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    New hospital addition may use 50 percent less energy – South Whidbey Record (subscription) - May 10, 2017 by Mr HomeBuilder

    Patricia Guthrie / Whidbey News-Times George Senerth (right) WhidbeyHealth executive director of facilities, checks on construction progress of the new addition. Its innovative heating and cooling system is predicted to reduce energy use by half.

    An innovative heating and cooling system being installed at WhidbeyHealth Medical Centers new $50 million addition could turn the facility into one of the most energy-efficient hospitals in the country.

    Known as a variable refrigerant flow (VRF) system, it will respond quickly when patients want their rooms warmer or cooler and it could cut energy use and bills in half.

    Comparing it to conventional systems, Im told with the VRF system the energy savings is 50 percent, said George Senerth, executive director of facilities for the healthcare system.

    Cutting back on its heating and cooling bills means less demand for electricity, and ultimately less burning of fossil fuels.

    This is very unique for the West Coast. Its energy efficient but not with high cost, says Don Iverson, mechanical engineer at Coffman Engineers, Inc., a consultant on the project. Youre not creating a very high construction cost to get energy efficiency.

    WhidbeyHealth Medical Centers new 39-patient room addition, designed by HDR Architecture, is expected to open by summer. The hospitals contractor is Andersen Construction.

    Construction is about 82 percent complete, Senerth said.

    Seattle-based Coffman Engineers suggested using the VRF system as a way to reduce electric bills and more efficiently provide climate control. The Coupeville-based hospital depends on propane and electricity for heating and cooling, which are more expensive than natural gas.

    Hospitals may heal people, but they tend to be unhealthy for the environment. Thats because most hospitals rely on a traditional reheat system that blows cold air into hundreds of rooms at the same time from a large, centrally-located ventilation system.

    The air is delivered cold because some interior rooms need cooling. Rooms that dont need cooling have individual heating coils that heat the cooled air back up to room temperature.

    As much as 40 percent of all energy consumed by a hospital is used for reheating, Iverson says.

    Instead of blowing air continuously throughout a building using a standard compressor, VRF systems use variable speed compressors and technology that sense when a room needs to be cooled or heated.

    With variable refrigerant flow technology, it spreads out the control of the system into a zoned basis, Iverson explained. Heating coils are controlled by the room, not the central system.

    Thermostats exist in patient rooms now, Senerth said, but theyre inefficient.

    Our system is so old that if a patient turns it down to 68 degrees from 74 degrees, it will take awhile, he said.

    The VRF system recovers heat from where its not needed and redirects it. It also senses when a rooms temperature rises as more people gather, such as in a conference room. It adjusts accordingly.

    Whidbeys addition is designed with two long corridors with windows facing south and north. Although built as a two-story addition, only one floor is being used for patients.

    We have north-facing patient rooms and south-facing patient rooms, Iverson said. We need to cool the south facing and we need to heat north facing. This system is ideal for that.

    The VRF concept was developed in Japan decades ago and caught on in Europe long before it came to the United States.

    Its been installed in mid-size buildings throughout the country, but WhidbeyHealth is the first health care facility to install it at a large-scale for a patient wing.

    Students with the University of Washingtons Integrated Design Lab are tracking the project to gauge energy savings. It could qualify for a maximum rebate from Puget Sound Energy, which requires a 25 percent reduction in energy usage.

    It will reduce the load of electricity needed from Puget Sound Energy and it will save them coal, Iverson said.

    Another plus is that patients will breathe air thats only been recirculated from their own rooms and not the entire building as is done with conventional systems, Iverson explained.

    In addition to projected energy savings, the WhidbeyHealth addition is designed to reduce water usage with low-flow plumbing fixtures and less irrigation, said Annette Himelick with HDR Architecture.

    A courtyard being built as an outdoor extension of the existing cafeteria is designed with conservation in mind, Himelick added.

    The site is landscaped with 100 percent Pacific Northwest native plants, 65 percent of them native to the island. These native plants do not have the same irrigation needs that other plants require.

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    Preparing Your A/C for the Heat Can Help You Stay Cool – KDLT News - May 9, 2017 by Mr HomeBuilder

    SIOUX FALLS, S.D. With the heat packing a full punch across the Sioux Empire this Spring, many people are turning the A/C on for the first time in months. Theres a few things you may want to do to prepare your air conditioning unit before turning it on for regular use.

