(MENAFN - GetNews) Trusted Plumbing & Heating is continuing to earn the trust of customers in the city of Renton, WA. They are doing this by using safety precautions.

Renton, WA - Trusted Plumbing & Heating is keeping the trust of their customers within the city and surrounding area. They are continuing to provide their services while using safety precautions to stay safe amidst COVID-19.

Trusted Plumbing & Heating is a company that is located in the city of Renton, WA. They offer plumbing and heating services of all sorts. Their lists of services that they provide are pretty lengthy, but includes services such as sewer repair, pipe repair, drain unclogging, shower installation, water heater repair, toilet installation, hot water hydro-jetting, drain cleaning, heating repair, boiler installation, furnace repair, furnace replacement, heat pump installation, air conditioner installation, and much more. While providing all of these services amidst COVID-19, these plumbers in Renton WA are taking safety precautions.

With the coronavirus pandemic taking place, Trusted Plumbing & Heating is continuing to provide its services and emergency plumbing service to people within the city. While doing this, they are using safety precautions to ensure the safety of themselves and their customers. Some of the safety precautions that they are taking during these times include wearing personal protective equipment (PPE), eliminating physical contact, maintaining effective social distancing when possible, using hand sanitizer to ensure touchpoints are clean in workspaces, vehicles, and on equipment, and sanitizing shared-use devices that they are using on the job.

When continuing to work for people within Seattle, these plumbers understand that it is important to keep a safe distance with people and exercise safety techniques to keep everyone safe that they come into contact with. For example, they are eliminating the act of handshakes to prevent physical contact with people. They are wearing protective gear, such as masks and gloves, to make sure they are keeping their clients and themselves safe. Everyone needs to be using these precautions as they will help prevent the spread of the coronavirus among people. Since Trusted Plumbing & Heating provides services that are important to people daily, such as on-call emergency plumbing repairs, they need to make sure they are doing so while being safe and preventing possible risks.

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Trusted Plumbing & Heating is a plumbing and heating company that is located in the city of Renton, WA. They provide an extensive list of both plumbing and heating services to help people within the city. When it comes to plumbing, they help with things such as water heaters, drains, toilets, faucets, garbage disposals, sewer lines, water lines, and much more. When it comes to their heating services, they provide services when it comes to the installation and repair of different heating and cooling systems. They strive in the restoration of people's plumbing and heating to bring it back to 100%. By calling them or filling out a form on their website, anyone can receive a free estimate, which includes a phone consultation and possibly a home visit.

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Richard Dumaresq, President of Elite Comfort Group

By Jim Kedge

BOHEMIA, NY - With everyone spending increased amounts of time in their homes right now, many people might find themselves noticing new things. What is that smell emanating from the basement? Or what is that terrible noise coming from my air conditioner? There can be a lot that goes unnoticed in the home when families are busy with work, school, and life.

Richard Dumaresq, President of Elite Comfort Group, a heating, ventilation, and air conditioning company providing service all over Long Island, NY, wants to help people feel comfortable and safe in their homes. Every day we talk with concerned clients who want to take care of their homes for their families well-being, explains Richard. People want to stay comfortable as they spend more time at home. They also dont want to let the quality of their home depreciate, leaving too much to do at once when life moves back to normal.

While many people at this time are worried about their finances, Richard wants to help people take care of their homes through informed decisions and quick fixes. No one likes it when things break down in their house, states Dumaresq. Often, these untimely breakdowns come at a high price to the consumer. For many people, a sudden necessary repair on their home could add undue stress to their lives. There are ways we can avoid costly repairs by taking care of our homes right now, Richard explains.

One tip Richard has for homeowners is to change the air filters on their furnace regularly. As often as once a month, we can replace our filters, explains Richard. Its an easy and cost-efficient way to keep your ventilation systems running smoothly. Richard points out that there are multiple sizes of furnace filters, and that homeowners will have to check their current filter so they can get the correct size.

To help keep costs low, people should also consider having their furnaces and air conditioning units checked twice a year by a professional, explains Richard. HVAC service experts can find issues before they turn into problems. Emergency visits by technicians (Service Experts) often happen in the evenings or over weekends and can be very costly. Dumaresq explains that when we take care of our home heating and cooling systems with regular checks, homeowners limit the need for emergency calls.

