox, Trane and Honeywell.

Frederick Air Conditioning and Heating is one of the renowned Frederick MD HVAC contractors offering a wide range of repair services for heating and cooling systems. The air conditioning repair and service Frederick MD is delivered by professionals and well-trained technicians that are well rounded in repairs of air conditioners, ventilation, and refrigeration.

HVAC Frederick MD also provides installation and maintenance services to clients across Federick County for all types and sizes of HVAC systems both for residential as well as commercial purposes. The team at Frederick Air Conditioning and Heating also offer regular servicing and maintenance of air conditioning systems to ensure smooth and efficient operations.

HVAC Repair Frederick MD also offers heating services, which include furnace repair services, sales of new furnaces at special discounts available all through the year, installation of furnace and boilers and subsequent repairs and maintenance of all brands of boilers and furnace. The company also does energy auditing to help in improving the efficiency of heating system and free quotes and inspection of home furnace and heating equipment.

In addition to the services mentioned above, Frederick Air Conditioning and Heating also offers HVAC installation and replacement services, and emergency HVAC Repair Services to homes and offices in Frederick County and surrounding areas.

Frederick Air Conditioning and Heating serves areas in Frederick, Howard, Montgomery and Carroll Counties, ensuring homes and offices get the best of services as fast as possible.

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Frederick Air Conditioning and Heating is the premier Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC) service provider in the Frederick County region of Maryland. The Frederick Air Conditioning and Heating team comprises of experienced and well-trained technicians that deliver quality services to clients.

Frederick Air Conditioning and Heating also partners with top heating and cooling brands like Trane, Honeywell, and Mitsubishi, ensuring clients get quality yet affordable services and products.

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YORK On May 2, a large crane was used to lift massive heating and cooling units to the roof of the York County Courthouse to replace failed units that were originals to this particular facility.

But here it is, May 25, and the air conditioning still doesnt work correctly, according to the county commissioners.

And because its not working the way it should . . . the commissioners decided this week to withhold 10 percent of whats owed to the company until the air conditioning can be properly regulated.

The company that did the installation work submitted a total bill, coming in right around $160,000.

It was budgeted and we are OK with the budget for this expense, said Commissioner Bill Bamesberger. Now, the issue is that things are not 100 percent done yet and I think we should hold off, withhold some of the money owed until the job is completely done.

Thermostat control is the issue as the system cannot be regulated, leaving some areas of the courthouse extremely cold and others warmer.

Are they coming back? asked Commissioner Randy Obermier, referring to the company that installed the new unit.

Well, yes, but they havent fixed it yet. And it needs to be done the right way, Bamesberger responded, as he is a member of the building and grounds committee. I think we should retain 10 percent, which would be about $15,000, until this is completely fixed and the work is done.

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Well, yes, it needs to work, Obermier said.

Hopefully, in two more weeks, it will, Bamesberger responded.

The other commissioners said they felt full payment wasnt warranted, at this time, either . . . and they agreed to hold back that portion.

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With a larger, easier to read screen, a thinner profile, and host of new sensors, the 3rd generation Nest thermostat offers energy-saving smarts in a slightly more capable and attractive package.

Simple installation has been one a strength for Nest since its beginnings and the third generation is no exception. The thermostat comes with everything you need, including a screwdriver, mounting screws, and a mounting base. The latter even has an embedded leveler to ensure your Nest is straight when you mount it to the wall. We've grown accustomed to swapping thermostats in and out lately, and so far, the Nest is hands down the easiest. Physical installation took a little under 10 minutes, with an additional 10 required for setting everything else up onscreen and in the app.

After inserting the individual wires into their matching connectors and snapping the main screen into place, the thermostat powers up and provides you with on screen instructions. You select your residence type (single or multi-family, business, or condo), the heating system you use (propane, oil, electric, or geothermal), and then choose a wireless network to connect to. We had already downloaded the Nest app to use with our 2nd gen Nest, so after updating models and ensuring everything was working properly, we spent a week retraining the new Nest to our schedule to see if features like Auto Schedule and Home/Away Assist worked any better.

Standard disclaimer: While the Nest should work with most 24V heating and cooling systems, before buying any new connected thermostat, do yourself a favor and figure out whether you have a power-supplying C-wire (aka common wire). We happen to have one, but they're not actually that common. The goods news is that the Nest remains one of the few smart thermostats that doesn't require a C-wire to work (it can charge its built-in battery using the heating and cooling wires).

Having used and thoroughly enjoyed the 2nd generation Nest thermostat for close to a year, we can confidently say the 3rd gen version improves on it in almost every way. No, these improvements aren't huge, and for most people they probably won't warrant an upgrade. Still, there are refinements aplenty, whether it's the larger, higher-res screen (up from a 1.75-inch 320 x 320 display to a 2.08-inch 480 x 480 one), the Sunblock feature that prevents the thermostat from turning on or off due to direct sunlight exposure, or the new far field sensor that can recognize movement from across the room and then trigger either the time, temperature, or weather forecast on screen.

