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San Antonio, Texas (PRWEB) December 31, 2014

Homeowners are always looking for ways to save, and the experts at Jon Wayne Air urge San Antonio residents to consider these changes as part of their New Years resolutions to have a more energy efficient and cost-effective year:

System Size When its time to upgrade to a new heating and cooling system, the size of the system is essential for maximum efficiency. A system that is too large will not cycle properly, and a system that is too small will not heat and cool effectively, costing more to run.

Schedule HVAC Services with Certified Professionals Jon Wayne Airs technicians are NATE certified, ensuring customers receive the highest service quality. The cost of poor services can be great when the wrong system is recommended or improperly installed, the result could be more than 20 years of excessive utility and repair bills, as well as poor comfort. Get into the habit of only working with certified contractors for all of your home maintenance needs.

Regular System Maintenance The number 1 reason for HVAC system failure is dirt. This is something many HVAC companies dont want to disclose, because it could mean the loss of a sale of a new system. Homeowners should invest in a maintenance program to prevent system failure and to save big all year.

Central High Efficiency Air Filtration System Typical disposable furnace filters do not adequately protect heating and cooling equipment or protect those living in the home from invisible particles. The best practice is to install a new high efficiency filter on the equipment. Filters need to be changed seasonally, or according to the manufactures specifications.

Air Duct System Check Possibly the biggest waste of energy in San Antonio homes thats often overlooked by most contractors is the ductwork. In San Antonio, most ductwork runs through unconditioned attics. The largest issue is typically that ducts leak large amounts of air. Even a perfect heating and cooling system wont be able to manage comfortable indoor air if there are hidden ductwork problems. Dont neglect ductwork and schedule an inspection along with HVAC system maintenance.

Air Purification The inside of air conditioning systems and ductwork are dark, cool areas that are the perfect breeding ground for mold, bacteria, and dust mites, if left unattended. When this happens and the system turns on, the unclean air will be circulated throughout the home. By installing an in-duct whole house air purifier, the heating and cooling system can be turned into a whole house air treatment system.

System Controller There are now advanced system controls available that not only solve humidity concerns, but also have features such as touch screens and WiFi, enabling control of the system from a phone or tablet. The right system controller or thermostat will allow the temperature to be set to reflect when the home is occupied versus empty (when everyone is away at work or school), so an empty home isnt being heated or cooled for no reason. This will result in savings on monthly energy costs.

Thermal Envelope According to the US Department of Energy, 50-70% of homeowners energy bills go towards heating and cooling. Residents of San Antonio are at the top of that range. Any heating and cooling system is only as good as the homes ability to retain the indoor temperature. To avoid the loss of cool indoor air in the summer and warm indoor air in the winter, proper insulation is essential. Without proper insulation, energy and dollars will be wasted, and the indoor air will be less comfortable. Consider speaking to a Jon Wayne technician about recommended insulation.

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News 12 at 6 o'clock / December 30, 2014

MCDUFFIE COUNTY, Ga. (WRDW) -- Virginia Hurd planned to fix her home in time for winter. "I was looking for somebody to do some repair work," said Hurd.

So when she found a business card for Mr. Handyman inside a Terminix bag on her front door she called the number. Hurd said, owner James Hand told her he was up for the job and had actually done work for her in the past. "And that he does repair work for Terminix when there's termite damage," said Hurd.

She said she agreed to have Hand, write a contract to install wood and plastic around her screened in porch, install gates on her deck, and underpinning underneath her home. The completed job would cost $1,250. "When I'd come home in the evening, he'd be out there. He'd have his Terminix truck backed into my front yard and he'd be working out of it," said Hurd.

She said in the end, the work was shoddy. Hurd said she tried for weeks to get Hand to handle the problem, with no luck. "I told him that if he didn't get in touch with me I was going to call 12 On Your Side," said Hurd.

But first, Hurd said she contacted his full time employer, Terminix. We did too.

In a statement, Terminix says: All employees of Terminix Service, Inc. sign an agreement stating that he will not 1) during recognized business hours, or at any other time, perform services for any person, firm, or corporation not authorized by the Company during the term of his employment; and 2) not either directly or indirectly solicit work for or accept business from any customer of the Company either for himself or for others during employment with the Company. While we cannot discuss specific personnel issues, the employee in question is no longer employed by our franchise. We apologize for the inconvenience this presented to Ms. Hurd. She is a long-standing customer of Terminix, and we look forward to continuing to provide excellent service to her and our other valued customers.

Hand called Hurd while we were there. "He (Hand) called and he said he just got fired, and he'd be over here this afternoon because he wants to make it all right," said Hurd.