    Theres nothing worse than the air conditioner going out on a hot Summer day. To make it even worse, those are the days when everyone is calling HVAC. Experts say yearly cleanings could help you stay cool.

    Service Manager Bob Kriese, with Waterbury Heating and Cooling, said The big thing is, is having the outdoor coil cleaned and the indoor air filter cleaned. Having components checked, contactors, capacitors, make sure theyre where they need to be

    The average cost to install a new Air Conditioning unit can range from $2,000 to over $4,000. Kriese said, the cost of getting your air conditioner cleaned and checked is much less than the cost of a new unit.

    Outside, check for sticks or leaves in or around the air conditioner and have it checked by HVAC Technicians, said Kriese.

    It only takes about an hour to have a unit cleaned and checked. During cleanings is typically when problems can be found before its too late.

    All the techs, its our job to get it right, our job to make people happy, said Kriese.

    If you want to improve efficiency of your air conditioner and help cut down on bills, Kriese said there are things that you can do inside your home to help out.

    Drapes and shades pulled down during the day, during the heat of the day. Make sure all the vents are open and clean and clear for the air to flow.

    Manufacturers recommend getting your unit cleaned yearly which costs under $100.

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    ILEA Quick Tips For Event Planners: May 2017 – Twin Cities Business Magazine - May 9, 2017 by Mr HomeBuilder

    Want to host an event outsidebut not outside-outside? Renting a tent just might be the best option for you! Here are a few things to consider:

    A tent for every season. A tent for every reason! Find a rental partner that offers a large variety of tent styles to choose from. Seasonal considerations when selecting a tent style are critical to the success of your event. A tent used for a summer BBQ is not necessarily going to be what you want for early or late season events, and certainly not for winter. Your rental partner can help guide you on what style of tent is best suited for your event and climate conditions. A European structure style tent has the benefit of integrated roof and wall panels that help seal the tent and provide a much quieter interior environment. Also, the structure style tents integrated sidewalls operate similar to a curtain rod and are easier to deal with based on changing weather conditions.

    One size does not fit all! Tent styles have evolved from the days of the classic rope and pole tent. Nowadays, tent styles and sizes are only limited by your imagination! Challenge your tent provider and hopefully they have kept up with the times. Within a given tent size, a rental provider may carry as many as six different styles, not to mention many different colors. It is also now commonplace for tents to be installed with leveled wood floors, glass walls, and glass door systems. Integrated heating, cooling and electrical systems can be added at the design stage so everything is clean and looks seamless. Be sure to get educated on what is available. It changes every year.

    Im so hot! For events that require heating or cooling equipment, never cut corners. It is prudent to install a system that is redundant to ensure that your client is asking you to turn down the heat rather than asking if it can be turned up! This is not an area that you want to pinch pennies, as it is critical to the success of the entire rental order. Got gas? What good is the heating system if you run out of propane? Your rental partner should work with you to ensure the heating equipment and propane service are adequate for your event. Dont forget about the vendors who are going to want to be kept warm during set and strike!

    Safety, liability and permits, oh my! Just because something has been done in the past doesnt mean it can or should be done again in this ever-changing marketplace. Many annual events have needed to evolve as liability, insurance, permits and safety considerations have taken center stage. This is a huge, important element to your events success. Your rental provider should ensure that the plan created is going to work properly and most importantly be installed safely. Permits have become increasingly demanding and expensive. Look for safety packages that address the concerns of fire inspection from the start rather than learning about these requirements when its too late. Your rental provider can help you navigate these areas of concern to ensure your event doesnt run into any unnecessary roadblocks.

    What do you mean you cant deliver? Get to know your rental provider and the types of products and services that they offer. Also, find out about their fleet and delivery capabilities. Minnesota has an extremely short summer season and tents are very popular. Your rental provider should know what they are capable of producing in a given week and not go beyond their capacity. Sometimes a good rental providers answer has to be, NO. This is done to ensure commitments to events already in production are not jeopardized. A good rental provider will only commit to the amount of work that they can safely install. Also, remember, this is MinnesotaMother Nature likes to show her stuff from time to time! Plan for the unexpected and have back up equipment in case a weather-related incident occurs.

    Timothy Smith is The Tentologist and Senior Sales Representative at Ultimate Events. Tim is a 26-year event professional in the rental industry. Tim primarily focuses his efforts working within the sports and sports entertainment segment of the market. Ultimate Events has been a member of the ILEA Minneapolis-St. Paul Chapter since its inception. International Live Events Association (ILEA) is the new name for the International Special Events Society (ISES). ILEA represents and supports more than 5,000 members globally - event professionals who do business together, share knowledge, nurture talent and progress the live events industry. For more information on how an ILEA professional can help you with your event, please contact info@ises-msp.org.

