SIOUX CITY | The Sioux City police station will get exterior repairs and a new heating and cooling system in the next fiscal year, but a new emergency generator and other fixes will have to wait.

The City Council on Thursday accepted a scaled-back renovation plan from Police Chief Doug Young as part of the fiscal year 2016 budgeting process.

Young's department cut its request for repairs to the nearly 30-year-old building to about $2.4 million. The revised plan drops the generator and renovations to the stations front entry enclosure and grounds.

Last year the department asked the city for about $3.9 million to repair failing infrastructure and a deteriorating parking lot, Young said.

We were tasked with prioritizing what we wanted to get done for the council, and our priorities were the outside of the building and a new (heating and cooling) system, he said.

The building, at 601 Douglas St., has a leaky roof and walls. Young said moisture seeps into the building and creates potential for mold and increased maintenance costs.

The council also approved an additional $100,000 to repair a stretch of sidewalk outside the police station on Douglas Street, between Sixth and Seventh streets.

Also as part of Thursday's operating budget discussion, Jade Dundas, public works director and assistant city manager, said his department will have vacancies when three surveyors retire over the next few months.

With the vacancies, Dundas recommended reorganizing employees who work on the city's geographic information system. That would include eliminating a surveyor position and an underground utilities services coordinator. If the positions were eliminated, the city would save approximately $180,000 per year.

Dundas also recommended the city maintain its current engineering staff. The department is currently interviewing two candidates.

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Dallas, TX (PRWEB) February 19, 2015

This 1971 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme came into the shop to receive some updates on the engine, a new heating & cooling system, and a few body panel adjustments. Be sure to visit the website at Linear Automotive to watch the video and see how this magnificent project came out once completed. For more information about auto repair or body shop services call Linear Automotive at 972-633-2201 or visit the website at LinearAutomotive.com.

A complete new vintage heating and cooling system was installed with all custom hoses and lines with new dual electric fans to accommodate the radiator and cooling system. The firewall was fitted with custom aluminum plating that was bead rolled in house for a super clean look.

Chrome valve covers were added to the heads to make them stand out and a chrome master cylinder and booster were also installed by the A.S.E. Certified mechanics. The entire engine bay was completely re-wired to make sure the electrical components work perfectly.

A new Holley fuel injection system was added and custom programmed for the injectors and ignition system. With all the performance parts added the 455 cubic inch engine is producing 650 Horsepower. To finish things off in style the body shop techs re-aligned all the body panels, doors, fenders, hood, and deck lid to make sure all gaps were uniform.

Linear Automotive has the best quality classic and vintage car insurance repairs and services for people all across the United States. Anyone looking for repairs on a custom car, truck, or motorcycle, or custom fabrication and custom paint can call the shop for a free estimate at 972-633-2201 or visit the website at LinearAutomotive.com.

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Naples, Florida (PRWEB) February 20, 2015

TalkLocal is proud to announce our Business of the Month for February: Martins Cooling and Heating, Inc in Naples, Florida. Founding the full service heating and cooling company in 2003, Johnny Martin set out to establish, as the logo states, A Company You Can Trust.

From providing free estimates and free second opinions to employing non-commissioned service technicians, Martins Cooling and Heating, Inc. works to live up to that creed. And, over a decade later, the heartfelt feedback from Business of the Month voters proves that Johnnys efforts have garnered the trust and customer loyalty he so highly values.

Martins Cooling and Heating, Inc was selected for its principled business model and the heartfelt responses from longtime customers, like Maryann and Melissa, during the voting process.

Maryann, an area general contractor wrote, Martin's Cooling is always my first choice when needing any air conditioning, heating, or ventilation work done for our home, or any of our clients! I refer my friends, family, and new clients constantly! The guys at Martin's Cooling are all reliable, and trustworthy! Their prices are definitely competitive!!

Great service! Definitely a company who keeps customer service in mind when dealing with people! Have used them for years now, Melissa wrote.

The Business of the Month award was established by TalkLocal, a local services marketplace, in order to give credit and recognition to the local small businesses who've been helping TalkLocal's users since the startup's launch in late 2011.

