A Natchitoches, LA, HVAC contractor from AxsomAir can handle all of your environmental control needs. We have the skilled crew and top-of-the-line tools to perform quality maintenance, repairs, and installation services. Whether you want to restore old machinery or need equipment to heat or cool a new property, you need technicians with knowledge and resources. We have a team of fully licensed and insured contractors with over 30 years of experience. Our facility has an extensive selection of heating, cooling, and ventilation models, including Rheem and Trane. Our staff can examine your current system and provide thorough restoration services. Or, if you are looking for new equipment, we can discuss your needs and budget and recommend a unit that perfectly suits your space. With everything we do, we aim to redefine what it means to work with a contractor. Your experience with us will be convenient, upfront, and honest. We offer 24/7 emergency services so you never have to wait for repairs. Our staff will provide an accurate estimate of the cost of replacement and a free second opinion if your old system is condemned. We will present you with a projected repair or installation schedule, and arrive at your site with the equipment and commitment to complete the job promptly. When you want a dependable Natchitoches, LA, HVAC contractor, look no further. We have the range of services you need to keep your residential or commercial space comfortable. Contact an AxsomAir technician today to plan a repair or installation that will stand the test of time.

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Replace Air Conditioner Compressor | HVAC Refrigeration Sunday, 22 June 2014 14:39 Written by Richard Ashworth+ Replace Air Conditioner Compressor Decision | HVAC Refrigeration Question

Replace Air Conditioner Compressor | HVAC Refrigeration Question Richard I am an HVAC technician and have read all of your articles on refrigeration and compressors. Great information and it has helped to hone my skills and offer better service for my customers. Thanks! I was wondering what your experience is with replacing compressors. How do you arrive at the decision to replace a compressor technically speaking of course? I look forward to reading your answer. Brett

Condenser which houses the compressor in most HVAC systems

Replace Air Conditioner Compressor | HVAC Refrigeration Answer Brett Thanks for the great comment and hopefully I can help you. Of course with many of the questions I get I have to assume a few things such as are you talking about residential or commercial. While most of it is the same there are some minor nuances that you need to to understand or know when making the distinction between residential and commercial HVAC refrigeration. I will assume you are talking of residential air conditioners or heat pumps and making the decision as an HVAC technician to replace the compressor when failure occurs. Of course your compressor troubleshooting skills are definitely important when you come to the conclusion that the compressor is bad. I have been behind unscrupulous or ignorant technicians who told the customer the compressor was bad only to find something else very simple that fixed the problem and got the compressor up and running again. You do not want to make that mistake because almost every customer will call for a second opinion especially when you tell them the cost of replacing their compressor in their air conditioner or heat pump. So make sure you are 100% certain in your compressor knowledge and troubleshooting skills before you condemn an HVAC compressor in an air conditioner or heat pump.

Residential compressors in air conditioners and heat pumps are hermetically sealed and it is impossible to take them a part and check for a bad piston or bearing or check the oil level or oil health or quality. With any compressor failure you can have either a mechanical failure or an electrical failure. Since the compressor has an electric motor inside of it and because it has mechanical components inside of it an understanding of how each type of compressor works will help you understand the compressor and different things that can go wrong with the compressor.

Another thing to understand is why the problem with the compressor happened in the first place. If the compressor locked up then you need to find out why it locked up? If the windings are burned up then you need to find out why the windings are burned up. Some of the answers to those questions are easy with some of the answers are not so easy. One time I spent hours trying to find out why a compressor failed and finally I found the problem. It was a problem that resulted from poor installation skills of the installing contractor. A small bead of solder had found its way into the piston metering device. The bead of solder would plug the metering device and cause the head pressure to go very high. The bypass valve in the compressor opened but it happened often enough that eventually the reed valves inside the compressor either busted or bent way out of shape. Anyhow, the customer appreciated my diligence even though their patience wore thin with my relentless troubleshooting to find the root cause of the problem. I didnt want to simply replace the compressor only to have it fail again.

