Users can view and control their Carrier Cor Home Automation system on a mobile app.

PORTLAND, Ore. (PRWEB) March 21, 2017

Home automation is a growing trend in this digitized world, and its convenience encourages people to bring more technology into their homes. As of February 2017, Jacobs Heating & Air Conditioning trained its technicians to install the latest home automation system from Carrier, the Cr Home Automation line. The company encourages its customers to consider this technology as a way to make their homes both smarter and safer.

Home automation, or smart home technology, is the digital syncing and control of heating, cooling, lighting, security (including alarms, locks, and cameras), electrical outlets, and even Wi-Fi-equipped appliances. Smart homes can be controlled remotely on mobile apps from anywhere in the world, as well as on computers and central control units.

Every product within the Carrier Cr Home Automation line works together to create a smarter, safer, more comfortable home. It starts from the central hub, the nervous system of Cr Home Automation, and connects to the corresponding smart phone app or a computer. The system works throughout the home to turn off lights and manage home security, which includes signaling a camera to start recording when the garage door opens. It also controls and operates a Carrier smart thermostat, among many more features.

The Cr smart thermostat provides an average of 20% cost savings on heating and air conditioning through its life, according to a third-party study comparing it to non-programmable thermostats. To track energy savings over time, the smart thermostat provides easy-to-follow reports, compiling both high level and detailed data on its performance and energy usage in the home.

Once professionally installed by a Jacobs technician, the smart home system can work independently and check for software updates so it always uses the latest technology. The experts at Jacobs Heating & Air Conditioning encourage homeowners to upgrade to a home automation system to experience cost and energy savings and a more streamlined system of controlling and connecting the home.

About Jacobs Heating & Air Conditioning, Inc. Operating out of Southeast Portland, Jacobs HVAC (CCB #1441) offers residential and commercial customers the best in heating and air conditioning equipment, installation and repair. Since 1952, Jacobs has provided solutions for energy conservation and reduction, backed by the companys extensive experience and expertise. The local HVAC company offers heat pumps, furnaces, air conditioners, water heaters, fireplace inserts and more. Jacobs is a Carrier Factory Authorized Dealer and a Daikin 3D Network dealer, as well as a trade ally of the Energy Trust of Oregon. For more information, visit http://www.jacobsheating.com.

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If you are looking for the long life of your air conditioner unit, then make sure that it is installed and serviced by a company that has served many years in the industry.

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There is one company that will take care of your air conditioned units no matter what. You just need to give them a call, and they will be at your doorstep installing and servicing the air conditioner unit in no time. The company Bolls Heating & Cooling knows that an air conditioner in Greenwood IN is the best friend one can have. In summer, the heat is killing, and an AC unit breakdown is the last thing that you would want in such circumstances. A quick service response is the mark of a good service provider, and Bolls Heating & Cooling is the best resource to rely on the same. The company has a good service record, and they will offer the best possible service. Any time is a good time for them, and they dont go by the clock. They will come over and have a look at the air conditioner unit to detect the problem. If they find that it is beyond repair, then they will provide a new system. Under any circumstances, they will never let their clients suffer or compromise on their comfort.

With the competition so high, it pays to be on the job around the clock. The technicians at Bolls Heating & Cooling are all NATE Certified as that is mandatory in the industry. Moreover, such a certification is the validation of the technicians knowledge and a commitment to excellence. Bolls Heating & Cooling offers same day service on No Heat or No Cool calls if they hear from you before noon. They serve 7 days a week, 365 days a year. You can trust on them for all air conditioning repair in Carmel IN at best possible price.

Get in touch with them at 317-638-1541 for more details.

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Bolls Heating & Cooling has been around for many years offering a wide range of HVAC services. They are the one resource to go for air conditioning repair in Carmel IN apart from installation, servicing and maintenance.

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DeKALB The DeKalb School District 428 board will consider bids for a $1 million-plus project to replace the boiler system at Lincoln Elementary School and install a chiller.

Advertisements to bid were sent to 10 contractors.

Of those, five provided a range of pricing.

Three contractors then attended the bid opening, which took place last month.