"So many online marketplaces actually create barriers to repeat business. Thats why TalkLocal connects pros and consumers and then gets out of the way. And, thats also why we applaud Johnny Martin for inspiring a level of customer loyalty that so many entrepreneurs can only wish for. Were proud to count Martins Cooling and Heating among TalkLocals Premium Member Businesses". - TalkLocal VP of Sales, Paul Murskov

Martins Cooling and Heating, Inc. serves Collier and Lee counties and offers installation and repair for air conditioning, heating, refrigeration, and ventilation. Its affiliate company, Air Treatment, Inc., is also owned by Johnny Martin. Reach them at http://www.martinscooling.com or at 239-430-1685.

Of course, even those outside of the Southern Florida area can find quality local HVAC professionals using TalkLocal. In over 50 service categories like heating & cooling, snow removal and computer repair, TalkLocal takes the hassle out of finding the right local pros.

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Phoenix, AZ (PRWEB) February 19, 2015

Parker & Sons, Inc. a leader in Phoenix heating and cooling contractor services announces record demand for air filtration systems. The company has earned an excellent reputation over the more than 40 years that the company has been in business. Parker & Sons is a family operation that takes great pride in providing the absolute best in customer service. With a growing concern over indoor air pollution, Parker & Sons has seen a steady growth in demand for a wide array of air filtration devices. These systems are important because they pull bacteria, dust viruses and allergens as well as contaminants from the air.

Parker & Sons along with the EPA agree that indoor air pollution is one of the top 5 risks (from an environmental standpoint) to public health. In fact, the EPA estimates that the air found in many homes can be over 70 times more polluted than the air outdoors. Parker & Sons makes available an array of high quality filters and air filtration systems. From air cleaners to air scrubbers and filters, Parker & Sons has the residents and businesses of Phoenix covered when it comes to clean indoor air. The company works with most filters including generic filters, pleated filters, washable filters and electrostatic filers as well as Hepa filters.

Air scrubbers are installed, maintained and repaired by the experienced and dedicated technicians of Parker & Sons. An air scrubber is similar to a UV light system and actually offers more in terms of removing microorganisms, allergens and dust from indoor air. Even odors can be effectively removed. An air scrubber system uses germicidal type light waves that serve to create enviro-scrubbing molecules. The system is so efficient that it can disinfect most of the surfaces throughout a home. Those with many medical symptoms such as headaches and coughs can experience real relief when air scrubbers are used in the home.

Parker & Sons also carries a host of state-of-the-art air cleaning technology. These systems are designed to attach directly to a homes heating and cooling system. These units are installed out of sight and intended to purify the air of an entire home. Each time the heating and cooling system runs it distributes clean air throughout the entire home or business. This recent announcement with regard to record demand for air filtration systems is a clear sign that Parker & Sons is a company that strives to deliver the very best in air filtration products for the home as well as the maintenance, repair and servicing of a host of modern heating and cooling systems.

Parker & Sons, Inc. is an innovative and forward-looking Air Conditioning Repair & Plumbing Service in Phoenix Arizona. Having served the greater Phoenix Metropolitan area since 1974, Parker & Sons, Inc. has earned its reputation one customer at a time. Delivering quality for both residential and commercial customers, the company enjoys a long record of national recognition and has received numerous awards and accolades over the years. Parker & Sons, Inc. is known for its impressive attention to detail and old-fashioned quality work. The company has been voted #1 in Ranking Arizona for the last five years and maintains a goal of 100% customer satisfaction. Parker & Sons works on heating systems, cooling systems, ducting, air filtration and offers a variety of plumbing related services. Parker & Sons, Inc. is an established name in reliable service calls throughout Phoenix Arizona.

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Phoenix, AZh (PRWEB) February 18, 2015

Parker & Sons, Inc. a respected and reliable home services contractor that has been serving Arizona for well over four decades reports record demand for residential and commercial water heater repair services in Phoenix. The company has years of experience working with virtually every type of water heater in production. Parker & Sons not only repairs, maintains and cares for water heaters but can also help customers in choosing the best water heater as a way to reduce water heating costs while increasing overall levels of comfort in the home. When choosing a water heater there are many variables that must be taken into account as a way to ensure that the right choice is made. This includes everything from capacity to efficiency and cost.