The same can be said about burn outs. A burn out is likely the result of poor installation practices by the installing contractor and boils down to a lack of proper refrigeration training and poor education of the installing HVAC technician. When a compressor burns out and you find a the electrical part of the compressor has a problem from your troubleshooting skills (such as Ohming the Windings)then you need to test the oil for acid. It is not always the case but sometimes when you have the electrical problem it is from poor installations the installer did not properly evacuate the refrigeration system and get all the moisture out of the system. This created a problem with sludge and producing acid when the moisture mixed with the oil. Eventually the acid eats away at the windings and you end up with shorted windings.

It happens and no matter how many times I tell homeowners that the lowest bidder is not always the best many times they go for the lowest bidder and end up paying way more in the long run than if they would of chosen the contractor that may charge a little more but the job is done right especially with the new installation. On the other hand I have ran into some true knuckleheads who say the know what they are doing but really do not because they never learned how to do it right in the first place. Im talking about installing a new air conditioner or heat pump and getting it right the first time with the refrigeration system. Always use nitrogen and a micron gauge for deep vacuums. Do the triple evacuation. In all the years I have been doing this I have never had any one of my customers call me back because of a burned out compressor because of poor installation skills. I have had problems with defective compressors or a condenser that got struck by lightening but never had the oil come back positive for acid after one of my installations.

Mechanical lock ups are becoming less and less frequent because more people have delay timers in their newer thermostats or the equipment has a delay timer in the system somewhere. And I have some stories to tell about delay timers but for brevity sake will refrain from telling them. Withthe old mechanical thermostats, with a heat pump or air conditioner system that does not have a delay timer installed in it, a customer can innocently kill their compressor. How? By short cycling the on and off switch too fast. They go turn it to cooling mode and then change their mind and turn it off and then turn it back to cooling when it was already running and the compressor cuts off and then back on a again in fast succession and you have caused a compressor to be mechanically locked up. Since the compressor is hermetically sealed it is impossible to tear it apart and unlock it. Sometimes it can be forced to restart and sometimes it cannot. It is still a problem and needs to be addressed. A good technician is always looking out for the customer and will recommend a fix for this whether it is changing out the thermostat or adding a delay on break relay in the system at the Y contacts.

Finally, a good HVAC technician will always strive to learn new things and give the customer the best service possible using that knowledge. When you make the recommendation to the customer to replace the compressor make sure you tell them that you know why the compressor failed and that you will correct the problem with the compressor so it does not happen again. Make the repair and you will have a happy customer that is confident in your skills and this customer will tell others about your service and you will stay busy.

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Alyssa Blais, executive dorector of the Agape Centre.

CORNWALL, Ontario - The Agap Centre has a happier future, thanks to a $150,000 grant from the Ontario Trillium Foundation.

Local MPP Jim McDonell joined Coun. Bernadette Clment in congratulating the Agap Centre at an announcement ceremony Tuesday afternoon.

"The Agap Centre provides the neediest residents of Stormont-Dundas-South Glengarry with essential services and support and they fulfill their mission with great dedication and care," said McDonell. "Their focus on the centre's accessibility is further testimony to their commitment to ensuring no local resident in need is left behind.

"By providing Agap with the necessary funding to invest in their accessibility, the Ontario Trillium Foundation is recognizing the prominent role played by Agap in our community, bringing together donors and clients in the spirit of generosity and cohesion that makes our region the best place to call home."

The Agap Centre applied for a grant last year so that a new accessibility ramp could be installed at the store entrance.

This new ramp is part of our 'Within These Walls' building campaign which compliments the other four major infrastructure projects, said Alyssa Blais, Executive Director of the Agap Centre. Our building renovations is intended to provide a safer and more accessible environment for our clients, volunteers, staff and customers.

The other areas Agape plans to focus on includes new HVAC equipment, washroom renos, window replacements and interior finishes/flooring.

The Agap Centre is a not-for profit organization, supported by the community to ensure that no family goes hungry, cold or without any of the basic necessities of life. The Agap Centre has been providing food, clothing and furniture to more than 1,000 people each month for the better part of the decade.