Our company is most concerned with the comfort and safety of our clients, Richard declares. We think everyones homes should be a place they love to be with the people who matter most. Richard has many tips for those looking to take care of their health and homes, like whole home water filtration systems, which keep our water clean and free of bacteria. Generators can help during a power outage, and we can reduce the use of harsh chemicals at home in cleaning and sanitization efforts.

Wherever you find yourself at this time, there are steps you can take and people you can call to help meet your home care needs.

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Elite Comfort Group were proud to be part of the 2019 Housing Innovation Award winning team who installed the HVAC system for a home project for the United Way of Long Island, East Patchogue, NY as seenhere.

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Genesee County legislators, governmental leaders and law enforcement personnel are caught between a rock and a hard place when it comes to sinking money into the existing County Jail on West Main Street while a $60 million new jail project remains on hold.

Members of the Public Service Committee, maintenance department heads and jail officials engaged in a 30-minute Zoom videoconferencing discussion on Monday, with everyone, at debates end, agreeing to spend only what is necessary to keep the current jail functioning at acceptable levels.

If the new jail is deferred for any length of time, relative to revenue problems, we have an existing facility that we basically have been duct-taping and bailing twine together for the last couple years with the expectation that wed have a new facility in its place, said Tim Hens, county highway superintendent who also oversees capital projects.

Hens said that $3.5 million worth of projects at the 40-year-old jail are in the can for the next five years if the county is forced to slam the brakes on the 184-bed, four-pod state-mandated new jail that was moving at full speed ahead in February just a month before the COVID-19 pandemic reared its ugly head.

He said that replacement and/or repair of the heating/cooling system, fire protection/sprinkler system and plumbing top the list of items that need to be addressed, estimating the high priority stuff at $1.5 million.

And thats just looking at the jail, the rear portion of the building. This doesnt consider the Genesee Justice and the front end of the building, which has its own issues and problems, he said. There is easily three quarters of a million dollars that you can put on the front end of the building just from a cosmetic stonework standpoint.

Operationally, things could become much more expensive should the New York State Commission of Correction (COC) require Genesee County to start housing females at the jail, said Hens, noting that he has had talks with Sheriff William Sheron about that possibility.

The operational change to do that would be very, very costly. I dont even know how you begin to peel that off. Youd probably have to do another study. Youd have to parcel out a floor for females versus males, there would be significant capital change to adjust how the jail operates, he said.

At this time, the jail population consists of 32 men and one woman (who is being held at a neighboring county jail).

Sheron said that extensive renovations would have to be made to the interior of the jail and that programming and compliance changes would need to be implemented to accommodate the female population.

What that would entail at this point? he asked. I estimate millions of dollars to do that.

Legislator Andrew Young inquired if any word had come down from the COC or anywhere else about directing the county to house female prisoners.

Jail Superintendent William Zipfel answered that one of the reasons for a new jail is so the county could bring female inmates back into our own jurisdiction.

Theyve already taken our variance away for males and weekenders and its only a matter of time, I feel, before that will go away for females, and theyll say, Well, population is down and youll have to house them there, Zipfel said. I have every reason to believe it will happen if things continue the way they are. I dont have any reason to believe it wont.

Dialogue on putting money into the old jail continued with legislators Gary Maha and Marianne Clattenburg and Zipfel agreeing to not put good money after bad, except for maintenance that needs to be done for safety reasons and to avoid a temporary shutdown of the current jail.

Clattenburg suggested calling a special meeting of all the legislators.

If were going to put money into a jail that were not going to use much longer, I think that Legislator Stein might want to make that a Committee of the Whole discussion, she said.

Hens recommended continuing the design of the new jail to have it ready to receive some favorable bids when legislators get more clarity on their revenue stream.

Youre going to have some hungry contractors out there chomping at the bit since the private construction has basically been locked down for quite a while now and probably will be for the foreseeable future, he reasoned.

Assistant County Manager Matt Landers, who is spearheading the new jail plan, said the design of the project is complete.

Were there for a four-pod, 184-bed jail; were there with the design and ready to go, he said. Now its just a matter of when the dust settles to see thats going to be what were moving forward with. And well continue to have discussions with our regional partners.

Landers added that county officials have built a solid relationship with the state and that COC officials would understand that were at a reasonable place with the design and havent abandoned the project.

Legislature Chair Rochelle Stein said this is an instance where the county can act upon Gov. Andrew Cuomos plea to reimagine government -- and especially in regard to this incredible cost of the jail project.

If we cant move forward with talking about and demonstrating an opportunity for us to do a shared services model with the jail, were missing the boat as far as I am concerned, she said. We also need to fully understand what the new impact of social just reforms that went through this last budget that none of us have really talked about because weve all been talking about COVID and thats where our focus has been.

