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    Case Studies in Commercial Ductless Systems: PTAC Out, Fujitsu VRF In – Contracting Business - June 10, 2017 by Mr HomeBuilder

    Packaged terminal air conditioners (PTAC) have long filled the need for a combined heating and cooling solution that provides low upfront cost, individual control and stand-alone operation within a relatively small footprint. Once installed, PTACs also make the replacement process simple down the road. Thats why making a case for an alternative to the PTAC on a high-rise building retrofit can be a challenge.

    Starting in 2014, my company, Melling Engineering, joined several other firms to do just that during an upcoming renovation of Tabco Towers, a large HUD (Housing and Urban Development) apartment building in Towson, MD. The project culminated in late 2016, and so far, has exceeded every expectation.

    The buildings owner, Wishrock Investment Group, had been planning HVAC and building upgrades at the high-rise for some time. After Wishrock consulted with New Ecology, a non-profit sustainability consulting firm with offices in Boston, Providence, Hartford and Baltimore, they decided to pursue 2011 Enterprise Green Communities (EGC) certification.

    EGC certification is based on a number of factors, including a buildings energy performance, said Marty Davey, Director of Portfolio Services at New Ecology, who has worked on other Wishrock projects in the past. Building to this certification opens the door to significant funding in Maryland.

    In addition to certification and efficiency, Wishrock was looking for a longer-term solution that would provide greater comfort, control and reduced maintenance costs. Because the wall penetrations for the PTAC units had caused maintenance issues in recent years, sealing up the building and controlling condensate drainage were goals as well.

    While New Ecology gathered building performance data, created an energy model of the building, and helped define the overall greening goals of the project, we were brought onboard. Based in Raleigh, NC, were an MEP firm that specializes in apartment buildings, apartment communities, and commercial space. That work often comes through collaboration with several architects across the East Coast.

    Once a performance baseline for the 22-story building was established, the first challenge became selecting a replacement HVAC system. More efficient PTACs were considered, but the performance levels needed just werent available. As a high-efficiency, long-term solution, water-source heat pumps (WSHP) would have worked well but without the need to individually monitor energy use across all the apartments, it was hard to justify the extensive core drilling necessary to install the system.

    The use of mini-split heat pumps as a one-for-one replacement for the existing PTACs was also extensively discussed. Efficiency levels were on par with what we needed to achieve, but with 200 apartments in a 180-foot building, finding a place to install all the condensers was difficult. Further, it required too many wall penetrations, and most mini-split systems could not accommodate the line-set lengths that wouldve been needed.

    Eventually, we began to consider a central VRF (Variable Refrigerant Flow) system. Like the WSHPs, our initial skepticism concerning VRF at Tabco Towers was the higher upfront cost.

    What ultimately tipped the scales in favor of VRF was that the retrofit needed to take place while the building was completely occupied. Melling Engineering routinely designs both VRF and WSHP systems, but weve never used VRF to replace a PTAC system, let alone in a low-income apartment building. It was ultimately the work of Marty Davey and the team at New Ecology that made it possible. In addition to an energy audit and modeling, they secured the funding that would take the project from a 15-year payback down to a five- or six-year return.

    200 Tons Earlier, when mini-split heat pumps were still part of the discussion, the design team had looked closely at Fujitsu units based on a discussion that New Ecologys Jonah Decola had with a Fujitsu Sales Engineer at the AHR Show in Chicago. We spoke with Fujitsu again when the focus shifted to VRF, and had good factory support throughout the design. But we needed to look at other manufacturers as well, considering the many criteria the new system would need to meet. Fujitsus Airstage heat recovery system remained the number one choice because of its overall efficiency. In addition, the Fujitsu RBUs (refrigerant branch units) fit in the small spaces allotted to us.

    We initially looked at both heat pump-only and heat-recovery systems. But the buildings shape tall and slender meant that most of the rooms have external walls and windows. This creates the potential for widely varying loads, and increases the likelihood of different zones simultaneously calling for heat and cooling. Being able to essentially recycle heat, or extracting heat from one space and rejecting into another zone on the same system was a big advantage, especially during the shoulder seasons.

    Before plans were finalized, the general contractor, Ellisdale Construction and Development, was brought onboard. The Integrated Companies, a large mechanical contractor out of Chantilly, VA, took the bid to do equipment installation. Both firms are known for their work in hi-rise apartment buildings and had the design and engineering capacity to pull it off. Their help was invaluable.