Water heaters come with various capacities. With that said, it is essential for homeowners and business owners to make the right choices with regard to capacity. Purchasing the wrong size water heater storage tank can result in wasted energy or inadequate availability of hot water when it is needed the most. A Parker & Sons technician will typically run a capacity test as a way to determine the appropriate size water heater for the project at hand. In addition, efficiency is a major concern when choosing a water heater. From gas water heaters to electric water heaters and even solar water heaters, there are many considerations that must be taken into account with regard to efficiency when choosing a water heater.

Parker & Sons is also aware of the role that cost place in choosing the best water heater. The company works closely with customers to ensure that all factors associated with costs are considered. This includes operating cost and initial cost for the actual water heater. Experts in the field agree that purchasing the least expensive water heater is often not the best option in terms of saving money. In fact, choosing an inexpensive water heater can ultimately cost homeowners more money in the long run. It is usually better to choose a high-efficiency water heater that may have a slightly higher initial cost as a way to save money over the long term.

As a company that was founded in the early 1970s, Parker & Sons has grown to become a trusted name throughout Phoenix and the surrounding communities. The company began with a single service vehicle and has grown over the years to become one of the most recognized and trusted names in heating and cooling contractor services. The company now boasts more than 100 dedicated team members and has made tens of thousands of service calls over the years. This recent announcement with regard to record demand for residential and commercial water heater repair services in Phoenix is more evidence that Parker & Sons is a company that stands behind its promises.

Parker & Sons, Inc. is an innovative and forward-looking Air Conditioning Repair & Plumbing Service in Phoenix Arizona. Having served the greater Phoenix Metropolitan area since 1974, Parker & Sons, Inc. has earned its reputation one customer at a time. Delivering quality for both residential and commercial customers, the company enjoys a long record of national recognition and has received numerous awards and accolades over the years. Parker & Sons, Inc. is known for its impressive attention to detail and old-fashioned quality work. The company has been voted #1 in Ranking Arizona for the last five years and maintains a goal of 100% customer satisfaction. Parker & Sons works on heating systems, cooling systems, ducting, air filtration and offers a variety of plumbing related services. Parker & Sons, Inc. is an established name in reliable service calls throughout Phoenix Arizona.

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Phoenix, AZ (PRWEB) February 17, 2015

Parker & Sons, Inc. an industry leader in plumbing, heating, cooling and air filtration announces record demand for maintenance agreement memberships. As a growing number of households and businesses discover the intrinsic value of maintenance agreements they are increasingly requesting this type of program as a way to better manage a heating and cooling system for the long-term. Parker & Sons has been serving the region for well over 40 years and has earned a reputation throughout the community as well as among prior and existing customers for delivering excellence in customer service. With well over 100 dedicated employees, the company strives to deliver quality customer service on each and every project.

The increasing popularity of maintenance agreements is simply due to the fact that more people are becoming aware of the value of taking preventative measures as a way to protect a heating and air-conditioning system. In fact, studies have shown that having a regular maintenance program in place can ultimately save homeowners and businesses time, trouble and money with regard to repair costs, water damage and cleanup. As an added bonus, regular maintenance inspections, tune-ups and minor repairs have been shown to greatly extend the life of HVAC equipment. In addition, having regular maintenance performed on HVAC system helps to reduce utility bills due to the fact that a system will run far more efficient when it is regularly maintained.

It is also important to note that the majority of warranty companies that provide warranties for heating and cooling systems often require yearly maintenance on equipment as a way to maintain a warranty in a valid and current status. Parker & Sons offers a Parker family plan that provides residential and commercial customers with a host of benefits that would otherwise not be available. For example, priority service and priority scheduling as well as a one-year warranty on all workmanship are standard when customers choose the Parker family plan. Equally impressive is the fact that those that enroll in this program enjoy priority service and discounts that would otherwise not be available. From discount plumbing repairs to substantial discounts on all other types of repairs, customers have discovered the value in enrolling in the Parker family plan.