Deputy Highway Superintendent Paul Osborn then wrapped things up with a punch list of maintenance items at the current jail that could pop up in the coming months two boilers in the basement (estimated at $20,000 per boiler to replace), an old generator (with renting one an option should it stop working), kitchen hood system ($4,500) and replacement of copper pipe in the sewer system.

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The "Underfloor Heating Market by Offering (Hardware, Services), Subsystem (Heating System, Control System), System Type (Hydronic, Electric), Application (Residential, Commercial, Industrial), Component, Installation Type, Region - Global Forecast to 2025" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.

The global underfloor heating market size is estimated to grow from USD 4.6 billion in 2020 to USD 6.6 billion by 2025, at a CAGR of 7.3%. Strong government support for the adoption of energy-efficient underfloor heating products is one of the major factors driving the growth of the underfloor heating market.

The Market for services segment is expected to grow at the highest CAGR during the forecast period.

Between offerings, the market for the services segment is expected to grow at the highest CAGR during the forecast period. This segment mainly covers services, namely, installation and repair and maintenance. Installation services are mainly increasingly being adopted for hydronic underfloor heating systems.

Electronic systems are less costly and are easier to retrofit, with many systems available that do not require an insulating screed. Electronic systems can also easily be fitted into a single room, particularly where wireless controllers, which do not require digging wall channels, are used. Electric underfloor heating systems also exert less load on floors; therefore, they can be easily fitted in rooms and flats that are on a higher level.

The market for heating mats is expected to grow at the highest CAGR during the forecast period.

The market for heating mats is expected to grow at the fastest rate due to higher adoption of do-it-yourself (DIY) underfloor heating systems. Electric DIY floor heating mats are popular because the user can simply unroll the mat, connect it to the electrical system, and then cover it with the flooring material. Generally, ceramic tile, granite flooring, and any other natural stone product work well with these electrical DIY underfloor heating mats as underfloor heating mats are very thin.

The market for residential applications is expected to grow at the highest CAGR during the forecast period.

According to recent trends, energy saving is one of the most important issues that is affecting consumers and the global environment. The residential sector is considered to be one of the most critical markets for underfloor heating systems because of its high impact on energy consumption. Heating systems consume a significant amount of energy. An underfloor heating system is a viable option for high-efficiency residential space heating in cold climates. Many house buyers now appreciate the benefits of underfloor heating and see it as a premium feature when choosing a new home.

Europe held the largest share of the underfloor heating market in 2019.

Underfloor heating has been popular in Europe for many years, and the demand for this technology is growing rapidly in Europe. Recent technological advances have led to the increasing adoption of underfloor heating in the mainstream market as systems become easier to install, properties are better insulated, and the benefits of underfloor heating are more widely known.