    The final plan utilized 22 VRF condensers, most of which were 10-tons each. The units were paired together into 20-ton systems, with one system serving two floors. All but two systems were placed on the roof. Apartments on the first and second floor are served by a ground-mounted system, while common areas in the basement and first floors use a four-ton Fujitsu JII single phase VRF system, also located at grade.

    Installation Headwinds Work started in February of 2016. Integrated technicians worked their way up the tower, one floor at a time. One-bedroom apartments were outfitted with an 18,000 BTU slim-duct unit that was enclosed in a new soffit with an access panel. This required that the existing sprinkler system in the area and in the adjacent bedroom closet be reworked to provide room for the unit and ductwork. The studio apartments are conditioned by a wall-mount evaporator. Depending on the size of the apartment, these range from 9,000 to 14,000 BTU. The PTAC units remained in service for the duration of the project. Without interrupting either the heating or cooling in any apartments, tenants were only displaced for several hours.

    Being an occupied, existing building with limited space, we were tasked with the challenge of finding a location for the RBUs, said Scottie Williams, CEO at Integrated. We efficiently prepared and strategized the most effective way to use our minimal space within the units and ceiling space. We achieved a solution by utilizing the smaller electrical closets and a few apartment closets to install four RBUs per floor.

    On each floor, there are two, four-branch RBUs and two single-branch RBUs. Unlike a mini-split system, the use of the RBUs with heat-recovery condensing units not only allows the system to supply simultaneous heating and cooling, but also to share refrigerant between two evaporators. If one room is calling for heat, and another on the same floor is in cooling mode, the cooling unit can effectively reject heat into the room calling for heat.

    Line-sets from the roof were run down through an old common exhaust vent. As part of the retrofit project, Ellisdale installed bathroom exhaust fans in each restroom, abandoning the old common exhaust duct and availing it to serve as a chase for the mechanical system. In addition to line-sets, the vent was used to run new power lines to the roof. After the Airstage condensers were craned to the roof, Integrated technicians placed them on top of a custom-made framework on both sides of the elevator tower. A single, 48,000 BTU Fujitsu Halcyon unit was also used to help condition the upper portion of the elevator shaft. Despite the scope of the project and several challenges, system start-up began in late July. Work on the mechanical system culminated in October.

    Certification and ROI As planned, this project progressed efficiently with the assistance of Ellisdale Construction, the Engineer of Record, Craig Howell and Matt Cole of the Ferguson VRF Division, and Fujitsu, said Williams.

    Communication between all parties involved was outstanding. But New Ecology was definitely the impetus of the project. Without their work before and during the install, providing such an efficient, comfortable solution in an older building on a tight budget simply wouldnt have been an option.

    At New Ecology, we perform comprehensive audits with payback analysis, to help owners make decisions, said Davey. In simple numbers, modeling showed that the VRF retrofit at Tabco Towers would yield a 15-year payback before any subsidy or grant money is accounted for. After receiving funding based on the criteria in Enterprise Green Communities Certification, the real return on investment might be about five or six years. That said, we perform robust post-project analyses for every project were involved with, tracking building performance for years to make sure it stays on track and to deepen our understanding.

    The hope is that Tabco Towers can serve as a template for similar projects across the country, especially as redevelopment requirements set higher energy efficiency standards. For Melling Engineering, were adding the experience to our portfolio to prove that, in certain situations, there is a viable alternative to exchanging PTACs in a hi-rise.

    Rick Melling is president, Melling Engineering, PC, based in Raleigh, N.C. The firm has been providing mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and fire alarm engineering design for commercial buildings for 20 years.

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    Geothermal Heating and Cooling System Install - June 9, 2017 by Mr HomeBuilder

    The solution to your Vermont heating and cooling needs is just beneath your feet, and it?s been there all along. The greenest, most innovative technologies are going back to the source to meet your needs and expand your horizons.

    FHP?s Geothermal Heating and Cooling Systems by Bosch are revolutionizing comfort and reliability for the 21st century, and Excel Plumbing and Heating has the expertise to outfit your Vermont property with the very latest green heating technologies.

    Geothermal systems are among the most environmentally savvy and cost efficient ways to heat and cool your Vermont home or office. By drawing on the relative constant temperature and natural energy of the earth just below the frost line, geothermal heat pumps can reduce the wide disparity in temperature that drive costs and emissions through the roof.