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DALLAS (PRWEB) April 02, 2015

Schneider Electric, a global specialist in energy management, today announced that the California Energy Commission has approved a Proposition 39 Energy Expenditure Plan with the San Marcos Unified School District to implement energy efficiency upgrades. The district is anticipated to receive up to $4.1 million over the next four years that will be used for a variety of energy efficiency and renewable energy projects including heating, ventilation, air conditioning (HVAC) replacements, energy management system optimization, LED lighting and photovoltaic systems. San Marcos Unified School Districts Energy Expenditure Plan is the second largest plan approved in San Diego County to date.

The project will also have a significant impact on the districts facilities, spanning to 18 of the campus sites one of the highest number of sites represented in approved Energy Expenditure Plans statewide. When fully implemented, these energy efficiency and renewable energy measures will deliver more than 1 million kWh annually in energy savings.

We are excited that San Marcos Unified School District will be able to utilize these grant funds to improve the sustainable quality of our facilities while also reducing overall district expenditures and life-cycle costs, said San Marcos Unified School District Executive Director of Facilities Khary Knowles. The district team and Schneider Electric worked collaboratively and expeditiously to get a plan in place that will be constructed in various phases. The savings we expect to realize through the approved plan will help us achieve our vision of unparalleled educational and sustainable environments through cost effective solutions."

We understand that school districts have a lot on their plate, especially when implementing a large-scale bond issue. Our team is pleased to partner with school districts to handle all aspects of Proposition 39 energy planning and construction, said Jordan Lerner, Regional Director, Schneider Electric. We worked collaboratively with the San Marcos Unified School District team to meet the goal of summer construction as well as complete a comprehensive five-year energy expenditure plan.

San Marcos Unified School District has been diligent in watching over energy expenditures and consistently makes upgrades that improve the facilities and save on utilities. With Proposition 39 funding, the San Marcos Unified School District can expedite some desired energy efficiency projects such as replacing old and inefficient heating and air-conditioning equipment and metal halide lighting systems. The plans will also optimize energy management systems, improve exterior lighting, pilot LED lighting in the classrooms as well as install pilot photovoltaic systems in the district.

For the 2013-14 and 2014-15 school years, the California Department of Education has allocated a total of $51.7 million in Proposition 39 funds to San Diegos 42 school districts and charter schools. The Cleantech San Diego/SDG&E San Diego K-12 Schools Sustainability Strategy Collaborative has positioned San Diego County as the one of the statewide leaders with 24 Energy Expenditure Plans approved by the California Energy Commission.

About Schneider Electric As a global specialist in energy management and automation with operations in more than 100 countries, Schneider Electric offers integrated solutions across multiple market segments, including leadership positions in Non-residential & Residential Buildings, Industries & Machines Manufacturers, Utilities & Infrastructure and Data Centers & Networks. Focused on making energy safe, reliable, efficient, productive and green, the company's 170,000 employees achieved revenues of 30 billion US dollars in 2014, through an active commitment to help individuals and organizations make the most of their energy. http://www.schneider-electric.com/us

About San Marcos Unified School District San Marcos Unified School District serves more than 20,490 students in San Marcos, Carlsbad, Vista, Escondido, and San Diego County. As the 7th most successful large unified school district in the state in closing the achievement gap, San Marcos Unified ensures a college-going culture for our students with the PACE Promise, a unique, academic partnership with CSU San Marcos that guarantees admission. To learn more about our innovative and collaborative district, visit http://www.smusd.org/

About Proposition 39 The California Clean Energy Jobs Act (Prop. 39) changed the corporate income tax code and allocates projected revenue to California's General Fund and the Clean Energy Job Creation Fund for five fiscal years, beginning with fiscal year 2013-14. Under the initiative, roughly up to $550 million annually is available for appropriation by the Legislature for eligible projects to improve energy efficiency and expand clean energy generation in schools. To learn more, visit http://www.energy.ca.gov.

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Schneider Electric, a specialist in energy management company announced that the California Energy Commission has approved a Proposition 39 Energy Expenditure Plan with the San Marcos Unified School District to implement energy efficiency upgrades.

The district is anticipated to receive up to $4.1 million over the next 4years that will be used for a variety of energy efficiency and renewable energy projects including heating, ventilation, air conditioning (HVAC) replacements, energy management system optimization, LED lighting and photovoltaic systems. San Marcos Unified School Districts Energy Expenditure Plan is the second largest plan approved in San Diego County to date.