Key Topics Covered

1 Introduction

2 Research Methodology

3 Executive Summary

4 Premium Insights

4.1 Attractive Opportunities in the Market

4.2 Market, by Application and Country

4.3 Country-Wise Underfloor Heating Market

5 Market Overview

5.1 Introduction

5.2 Market Dynamics

5.2.1 Drivers

5.2.1.1 High Demand for Cost-Effective Heating Solutions

5.2.1.2 Strong Government Support and Incentives for the Development and Adoption of Energy-Efficient Heating Solutions

5.2.1.3 Stringent Building Codes to Reduce Overall Energy Consumption

5.2.1.4 High Level of Comfort and Flexibility Offered by Underfloor Heating Systems

5.2.2 Restraints

5.2.2.1 Slower Response Time of Underfloor Heating Systems Than Radiator Systems

5.2.3 Opportunities

5.2.3.1 Technological Advancements and Rapid Digitalization in Underfloor Heating

5.2.3.2 Growing Environmental Concerns and An Increasing Number of Efficiency Standards

5.2.3.3 Increasing Deployment of IoT-Enabled Underfloor Heating Systems in Smart Homes

5.2.4 Challenges

5.2.4.1 Difficulties Faced During System Installation and Regular Maintenance of All System Components

5.3 COVID-19 Impact on Underfloor Heating Market

6 Types of Floor Coverings

6.1 Introduction

6.2 Tiles, Stones, and Polished Screed

6.3 Wood Flooring

6.4 Laminate Flooring

6.5 Vinyl Flooring

6.6 Rubber and Carpet Flooring

7 Underfloor Heating Market, by Component

7.1 Introduction

7.2 Electric System Components

7.2.1 Heating Cables

7.2.1.1 Heating Cables Are Either Laid in Screed Or Beneath Tiled Floor

7.2.2 Heating Mats

7.2.2.1 Heating Mats Find Importance in DIY-Based Underfloor Heating Systems

7.2.3 Sensors and Thermostats

7.2.3.1 Sensors and Thermostats Are Used to Monitor and Maintain Floor Temperature at Highest Efficiency

7.3 Hydronic System Components

7.3.1 Heating Pipes

7.3.1.1 Heating Pipes Are Installed Within Floor Structure

7.3.2 Manifolds

7.3.2.1 Manifolds Enable Temperature Control in Different Rooms by Opening and Closing Valves According to Requirement

7.3.3 Sensors and Thermostats

7.3.3.1 Sensors and Thermostats Can Control Water Flow and Temperature of Underfloor Heating Pipe

8 Underfloor Heating Market, by Subsystem

8.1 Introduction

8.2 Heating Systems

8.2.1 Pipes and Cables

8.2.1.1 Pipes and Cables Are Required to Transfer Heat to Floor

8.2.2 Distribution Units

8.2.2.1 Distribution Units Transmit Hot Water from Heating System to Heat Exchanger and Back to Heating System

8.3 Control Systems

8.3.1 Sensors

8.3.1.1 Sensors Are Used to Measure Temperature of Underfloor Heating Systems

8.3.2 Control Interfaces

8.3.2.1 Control Interfaces Are Centrally Located Panels That Can Control Thermostats

9 Underfloor Heating Market, by System Type

9.1 Introduction

9.2 Dry/Electric

9.2.1 Dry/Electric Underfloor Heating is Used Mainly for Smaller Spaces

9.3 Wet/Hydronic

9.3.1 Wet/Hydronic Underfloor Heating System Provides Constant Heat for Longer Period

10 Underfloor Heating Market, by Offering

10.1 Introduction

10.2 Hardware

10.2.1 Hardware for Wet/Hydronic Systems Would Drive Market Growth

10.3 Services

10.3.1 Market for Services is Driven by Residential Application

11 Underfloor Heating Market, by Installation Type

11.1 Introduction

11.2 New Installations

11.2.1 Higher Adoption of Underfloor Heating Systems in New Infrastructures Due to Energy Efficiency Standards Laid by Government

11.3 Retrofit Installations

11.3.1 High Adoption of Hydronic Underfloor Heating Systems in Complete Renovation Projects

12 Underfloor Heating Market, by Application

12.1 Introduction

12.2 Residential

12.2.1 Single-Family House

12.2.1.1 Water-Based Underfloor Heating and Cooling System is Preferred for Single-Family Houses

12.2.2 Apartment

12.2.2.1 Underfloor Heating is Increasingly Been Used in New House Buildings

12.3 Commercial

12.3.1 Retail

12.3.1.1 Rising Adoption of Smart Thermostats in Retail Would Fuel Market Growth

12.3.2 Transportation and Logistics

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COVID-19 impact will also be included and considered for forecast.

Global Heat Interface Units Market research report provides detail information about Market Introduction, Market Summary, Global market Revenue (Revenue USD), Market Drivers, Market Restraints, Market Opportunities, Competitive Analysis, Regional and Country Level.

Heat Interface Units Market Size Covers Global Industry Analysis, Size, Share, CAGR, Trends, Forecast And Business Opportunity.

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A recent report on Heat Interface Units Market provides a detailed analysis on the industry size, revenue forecasts and geographical landscape pertaining to this business space. Additionally, the report highlights primary obstacles and latest growth trends accepted by key players that form a part of the competitive spectrum of this business.

Heat Interface Units are installed in multi-family apartments and act as a bridge between the housing unit and the central heating system. They eliminate the need to install heating systems in individual dwellings, and thus save costs. Reduced investment and maintenance cost is one of the major factors driving the global heat interface units market. Installing gas boilers in individual dwellings in a multi-dwelling apartment complex includes various costs.

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Moreover, during installation, the gas lines are required to be calibrated for the right BTU levels. To prevent any compromise with the integrity of the pipe and the possibility of explosions, it is important to ensure that all the procedures are carried out properly, which requires trained professionals that add to the costs. Installing a central boiler plant eliminates the need for connecting individual dwellings to gas lines, resulting in significant cost savings. HIUs only require a centralized boiler and hot water risers. Therefore, there is no need for a piping network running through the buildings; this results in reduced costs and brings down the future costs for repair and maintenance.

