MENDOTA - The Mendota Civic Center will finally be getting a new roof after the Mendota City Council approved a bid at its June 18 regular meeting.

The faulty shingles on the Civic Center will be torn off and replaced with a metal roof, with the work being done by Wiesbrook Sheet Metal of Plainfield. The council approved the bid not to exceed $242,000.

That business was handled under Alderman Walt Weiland's report. In other action from his report, the council approved an ordinance to update information in regard to bulk water sales by the city.

Alderman Bill Hunt reported that the Mendota Chamber of Commerce made a request to the city for a donation to help with expenses for the Fourth of July fireworks. The council agreed to donate $1,500, the same as it did last year.

Another donation request, this one from the Tri-County Fair Association, was also approved in the amount of $500.

The council amended the wage ordinance passed at the last meeting in regard to pay raises for the fire chief and assistant fire chief. The fire chief will get a $1,500 raise over last year and the assistant chief a $600 raise.

In action from Alderman Randy Morris's report, the council approved a bid of $7,300 from Walter Bros. Plumbing, Heating and Cooling to install a heating ventilation and air conditioning system at 700 Illinois Ave.

Under Alderman Justin Setchell's report, the council agreed to issue a plumber's license to Arturo Escatel and a forestry license to Do It All Service.

Alderman Jim Fitzpatrick informed the council of a request to use Snyder's Grove for a wedding on July 7, which was approved by the full council.

For the complete article see the 06-20-2012 issue.

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It would be a shame to spend $15,000 on a new heat pump only to find out that it's not operating efficiently because it wasn't installed correctly. Or that the air you paid to condition was seeping into your attic or crawl space, instead of heating or cooling your living room.

These are the kind of mishaps that hiring contractors trained by the regional Performance Tested Comfort System program can help you avoid.

The program, administered by the Bonneville Power Administration, trains and certifies heating contractors to install heat pumps to the highest standards so that the units deliver the greatest energy savings and comfort possible.

"There are a lot of different things about heat pumps that need to be done correctly to be as efficient as the manufacturer says it is," said Stephanie Vasquez, PTCS program manager for BPA.

Additionally, it's important that the ductwork is tight, she said.

"A lot of times, the ductwork is put together in a way so that air is coming out of cracks and holes all over the place, heating the crawl space or attic instead of the rooms," Vasquez said. "It can waste up to 30 percent of the energy used by the unit."

PTCS provides step-by-step support to contractors to ensure that your new heat pump has been commissioned and configured to deliver conditioned air to its greatest potential.

That's why homeowners should look for contractors certified by the PTCS program, Vasquez said. Plus, if you want to take advantage of Clark Public Utilities' $500 rebates for installing a new energy-efficient heat pump or sealing ducts, hiring a PTCS-certified technician is a requirement. The utility offers a list of contractors who have received the PTCS training and certification.

Contractors certified by the program install heat pumps to standards higher than current building codes so that the units will perform well and have a long life -- and so you can avoid the need for backup heat.

According to BPA's website, a PTCS-certified technician will:

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Naples City Council is expected to consider a $120,000 contract to design a new heating, ventilation and cooling system for city hall during its regular meeting today.

Council's approval would appropriate $110,605 from the general fund contingency toward the contract with Matern Professional Engineering, Inc. of Maitland Fla, north of Orlando.

The need for a new air conditioning system first came up Monday at a meeting addressing the city's annual capital improvement plan program. The entire system will cost about $620,000 to design and build, staff estimated.

The existing system has slowly failed to cool the more than 35-year-old building where some offices bake in 85 degree heat in the summer months.

At Monday's meeting, Community Services Director Dave Lykins said the city has tried to repair the system over the years but a total replacement is now necessary.

Councilman Gary Price wants to discuss an investment with such a high price tag on a building built in the 1970s.

"We don't know what the state of the building is," he said, adding that he hopes it has as many years left in it as a new air conditioner would.

"It's a large number to be confronted with," he said of the price. "I don't think staff did anything wrong. ... I think it's prudent to get some professionals in there to tell us what's wrong and what we're fixing."

Downtown apartment decision

Council is expected to decide whether or not to allow a downtown architect to add a small apartment onto the side of an existing gallery and office space.