The project will also have a significant impact on the districts facilities, spanning to 18 of the campus sites one of the highest number of sites represented in approved Energy Expenditure Plans statewide. When fully implemented, these energy efficiency and renewable energy measures will deliver more than 1 million kWh annually in energy savings.

We are excited that San Marcos Unified School District will be able to utilize these grant funds to improve the sustainable quality of our facilities while also reducing overall district expenditures and life-cycle costs, said San Marcos Unified School District Executive Director of Facilities Khary Knowles. The district team and Schneider Electric worked collaboratively and expeditiously to get a plan in place that will be constructed in various phases. The savings we expect to realize through the approved plan will help us achieve our vision of unparalleled educational and sustainable environments through cost effective solutions.

We understand that school districts have a lot on their plate, especially when implementing a large-scale bond issue. Our team is pleased to partner with school districts to handle all aspects of Proposition 39 energy planning and construction, said Jordan Lerner, Regional Director, Schneider Electric. We worked collaboratively with the San Marcos Unified School District team to meet the goal of summer construction as well as complete a comprehensive five-year energy expenditure plan.

San Marcos Unified School District has been diligent in watching over energy expenditures and consistently makes upgrades that improve the facilities and save on utilities. With Proposition 39 funding, the San Marcos Unified School District can expedite some desired energy efficiency projects such as replacing old and inefficient heating and air-conditioning equipment and metal halide lighting systems. The plans will also optimize energy management systems, improve exterior lighting, pilot LED lighting in the classrooms as well as install pilot photovoltaic systems in the district.

For the 2013-14 and 2014-15 school years, the California Department of Education has allocated a total of $51.7 million in Proposition 39 funds to San Diegos 42 school districts and charter schools. The Cleantech San Diego/SDG&E San Diego K-12 Schools Sustainability Strategy Collaborative has positioned San Diego County as the one of the statewide leaders with 24 Energy Expenditure Plans approved by the California Energy Commission.

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Follow us on LinkedIn Fluorochemicals, which are compounds with fluorine as a key component, are stable and highly resistant to chemicals and heat. Due to their inert properties and stability, they are used in industries such as automotive, electrical, performance coatings, chemical processing, semiconductor and aerospace. Strong demand from major application areas, including HVAC, refrigeration, steel, and electronic consumables bodes well for the market in the coming years. In addition, the gradually rebounding automotive sector, and growing use of PTFE in construction, chemical processing and electronics, will help boost demand for fluorochemicals. Supported by advancements in technology, application of fluorochemicals has expanded into pharmaceutical manufacturing, and industrial filtration, among others. The drive towards development of alternative refrigerants to HFCs, in compliance with environmental regulations, is expected to benefit demand especially in developed countries. The market is expected to gain from the increase in production of automobiles and HVAC equipment in both developed and developing economies.

Fluorochemicals are broadly classified into organic fluorochemicals, inorganic fluorochemicals and fluoropolymers. Organic fluorochemicals include aliphatic and aromatic fluorine compounds. While aliphatic compounds comprise fluorocarbons such as CFCs and its replacements (HCFCs, HFCs), aromatic fluorocompounds include ring-substituted and side-chain substituted aromatics, and fluorobenzene. Inorganic fluorochemicals, such as fluorosilicate, aluminum fluoride, cryolite and silicofluoride are commonly utilized in steel making, aluminum production, fumigation, pesticides and herbicides. The growth in this market will be driven by increased use of lightweight materials such as aluminum in automobile production.

As stated by the new market research report on Fluorochemicals, Asia-Pacific dominates the global market. Registering a CAGR of 5.0% over the analysis period, the region also represents the fastest growing market, led by rapid industrialization, increased disposable income, urbanization and strong demand for refrigeration and air conditioning equipment in China, India and other Southeast Asian countries.

Key players in the marketplace include 3M Company, 3M Advanced Materials, Arkema SA, Arkema, Inc., Asahi Glass Company Ltd., Daikin Industries Ltd., Daikin America Inc., DuPont de Nemours & Co., Dongyue Group Ltd., Halocarbon Products Corp., Honeywell International, Inc., Mexichem Fluor S.A. de C.V., Mitsui Chemicals, Inc., Pelchem SOC Ltd., Solvay SA, and Solvay Fluor GmbH, among others.