EMEA accounted for the maximum shares of the market during 2017. Our analysts have predicted that EMEA will witness steady growth in the next five years. HIUs are very popular in Europe, due to which they are the key leaders in the central heating systems market. Moreover, the extreme climatic conditions in Europe makes it a huge market for heating and cooling systems.

In this report, 2018 has been considered as the base year and 2019 to 2025 as the forecast period to estimate the market size for Heat Interface Units. This report studies the global market size of Heat Interface Units, especially focuses on the key regions like United States, European Union, China, and other regions (Japan, Korea, India and Southeast Asia).

This study presents the Heat Interface Units production, revenue, market share and growth rate for each key company, and also covers the breakdown data (production, consumption, revenue and market share) by regions, type and applications. history breakdown data from 2014 to 2019, and forecast to 2025.

For top companies in United States, European Union and China, this report investigates and analyzes the production, value, price, market share and growth rate for the top manufacturers, key data from 2014 to 2019.

Market Segment by Product Type

Indirect Heat Interface Units Direct Heat Interface Units

Market Segment by Application

Residential Commercial Industrial

History Year: 2014-2018 Base Year: 2018 Estimated Year: 2019 Forecast Year 2019 to 2025

Qualitative Analysis covers:

Industry Status and TrendsManufacturer/Company profiles, manufacturing base distribution, sales areas, product introduction, main business, market position and their competitors.Product Development, Technology, Price, Cost, Manufacturing Process and TrendsMarket segment by regions, types, applications and forecastMarket opportunities, potential, government policies and influence factors.

Quantitative Analysis covers:

Market size (value, sales/output, historical data and forecasts)Sales/output/capacity, revenue, price, gross margin, market share, for top players. Through interviewing each manufacturers, distributors, traders, dealers and buyers etc.Cost structure, proportion, price trend, gross margin and trend, status and trend, for 10 yearsMarket size by types, regions, applications for 10 yearsMarket forecast based on the potential demand from downstream clients/buyers, government, influence factors and the total economic indication, maybe occur in following years.

To analyze and research the Heat Interface Units status and future forecast in United States, European Union and China, involving sales, value (revenue), growth rate (CAGR), market share, historical and forecast. To present the key Heat Interface Units manufacturers, presenting the sales, revenue, market share, and recent development for key players. To split the breakdown data by regions, type, companies and applications To analyze the global and key regions market potential and advantage, opportunity and challenge, restraints and risks. To identify significant trends, drivers, influence factors in global and regions To analyze competitive developments such as expansions, agreements, new product launches, and acquisitions in the market

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Table of Content:

Market Overview: The report begins with this section where product overview and highlights of product and application segments of the Global Heat Interface Units Market are provided. Highlights of the segmentation study include price, revenue, sales, sales growth rate, and market share by product.

Competition by Company: Here, the competition in the Worldwide Global Heat Interface Units Market is analyzed, By price, revenue, sales, and market share by company, market rate, competitive situations Landscape, and latest trends, merger, expansion, acquisition, and market shares of top companies.

Company Profiles and Sales Data: As the name suggests, this section gives the sales data of key players of the Global Heat Interface Units Market as well as some useful information on their business. It talks about the gross margin, price, revenue, products, and their specifications, type, applications, competitors, manufacturing base, and the main business of key players operating in the Global Heat Interface Units Market.

Market Status and Outlook by Region: In this section, the report discusses about gross margin, sales, revenue, production, market share, CAGR, and market size by region. Here, the Global Heat Interface Units Market is deeply analyzed on the basis of regions and countries such as North America, Europe, China, India, Japan, and the MEA.

Application or End User: This section of the research study shows how different end-user/application segments contribute to the Global Heat Interface Units Market.

Market Forecast: Here, the report offers a complete forecast of the Global Heat Interface Units Market by product, application, and region. It also offers global sales and revenue forecast for all years of the forecast period.

Research Findings and Conclusion: This is one of the last sections of the report where the findings of the analysts and the conclusion of the research study are provided.

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A national home repair company with ties to Connecticut has come up with a new way for homeowners to get the services they need, despite the restrictions caused by coronavirus.

Norwalk-based HomeServe has been offering home repair plans for over 25 years and is now making house calls through its new service HomeServe Telefix.

"Its like telemedicine for your home," says Jeff Paradise, of HomeServe.

