The summers have arrived.The heat becomes unbearable for the human body to handle.What can man do to cool himself? What can he do to bare the heat? Will Drinking cold water help him cool off for a while? Will installing an air conditioner help? Heat and Air installation has become a necessity for human luxury. Mans body was made to survive specific temperatures, for instance when it is hot, the body needs to stay cool.It has become difficult to live without ACs in the summers.

The benefits of heat and air installation

A home becomes a persons shelter; nevertheless, it becomes a little difficult to survive in extreme hot or cold temperature.The heat and air installation offer a series of advantages during the summers and the winters.

*The air conditioners increase the room temperatures *They remove all the dust particles and mites that cause breathing problems *The machines reduce the humidity in a room *Man can sleep comfortably at night How does heat and air installation work?

If a person understands the heat and air installation process then they need to know that there are three steps that involves in knowing how the system works.There are three parts that consist of an outside unit which has a condenser and a compressor and an inside unit that has the evaporator.The ducts and the pipes give out cold air to various rooms in the house.

People can choose depending on the situation of their homes from several brands.Are they living in the house on rent or living full time.The air and heat installation take a couple of hours with professional help unless people know how to fix it themselves. With heat and air installation, the experts offer maintaining and repairing the ACs whenever needed.People cannot ignore their machines once it is installed.

Conclusion

Kids when playing outside in the heat all day need the cool air of the air conditioners.The old people very often cannot handle the cold and need the heaters on to keep themselves warm.Air conditioners have become more of a necessity that a luxury.The heat and air installation satisfy a mans needs and requirements.The AC and heaters have become a blessing in a mans life and has helped get through all kinds of weather.

Do ch heating and air services, Nor cross, Georgia offers the town heating and air conditioning, air duct cleaning, services, sales and installing of heating and air conditioning equipment. They also work on ice machines along with refrigerators. Their clients are the number one priority and give them the peace of mind knowing their machines are installed properly.The company offers a great deal of knowledge and professionalism a heat and air installation to client will never find anywhere else.

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The Best Way to Cool Your Space New York Times Summer is nearly here, and your home will soon be heating up. But just the thought of .... Retrofitting older apartments with central air means installing a condenser outside the home, a fan-and-coil system inside and ducts to distribute the cooled air ...

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In the world of construction timelines, the best laid plans can be brought to a screeching halt by unforeseen problems. Such was the case this week.

I had written and submitted this column beginning as follows: My last column was entitled Closed, but not idle. This one can be entitled Pushing to re-open amongst a beehive of construction activity.

As I write this, tarps cover the visitor favorites for photos the musk ox and polar bear as workmen climb towering scaffolding and ride around on scissorlifts cutting holes in the ceiling of the Zimmerman Court to replace heating and cooling units and resurface the walls.

The museum exhibition galleries are being repainted and new flooring is about to be installed, as it will be in the museum court.

The museum store has been carpeted and display units are being installed while our store manager, Terry Tarnow, admires the new behind-the-scenes spaces she will have for office and inventory storage. The public may not see these areas, but to Terry, this is one of the most important changes to take place in this whole construction effort.

Currently there is a wall at the entrance to the Discovery Gallery area that has been built to section off the existing museum from what will be the newly expanded Inuit Gallery beyond. The other day that wall came down for most of the day and was rebuilt in the latter part of the day. But for a few hours we had a glimpse of the impact the new expansion will have on the visitor experience when coming to the new Dennos.

When I first saw the wall gone and the grand space beyond it was a startling experience. The way the space opens up with a much larger wall of glass looking south out to the Meadmore sculpture is amazing. It will be some time yet before this wall is gone to enable the public to have the same experience my staff and I had that day, but when they do, I believe they will find it breathtaking.

All of this intense activity is of course happening for a very good reason. We want to get the current Dennos open again and our galleries back in operation for the community and the many visitors coming to the region this summer.

Then, as I noted at the beginning of this column, the unforeseen happened and with it the ending of my original column had to change.

An examination of the gallery flooring that had been delivered and was beginning to be installed revealed that it didn't match the product sample provided for decision-making. We are now faced with a dilemma continue to install a product that does not meet the desired look or delay and get a product that does.

I have been told that it is not uncommon to have this variation between samples and delivered product. But unless you correct the problem now, you will have to live with unsatisfactory results for decades to come.

So now we wait for the solution. Our hopes of getting our galleries installed and opened with new exhibitions by the end of the month is facing a delay.

As of this writing, we do not know how long that will be.