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    HVAC Annual Maintenance & Repairs What Are The Benefits? – TechVorm (blog) - May 6, 2017 by Mr HomeBuilder

    Because the heating and cooling system in your home uses nearly two-thirds of the total energy consumed, it is important that you make smart choices towards improving its overall efficiency and performance. Having sound knowledge of how the HVAC system works is essential when you want to install one or upgrade and when it comes to repairing or maintaining your system.

    The fact is that you want an incident-free heating and cooling season. After all, it becomes uncomfortable and incredibly inconvenient when your HVAC equipment breaks down in the middle of frigid winter night or on a scorching summer afternoon when you need it most. The odds for such happenings are greatly reduced when you schedule annual inspections.

    Some of the key benefits include:

    Fewer Repairs

    Perhaps you have noted a strange odor or are hearing a strange sound from your HVAC unit. Calling in a technician right away could greatly help in arresting problems before they turn disastrous. Even the cost will be modest and the problem easy to handle. In general, the two areas that need common repairs are the piping and electrical components. Before you rush to replace your entire heating and cooling system, remember that sometimes repairing can be more cost-effective.Because the heating and cooling system in your home uses nearly two-thirds of the total energy consumed, it is important that you make smart choices towards improving its overall efficiency and performance. Having sound knowledge of how the HVAC system works is essential when you want to install one or upgrade and when it comes to repairing or maintaining your system.

    The fact is that you want an incident-free heating and cooling season. After all, it becomes uncomfortable and incredibly inconvenient when your HVAC equipment breaks down in the middle of frigid winter night or on a scorching summer afternoon when you need it most. The odds for such happenings are greatly reduced when you schedule annual inspections.

    Some of the key benefits include:

    Extended Equipment Life Span

    An experienced HVAC company will first thoroughly consider all your heating and cooling requirements even before recommending or installing a system for you. This helps in avoiding system overworking or clogging. And that ensures you dont spend more on part replacements. The trick lies in spending smarter on annual and preventive maintenance that extend your HVAC equipments shelf life.

    Improved Air Quality

    The quality of indoor air can easily be affected by dirty blower parts and coils within your HVAC unit. This obviously comes with potential health-related concerns like fungi, pollen, and buildup of bacteria. A buildup over time can cause ENT complications, trigger asthma attacks, and other flu-like illnesses. Cleaning these components regularly significantly reduces the levels of contamination in your airstream for a healthier living environment.

    Safer Equipment Operation

    A HVAC system that is failing may end up costing you much more than the money spent on repairs; it can also endanger you and household members. According to the experts from Diamond Appliance, In case the heat exchanger in the furnace develops a crack, it could release carbon monoxide gas and poison the air being breathed. This is why you should make it a point of engaging a good repair company to perform regular safety checks at least quarterly so that you can know when your system is performing poorly or needs replacement.

    Lower Energy Bills

    It is very easy for you to assume that simply because the HVAC equipment is cooling or heating your home without any obvious problem that all is well. However, lately, have you keenly looked at your energy bills? A system that has been neglected gradually loses its efficiency in terms of keeping your home cool or heated as did once. Just as a regular car tune-up helps in getting better gas mileage and engine efficiency, your HVAC system will consume less fuel when it receives professional regular maintenance.

    The goal of preventative annual maintenance is to have your system running all season long without any nasty surprises. It is proven that keeping your HVAC system running effectivelycould save as much as 20% on your cooling and heating costs. It is a fact that HVAC contractors tend to generally get very busy once winter and summer sets in. It is, therefore, most advisable to have your cooling system checked during the spring season and over the fall, get the heating system checked.

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    Installation of new heating, cooling systems underway at courthouse … – York News-Times - May 3, 2017 by Mr HomeBuilder

    YORK The installation of new heating and cooling units is underway at the York County Courthouse . . . which explains the massive crane that arrived Tuesday and remains there Wednesday.

    The crane is used to lift the units to the roof of the courthouse . . . and bring down the old units.

    The old units are originals to the courthouse. They were installed when the courthouse was built . . . so they have obvious age.

    The cooling unit completely went out last fall and arrangements were planned for this spring installation before the temperatures get too warm.