He says anyone having an issue with your plumbing, electrical, heating or cooling can call and get a technician to talk you through it.

"We'll put them in touch with one of our qualified technicians to do our best to getting that thing repaired over the telephone without anybody having to step foot in the house," says Paradise.

Paradise says the company works with a network of 10,000 technicians across the country and the new service has been a great fit for homeowners. He says repair plans start as low as $8 a month.

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Most people know the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention guidelines to avoid the spread of COVID-19 in public, but what about within our homes?

People can do several things in addition to cleaning high-touch surfaces to help prevent the spread of the coronavirus, or any infectious disease, among family members who live together.

Because COVID-19 is thought to spread mainly through respiratory droplets from someone who is infected, staying home curbs the spread. But staying home also makes it extra important that our homes are a healthy place to spend so much time, said LSU AgCenter housing specialist Claudette Reichel.

In addition, we are still learning how this virus spreads, including the potential for it to be aerosolized, where it may linger and circulate in the air inside homes and buildings, she said.

Maintaining good indoor air quality in homes is always important to prevent health hazards and to optimize the bodys immune system, along with other healthy living practices like good nutrition, sleep and exercise.

People can take extra measures in their homes to help protect their families from transmitting the coronavirus and other airborne infectious diseases to each other in addition to hand-washing and cleaning guidelines.

Home risk reduction strategies when no one is ill include:

Increase ventilation of fresh air into the home to dilute airborne germs and pollutants.

Upgrade to a MERV 13-rated air filter in the heating/cooling system. That efficiency level can capture virus-carrying sneeze droplets. Higher ratings are more efficient but may overly restrict the air flow and cause problems, so consult an HVAC professional if you want to upgrade further.

Prevent very low relative humidity below 30 percent, which can make people more susceptible to respiratory infection. This is rarely an issue in warm, humid Louisiana climate, but it can happen during cold winter weather when the heating system is running.

As an added precaution, close the toilet lid before flushing to reduce exposure to any germs released into the air by the turbulence, and run the bathroom exhaust fan during and for a few minutes after flushing.

When someone in the household is sick or quarantined:

Isolate the affected person in one room.

Exhaust air from that room to the outdoors to keep the isolation rooms air from circulating to other parts of the house. This can be done with a small window fan on low speed blowing to the outside.

Avoid sharing a bathroom. If thats not possible, run an exhaust fan continuously. CLICK HERE to find CDC cleaning and disinfecting guidelines online.

Close off or cover the central air vents in the isolation room if there is another way to control temperature. Provide a window air conditioner or a room space heater for that room as needed for comfort. In mild weather, open windows.

Use a room air cleaner in the isolation room. CLICK HERE to consult the online EPA Guide to Air Cleaners in the Home.

Continue the strategies for when no one is sick in the rest of the house occupied by healthy household members.

When no one is ill but the household includes a person at high risk:

Isolate the high-risk person in a separate room and bathroom if possible. Keep the door closed. This is to protect the at-risk person in case another household member has the virus without symptoms.

Use a window fan to ventilate the room with outdoor air blowing from outside to inside.

Close or cover the central air vents into the room and provide a room air conditioner or space heater as needed.

Use a room air cleaner in the isolation room.

Healthy indoor air quality tips for all homes:

Pollutant source control is top of the list. Never allow smoking indoors, dont burn candles and always use the range hood when cooking. Buy and use only low VOC cleaners and household products (read labels). Avoid overuse of disinfectants, such as bleach, which produce unhealthy fumes. Do not rely on air filters or air cleaners as a substitute for pollutant source control.

Try to maintain 40-60 percent indoor relative humidity for optimal health and comfort.

Make sure all drain traps have water in them to prevent sewer gas in the home.

Clean and capture dust with a HEPA filter vacuum cleaner or damp-wipe methods.

Clean high-touch surfaces often, especially door handles, light switches and countertops.

If the home was built before 1978, assume it could have lead-based paint and asbestos-containing materials. Home repair and renovation projects that disturb paint or asbestos materials can create a serious hazard. Hire only EPA Lead-safe Renovators to do work on the home.

When choosing new door, cabinet and faucet handles, consider brass. Uncoated copper and its alloys, as well as silver, can have anti-microbial effects. Although more research is needed, a recent study by the National Institutes of Health and CDC reported that the SARS-CoV-2 virus, which causes COVID-19, remained viable for up to two to three days on plastic and stainless steel surfaces versus up to four hours on copper.