    Excel Plumbing and Heating can design, install and service geothermal heating and cooling ?loops? for any size home or building, providing savings that can exceed 70% on your Vermont energy bills, and lowering your overall costs by 25-50% over the lifetime of the system all while reducing your impact on the environment. Reliable, comfortable, energy efficient, heating and cooling is no pipe dream. Excel Plumbing and Heating systems are designed with cutting-edge technology that is affordable and adaptable to any conditions, providing you with the comfort you?ve come to expect in your residence or second home.

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    Zaha Hadid Architects completes first phase of Italy’s solar-powered high-speed rail hub – Inhabitat - June 9, 2017 by Mr HomeBuilder

    Italy is moving full steam ahead on the expansion of high-speed rail. The country recently celebrated inauguration for the first phase of the Napoli Afragola station, a solar-powered high-speed rail hub and major gateway to the south of Italy. Zaha Hadid Architects designed the eye-catching station, which doubles as a pedestrian bridge, and integrated energy-efficient systems such as solar panels and ground source heating and cooling.

    Located 12 kilometers north of Naples, the Napoli Afragola station will serve four high-speed intercity lines, three inter-regional lines, and a local commuter line. Once complete, the station will connect the 15 million residents of the surrounding southern communities with the national rail network to the north and Europe beyond. An estimated 32,700 passengers are expected to use the station daily once all lines are operational.

    Zaha Hadid Architects designed the Napoli Afragola station to double as a public bridge connecting communities on either side of the railway. The design enlarges the public walkway over the eight railway tracks to such a degree that this walkway becomes the stations main passenger concourse a bridge housing all the services and facilities for departing, arriving and connecting passengers, with direct access to all platforms below, write the architects. The elevated station also offers much-needed new public space for the area in addition to shops and other amenities.

    Related: Wind power now runs all electric passenger trains in the Netherlands

    Designed as an extrusion of a trapezoid along a 450-meter curved path, the sculptural station is constructed with a reinforced concrete base with 200 differently shaped steel ribs clad in Corian and a glazed roof. Natural light pours into the station through the glazed roof to minimize demands on artificial lighting. Integrated solar panels on the roof, natural ventilation, and ground source cooling and heating systems also reduce energy consumption.

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    Jefferson Healthcare surgical units get air handler upgrade – Peninsula Daily News - June 8, 2017 by Mr HomeBuilder

    Chris OHiggins, the director of facilities at Jefferson Healthcare, stands next to the new air handling unit that heats, cools, monitors humidity and kills germs in the air in the hospitals surgical units. (Cydney McFarland/Peninsula Daily News)

    PORT TOWNSEND The surgical units at Jefferson Healthcare hospital have received an upgrade from a new air-handling unit that kills viruses and bacteria using ultraviolet light.

    We have things on this unit that arent even required yet, said Chris OHiggins, director of facilities at the hospital. Its the Tesla of air handlers.

    The new system replaces one installed in 1995 that didnt meet new standards and was nearing the end of its 20-year life span.

    The new unit controls the air quality for the surgical units, including operating rooms.

    This one has a new ultraviolet light system that kills bacteria and viruses, said Laura Showers, the infection preventionist at Jefferson Healthcare. Its also really good at keeping humidity and temperature more consistent.

    The new unit has three banks of filters, and all air passes through the UV light system before being released into the vents. Information on the cost of the unit was not available Wednesday.

    The new unit was hauled in by truck last Friday morning and moved up to the roof using an 80-foot crane. Due to strict air quality and temperature standards for the operating rooms, they had to be shut down while the new unit was installed later in the day.

    It took a lot of coordination, OHiggins said.

    The surgical units were shut down at 4 p.m. last Friday. With operating rooms out of commission, the hospital had to make special arrangements in case of emergencies.

    With no operating rooms and work being performed on the roof to install the air unit, all helicopter services had to be sent to other hospitals. East Jefferson Fire-Rescue, the Jefferson County Sheriffs Office and Port Townsend police were notified to send anyone who could potentially need surgery to other area hospitals.

    The hospital also accounted for six area women who were currently 32 weeks or more along in their pregnancies.

    We had plans in place in case they went into labor to send them to other hospitals, OHiggins said. Obviously the hospital wouldve covered those costs since it was our problem, not theirs.

    OHiggins said the process went smoothly, and the operating rooms reopened at 3 p.m. Sunday.

    The air-handling unit was installed by PSF Mechanical out of Seattle and Precision Electric out of Redmond.