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AUBURNDALE, Fla. - Saving money on electric bills just got a lot easier for homeowners interested in adding insulation to their attic and reducing their home's heating and cooling costs.

Attic Armor insulation from Fi-Foil Company, a product designed using advanced Gas Filled Panel (GFP) insulation technology, combines insulation R-value with radiant barrier performance to provide an easy to install do-it-yourself project.

GFP Insulation Technology was developed using the same proven technology used in low-e, argon gas-filled, double-paned and triple-paned windows. Attic Armor consists of multiple, honeycombed layers of thin, low-e metalized aluminum. These baffled polymer chambers are enveloped by a sealed barrier and filled with either air or a variety of inert gasses.

Fi-Foil has packaged the product for retail centers that do not have the room for bulky fiberglass or foam packaging. Attic Armor is packaged in 48 square foot boxes in two SKUs. The boxes are only 12" x 6" x 18" or 26". Two boxes easily fit in a shopping cart and will insulate a 10' x 10' room.

Fi-Foil licensed this GFP technology and perfected the manufacturing process for large-scale production. The company now holds the exclusive licensing rights to GFP technology for use in residential and commercial building applications.

GFP thermal insulation technology was funded by a grant from the U.S. Department of Energy, and developed by researchers at the Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory. Attic Armor for residential installations and GFP Insulation(TM) for commercial applications utilize an advanced insulation technology. Attic Armor was named product of the year at the Global Insulation Conference & Exhibition held in Toronto during September 2011.

These sealed exterior aluminum foil barrier films provide thermal resistance, flammability protection, and properties to contain air or a low-conductivity inert

gas. GFP Insulation incorporates an advanced design and specially formulated components to effectively address the three methods of heat transfer: radiation, conduction and convection.

In addition to unique thermal characteristics, GFP Insulation is fiber-free, does not off-gas. It is mold resistant and will not absorb moisture, is packaged flat and expanded for installation, lightweight and easy to transport and install, and meets LEED and other Green Building Rating System requirements.

For further details, call Fi-Foil Company, Inc. at 1-800-448-3401, email info@fifoil.com, or visit http://www.gfpinsulation.com.

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TUCSON - If it's 'too good to be true', it usually is. And that is true with air conditioning services, according to the Better Business Bureau of Southern Arizona.

The BBB is warning Southern Arizonans to be wary of companies or contractors offering to install A/C units, or offering to tune up their existing units.

In 2011, the BBB received over 9,500 inquires from consumers about heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) contractors in Southern Arizona between May and the end of September.

Unfortunately, complaints against HVAC companies increase along with inquiries. As HVAC contractors ramp up their advertising, unscrupulous contractors often make misleading, or even false claims about the price of their services, and even the quality of the equipment they're selling.

Wade Hamstra, of Hamstra Heating and Cooling- a Tucson HVAC contractor doing business in Southern Arizona since 1983- says that there are a few "red flags" consumers can look for to ensure they're not being ripped off:

RED FLAG #1 - THE LOW-BALL PRICE: Ever see those ads that say '$39 Heating or A/C Tune-Up!'? Sounds great doesn't it? Don't be fooled: an average heating and cooling service technician makes at least $18 per hour. Add in the costs of fuel to get to the home, the service van, overhead expenses for a basic office- people to answer the phone, schedule calls, process paper- and the average HVAC company has, at a bare minimum, expenses of $50 per hour. When you add up all these expenses it's very unlikely you'll ever find a true $39 tune-up.

RED FLAG #2 - THE 400 SQUARE FEET PER TON OF A/C 'RULE OF THUMB': Just about any consumer who has researched buying a new A/C system has read about, or had a contractor tell them about the 'Rule of Thumb' for equipment sizing: "Mr. Johnson, your home is 2000 square feet, at 400 square feet per ton; you need a 5-ton air conditioning unit today." "This is the most bogus and lazy lie that exists in our industry," Hamstra says. "Every reputable heating and cooling company will insist on performing a Manual J Engineering Load Calculation- as required by the International Residential Code book, Tucson Electric Power and Energy Star- to determine the size of system you need. This process takes a lot of education and extra time to perform, but is essential for proper sizing. A system that is not properly sized will not keep a home comfortable, and will drive up energy bills at the same time it decreases equipment life."