These extra measures to reduce risk of COVID-19 are based largely upon recommendations of Lawrence Berkley National Laboratory indoor air quality scientists. For more science-based information and resources on how to create a healthy, energy-efficient and resilient home, visit the LaHouse Resource Center online at http://www.lsuagcenter.com/LaHouse and at YouTube and Facebook.

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The repair services company with headquarters in Nashville, Tennessee has been closely monitoring the impact of COVID-19 and is doing everything possible to keep employees and customers safe.

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Nashville, TN -- (ReleaseWire) -- 05/05/2020 -- As soon as the Hiller company heard of the new coronavirus outbreak, they knew quick steps had to be taken to limit the threat. They put together a response plan, consisting of multiple measures to prevent the spread of the virus. By limiting physical contact between team members and with customers, having all those capable of working from home do so, implementing a stay at home policy for any employees with family members or themselves showing signs of illness, and sticking to strict cleaning processes, Hiller is doing its part to keep its community safe.

With all of these precautions, Hiller looks out for every member of the community as we all work to minimize health risks associated with COVID-19. As one of their core values, care is what drives Hiller in many regards. During this time of crisis, the company continues to care for its customers, employees, and vendors. This foundation of caring is what remains behind the decision to take these extra steps towards the goal of reducing the risk of infection in their community.

During these unique times, everyday needs for plumbing, heating, and cooling, and electrical services remain. The Hiller team, operating just a little bit differently under the implemented precautions, is still bringing great services to homes across their many different service location areas. Any urgent service need a customer has, they can find the solution with Hiller while staying safe and stopping the spread of COVID-19. The only thing Hiller asks of customers is to reschedule if anyone in the house is sick. The company believes that everyone must all work together right now.

"We are doing all we can to help keep you safe and healthy in all the weeks to come. We know that, together, we will get through this. America is resilient, strong, and knows how to come together in a crisis. We can get through this, as we have in the past if we just work together," said CEO Jimmy Hiller.

About HillerHiller provides residential and commercial service and repair throughout Tennessee, Southern Kentucky, and Northern Alabama.

Contact:Nick MartinMarketing Directorinfo@happyhiller.com1-844-694-4553

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Gates Industrial (NYSE:GTES) and Ingersoll-Rand (NYSE:IR) are both construction companies, but which is the superior stock? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their risk, earnings, analyst recommendations, dividends, valuation, institutional ownership and profitability.

Profitability

This table compares Gates Industrial and Ingersoll-Rands net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

This is a summary of recent ratings and recommmendations for Gates Industrial and Ingersoll-Rand, as reported by MarketBeat.com.

Gates Industrial presently has a consensus price target of $13.00, suggesting a potential upside of 112.07%. Ingersoll-Rand has a consensus price target of $118.00, suggesting a potential upside of 505.13%. Given Ingersoll-Rands stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts clearly believe Ingersoll-Rand is more favorable than Gates Industrial.

Risk and Volatility

Gates Industrial has a beta of 2.12, meaning that its stock price is 112% more volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Ingersoll-Rand has a beta of 1.39, meaning that its stock price is 39% more volatile than the S&P 500.

Earnings and Valuation

This table compares Gates Industrial and Ingersoll-Rands top-line revenue, earnings per share and valuation.

Gates Industrial has higher revenue and earnings than Ingersoll-Rand. Gates Industrial is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Ingersoll-Rand, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Summary

Gates Industrial beats Ingersoll-Rand on 7 of the 12 factors compared between the two stocks.

About Gates Industrial

Gates Industrial Corporation PLC designs and manufactures power transmission equipment. Its products serves harsh and hazardous industries such as agriculture, construction, manufacturing and energy, to everyday consumer applications such as printers, power washers, automatic doors and vacuum cleaners and virtually every form of transportation.