    They worked really well together and with us, said Showers.

    According to OHiggins, the hospital plans to install next year a similar unit to replace the 1995 equipment currently heating, cooling and filtering the air for the family and birth units.

    The new systems are expected to last another 20 years and are more energy-efficient.

    I cant wait to see what a month of that one does compared to the 95 unit, OHiggins said.

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    Jefferson County Editor/Reporter Cydney McFarland can be reached at 360-385-2335, ext. 55052, or at cmcfarland@peninsuladailynews.com.

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    Andy’s Heating & Cooling - June 8, 2017 by Mr HomeBuilder

    Our technicians are proudly recognized in the top 3% of all technicians nationwide with their NATE certification.

    With Factory Trained Specialists handling your installation and maintenance needs, Andys is your best choice for a premium quality installation.

    We are a professional, full-service HVAC company serving residents of Idaho. Our highly trained technicians can repair, maintain, or replace any heating or cooling equipment youre currently utilizing. We also install new systems and can recommend optimal energy efficiency practices and products. Our goal is to ensure all our customers enjoy comfortable indoor air throughout the year while providing fair, honest, and expert service. No job is too big or too small for us to handle, and we will be at your door as soon as possible to get your situation remedied. Call Andy's Heating & Cooling today to learn more about our heating and cooling services.

    Our staff has many years of experience in the HVAC industry and there is no make or model we cant service. We recommend regularly scheduled maintenance to keep your equipment in tip-top shape, which can also help you avoid costly repairs by catching small issues early. We can also help if your unit has seen better days and its time for furnace or air conditioning replacement. Contact our installation specialists and well help you find the best unit for your homes size and temperature requirements. You can even start saving money right away by purchasing a newer, more energy efficient unit from Andy's Heating & Cooling! We are standing by to take your call and take care of all your indoor comfort needs.

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    Cultural center A/C work underway; HVAC system getting completely replaced there – Glasgow Daily Times - June 8, 2017 by Mr HomeBuilder

    GLASGOW Installation work has begun on a new air-conditioning system at the South Central Kentucky Cultural Center, with a target date of July 15 to have it functional on at least the two bottom floors.

    The air conditioning on those floors went out right at a year ago, and the center, including the Museum of the Barrens, was closed to the public for several weeks, beginning in early August. The air conditioning for the third floor was still working, so staff members kept their activities mostly up there.

    Mayor Dick Doty told the Glasgow Daily Times in mid-August that every time the city would get the system charged with Freon, it was costing $3,000 to $4,000, and it was lasting less time with each fill. Some repairs were also made along the way, but new leaks kept springing up, the mayor said then.

    Jason Tyner maneuvers a pipe that had been mechanically lifted into a ceiling area at the South Central Kentucky Cultural Center through a metal eye.

    During that same time, he had had preliminary discussions with a performance contractor to evaluate potential energy savings that could be realized with repairs or replacements, and he had hoped the city would be closer than it was then to an agreement with such a company. The idea behind an energy-savings performance contract is the city gets a guarantee that money spent up front on changes and upgrades to things ranging from the types of light bulbs to the heating and cooling systems can be restored through energy and maintenance savings. If the costs are not recouped within the expected time frame, the contract company pays the city any difference.

    Because the city was no further along than it was on that process, specifications for a bid invitation were prepared and advertised, with a deadline of Sept. 9 for submission of bids, and two were received.

    The bid from Johnson Controls was for $360,697. Lyons Service bid $297,500, but did not include a boiler, while the other did.

    Ultimately, though, the mayor sold enough council members on the idea of waiting for a performance contract so the cost of the replacement and/or repairs would be covered by the guarantee, and the work was postponed until requests for proposals could be received for a performance contract. Two proposals were received in December that provided suggested work in each city-owned building, including the cultural center, as well as the vehicle fleet in at least one proposal. Doty established a temporary review committee to make a recommendation, and Perfection Group was the clear choice of that group, Doty said. In January, representatives of the company spoke to several city council members who gathered for a presentation on what they had in mind. The council approved in February a contract with that company, with Doty authorized to determine exactly which projects out of nearly $6 million worth should be pursued, based on anticipated return on the investment.

    A budget amendment for the current fiscal year appropriating nearly $1.77 million was made to cover some of the initial work across city facilities, and more is expected to be allocated for the 2017-18 fiscal year, which begins July 1.