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    When a heating unit showed signs of dying this winter . . and the need for its replacement became obvious . . . it was decided that a new unit would be installed at the same time as the cooling unit. This would allow the county to save money because the use of the crane would only have to happen once and the accompanying work crews would already be here.

    Barricades were placed around the crane area, temporarily eliminating parking directly in front of the courthouse. That, however, did not stop normal courthouse operations on Tuesday, as people were still able to access the public doors without issue.

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    Air Conditioner Installation Spring Special Save up to $850 with Woolley and Coleman – TAPinto.net - May 3, 2017 by Mr HomeBuilder

    Woolley Home Solutions: Serving Essex, Somerset, Morris, & Union Counties

    You know as well as we do that the summer heat and humidity in New Jersey can be brutal, particularly in urban areas.In fact, some of our highest record breaking temperatures rival more tropical climates. Providing cool comfort to your New Jersey home through air conditioner installation is one of our top priorities at Woolley Home Solutions.

    Woolley Home Solutions has been providing home comfort to residents of Maplewood, New Jersey, and surrounding areas, for nine decades. First, through supplying our neighbors with heating fuel, beginning in 1924, and then adding to our expertise by installing and servicing HVAC systems, as well as plumbing, remodeling, and eventually becoming experts in the field of biofuel and green technology.Woolley Home Solutions has stayed in step with the needs of our New Jersey neighbors all along the way.

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    Quality Air Conditioner Installation is Key

    Purchasing a cooling system for your home is no small task.Determining the system which will suit your home, your family, and your budget requires careful thought and research.Getting the most for your money is your primary goal.You want the very best system you can afford and you want to be confident that your home cooling system will continue to provide comfort long after your air conditioner installation is complete.

    Choosing the right system for your home, whether as a replacement for your current unit, or a brand new whole-house system, is simply the first step in air conditioner installation.Knowing your system is installed by experienced technicians is essential to the life of your air conditioner and the payoff for your investment.

    Trust Your Air Conditioner Installation to Woolley Home Solutions

    Woolley Home Solutions recognizes that even the best system available is only as good as the technicians who install it. Making sure your home cooling system is working properly from that first day forward is part of our air conditioner installation, and why Woolley Home Solutions is the most trusted name in home cooling sales, service and installation.

    If youre in the Maplewood, New Jersey area and would like to know more about a new central cooling system, and air conditioner installation, you need Woolley Home Solutions. our comfort is important to us and we take your trust in our ability seriously. For 90 years, weve stood behind our work.Our job isnt finished until youre happy, and well be here for you when you need us, going forward.

    ContactWoolley Home Solutionstoday at 973-762-7400to inquire about our professional air conditioner installation.Youll be glad you did.

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    Stamford Mayor Joins Ross Solar for Commercial Installation … – Patch.com - May 3, 2017 by Mr HomeBuilder

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    Deep heat: Virginia Beach schools transfers underground temperatures into classrooms, saving energy – Virginian-Pilot - May 1, 2017 by Mr HomeBuilder

    VIRGINIA BEACH

    I've been seeing a lot of digging at Centerville Elementary School. Do you know whats happening there? - Walt Anderson

    Geothermal wells are being installed at Centerville the first of four elementary schools that will be switched to a new heating and cooling system this year.

    We are removing the older mechanical equipment and installing a more energy-efficient system, including a geothermal well field and new HVAC equipment, said Eileen Cox, schools spokeswoman. The work will be completed by September 2017.

    The 220 geothermal wells each drilled 300 feet deep will use the nearly constant undergroundtemperature to heat and cool the school. The energy savings at Centerville will be equivalent to removing 142 cars from the road annually, according to Virginia Beach Public Schools.

    Noresco, one of the nations largest energy service companies, is the contractor on-site at Centerville. The $6.4 million project also calls for Parkway, Ocean Lakes and John B. Dey elementary schools to switch to geothermal heating and cooling - among other energy-saving measures across the school system.

    Sewell's Point Elementary in Norfolk was the first school in the area to install geothermal heating, according to a Virginian-Pilot story published Aug. 25, 2008. Soon afterward, Providence Elementary in Virginia Beach went geothermal.

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    Behind the List with Jim Apgar of Apgar Oil Energy & HVAC – Lehigh Valley Business - May 1, 2017 by Mr HomeBuilder

    From frigid winters to blazing hot summers, staying warm and keeping cool are vital to our well-being.

    Whether at work or home, maintaining a stable climate makes a big difference in productivity.

