The heat is on for Southland air-conditioning repair businesses.

Just ask Ken Singer, owner of Morflow Air and Heating in San Fernando.

Right now, you could have another 100 air-conditioning businesses opening their doors, and wed all be busy, said Singer, who has owned the business for 35 years. Were talking about 100 calls a day right now. But were only working for our clients in the computer. If theyre not in the computer, they have to call somebody else.

A strong high-pressure system and weak onshore flow are causing dangerously high temperatures in Southern California, according to a National Weather Service statement. And there was no respite on Friday, as temperatures reached 111 degrees in Woodland Hills, tying the record for the date set in 2007.

The sizzling will prevail in the Southland. The mountains and valleys of L.A. County will continues to see temperatures ranging up to 112 degrees today. Coastal cities, of course, will be cooler but still hotter than normal. And while the weather was expected to cool slightly over the Labor Day weekend, the region will see another round of above-average heat next week, said NWS meteorologist Philip Gonsalves.

The sweltering heat has caused so many air conditioners to blow out that at Morflow Air and Heating, 10 employees are working about 10 hours a day, Morflow said.

And when its this hot you have to have two people per truck, Singer explained, adding they make sure to be properly hydrated.

The San Fernando business has had a nonstop summer of air-conditioning work.

I can think of only one or two weeks where it cooled down a little bit, Singer said. But we were so busy working on catch up work, we didnt notice it.

Freddy Alvarez, owner of U.S. Air Services in Pacoima, has also had a busy summer.

We keep on falling behind and behind and behind and behind, Alvarez said on Friday. All the (air-conditioning) machines are working to their capacity, but some of them in one way or another are not in the greatest condition. And people, because of the intense heat, will do whatever it takes. Theyll do whatever they have to do to get it repaired fast. Its been pretty hectic.

Alvarez, whose company has three workers including himself, said he sometimes turns into a couples therapist.

Theyre about to just divorce or worse because one of them doesnt understand why the air conditioning cant be fixed immediately, Alvarez said.

The California Independent System Operator, which manages the states power grid, issued a statewide Flex Alert on Friday, that called for voluntary electricity conservation through the evening.

Despite that call, the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power set a record for a second consecutive day for peak electricity demand. The demand reached a peak of 6,555 megawatts mid-afternoon Friday, besting the record of 6,502 set on Thursday.

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Strain on the system continued to lead to power outages. As of 5 p.m. Friday, about 9,300 DWP customers were without power.

The weather service again urged area residents to protect themselves from such heat-related illnesses such as heat strokes by avoiding strenuous work outside, staying hydrated, wearing lightweight, light- colored clothing, checking on friends and neighbors especially the elderly and by never leaving children, seniors or pets in cars parked in hot weather, even for a short time and even with windows cracked open.

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Following the catastrophic flooding in Houston and surrounding regions, it is important that homeowners who eventually return to their homes not attempt to restart their heating and air conditioning systems before a complete assessment of the units can be made by a qualified contractor.

The major point is that after a flood or storm surge from a hurricane or tropical storm, homeowners are advised to take important safety precautions with regard to their homes heating and cooling systems. A house or basement exposed to standing water can damage a homes heater, furnace, air-conditioning, ventilation, and heat pump system putting a family at risk. Click on the blue and white box to find the information.

Rex Goodman, director of communications for Goodman Manufacturing Co. LP, based in Waller, Tex., says some units might very well start up, but that's not necessarily an indication that the unit is safe to operate.

"I cannot provide an estimate of the number of units that would be functional after being submerged," Anderson told Contracting Business, "but I remain surprised hearing how many units actually start when energized after being under water."

Anderson says one scenario is that the unit might initially work but will fail soon, given the conditions that occurred during the time the unit was under water.

"Given that flood water is dirty and contains lots of grime, its likely that the condenser unit coil is coated," Anderson says. "Thus, the unit may operate but at much lower efficiency levels than the unit was designed to provide. Further, the unit may be subject to premature failure given the extra effort required to override the inefficient coil."

Standing water in a yard, house, or basement can damage a homes heating, cooling, and water heating equipment, in ways that are not always readily apparent putting families at risk, says AHRI President & CEO Stephen Yurek. We advise homeowners to play it safe and replace, rather than repair, flood-damaged heating, cooling, and water heating equipment."

Resources at Goodman and The Air-Conditioning, Heating, and Refrigeration Institute (AHRI) have prepared a detailed fact sheet that contains pertinent information related to the use of water damaged HVAC systems and ductwork.