    Billy Carrier, job superintendent with Perfection Group, said the water piping network for the completely brand new heating and cooling systems is being installed now, but some of the heavier equipment for the air conditioning has not arrived.

    July 15 is when the cultural center is hosting a reunion for all former employees of the Kentucky Pants Factory, which occupied the same building from 1929 through 1996, but Carrier said that if, for some reason, the system for those two floors is not ready by that date, some form of temporary cooling will be provided for the event.

    Sherry Wesley, director of the cultural center, said the Perfection Group has already provided a portable air conditioner for the areas where photos, manuscripts and other documents are stored to help ensure their longevity, and she wanted the community to be assured those items are in cooled areas now.

    The air conditioning on the third floor, where bound volumes of older newspapers are stored, has continued to work. It will be replaced, too, but the current system will be left running until the latest possible time to bring the new one online for the top floor.

    The old steam-boiler equipment for the heating system has already been disassembled and moved out of the mechanical room at the cultural center, and two new high-efficiency hot-water boilers along with a third unit that will later go to the Plaza Theatre are there awaiting the other work to get them connected. All three units together take up less room than the old system.

    Carrier said those are lower priority than the air conditioning there and at other facilities. It will probably be fall before the new heating system is placed into service, he said.

    I'm feeling hopeful, Wesley said. This is far more than we ever hoped for.

    She gave kudos to the mayor and council for working together to make a forward-thinking decision that will have such a lasting impact for the community.

    I really do appreciate that, she said.

    Responding to a question about whether it was worth the extra time it took, Wesley said, another month, I can live with it.

    Last summer seemed extraordinarily long, she said, noting that the Harvest of History event that usually takes place in September was postponed until November, and they still needed fans to keep visitors to the center cooler that evening.

    Besides the cultural center and Plaza, heating and cooling work is also planned for City Hall, the Department of Public Works, Parks and Recreation Department and Lera B. Mitchell Clubhouse, he said.

    The heating, ventilation and air conditioning at Glasgow City Hall is already in the process of being upgraded, but will not require as much new equipment. Carrier said the system there had some dampers that allowed for better temperature control in different zones within the same floor, but they have become nonfunctional over time. As a result, some people would have space heaters on because they were cold, while others would be too warm, the company had observed in its contract proposal.

    Those dampers are being replaced, Carrier said.

    When we're done, they'll be able to control the temperature a whole lot better, he said.

    Work in the Glasgow Water Co. area on one side of the main floor of City Hall was expected to be completed this week, with the crew then moving to the other side of the main floor, where city administrative offices are, he said.

    The HVAC work altogether is expected to be the costliest and most time-consuming in the contract, with the next-largest commitments being the replacement of light fixtures at most facilities with LED fixtures and bulbs, and some roofing work. General weatherization work will also be done to prevent air leaks, for example, as well as other types of improvements. The city is also working with a fleet-management company recommended by Perfection Group to get open-ended leases that will allow the city to update more of its vehicles sooner, according to information provided to the council's finance committee recently.

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    Overcoming Challenges in the HVAC Industry – Global News Network - June 8, 2017 by Mr HomeBuilder

    Because the summer temperatures in the Middle East, the central market of Rubber World Industries (RWI), reach as high as 50C, HVAC systems are not as much luxury as necessity in the region. There are widespread efforts to incorporate elements of natural cooling into the architecture of buildings; however, HVAC systems prevail to be the most effective cooling mechanism around.

    It is undeniable that HVAC systems have changed the way buildings are designed, built, and occupied. The evolution of electronics in equipment has made HVAC systems become smarter, smaller, and more efficient. They have reshaped how the systems are installed, how they are maintained, and how they operate.

    But a pressing concern about HVAC systems is about how they can contribute to sustainability without sacrificing energy efficiency.

    With this in mind, the governments in the Middle East, especially in countries of the Arabian Gulf region, have pushed the sustainability aspect in HVAC systems by introducing new regulations and enforcing the standard codes.

    RWI, a major provider of rubber insulation products not only in the Arabian Gulf countries but also in the Southeast Asia region, takes part in promoting sustainability through its HVAC products. We remain to be committed in promoting a greener world, by integrating net zero energy and high-performance systems in our projects.

    By net zero energy, it means that a building balances its energy needs with energy produced from renewable and zero-emission sources.That involves improving control of electricity, reducing the consumption, and contributing towards supplying high-quality energy.