    Throughout the Greater Lehigh Valley, there are many heating, ventilation and air conditioning companies that provide commercial, industrial and residential services. One company thats had a presence in the Greater Lehigh Valley for seven decades is Apgar Oil Energy & HVAC.

    Here to answer this weeks Behind the List questions is Jim Apgar, owner of the energy provider in Allentown.

    Lehigh Valley Business: How long has Apgar Oil Energy & HVAC been operating in the region and what are its primary services?

    Jim Apgar: Apgar Oil Energy & HVAC is a locally owned third-generation family business dedicated to servicing Allentown, Bethlehem, Easton and the Greater Lehigh Valley area since 1947.

    For 70 years, Apgar Oil has provided a full-service approach to our customer service by offering an array of products and services such as residential and commercial heating oil delivery, heating oil price protection programs to help customers manage their fuel costs, performing HVAC home comfort tuneups and service support, equipment sales and installation of high-efficiency, energy-star rated oil, natural gas, heat pumps and central air conditioning systems, whole house air filtration systems, fuel saving energy management catalysts and oil tank installation sales and services.

    LVB: What have been some of the biggest challenges and opportunities that Apgar Oil Energy & HVAC has encountered throughout its years in business?

    Apgar: Our biggest challenges and opportunities are based on keeping up with the fast-paced, aggressive and ever-changing business landscape and the critical management of current regulations, while satisfying new compliance mandates and balancing escalating insurance costs that affect our profitability in a very competitive energy and HVAC marketplace.

    Also, as an energy provider, we must constantly be attuned to daily worldwide geopolitical events that could affect our local energy markets. We offer heating oil price protection programs to our customer base and invest thousands of dollars each year in technical training.

    In October 2009, our company had made a proud commitment to deliver a clean-green renewable bio heating oil product. Bio heating oil is a blend of low sulfur heating oil and renewable biofuel (soybean oil), making our heating oil an exceptionally cleaner burning fuel, emitting fewer particulates and greenhouse gas emissions, while increasing heating system efficiency. Today, oil heat is 95 percent cleaner than it was in 1970.

    LVB: Now that the warmer weather is here, how is Apgar Oil Energy & HVAC preparing to take on the inevitable service calls for air conditioning services?

    Apgar: We are preparing for a very aggressive summer HVAC season. The current weather forecast is warmer-than-usual temperatures and could be drier than normal across much of southeast Pennsylvania.

    Spring is the air conditioning and heat-pump tuneup time, and with the phasing out of conventional R-22 refrigerant (the most common refrigerant used in older AC and heat pump systems), [it] should provide us with a positive outlook on HVAC service and installation sales going into late spring and early summer.

    Our focus on communications and consumer education is our narrative this cooling season. Our service technicians can provide homeowners with valuable advice when it comes to making proactive decisions on upgrading versus repairing A/C-heat pump systems 15 years or older using R-22 refrigerant. Todays A/C-heat pump equipment with a SEER [Seasonal Energy Efficiency Ratio] rating of 16+ is energy-star rated and can qualify for utility rebates.

    Extended parts and labor warranties are offered to provide the customer with up to 10 years of peace of mind, worry-free operation.

    LVB: How does Apgar directly stimulate the local economy?

    Apgar: Our mission statement is to buy products from locally owned Lehigh Valley vendors, keeping the money flowing into our community and increase our local tax base.

    Our use of bio-heating oil supports local and Pennsylvania farmers, increases jobs throughout the entire production and distribution chain and improves total economic impact of our region. Cleaner air by using biofuel components will improve air quality in the Lehigh Valley and reduce health care costs.

    We believe in energy efficiency and providing proactive advice on using high-efficiency energy-star rated HVAC equipment to our customers, saving them money year-after-year on annual energy consumption. Energy savings and managing energy costs are tax-free dividends, giving the consumer more spending power for purchasing other products and services throughout the Lehigh Valley.

    LVB: What does the future look like for Apgar Oil Energy & HVAC? Does it have plans for growth?

    Apgar: We are proud to be a part of the Lehigh Valley community where our customers showed us so much loyalty throughout the years. Our vision is a bright, clean and green future using bio-heating fuels and promoting energy-star HVAC equipment.

    Supporting the growing Lehigh Valley economy, bio-heating oil is also used in commercial applications to provide heat, hot water and steam for apartment buildings, churches, hospitals, arenas, hotels and many other commercial and industrial applications.