As always you can follow the progress on our website dennosmuseum.org or on Facebook.

Gene Jenneman is the executive director of the Dennos Museum Center. He can be reached at ejenneman@nmc.edu.

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New York businesses and institutions have the chance to get a piece of $15 million in rebates that is being made available to those that install ground source heat pumps. The initiative is being launched by the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) in an effort to curb greenhouse gas emissions 40% by 2030. The funding is part of the states Renewable Heating and Cooling Policy Framework, which aims to promote clean energy. Funding is provided by the Clean Energy Fund, a 10-year, $5.3 billion goal to achieve a clean, resilient and affordable energy system for New Yorkers.

Rebates will be available to qualified installers of such heat pump systems for two years, or until all funds have been disbursed.

Ground source heat pump systems are renewable heating and cooling technologies that provide environmental benefits and energy cost savings. This type of technology replaces oil-and gas-fired heating and cooling sources, and therefore reduces greenhouse gas emissions.

These heating and cooling systems have been put in place in the Montgomery County, MD, school system and St. Michaels College in Vermont installed ground source heat pump systems back in 2014 with the intention of using 77% less energy.

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"We are delighted to be recognized as a Nest Pro Elite partner across our network of more than 70 service centers. As a national leader in the residential HVAC and plumbing industry, ARS service centers can now leverage this exciting technology enabling homes to be smarter and more energy-efficient," says Kevin Perri, President of A.J. Perri. "The benefits that a smart and connected home offers are very compelling. This partnership will allow us to offer even more value to our customers with Nest's cutting-edge, yet approachable technology."

"Nest wants to make it easy for those who'd prefer to take advantage of the benefits of a pro installation," says Gene LaNois, Head of Professional Channel, Nest. "A.J. Perri shares our passion for enabling the thoughtful home, and we're excited that they will be incorporating the Nest Thermostat into their installation offerings."

The Nest Thermostat learns the temperatures a homeowner prefers and then programs itself. Independent studies have shown that the Nest Thermostat saves homeowners on average 10-12% on heating and 15% on cooling costs. Nest's algorithms allow customers to monitor their energy history daily, in addition to receiving an easy-to-understand monthly report. The Nest Thermostat will also alert homeowners in the event it detects certain problems with the home's HVAC system.

The Nest Thermostat and other Nest products are now available at all ARS Network branches that provide HVAC services and installations.

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What The Heck Is A 'Green Roof?' Forbes Just as humans sweat to stay cool, green roofs use a process called 'evapotranspiration' to keep their buildings cooler, by using heat from the air to evaporate the water in the rooftop plants, fibers and mesh. In the winter, buildings also stay warmer ...

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At the end of a yearlong process, Robert Collins walked through his home in southwest Las Vegas in mid-May, admiring what workers had just installed.

Its reassuring, Collins said about his new energy-efficient Freon compressor, improved ventilation system and light-emitting diode light bulbs. To what extent its going to save money I dont know, but anything helps.

The new fixtures came from HELP of Southern Nevadas weatherization program, which helps low-income households such as Collins become energy efficient for free. Anyone over the age of 18 can apply online, and the program has assisted about 12,000 homes in its 22 years, said Jim Hutchison, the programs outreach coordinator.

Hutchison said the program contracts workers to install products such as water heaters, refrigerators, screens, insulation and compressors, which cool and heat the Freon that powers air conditioners. A team will go into a home or apartment to make sure it has safe, efficient energy systems.

Instead of paying for expensive replacements or daunting heating and cooling costs, the family can use the money for other necessities, he said.

The program, which is run through the Nevada Housing Division, doesnt advertise on TV so many people hear about it only through word of mouth, said Mark Hooper, a field supervisor.

We like to take our money and put it into the houses, he said.

Hutchison said funding comes from sources such as the U.S. Energy Department, Nevada Housing trust funds and energy assistance and conservation funds.

Weatherizing one house can cost up to $14,000, depending on what is installed, Hooper said.

For Collins, the new installations come one year after he noticed a HELP team working in his neighborhood, Jaycees Senior Community, in the southwest valley.

The criteria for weatherization is that the combined households annual gross income is 200 percent of federal poverty income guidelines or less, Hutchison said. That means a household with two adults earning an income would have to make less than $32,040 a year.

Collins and his wife fit the criteria, so they applied to become one of the 40 to 60 percent of homes weatherized in Jaycees Senior Community. It took about a year for Collins installation, but people in emergency situations such as those without air conditioning in summer, are reached as soon as possible, Hutchison said.