Parker & Sons makes available to its customers a one-year, two year and three-year agreement as a way to maximize the amount of money that can be saved on a single system. For example, it is estimated that a three-year maintenance agreement will save customers on average $43 on each tune-up. This combined with other savings and benefits makes a long-term service and maintenance agreement a smart option for discerning consumers. The maintenance visits that are included in a maintenance agreement are comprehensive and cover a wide array of variables. This recent announcement with regard to record demand for maintenance agreement memberships is additional proof that Parker & Sons is a company that strives to deliver the very best when it comes to the care and maintenance of heating and cooling systems in Phoenix.

Parker & Sons, Inc. is an innovative and forward-looking Air Conditioning Repair & Plumbing Service in Phoenix Arizona. Having served the greater Phoenix Metropolitan area since 1974, Parker & Sons, Inc. has earned its reputation one customer at a time. Delivering quality for both residential and commercial customers, the company enjoys a long record of national recognition and has received numerous awards and accolades over the years. Parker & Sons, Inc. is known for its impressive attention to detail and old-fashioned quality work. The company has been voted #1 in Ranking Arizona for the last five years and maintains a goal of 100% customer satisfaction. Parker & Sons works on heating systems, cooling systems, ducting, air filtration and offers a variety of plumbing related services. Parker & Sons, Inc. is an established name in reliable service calls throughout Phoenix Arizona.

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Phoenix, AZ (PRWEB) February 16, 2015

Parker & Sons, Inc. a reliable and dependable heating and cooling contractor that has been serving the Phoenix area for more than four decades, announces record demand going into 2015 for heating and cooling system tune-up services in Phoenix. As a family operated company, Parker & Sons has earned its reputation one customer at a time by providing the absolute best in customer service on each and every commercial and residential project. The company understands the importance of providing quality tune-up service for a wide variety of makes and models of heating and cooling systems. Most notably is the fact that a tune-up will extend the life of a typical HVAC system substantially.

In addition, a heating and cooling system tune-up will help to save residential and commercial customers a noticeable amount of money on utility bills. In fact, a typical residential home can easily save up to $30 per month when regular and routine maintenance and tune-ups are performed on a HVAC system. Another important aspect of having regular maintenance performed on a HVAC system is that it can prevent costly repairs. Another aspect of having regular tune-up is that many manufacturers require this type of service as a way to ensure that all parts are covered under a typical warranty.

Parker & Sons provides detailed and professional tune-up service on virtually all name brand heating and cooling systems in production today. The company has a team of experienced and expertly trained technicians that make sure a system is running efficiently and safely. Homeowners and business owners alike looking to prevent water damage, electrical damage, fire and smoke damage as well as reducing ongoing health issues have come to understand the importance of regular and routine HVAC system tune-up services. This provides genuine piece of mind for residential and commercial customers in knowing that a breakdown is far less likely to occur.

When regular tune-ups of a heating cooling system are combined with regularly scheduled maintenance and the proper care of a HVAC system, the end result can be an exceedingly efficient heating and cooling system that saves money, lasts longer and provides reliable and dependable service through all seasons. The company checks a wide range of parameters when conducting a typical tune-up, including everything from refrigerant levels to amp draw and the condition of the compressor and the fan, to name just a few. Capacitors, motors and other essential components are also thoroughly inspected to make certain that a system is in peak operating condition. Even the duct system is inspected to make sure that there are no system wide defects or problems. This recent announcement with regard to record demand going into 2015 for heating and cooling system tune-up services in Phoenix is one more clue that Parker & Sons stands behind its promise of providing dedicated and detailed service without exception.