RED FLAG #3 - NEW SYSTEM QUOTES OVER THE PHONE ARE NOT ACCURATE!: There is a large range of variables when performing a system replacement. For that reason it's virtually impossible for an A/C contractor to give an accurate estimate for a new system over the phone. Hamstra lists three reasons why it's not possible to give an accurate estimate over phone: 1. The home might have experienced changes since the original system was installed (new windows, added insulation, added addition, more internal heat loads like appliances, TV's, computers, people). All of these factors will affect the system size that the home needs. The only way to ensure proper sizing- which leads to better comfort, energy efficiency and longer system life- is to visit the home, take all the proper measurements and run a computerized Manual J Load Calculation. 2. There's the issue of physical unit sizes: the contractor may need to visit the home to make sure that it has the physical space needed for a new model A/C unit. 3. Any customer looking to get new air conditioning equipment should also be concerned with making sure their duct system is adequate. If the duct is overlooked, a customer may get sold a highly efficient and more expensive unit that functions like a lower quality unit, due to leaky ductwork. It would be like putting a brand new Ferrari motor on an old Yugo chassis. It is not going to deliver great results. In order to deliver a proper solution, A/C contractors need to inspect the system as a whole.

To find an HVAC contractor you can trust and to easily get free estimates scheduled through BBB's free E-Quote service, visit: http://www.tucson.bbb.org <http://www.tucson.bbb.org> or call: (520)888-5353.

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TUCSON - The BBB of Southern Arizona wants to caution you, as summer temps are well into the triple digits, to be careful when shopping for a HVAC (Heating Ventilation Air-conditioning) unit and a contractor to install the unit.

There are the three major problems to look out for listed below in this warning released by the BBB:

An A/C unit or some sort of cooling system is more or less a necessity during Southern Arizona's hot summers. Every year BBB sees a dramatic rise in consumer inquiries during the spring and into the summer as consumers look for HVAC contractors to tune-up, replace, or install units.

In 2011 BBB received over 9,500 inquires from consumers about heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) contractors in Southern Arizona between May and the end of September.

Unfortunately, complaints against HVAC companies increase along with inquiries. As HVAC contractors ramp up their advertising, unscrupulous contractors often make misleading, or even false claims about the price of their services, and even the quality of the equipment they're selling. Wade Hamster, of Hamster Heating and Cooling- a Tucson HVAC contractor doing business in Southern Arizona since 1983- says that there are a few "red flags" consumers can look for to ensure they're not being ripped off:

RED FLAG #1 - THE LOW-BALL PRICE Ever see those ads that say "$39 Heating or A/C Tune-Up!"? Sounds great doesn't it? Don't be fooled: an average heating and cooling service technician makes at least $18 per hour. Add in the costs of fuel to get to the home, the service van, overhead expenses for a basic office- people to answer the phone, schedule calls, process paper- and the average HVAC company has, at a bare minimum, expenses of $50 per hour. When you add up all these expenses it's very unlikely you'll ever find a true $39 tune-up.

RED FLAG #2 - THE 400 SQUARE FEET PER TON OF A/C "RULE OF THUMB" Just about any consumer who has researched buying a new A/C system has read about, or had a contractor tell them about the "Rule of Thumb" for equipment sizing: "Mr. Johnson, your home is 2000 square feet, at 400 square feet per ton; you need a 5-ton air conditioning unit today." "This is the most bogus and lazy lie that exists in our industry," Hamster says. "Every reputable heating and cooling company will insist on performing a Manual J Engineering Load Calculation- as required by the International Residential Code book, Tucson Electric Power and Energy Star- to determine the size of system you need. This process takes a lot of education and extra time to perform, but is essential for proper sizing. A system that is not properly sized will not keep a home comfortable, and will drive up energy bills at the same time it decreases equipment life."

RED FLAG #3 - NEW SYSTEM QUOTES OVER THE PHONE ARE NOT ACCURATE! There is a large range of variables when performing a system replacement. For that reason it's virtually impossible for an A/C contractor to give an accurate estimate for a new system over the phone. Hamster lists three reasons why it's not possible to give an accurate estimate over phone:

1. The home might have experienced changes since the original system was installed (new windows, added insulation, added addition, more internal heat loads like appliances, TV's, computers, people). All of these factors will affect the system size that the home needs. The only way to ensure proper sizing- which leads to better comfort, energy efficiency and longer system life- is to visit the home, take all the proper measurements and run a computerized Manual J Load Calculation.