What continues to distinguish the Nest thermostat from its competitors, though, is its ability to learn your heating and cooling preferences and then generate a customized, energy-efficient schedule based on them. After about a week of "teaching" the thermostat your preferred temperature settings, you can elect to have Auto Scheduling kick in. It'll use those previous heating/cooling commands along with its own sensors and algorithms to come up with an energy-saving schedule that you can then continue to tweak and refine or ignore. We found the feature worked just as well on the 3rd gen model, which is to say flawlessly. Granted, we don't have a particularly large house (~1,475 sq ft with one floor) or a complicated daily schedule, but the Nest had no trouble distinguishing between our weekday and weekend routines, and there was never a morning where we didn't wake up to our preferred temperature.

One area we did noticed some improvement in over the 2rd gen Nest was related to another smart feature: Home/Away Assist. Most thermostats with geofencing capabilities simply rely on your phone's location to figure when you're home and when you're away. That information is then used to adjust the temperature appropriately. As we've discovered reviewing other models, this can still cause plenty of confusion, particularly if the phone reception in your area isn't great. Even with the 2nd gen Nest, there were times when a sustained period of slothfulness was interpreted as an Away, which in turn caused our heating system to switch to its much cooler ECO mode.

The Nest does things a bit differently. It uses a combination of its own motion sensors, plus those of other Nest products (if you have them) like the Nest Cam and Nest Protect, to help determine your location. For us, the result was far fewer false positives. It also meant we were (gasp) free to leave home without a phone yet still rely on the heating system to revert to its ECO mode.

As far as integration with other smart home platforms and gadgets go, the Nest remains one of the most compatible connected thermostats you can buy. Yes, there are two notable and not very surprising exceptions: Apple's HomeKit and Samsung's SmartThings. But almost every other popular device we could think of seems to be supported through the Works With Nest program, including platforms like Insteon, WeMo, Wink, Lutron, Vivant, and many more. You can get a full list of compatible devices and platforms here.

This tight integration lets you do things like program your Hue lights to turn off when the Nest goes into Away Mode. The Nest also supports voice commands as well. We didn't have a Google Home to test with it, but can report that using Alexa with Amazon's Echo work perfectly. As a testament to how well the automatic scheduling worked, we found rarely used it.

If you're paranoid (and you should be) about the myriad security risks associated with filling your home with connected gadgets, you'll be pleased to know that you can now enable two-factor authentication for the thermostat through the Nest app. It's a welcome option that most smart thermostat manufacturers still don't offer for some reason.

Overall, the Nest performed reliably and without any major hiccups during the month we used it. Some may point out that, unlike the Ecobee3, the Nest still doesn't offer remote sensors that allow you to monitor and control the temperature in individual rooms (versus just the entire home). Realistically, if you don't live in a multi-level, larger home, you probably won't miss something like this..

With each successive generation, the Nest thermostat gets easier and easier to recommend. While it's not worth upgrading from the 2nd generation Nest, the latest version is an perfect choice for anyone who wants help saving money on their energy bills, but who doesn't want to exert much time or effort doing so.

Price: $249

Colors: Stainless Steel, Copper, Black, White

Dimensions: 3.3 x 1.2 inches

Screen: 480 x 480 resolution at 229 pixels per inch (2.1-inch diameter)

Sensors: Temperature, Humidity, Near-field activity, Far-field activity, Ambient light

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The pictures tell the story. B & L Heating and Air Conditioning president Kyle Kelty seems to have been destined to take over the family business.

One wall in the office holds a snapshot of Kyles father Dennis holding a 4-month-old Kyle outside the old shop.

Hes wearing a tiny cap and his baby romper is embroidered with a mini tool belt.

Kyle had a battery-powered pick-up truck and when he was just little, maybe 4 years old, he would drive it out to our scrap yard and load things in the bed then haul them back to the house to work on with his little tool set, Kyles mother and B & L owner Bonnie Kelty said. He always left screws in the carpet.

Now in his 30s, Kyle is a working president and the third generation of his family to operate the business his grandfather and father built after buying B & L tin shop from the original owners Bilyeu and LaFollette in 1967.

His grandfather Jack expanded the sheet metal business to include installing heating and air conditioning units and duct work.

Many homes had central heat, but air conditioning was just starting to be a standard feature in new construction when the Kelty family took over the business, Bonnie Kelty said.

Dennis joined the family business after being discharged from the U.S. Navy where he studied air conditioning and refrigeration.

Bonnie says the biggest change shes seen since she joined the business is the increased efficiency of the units. People have become accustomed to being cool and comfortable and thats what they expect.

There used to be people who no matter how hot it got, wouldnt turn their air conditioners on until after the Fourthof July, she said.

The company has expanded its scope into commercial work and added radiant flooring, geothermal systems and the increasingly popular ductless systems.

At one time Jack and Dennis did all the work with one helper and Bonnie ran the office.

The number of employees has grown to 28.

The company has six installation crews and five service crews. Five people work in the office, in addition to sales staff.

Bonnie says she wants to express the familys appreciation for their loyal customers.

There are some people weve done work for, for years, she said. Now we work for their kids and grandkids.

She isnt counting on it yet, but Bonnie hopes Kyles daughters might someday be interested in being the 4th generation to operate their family business.

I guess well see, she said. Theyre still pretty young.

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