Parker & Sons, Inc. is an innovative and forward-looking Air Conditioning Repair & Plumbing Service in Phoenix, Arizona. Having served the greater Phoenix Metropolitan area since 1974, Parker & Sons, Inc. has earned its reputation one customer at a time. Delivering quality for both residential and commercial customers, the company enjoys a long record of national recognition and has received numerous awards and accolades over the years. Parker & Sons, Inc. is known for its impressive attention to detail and old-fashioned quality work. The company has been voted #1 in Ranking Arizona for the last five years and maintains a goal of 100% customer satisfaction. Parker & Sons works on heating systems, cooling systems, ducting, air filtration and offers a variety of plumbing related services. Parker & Sons, Inc. is an established name in reliable service calls throughout Phoenix, Arizona.

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Phoenix, AZ (PRWEB) February 08, 2015

Parker & Sons, Inc. a dedicated team of contractor professionals that specialize in everything from cooling to heating and plumbing reports record use in 2014 of the companys complimentary diagnostic coupon. Customers are able to go directly to the Parker & Sons website and print out a coupon that entitles them to free air conditioning, heating or plumbing diagnostics. This is a $69 value that is valid with a repair and that has saved customers a considerable amount of money. Residential and commercial customers alike enjoy impressive savings and the highest quality customer service in the industry when they choose to work with the professionals of Parker & Sons.

This complimentary diagnostic coupon is just one of many special offers made available by the company to help customers enjoy impressive savings on a wide range of contractor services. From working on reverse osmosis systems to installing solar water heater systems and repairing septic tanks, this is a company that specializes in a wide variety of comprehensive contractor services for both residential and commercial customers. The company has earned a favorable reputation over the years among its customers because of its transparency and reliability. In addition, Parker & Sons has earned the respect and trust of the community as well as the Better Business Bureau and a host of other local companies.

Parker & Sons works on a wide variety of residential and commercial projects and jobs. From remodeling projects to the installation of cooling and heating systems as well as the repair of plumbing and the cleaning of drains, Parker & Sons is literally a one-stop shop for both homeowners and business owners in the greater Phoenix metropolitan area. The company has been serving the Phoenix Arizona area since 1974 and has enjoyed favorable reviews from thousands of customers over the years. The company is family owned and operated and has been so for more than four decades.

The company enjoys many reviews and ratings from trusted and respected names throughout the community. This includes an online acknowledgment on the website of the Queen of Clean. Linda Cobb is a trusted and respected name in the community that has recommended many companies over the years. She has endorsed Parker & Sons and recommends the company because of her direct personal experiences. Linda has had work performed by Parker & Sons on more than one occasion and has been thoroughly impressed with the attention to detail and impressive service. This recent announcement with regard to record use in 2014 of the company's free diagnostic fee coupon services is further proof that Parker & Sons is a company that offers value added services to its customers on a daily basis.

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Armstrong County is sending five maintenance workers back to school.

The county is spending $2,000 to send three public works employees and two jail maintenance workers to Lenape Technical School to learn how to repair heating and cooling systems, said Dan Lucovich, director of human resources.

If our workers know how to do this, we should be able to save money by doing repairs in-house instead of going out for contractors, Lucovich said. Any heating or cooling repair is expensive, so we figure the county will stand to save money by having our guys trained to handle it.

Public Works Director Roy Carney said roughly half of all maintenance issues are related to problems with ventilation systems in county buildings. Carney, who's trained in heating, ventilation and air conditioning system repair, now handles most of that kind of work for the county.

While most of the maintenance workers have a basic understanding of HVAC repair, Carney said he wants to make sure they are all properly trained.

It's really hard for me to get out and fix every issue, especially because we have so many buildings, Carney said. Having more people properly trained means we'll be able handle more issues quickly. It's really a good investment.

It marks the second time the county has sent its maintenance employees back to school. Last year, several attended Lenape Technical School to brush up on their electrical wiring skills, Lucovich said.

We're really fortunate to have a great educational resource like Lenape Technical School in the county, said Armstrong County Commissioners Chairman Dave Battaglia said. When we can use our own educational facilities and do our own repairs, everybody wins.

Brad Pedersen is a staff writer for Trib Total Media. He can be reached at 724-543-1303, ext. 1337, or bpedersen@tribweb.com.

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