    Another flexible use of green renewable bio-energy is bio-diesel. With the increased traffic flow throughout the Lehigh Valley a greater demand of bio-diesel will be used commercially for fueling of trucks, railroad turbine engines, off-road highway equipment, cranes, generators and aircraft.

    With the ongoing advancements and use of bio-heating fuels for residential and commercial applications, this renewable energy offers our company opportunity to grow with the expanding Lehigh Valley economy. If every household using conventional heating oil switched to bio-heat, it would conserve over 400 million gallons of regular heating oil, reducing our dependency on foreign oil.

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    Stellitano HVAC goes the extra mile – Mercer Space - April 29, 2017 by Mr HomeBuilder

    Many times when people in the Hopewell Valley need repair or replacement for their heating, ventilation and air conditioning systems, they turn to an old neighbor for help.

    Stellitano Heating and Air Conditioning, Inc. is a name people have known in the HVAC business for 22 years. While the company is based in West Amwell today, proprietors Sharyn and Gary Stellitano grew up in Hopewell, started the business on Van Dyke Road in Hopewell, and they and their staff still serve the Valley community today.

    Stellitano does maintenance, repair and installation for just about any heating or air conditioning system a customer could have or want. They install and service boilers, furnaces, heat pumps, ductless split systems, air conditioning systems, radiant flooring, geothermal, indoor air quality products and more. They also do custom ductwork.

    One of the calling cards of the business, Sharyn Stellitano says, is that they know that their customers have a wide variety of needs. If a system can be repaired, and thats what the homeowner wants, we can do it, she says. But if they want a replacement system, we can do that also. We wont do a hard sell.

    They do recommend high efficiency units and systems whenever its possible, because in the long run they usually mean energy cost savings, Sharyn says. They also look for ways to save their clients money, like recovering coolant whenever they do AC repair. The little things, Sharyn says, can add up.

    Sharyn says that integrity is very important to her and Gary, and they look for it in the technicians they hire. The quality that were looking for is first, integrity, and second, mechanical skills, she says. The techs that are with us are loyal to us, and were loyal to them.

    In an area like Hopewell, which has a mix of older and new homes, HVAC specialists are liable to see any and every kind of system. Many homes in the area depend on baseboards and radiators for their heat. So the Stellitanos insist that their technicians are all NATE certified and stay up to date on their training. Gary is very big on our technicians knowing everything they should know about the industry, so they can work in any house, Sharyn says.

    When a person puts in a call, Stellitano typically responds on the same day as long as thats what the customer wants. They have staff on call 24 hours a day for emergencies. The person who goes to the house to make an estimate is always either Gary or head technician Jeffrey Geiges, Sharyn says people who actually work on HVAC systems, rather than a salesperson.

    Theyve worked in the field, so they know what the best fits going to be for the house, or if they dont know, they can find out (from another technician), she says.

    * * *

    Gary and Sharyn Stellitano are choosy when it comes to heating and air conditioning equipment. Thats because they know that if the equipment they install for their clients isnt reliable, their customers probably wont return.

    They have relationships with a broad spectrum of manufacturers. But there are three lines of equipment that they recommend most often: Bryant, Mitsubishi Electric and Weil-McLain.

    We represent equipment that is good for our customers houses, Sharyn says. If we say this is good equipment and its going to work, then we have to stand by that, and we also need the manufacturers to stand behind Stellitano. If a customer has an issue, we need them to care. That said, we find that issues with those manufacturers are few and far between.

    Just as important as the equipment is the quality of installation. The Stellitanos take pride not just in their own work, but also in their ability to diagnose problems with installations done by other technicians. Its common for them to see incorrectly installed ductwork, or systems that are oversized or undersized for the spaces they serve. They look to fix such problems whenever they can.

    Sharyn and Gary, who are married, own the company together. They both went to Hopewell Valley Central High School. They live in East Amwell today with their two children. Gary started as an apprentice while in high school, and has been in the HVAC business his entire professional life. Sharyn did sales and marketing before the couple founded their company.

    They count on word of mouth for a lot of their business. Sharyn says sometimes she is surprised when she sees people on social media asking for recommendations for an HVAC repair person or a plumber or electrician. They just dont have a regular person they can turn to, and thats not how it used to be, she says. Used to be everyone had a tradesperson they knew who worked on their home when they needed it. Many of our customers have been with us a long time.

    Stellitano Heating and Air Conditioning. Phone: (609) 466-2310.

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