DeKalb Mechanical came in with the lowest responsible bid of $1,134,000, which is $20,800 over budget of the estimated cost.

The project also includes an asbestos removal plan.

Indiana-based Environmental Assurance was the lowest bidder for that part of the project at $33,744, well below the projected cost of $122,000. This estimate was based on a cost estimate of $968,000 from 2014 with a 15 percent cost escalation.

Board members will review the proposals at their meeting at 7 p.m. today at the Education Center, 901 S. Fourth St.

Funding will come from $900,000 from life-safety budget and $464,863 from the operations and maintenance budget, according to district documents.

Lincoln Elementary is the only District 428 school without an air-conditioning system, which led to classes being dismissed during a heat wave in the fall semester.

Approval will also be sought for bids from Dunlap-based Commercial Mechanical Inc. totaling $547,000 to install air-conditioning units at Huntley Middle School and from DeKalb-based One Source Mechanical for $347,400 to replace heating, ventilation and air-conditioning equipment at Clinton Rosette Middle School.

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Lake Elsinore-based heating & air pros operate in Riverside and San Bernardino County, California. The professionals are highly trained in central heating and cooling systems installation.

Lake Elsinore CA: Heating & Air Pros and Richard Rizk are pleased to announce that they have an expanded service area which includes Sonora and Riverside. The professional technicians provide HVAC, air conditioning and heating repairs and installation through the San Bernardino Valley. Omni Heating and Air tackles system repairs regardless of how large or how small the issue happens to be. In addition to performing the actual work, the pros take the time to answer the client's questions and explain the methodology.

The professionals at the Riverside firm (http://heatingairpros.com/riverside/) understand how much their customers rely on the heating and cooling systems. They take a thorough approach to handling each repair job. Rather than letting minor problems turn into complete system failures, it is better to rely on the professionals to identify the problem and to provide a solution.

With the arrival of spring and summer seasons, the Sonora professional team http://heatingairpros.com/sonora/) has the knowledge and experience to ensure that the customer's AC system is working in the way it should. Whether the system is slowing down or has stopped functioning completely, the technicians arrive on the scene with the right tools and knowledge to work up a viable solution. They pride themselves on the provision of air conditioning repair services which are effective and affordable. Air conditioning repair work for a single unit or for an entire building is provided.

According to a representative at Omni, We provide the highest level of quality in all of our installation projects and all jobs are performed by highly experienced and trustworthy installers. We aim to keep our prices reasonable and affordable and we offer a variety of systems to suit the needs and budget. Installation of a quality system represents a long-term investment in the value of the home or business.

For more information about the company, visit the web pages at http://heatingairpros.com/riverside/.

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Richard Rizk (951) 299-0151 info@omniheatair.com 500 W Graham Ave #567, Lake Elsinore, CA 92530

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ACCA applauds the National Association of State Energy Officials (NASEO) board of directors for passing a resolution that highlights the importance of quality HVAC installation practices. TheSupporting Quality Installation of Residential Energy Efficiency Projectsresolution is an important step toward ensuring that HVAC systems are properly installed and that consumers are benefiting from their investments. As a close partner of NASEO, ACCA has been working to increase State Energy Offices awareness of the value of quality installations as a part of energy efficiency programs," said Paul T. Stalknecht, ACCA president and CEO. "We are pleased that their board of directors has passed a resolution that encourages energy offices to include quality installations as a key component of their programs."

"The resolution passed by NASEO is a key step towards getting quality installations and verification into state energy programs," said Steve Lauten, president of Total Air & Heat in Plano, Texas, and chairman of the ACCA board of directors. "Having support from the leaders of the state energy offices, will help ACCA and the industry promote the value of having a professional contractor, who follows industry recognized standards, install heating and cooling systems. We are excited to work with these groups, so that we can ensure that homeowners' equipment meets its energy efficiency ratings, and they are seeing the energy savings they are seeking."

For the many State Energy Offices overseeing policies and programs in residential energy efficiency, quality installations are crucial to reducing costs and improving comfort for homeowners, said David Terry,NASEO executive director. NASEO appreciates the comprehensive research and analysis conducted by ACCA and the National Institute of Standards and Technology highlighting the importance of sizing, selecting, and installing HVAC equipment correctly, and we look forward to working with ACCA and the State Energy Offices to advance the important recommendations in this resolution.