About Ingersoll-Rand

Ingersoll-Rand Plc designs, manufactures, sells, and services industrial and commercial products. The company operates through Climate and Industrial segments. The Climate segment offers air conditioners, exchangers, and handlers; airside and terminal devices; auxiliary power units; chillers; coils and condensers; gensets; furnaces; heat pumps; home automation; humidifiers; hybrid and non-diesel transport refrigeration, and ice energy storage solutions; indoor air quality; industrial refrigeration; motor replacements; refrigerant reclamation; thermostats/controls; transport heater products; and water source heat pumps. It also provides building management; bus, rail, and multi-pipe hvac; control; container, cryogenic, diesel-powered, industrial, rail, self-powered truck, trailer, and vehicle-powered truck refrigeration; ductless; geothermal; package heating and cooling; temporary heating and cooling; and unitary systems, as well as aftermarket and OEM parts and supplies. In addition, this segment offers energy and facility management, installation and performance contracting, repair and maintenance, and rental services. The Industrial segment provides air treatment and separation, engine starting, ergonomic material handling, fluid handling, precision fastening, and mobile golf information systems; and airends, blowers, compressors, dryers, filters, golf vehicles, hoists, fluid power components, power tools, pumps, rough terrain vehicles, utility and low-speed vehicles, and winches, as well as aftermarket controls, parts, accessories, and consumables. It also provides aftermarket and OEM parts and supplies. The company markets and sells its products under the American Standard, ARO, Club Car, Nexia, Thermo King, and Trane brands through sales offices, distributors, and dealers in the United States; and through sales and service companies with a supporting chain of distributors worldwide. Ingersoll-Rand Plc was founded in 1871 and is headquartered in Swords, Ireland.

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DENVER, March 23, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, today, ANGI Homeservices (NASDAQ: ANGI) proposed a comprehensive plan to Congress which would enable the federal government to provide financial aid directly to the over 250,000 small businesses in ANGI Homeservices network which represents approximately 2 million employees at risk in this global crisis, and deem them essential workers. As part of the plan, the Company has announced to policy makers it is ready, willing and able to bring its nationwide infrastructure to bear in helping the government distribute financial relief to hundreds of thousands of home service professionals and businesses across the U.S. These professionals represent small businesses from every corner of our country, and ANGI Homeservices stands with them during the on-going crisis.

Home service professionals and their businesses are at risk but their survival is critical for ensuring that, as people remain in their homes, basic needs for electricity, plumbing, air conditioning and other essential services are met. The U.S. already suffers from a shortage of skilled tradespersons and a dramatic reduction in the millions of people who work in these industries would be catastrophic.

Right now, the backbone of our economy, the millions of local men and women who work to keep one of Americans largest investmentstheir homessafe and viable, are at risk of being left behind while large corporations seek bailouts, said Brandon Ridenour, CEO of ANGI Homeservices. We need the government to prioritize relief to these vital small businesses, the home service professionals, by deeming them essential. Like the larger corporations in the headlines, they too need access to capital to maintain their businesses and workforce through these unprecedented times. This is a crisis unlike anything we have ever seenwe stand ready to serve and encourage Congress to take bold and swift action to protect the future of this critical segment of U.S. businesses.

Plumbing and air conditioning is not a luxury. It is a necessity. The service we provide is critical for the health and safety of the community. Therefore, we must continue to find ways to conduct business, while also taking precautions to slow the spread of the virus, said Chris Cunningham, President, Service Plus Heating, Cooling and Plumbing, which has serviced Indianapolis, Indiana for the last 18 years.

ANGI Homeservices operates the largest platform and network of home service professionals in the U.S., facilitating over $18 billion in job revenue to over 250,000 home service professionals in 2019. Overwhelmingly, home service pros in ANGI Homeservices network are small businesses with over 75 percent employing five workers or less, and 90 percent employing less than 20 workers. In aggregate, those business collectively employ approximately 2 million Americans.

ANGI Homeservices is uniquely able to use its existing technology and mobile app to deliver cost-effective, secure communication and, with congressional support, facilitate government assistance directly to these small local businesses, nationwide, at scale TODAY.

Read ANGI Homeservices full letter to Congress HERE.

About ANGI HomeservicesANGI Homeservices Inc. (NASDAQ: ANGI) turns home improvement jobs imagined into jobs well-done. People throughout North America and Europe rely on us to book quality home service pros across 500 different categories, from repairing and remodeling to cleaning and landscaping. Over 250,000 service professionals find work through ANGI Homeservices and consumers turn to at least one of our brands to find a pro for more than 20 million projects each year. Weve established category-transforming products through brands such as HomeAdvisor, Angies List, Handy and Fixd Repair as well as international brands such as HomeStars, MyHammer, MyBuilder, Instapro, Travaux and Werkspot. Our marketplaces have enabled more than 150 million consumer-to-pro connections, meaningfully redefining how easily and effectively home pros are discovered and hired. The Company is headquartered in Denver, Colorado.

Contact:Mallory MicetichANGI Homeservices Corporate Communications(303) 963-8352 mallory.micetich@homeadvisor.com

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