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WACO, Texas, Aug. 29, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Much of the U.S. has been experiencing record heat this summer and with air conditioning accounting for almost half of a home's energy use, homeowners have been lowering their thermostats and subsequently raising their utility bills. In an effort to educate consumers and fuel substantial savings, Aire Serv, a Neighborly company that provides installation, maintenance and repair of heating, ventilation, air conditioning and indoor air quality systems, is sharing little-known tips to help slash electric bills without sacrificing comfort in the home.

"There are many misconceptions when it comes to energy usage in the home," said Steve Truett, president of Aire Serv. "Most homeowners don't realize that air conditioning accounts for a significant part of a home's electric bill, so if you're not using your system efficiently, you're bound to see an increase in your monthly spending. That's why Aire Serv stresses the importance of routine maintenance by professionals to extend the shelf life of your unit and ensure it's working both efficiently and effectively."

When thinking about ways to save, Aire Serv recommends keeping an eye on energy-sucking culprits that are racking up homeowners' utility bills without them knowing, such as dirty air filters. Other considerations to keep in mind when managing your HVAC unit:

Aire Servoffers premium residential and commercial services for every type of heating and cooling system.Home services, which include heating and air conditioner repair, replacement and maintenance, are charged by the job and not by the hour. In addition, Aire Serv conveniently offers 24-hour emergency heating and air conditioning repair and service to its residential and commercial customers. For more information about Aire Serv and its HVAC services, please visitAireServ.com.

About Aire Serv:Aire Serv, a Neighborly company, is a global franchise organization providing installation, maintenance and repair of heating, ventilation, air conditioning and indoor air quality systems. Recognized by Entrepreneur magazineamong its"Franchise 500", Aire Serv franchisees provide services to both residential and commercial customers from more than 200 locations worldwide. Established by Dwyer Group in 1992, Aire Serv is part of Neighborly, a community of home service experts, leveraging Dwyer Group's nearly 2,500 professional home service experts across 13 brands in the U.S. and Canada with a unique direct service function that provides consumers assistance with nearly all aspects of their home care needs. Neighborly brands include: Aire Serv, Five Star Painting, Glass Doctor, Portland Glass, Molly Maid, Mr. Appliance, Mr. Electric, Mr. Handyman, Mr. Rooter, Protect Painters, Rainbow International, Window Genie and The Grounds Guys. Additional information about Neighborly can be found at http://www.GetNeighborly.com. For more information about Aire Serv, visit http://www.aireserv.com and to learn about franchising opportunities with all Dwyer Group's Neighborly companies, visit http://www.leadingtheserviceindustry.com.

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FORT HOOD, Texas (KWTX) Fort Hoods Directorate of Public Works is set to start renovations on some of the 99 barracks buildings on post.

Nearly half of the buildings, some of which are plagued with everything from bad air conditioning to mold problems, are in need of constant repair.

Earlier this month Congress appropriated $145 million for the renovation as part of the Fiscal 2017 operation and maintenance budget.

The appropriation will pay for upgrades and repairs to heating and cooling, wiring, plumbing, lighting, stairways, ceilings and walls.

The Directorate of Public Works has received $45 million to start some of the renovations.

Officials say it will take about two years and an estimated $9 million per building to complete the remodel.

Contracts should be awarded by the end of September and construction could begin as early as January 2018.

Brian Dosa the director of public works, says these repairs are needed to give soldiers the best living conditions possible.

Soldiers are key to readiness as we want provide a place for soldiers to live while they train at Fort Hood that's clean and safe and accommodates them while they're here at Fort Hood training, Dosa said.

Dosa went on to say that all of the buildings are structurally sound but it all of the interior that needs to be replaced.

Once a new heating and air conditioning system is put in it will help end the mold problems in the barracks.

Officials say they hope to receive the remaining $100 million by the end of the fiscal year so they can contract the work on five more barracks buildings.

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OKLAHOMA CITY -- In July, the Homeland at NW 18th and Classen Blvd, was set to undergo major remodeling, sprucing up what many in the neighborhood said was an out-dated and neglected grocery store.

Plans for the remodel included $2 million in upgrades to the exterior and interior of the existing building, which would also include an expansion of the fresh produce section, new organic goods offerings and a service counter for beef, fish and poultry.

However, the building, which was built in 1972, had its own surprises for HAC, Inc., the parent operator for Homeland.

When we made the announcement about the renovations in February, we obviously had a list of projects that we wanted to do, said Brian Haaraoja, vice president of Merchandising & Marketing. We did an assessment on what we needed and what we would like to see inside the store. Unfortunately, we discovered that the roof was in bad shape and needed to be replaced, the heating and air system and HVAC stuff needed replaced and there was major plumbing work needed.