You can read the full resolution at http://www.acca.org/naseo-qi-resolution.

Publication date: 3/17/2017

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ENERGY STAR Verified HVAC System Installation Certificate

Kennesaw, GA (PRWEB) March 17, 2017

Reliable Heating & Air, a leading provider of heating and air conditioning, plumbing, electrical and home performance (residential and commercial) service, is proud to offer its customers the ENERGY STAR Verified HVAC Installation (ESVI) program, in partnership with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and Southface Energy Institute. Reliables first ESVI certificate was awarded to an Acworth homeowner earlier this year and included upgrading from a traditional maintenance plan to ReliableGuard, a 24/7 HVAC monitoring service.

According to the EPA, the average American household spends more than $2,200 a year on energy bills, with nearly half going to heating and cooling costs. EPA has long-encouraged consumers to look for energy-efficient heating and cooling systems with the ENERGY STAR label to help reduce these costs, while improving home comfort and helping to protect the environment. While purchasing energy-efficient equipment is an important first step, studies indicate that nearly half of residential HVAC equipment is not properly installed, resulting in higher utility costs for consumers, reduced comfort, and potentially reduced system life. Through its newly re-launched ESVI program, EPA is helping consumers ensure that their new HVAC systems are designed and sized properly, airflow is optimized, the proper amount of refrigerant is installed, duct systems are evaluated and improved, and the entire installation is quality verified by an independent third party.

Being a part of the ESVI program is very close to the heart of Reliable Heating & Airs owner, Dan Jape. An HVAC industry veteran since 1978, it is important to Mr. Jape to ensure the quality and excellence of Reliables installations and his passion has always been to provide the best in class service and product to Georgia homeowners.

When we first started developing ReliableGuard comfort monitoring three years ago with Emerson Climate Technologies, we had no idea that it would change the entire industry, said Mr. Jape. I knew that I was signing my customers up for maintenance plans for decades and only seeing their equipment twice a year. The fact is two annual visits are not necessarily required nor is it mandatory to keep a warranty in place. ReliableGuard offers a vast improvement in the way we can provide quality service to our customers. For the first time in history we can verify the efficiency of a customers HVAC unit remotely. We can respond to potential issues before they manifest into a no-heating or cooling scenario. As an innovator, we take pride in setting the path for the future in HVAC monitoring.

For more information about Reliable Heating & Air visit online at http://www.ReliableAir.com or for more information about the ENERGY STAR ESVI program visit online http://www.EnergyStar.gov/esvi

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Times Record News Published 9:26 a.m. CT March 17, 2017 | Updated 6 hours ago

JC Penney(Photo: Matt Slocum/Associated Press)

The Wichita Falls JCPenney store, the first one to open in Texas back in March 1917, has survived the chopping block as the retail chain announced early Friday morning which of the 138 it will close over the next few months.

No other Texas stores in the Wichita Falls area were on the list, but Altus, Oklahoma, was on the list of stores targeted for closure. A full list of the closings can be found on the J. C. Penney Company Investor Relations website here.

The JCPenney store in Sikes Senter will remain open although the national chain plans to close 138 of its department stores, the company announced Friday.(Photo: Torin Halsey/Times Record News)

"As part ofacontinuing effort to advance sustainable growth and long-term profitability,J. C. Penney Company, Inc. will be closing138 stores, one supply chain facility in Lakeland, Florida, and relocating one supply chain facility in Buena Park, California,to align the Companys physical store footprint andomnichannel network.Approximately5,000 positions nationwide will be impacted by the store closures,most of which will occur in June," the company said in a news release.

The Wichita Falls store went through a few modifications in recent years when it incorporated cosmetic retailer Sephora into the local store, which has anchored the east end of Sikes Senter since the mid-1970s. JCPenney also re-entered the retail appliance business in July when it carved out a section on the south end of the store just for washers, dryers, ranges, refrigerators and more.