This afternoon we did reach Hand by phone. He admitted he worked for Terminix, but did contracting jobs on the side. He also said, This had nothing to do with Terminix. I blame News 12 for getting me fired."

Meanwhile, Hurd admits she made some mistakes, like not getting a contract with company letterhead or even a signature from Hand. In the end, she said she did what she had to do. "I didn't want him to get fired, so I do feel bad about that, but he brought it on himself," said Hurd.

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The natural grass surface at Bank of America Stadium will receive a makeover before the second of two games at the facility in a five-day span.

Workers were scheduled to begin resodding the middle of the field about two hours after the end of Tuesdays Belk Bowl matchup between Georgia and Louisville.

With favorable weather forecast for the next two days, Carolina Panthers officials are confident theyll have time to lay the sod a 16-yard-wide swath stretching the length of the field and get the field marked and painted with NFL hash marks and logos before the Panthers playoff game Saturday against Arizona.

Were honestly just doing it now because its a playoff game. We want everything to be as good as it can be, head groundskeeper Tom Vaughan said of the resodding. Playoff games are a big deal.

With rain in the forecast Friday and Saturday, the Panthers grounds crew expects to cover the field with tarps Friday afternoon, per NFL rules. Officials say the turf will be in good shape.

Workers laid 70,000-square feet of new sod at the stadium after the Democratic National Convention in 2012, six days before the Panthers home opener.

Vaughan is not concerned about players losing their footing on the heavy, durable sod.

When its down, its down, he said. The products designed for this. Thats the good thing about it.

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8 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 31, at Neumos, 925 E. Pike St., Seattle; $20 (206-709-9442 or http://www.neumos.com). With Pillar Point, Manatee Commune, k o m o n o, Customs DJs

Seattle electro-pop quartet Beat Connection has a lot to look forward to in 2015, namely the release of its still-untitled second LP. The group is set to debut songs from that album at this show; promising local producer K o m o n o, who recently remixed BCsingle Another Go Round, is among the reasons to get there early.

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8:30 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 31, at The Tractor Tavern, 5231 Ballard Ave. N.W., Seattle; $25 (206-789-3599 or http://www.tractortavern.com). With Gazebos, Corey J. Brewer

Compared to contemporaries like Fleet Foxes or The Head and The Heart, theres a foreboding undercurrent to The Cave Singers stripped-down folk music. Last year saw the rather unheralded release of fourth album Naomi, a brighter, higher-fidelity album produced by Phil Ek (Built to Spill, The Shins).

8 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 31, at Showbox SoDo, 1700 First Ave. S., Seattle; $30$35 (360-652-0444 or http://www.showboxpresents.com). With Two Story Zori, Lions Ambition

The four members of Californias Common Kings hail from various parts of the South PacificHawaii, Samoa, Fiji and Tonga. The groups music is fittingly worldly and diverse, flitting between hook-minded pop rock, modern R&B and rootsy reggae.

8 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 31, at Highline, 210 Broadway Ave E., Seattle; $20$25 (206-328-7837 or http://www.highlineseattle.com). With FANG, The Derelicts

Its a testament to how much Sub Pop has changed that its now releasing records by Shabazz Palaces and Washed Out rather than records like 1990s Blood Guts & Py by Chicago punk hellraisers The Dwarves. The band is known for its inspired live shows, crude lyrical themes and unprintable-in-the-Seattle-Times album art.

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REDLANDS: Edwards Mansion marks 40 years of weddings EDWARDS MANSION

Where: 2064 Orange Tree Lane, Redlands

Anniversary promotions: Free wedding ceremony ($995 value) for brides and grooms who book receptions at Edwards Mansion in 2015. Free engagement photo taken at Edwards Mansion (by appointment) for brides and grooms who tour the mansion's complex in January and February. Copies of the mansion's orange muffin and orange pie recipes on request.

Information: 909-793-2031, edwardsmansion.com

REDLANDS A Victorian edifice that has launched many weddings is marking a 40th anniversary today.

Edwards Mansion opened as a restaurant Dec. 31, 1974. It was a project of the late Don Wilcott and is still run by his family as a private events venue.

The three-story, 14-room structure sits near the San Bernardino County Museum on the north side of Interstate 10. But it was erected in 1890 a few miles away, on Cajon Street south of the freeway near the city center.

It was built for citrus grower James S. Edwards, according to the Edwards Mansion website.

Sue Wilcott, Dons widow, said in a phone interview that she grew up across the street from the residence and marveled at its size. But it didnt become part of her life until Don bought the structure for $1 and moved it to orange groves across town for $60,000 in the summer of 1973.

Son Chris, who now runs the business, was 8 at the time and watched it being hauled on flatbeds through city streets after it was cut in two.

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