The additional repairs to the roof, heating and air and plumbing had to be assessed by the company and put out to bid before additional renovations could continue, he said.

We are still working on the project, but now it includes a little more than we had planned, Haaraoja said. We have to get the roof fixed, the HVAC and the plumbing done before we renovate the inside. That puts us at November and December to get started on the planned renovations, which is right in the middle of the holiday season and not good for the customer or for us.

Currently, HAC Inc. plans to repair the needed infrastructure of the building with the planned renovations to resume in February with a completion date by July 1, 2018.

We want to make sure we do it right, Haaraoja said. This is a big deal to us too, so we want to make sure its all done right so its a good thing for everyone.

The grocery store will remain open throughout all repairs and renovations, he added, though once inside renovations begin, parts of the store may be blocked off.

There will be some inconveniences, Haaraoja said. Its going to be tough for a while, but I think if you communicate that to the public ahead of time and let people see there is a light at the end of the tunnel, they are more understanding.

Dennis Maxwell, director of marketing for Homeland grocery stores, said earlier this summer that the company was very excited to make the proposed improvements to this store.

Construction will include an updated storefront and added LED parking lots, new landscaping, a new vestibule entry, new paint and decor and mostly replaced floors.

Rendering of the updated Homeland at 18th and Classen. (Image provided)

The store will also have a new check-out and customer service counters, an updated break room for employee owners and new LED lighting throughout the store, Maxwell said.

The deli section of the store will offer enhanced hot and cold deli offerings like flat bread pizza, sushi made on site, heat-and- eat entrees and gourmet cheeses. The bakery will also be updated to offer artisan bread, cakes and other cookies and pastries.

Maxwell said the produce and meat sections will also be updated, offering exclusiveRed River Ranch certified tender Angus Beefand a new service case with marinated meats, store-made sausage, custom cuts, kebabs and fresh seafood.

The store will also have an increased variety of organic items like fruit and vegetables, gluten- free items, Asian offerings and Hispanic items.

Homeland is an employee-owned grocery chain based in Oklahoma.

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KINGSTON, N.Y. >> Repairs were being made last week to the air conditioning system at City Hall.

Megan Weiss-Rowe, the citys director of communications and community engagement, said Wednesday the repairs had begun and were expected to be completed soon. She said the work was being done by Eastern Cooling and Heating of Albany.

The estimated cost of the repair was $18,982, Weiss-Rowe said.

The Common Council in July unanimously voted to transfer $20,000 from a contingency fund to the City Clerks Office budget to pay for repair of the air conditioning system.

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The system had stopped working June 12 and a contractor identified the problem as coming from a circuit breaker switch. A compressor assembly had also failed.

Some repairs were made to get the 17-year-old system working at partial capacity.

The initial estimate to repair the system was $17,000. The city did not need to seek bids for the repair because the expected cost was under $30,000.

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Low-income homeowners in Calistoga in need of financial help for making repairs or certain upgrades have an option thanks to two loan and grant programs offered through the City of Napas Housing Authority.

In 2013, Calistoga successfully assisted over 20 households in Calistoga with household repairs for their homes. For doing so, the City of Calistoga was rewarded about $600,000 in Community Development Block Grants to assist homeowners, said Sheral Brekke, of the City of Napas Housing Authority.

Loans of up to $60,000 for conventional homes, and up to about $20,000 for mobile homes can be made to low- or very-low income homeowners who meet certain criteria. These are 30-year-term, zero interest rate loans.

They have no monthly payments, and no upfront costs, Brekke said at the July 18 city council meeting. There are no costs to the homeowner and the balance is not due for 30 years or upon transfer of title, she said.

The housing authority also assists with the whole rehab process, Brekke said, including help with the scope of work, inspections before and after the work, bids, and hiring contractors.

Some of the eligible repairs include such things as energy-efficiency upgrades like dual-pane windows and new heating and cooling systems; accessibility improvements such as low-rise stairs, wheelchair lifts or low-threshold showers; maintenance items such as roof replacement, laminate flooring or painting; and seismic retrofitting such as water heater bracing or tie-down systems.

The housing authority also has an emergency home repair grant program with free to qualified owner-occupied homeowners in both conventional and mobile homes help with repairing items such as water heaters, roofs, heating and cooling systems, electrical and plumbing, and other household necessities.

For additional information or assistance contact Antonio Mejia, who speaks fluent Spanish, at 707-257-9356.

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