Collins said now he will have less air escaping and the temperature will be better regulated.

My wife no longer is going to be hounded by the cold air that comes from the top (vents), he said.

For Hutchison, seeing another home helped by the weatherization program reminds him why he works with the organization.

Helping people thats all I care about, he said.

Contact Katelyn Newberg at knewberg@reviewjournal.com or 702-383-0240. Follow @k_newberg on Twitter.

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The 1,750,000-square-foot stadium's pumps move water in many applications. Image courtesy of Xylem

Although fans might not see them, pumps move water throughoutthe largest public works project in Minnesota history, U.S. Bank Stadium. It is not just a multipurpose stadium in Minneapolis it is a work of art. Built on the site of the former Metrodome, it is nearly twice the size of the National Football Leagues (NFL) Minnesota Vikings old home, and it is praised for its unique architecture and commitment to sustainability.

The stadium opened ahead of schedule in July 2016, after a construction period of more than two years. More than 8,000 workers committed nearly 4 million hours to design and build the 1,750,000-square-foot stadium. The pumps moving water around the stadium and arean essential part of this stadium.

Among other factors, the extreme climate of Minnesota influenced the stadiums design. Its roof resembles an A-framed ship so it can shed snow and ice efficiently, preventing buildup on the roof. In the past, snow accumulation caused problems at the Metrodome, and the roof collapsed five times.

A booster package of pumps move water that provides 400 gallons of hot water per minute to hose down the snow-filled roof, sending melted snow down concrete gutters along the side of the stadium. The 6-foot-wide and 10-foot-deep gutters, which contain plastic tubes with glycol, carry the melted snow through the storm-water control system and down to the ground where it drains into the city sewer. Installed seven stories high on the top floor, this booster package is not part of the stadiums domestic hot water system, which is rare. Typically, snow-melt systems are installed at the ground level, but this one is the first of its kind.

In addition to the booster package used for snow removal, another booster package supplies 2,000 gallons of water per minute for 979 bathroom stalls and all other water needs. Installed in the basement, the booster package contains four end-suction pumps: three large pumps and one small pump.

While only one pump sends water throughout the building at 1,200 gallons per minute, all four were designed to work with the 75-horsepower variable frequency drives (VFDs) installed in the water system to ensure optimal efficiency. A VFD-based booster pump system maintains more precise control across a wider range of flow rates while reducing energy consumption and pump wear.

Water usage is drastically different during the week versus on game days making pump specification challenging. The stadium was originally designed with three large end-suction pumps, but to keep operational costs down, a small jockey pump was specified to power the water system when the stadium is not full of cheering fans, which is 95 percent of the time. On event days, three large pumps alternate pumping water throughout the building. The redesign including the small jockey pump improved efficiency and saves an average of $8,000 to $10,000 annually on energy.

To make sure the water system was fully operational before the stadium opened, hundreds of workers and volunteers participated in a super flush test. During the test, all the participants simultaneously flushed all the toilets and urinals and turned on all the sinks in the stadium for about 30 minutes. The pumps successfully handled the test.

With a capacity of up to 70,000, the stadium offers more than 18 different styles of seating, including luxury seating that is closer to the field than any other stadium in the NFL. The first row of seats is just 41 feet away from the sideline, and the field seats get fans even closer to the action at 25 feet.

The ultra-compact pumps are the primary feature of the stadiums heating, cooling and air conditioning (HVAC) system, which supplies 7,000 tons of heating and cooling. These pumps were selected because of their compact footprint, 40 percent smaller than traditional split-case and vertical inline pumps.

The part of the HVAC system in which pumps move waterwas prefabricated on a skid before it was installed. This prefabrication enabled the skid to be built in a controlled environment while contractors worked on other parts of the building to meet the projects scheduling demands. The size of the pumps enabled the skid to be smaller, reducing installation time. The pumps were chosen because of their ease of installation and maintenance. They fit seamlessly into the piping and will withstand heating and cooling demands of the stadium.

U.S. Bank Stadium will host the 2018 Super Bowl; the National Collegiate Athletic Association Basketball Final Four in 2019; and an array of events year-round. The pumps will work efficiently behind the scenes to enhance environmental sustainability and the fan experience.

Mark Handzel is vice president, product regulatory affairs, and director, HVAC commercial buildings, at Bell & Gossett, a Xylem brand. He is a member of the Appliance Standards and Rulemaking Federal Advisory Committees Commercial and Industrial Pumps Working Group. He may be reached at support@xylemsales.com.

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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.

Publication date: 5/29/2017

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