J. C. Penney Company made the decision in 2015 to begin selling appliances again in 22 stores throughout the country, and when that proved to be a profitable move, they expanded that initiative to about 500 stores.

The company announced on Monday that they would also get into another line of business that would continue to target its primary demographic - women - with JCPenney Home Services, an offering that "will provide turn-key services for heating and cooling systems, bathroom remodeling, quick ship and installed blinds, whole home water solutions and awnings, as well as easy-to-install smart home devices."

Marvin Ellison, chairman and CEO of JCPenney, said, "With the resurgence of the housing market, consumers are spending more than $300 billion annually to upgrade their homes since nearly two-thirds of the nation's homes are over 30 years old.* There is a tremendous opportunity to capture additional revenue and minimize our dependence on apparel by catering our services to female homeowners who represent over 70 percent of our loyal customer base, and make the primary decisions regarding any home renovations."

A display-only format of JCPenney Home Services will be located in about 100 stores during the test run of the new program.

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Enhabit to provide smart thermostats to 500 homes in Multnomah County.

One of the leading residential retrofit programs in the country is bringing a new initiative to the region to provide smart thermostats and energy-saving devices to Gresham homes.

Enhabit, formerly known as Clean Energy Works, announced on Thursday, March 9, that its Smart Stat program will come to Multnomah County.

The nonprofit group's goal is to install 500 thermostats locally, which will provide residents up to 20 percent in savings on their energy bills.

The devices provide energy savings by allowing homeowners to control their thermostats remotely. Smart thermostats will adjust the temperature automatically based on the inhabitants' habits.

The organization will install the smart thermostat for a fee, while conducting a free home assessment.

As a bonus, Enhabit home advisers also will install a free energy savings kit containing LED light bulbs and faucet aerators through May 30 as supplies last.

Those interested should apply at http://www.enhabit.org/smart.

Upgrade incandescent bulbs to energy-efficient lighting. LEDs use 75 percent less energy and last 25 times longer.

Heating water accounts for approximately 15 percent of a home's energy use, making hot water the second biggest expense after heating and cooling. Replacing an old water heater can save money and energy.

Cracks and openings in doors, windows, ceilings, walls and floors can allow air to leak into and out of your home. Sealing those cracks will cut drafts, and a modern ventilation system will circulate fresh air to keep indoor air quality high.

Insulation is the best way to prevent heat loss. Look for areas in your attic, walls and floors that need more insulation. Ductwork should also be well insulated.

You can manually adjust your thermostat to use less energy when you're not home.

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Reliable Heating & Air, a leading provider of heating and air conditioning, plumbing, electrical and home performance (residential and commercial) service, is proud to offer its customers the ENERGY STAR Verified HVAC Installation (ESVI) program, in partnership with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and Southface Energy Institute. Reliables first ESVI certificate was awarded to an Acworth homeowner earlier this year and included upgrading from a traditional maintenance plan to ReliableGuard, a 24/7 HVAC monitoring service.

According to the EPA, the average American household spends more than $2,200 a year on energy bills, with nearly half going to heating and cooling costs. EPA has long-encouraged consumers to look for energy-efficient heating and cooling systems with the ENERGY STAR label to help reduce these costs, while improving home comfort and helping to protect the environment. While purchasing energy-efficient equipment is an important first step, studies indicate that nearly half of residential HVAC equipment is not properly installed, resulting in higher utility costs for consumers, reduced comfort, and potentially reduced system life. Through its newly re-launched ESVI program, EPA is helping consumers ensure that their new HVAC systems are designed and sized properly, airflow is optimized, the proper amount of refrigerant is installed, duct systems are evaluated and improved, and the entire installation is quality verified by an independent third party.

Being a part of the ESVI program is very close to the heart of Reliable Heating & Airs owner, Dan Jape. An HVAC industry veteran since 1978, it is important to Mr. Jape to ensure the quality and excellence of Reliables installations and his passion has always been to provide the best in class service and product to Georgia homeowners.