2. There's the issue of physical unit sizes: the contractor may need to visit the home to make sure that it has the physical space needed for a new model A/C unit.

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Tectron, the high quality manufacturer of testing equipment, has been a customer of Rehm's for over 10 years and naturally chose us when deciding to jointly develop a system to reduce waste heat and the amount of noise generated by their SMD production unit.

We are completely committed to helping our customers increase their efficiency, so we were only to happy to take on the task.

What was Rehm's answer to this challenge?

A central cooling system with direct expansion was chosen as the most efficient option to install for Tectron, in order to efficiently reduce the noise pollution encountered.

Advantages of the system included: o Noise pollution in Tectron's production hall was completely removed o Low investment cost o 25-30% reduction in power consumption o Reduced levels of waste heat o Reserve capacity was incorporated to enable future expansion

Tectron have been extremely pleased with the central cooling system, as it has provided them with more benefits than just their initial objective of reducing the waste heat and eliminating the noise of the production unit itself. Volker Schneider, General Manager of Tectron commented, "The noise pollution caused by the cooling systems in the production hall is now completely removed." However it is not only on the production lines that savings can be measured. The reduced levels of heat have allowed other savings to be made too, like smaller air condition units and pre-heating of drinking water.

Rehm is committed to providing solutions for our customer's problems, so if you too would like to see how Rehm could help with your specific manufacturing challenge, please contact a member of the Rehm team today for more information.

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Eliminate sensor failure from target impact and the harsh effects of extreme environments. Ifm's 316 stainless steel, metal face sensors resist aggressive chemicals, will not corrode, and offer a true non-flush operation with no false outputs.

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Los Angeles, CA (PRWEB) June 07, 2012

Launching a new website will help customers find us easier and faster, homeowners do not want to wait around while their HVAC systems are not working properly, said Los Angeles heating and air conditioning expert Jose Garcia, service technician for Pacific Coast Heating and Air Conditioning. The new website will highlight the services Pacific Coast provides to the Los Angeles area. The website will also feature pictures and customer reviews so potential customers can see quality of their work.

According to The Department of Energy, heating and cooling make up 54% of a homeowners energy bill. Choosing the right heating and cooling unit can save lots of money in the future.

Pacific Coast Heating and Air Conditioning provides systems that are quiet, long-lasting and low in service needs. Consulting with a professional will make sure homeowners are purchasing a cooling unit that is the appropriate size, which can affect future bills. Buying a bigger AC unit does not mean your house will be cooler, it can mean you will get less efficiency out of your unit, that is why it is good to have a professional help you size the right unit for your home, said Jose. Pacific Coast is a certified Rudd dealer, but they install and repair all brands of equipment.

Heating consumes the majority of a homeowners utility bill, so it is important to find an energy efficient model that can keep future costs low. Pacific Coast Heating and Air Conditioning provides quality heat pumps and furnaces from a variety of manufacturers. They offer the latest products to keep homes warm and quiet during cool winter months. We try to provide our customers with low prices, we know a heating unit is a big expense, said Jose. Pacific Coast offers one day system change outs, so homeowners dont go uncomfortable for very long.

A heating and air conditioning unit is one of the most expensive appliances in a home. An HVAC unit, much like a car, functions best with regular maintenance. Homeowners can opt to pay a little at a time to keep it running properly and in good working shape, or get hit with an unexpected bill and the inconvenience, when it suddenly has a problem.

Pacific Coasts Maintenance Club Membership is an opportunity for customers to save money while guaranteeing prompt service for any repair needs. The Club Membership is a great way for us to stay connected to our customers while offering some discounts for remaining loyal to our company, said Jose.

The club has two levels of service, featuring different options.

The Gold Membership offers; a 30% discount on repairs, 24 hour service, no dispatch fees or service fees, and costs $15.95 a month.

The Silver Membership offers; a 20% discount on repairs, 48 hour service, no dispatch fees and a service fee of only $45.00, compared to the regularly priced $79.00 fee and costs $11.95 a month.

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