    One of the ways to achieve this is to minimize the load of the building envelope which affects what is called as space conditioning.

    Space conditioning, which consists of heating, cooling, and introduction of outdoor air, is considered to be the largest energy consumption in a building. It is a system responsible for the heat loss and gain through the building envelope, the unwanted infiltration of outside air, and the buildup of contaminants within the building.

    To minimize the energy consumption, it requires an evaluation of the insulating capabilities as well as controlled flows of fresh air across the building envelope. Along the process, building loads are reduced.

    After the load reduction in the building envelope, the next step towards net zero energy buildings is through the use of efficient equipment which focus on space heating and space cooling.

    Factors to be considered in this part are the design and installation of vapor compression heat pump systems for energy-efficient buildings and the effectiveness of low global-warming potential alternatives for hydrofluorocarbon refrigerants.

    In the steps mentioned, engineers have a pivotal role in achieving success. They have the responsibility to ensure the effective implementation as well as control maintenance activities.

    Engineers are also bound to apply preventive procedures to reduce chances of premature equipment failures, to provide for periodic inspection building systems in order to avoid energy emergency breakdown, and to describe overall responsibility for the operation, maintenance, repair, and replacement at the project level.

    But fulfilling the demands of mixed-use facility can be challenging, considering the structures diverse components. RWI has a solution for this, and that is to engage the facilities team in the selection process to ensure that the components are using the system control.

    Other than our HVAC products which meet global standards, one of our keys to success in this industry is our unique level of service and support to our customers.

    This is a proven track record. In cases of interoperability issues, our service and support team responds accordingly.

    From experiences in earlier projects, system integration challenges were common, with requirements of translation protocols specifications being a project requirement. RWI resolves this by guiding our clients what type of insulation system is needed to be installed.

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    Long-time customers share positive experience with West Michigan Heating and Air Conditioning – Fox17 - June 6, 2017 by Mr HomeBuilder

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    Geothermal technology picking up steam in Washington state – Tri-City Herald - June 6, 2017 by Mr HomeBuilder

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    Jim Kohl, a retired Gleed fire chief, recalled that a geothermal heating and cooling system was installed when the fire department's new headquarters station was built about 20 years ago. The design team for the building suggested such a system because ...

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    Get To Know The Benefits Of A Ductless Heat Pump – Good Herald - June 6, 2017 by Mr HomeBuilder

    A ductless heat pump is an efficient system for heating and cooling, the popularity of which is gaining all over the world. A good heating contractor would always recommend opting for a ductless pump since it is much safer and quieter than the rest of the room heaters in the market. Due to this reason numerous homeowners in US cities like Alexandria and Arlington are going for this appliance to keep them warm in cold climates.

    In a ductless system one outdoor unit which is the compressor, serves more than a single indoor unit. The external and the internal units are connected to each other with the help of thin copper tubing. There are numerous benefits of this type of room heaters. Some of them are:

    * Efficiency: The main benefit of a ductless heat pump is that it can heat homes at a fraction of the cost incurred in running baseboard heaters. These units do not even require the need to have expensive and invasive ductwork. Conventional heating systems have a distribution loss of around 30% whereas; ductless pumps have a loss of around 5%. Any heating contractor would always recommend choosing the latter since these help to save on winter power bills by almost 25 to 50%.

    * Friendly to the environment: The copper tubing connecting the outdoor unit with the indoor one contains environment friendly refrigerant that is spread throughout the house. Unlike the conventional ones, the modern age ductless ones do not consume fuel which in turn lowers emissions.

    * Easy to install: Any heating contractor would say that installing a ductless pump is a very easy task. All they have to do is mount the units and make a few connections. These units also require just a 3 inch opening in a wall.

    * Numerous flexible mounting options: The best part of installing a ductless pump is that they can be mounted on a wall or a ceiling and they do not take up much space. This is one of the many reasons why US citizens in cities like Springfield and Alexandria are opting for this appliance.

    Are you planning to install a ductless pump and looking for a reliable heating contractor? Alexandria and Fort Hunt are some of the cities in US where residents can hire the services of expert technicians from Frostys Heating & Cooling. They specialize in heating and cooling services and offer a complete package when it comes to such services. For further information about the company and to check their payment options visit their website http://www.frostysinc.com.

    Heating contractor Alexandria Frostys Heating & Cooling is a leading expert when it comes to comprehensive heating and cooling service and installation. Visit Frostysinc.com for more information.

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