The research report titled "Fluorochemicals: A Global Strategic Business Report" announced by Global Industry Analysts Inc., provides a comprehensive review of industry segments, trends, growth drivers, restraints, market share, size and demand projections and forecasts. The report provides market estimates and projections for Fluorochemicals consumption in Metric Tons for geographic markets such as the United States, Canada, Japan, Europe (France, Germany, Italy, UK, Spain, Russia, and Rest of Europe), Asia-Pacific (China, India and Rest of Asia-Pacific), Latin America, and Rest of World. The report also offers coverage on mergers, acquisitions, product launches and other strategic industry activities of major global and regional players.

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County Administrator Bryan Hill unveiled a proposed $187.7 million budget for fiscal year 2016 on Wednesday afternoon, including an 8.2 cent increase in the real estate tax rate. The tax hike would boost the real estate tax from 77 cents per $100 of assessed value to 85.2 cents.

The tax increase, if passed, would be the first for James City County in nearly two decades. But getting that done will be contentious as a trio of conservative groups have already launched a campaign to oppose any tax hikes. Adding to the political pressure is three of the boards seats are up for election this fall.

Starting Thursday evening, the Board of Supervisors will host individual meetings in each of their districts to discuss the budget.

Hill stressed the budget was a "fiscally conservative plan" aimed at addressing long-needed items for the county.

"As your county administrator, I was hired to bring a fresh set of eyes to county operations and to go out into the community to listen to the citizens," Hill wrote in a memo to the Board of Supervisors.

"The Board of Supervisors stressed their desire to move the county forward, maintain our AAA bond rating and our quality community," Hill said.

"In reviewing operations, there is a need to address the inevitable challenges associated with a decreasing water supply, stormwater, schools, economic development and the appearance of the county, which includes aging infrastructure, increased capital maintenance as well as ensuring our attractiveness to numerous tourists."

Without the tax increase, Hill said the budget was otherwise fiscally flat, just $200,000 above the plan approved last year by the board at $178.7 million.

"I have five strategic initiatives, tell me what you would like to do, tell me what you would like not to do," Hill said, referring to the upcoming budget discussions.

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The report on Harford County Public Schools building needs is in, and Havre de Grace is out.

Members of the Jacobs Engineering Group project team, who have been hired by the Harford County government to assess all county buildings and facilities and develop a countywide facilities master plan, presented their findings related to school system facilities to the Harford County Board of Education Monday.

Not all board members, however, agreed with the team's findings, especially with the rankings of the facilities that are in the worst shape and should be targeted for extensive renovations or replacement.

The 10 buildings that have the highest overall scores in terms of their needs in descending order are starting at number 1 the John Archer School near Bel Air; Old Post Road Elementary School in Edgewood; the intermediate building at Youth's Benefit Elementary School in Fallston; the primary building at Youth's Benefit; the Homestead building at Homestead/Wakefield Elementary School in Bel Air; the Hickory Annex, which is the school system's headquarters for facilities management; Hickory Elementary School; Prospect Mill Elementary School near Bel Air; Roye-Williams Elementary School near Havre de Grace; and the main building at William Paca-Old Post Road, according to a list included in the summary report for the county.

Board member Tom Fitzpatrick, who represents the Havre de Grace area and has been working with members of the community to push state and county officials to replace the aging Havre de Grace Middle and High School buildings, took issue with the rankings.

"I found it rather odd that three facilities in our school system that are at least 50 years old did not make that list," Fitzpatrick said, citing Havre de Grace Middle, Havre de Grace High and Joppatowne High School.

School officials have been developing architectural plans to create a replacement combined middle and high school for Havre de Grace that would support 1,300 students, but those plans are on hold as Harford County will not provide its share of capital funding for construction.

Harford County Executive Barry Glassman announced shortly after he took office that he wants to curtail capital funds for projects throughout Harford and focus on the county government's "human capital."

Fitzpatrick noted that Havre de Grace Middle was built in 1967, and "it has never received a comprehensive renovation."

"It's hard for me to understand why a building like that is not number one on your list," he said.

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