When we first started developing ReliableGuard comfort monitoring three years ago with Emerson Climate Technologies, we had no idea that it would change the entire industry, said Mr. Jape. I knew that I was signing my customers up for maintenance plans for decades and only seeing their equipment twice a year. The fact is two annual visits are not necessarily required nor is it mandatory to keep a warranty in place. ReliableGuard offers a vast improvement in the way we can provide quality service to our customers. For the first time in history we can verify the efficiency of a customers HVAC unit remotely. We can respond to potential issues before they manifest into a no-heating or cooling scenario. As an innovator, we take pride in setting the path for the future in HVAC monitoring.

For more information about Reliable Heating & Air visit online at http://www.ReliableAir.com or for more information about the ENERGY STAR ESVI program visit online http://www.EnergyStar.gov/esvi

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A subcommittee has tasked an engineering firm to evaluate the effectiveness of different cooling systems for the proposed high school/middle school project.

On March 13 Dominick Puniello of Garcia Galuska DeSousa Consulting Engineers, Inc. presented the Systems Subcommittee with a number of HVAC system options for a combination high school and middle school.

Lori Cowles, the project director for HMFH Architects, Inc., said the time has come to think about the mechanical systems in the proposed high school/middle school complex.

Puniello delved into the pros and cons for each cooling system to allow subcommittee members to decide which ones should be studied as part of a life cycle cost analysis.

Displacement ventilation is a cooling system that Garcia Galuska DeSousa is a proponent of, Puniello said. These systems use naturally occurring buoyant flow within a space to create the vertical rise of air, he explained.

Puniello said advantages of displacement ventilation include excellent pollution removal, low noise, low air velocity, low moisture levels, reduced initial cost and high ventilation effectiveness.

Disadvantages associated with displacement ventilation are the system requires perimeter radiation heating and perimeter radiation cooling to maintain full air conditioned set points during peak cooling, Puniello said.

Highland Avenue resident Ed LaSala expressed concern about exhaust from nearby Route 1 and whether a displacement system would filter out all of the carbon dioxide coming from vehicles.

Puniello also discussed induction systems that use chilled beam units to provide cooling. This type of system can be used in conjunction with displacement to bring room temperatures down a few degrees, he said.

With induction, room air is induced through heating and cooling coils.

Some of the pros for induction are that the process is energy efficient, the noise is low, flexibility of installation, a moderate initial cost, simplified controls and lower maintenance, Puniello said. Cons include the fact induction requires increased coordination with a ceiling system (such as additional piping), it needs additional ventilation air in some cases and increased energy consumption compared to a dehumidified system.

During his presentation Puniello brought up the possibility of a geothermal HVAC system, which involves drilling small holes into the ground and utilizing plastic tubes in the ground to heat and cool the building.

While geothermal plants are viewed as environmentally friendly options that are durable, subcommittee members questioned the expense of implementing such a system and whether it would be cost prohibitive.

Another cooling system the subcommittee focused on was variable flow refrigerant, or VRFs, which use refrigerant to heat and cool structures.

Puniello said pros for VRFs include the same unit can be used for heating and cooling, low piping installation costs and a reduced boiler plant size. Disadvantages can include higher noise levels, quarterly filter changes and maintenance of equipment in an occupied area, he noted.

The subcommittee directed Puniello to investigate four different cooling options as part of a life cycle cost analysis. They include partial air conditioning/displacement; full air conditioning through displacement ventilation; displacement for ventilation and adding chilled beams for full air conditioning; and doing everything by active chilled beams.

These options will be compared to a baseline system to estimate how much can be saved over a 40-year period, Puniello said.

When it comes to cooling systems people often want full air conditioning because they believe thats the way the school will be most comfortable, Cowles said. However, she pointed out full air conditioning has a cost implication to it.

Maybe we look at displacement and forms of air conditioning that can be spun off of that, Cowles said.

Saugus High School Principal Mike Hashem said the building auditorium will probably need to be air conditioned. He added that it would be nice to have a way to cool the gymnasium that can become stifling when crowded.

For a girls basketball game it was close to 100 degrees during the game, Hashem said.

Hashem said he would like to see a cooling system in place that allows classrooms to be comfortable if the temperature is 95 degrees and humid.

As long as its a comfortable learning environment throughout the year, thats what is important, Hashem said.

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