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Tired of companies that have computers answering their phones? At Temco Air, you will ALWAYS reach a real person. 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Because your call really IS important to us. Yes, it would be cheaper to have an automated answering system, but customer service is the bottom line with Temco Air. It’s simply more of that Golden Rule thing.
I just read about a lady who makes ice cubes out of leftover wine. I never knew that was possible…..
…. to have leftover wine, I mean!
IntelliChoice Energy leverages joint solar project to reduce electrical costs for senior citizens
Tucson, Arizona – Tucson income-restricted senior citizens will now realize significant cost savings on their monthly utility bills thanks to an innovative project by IntelliChoice Energy (ICE), a leader in green solutions for heating and cooling. The joint solar project at the Armory building in Tucson features both solar panels and the NextAire™ 8 and 15-ton Gas-Fired Heat Pump (GHP) units. The combination of solar electricity production and the NextAire™ Multi-Zone GHPs will help capture a 70 percent reduction in the building’s electrical load.
“Our work with IntelliChoice Energy brought an innovative solution to a problem caused by a lack of space needed to support the number of solar-voltaic panels necessary to achieve a 70 percent reduction in electrical load. Now, with our partner, IntelliChoice Energy, this project will benefit from solar rebates,” said Marshall Dennington, President and Owner of Temco, a Tucson-based company.
According to project managers, by installing 70 tons of heating and cooling provided by the NextAire™ GHPs, the Armory building will benefit from a 90 percent Peak Power demand reduction and an estimated savings of nearly a half million gallons of water, which will result in a smaller carbon footprint.Additionally, the NextAire™ 8 and 15-ton Multi-Zone GHPs use natural gas—a domestic resource. The units are successfully operating across the Southern United States in schools, government buildings and commercial buildings of all sizes.
“This exciting venture, a combination of solar and our NextAire™ product line, is exactly the kind of project that will support any commercial construction effort to achieve a high LEED Rating,” said Tom Young, Chief Technology Officer and Company Founder.
Armory Building Facts:
The ICE NextAire. Product line will help the Armory building to achieve:
80 percent less electricity usageo
Average of 90 percent
Peak Power Demand reduction
Estimated 80 percent amperage reduction
Reduction in noise pollution
Improvement of indoor environmental quality
Efficiency in water usageo
Estimated 476,000 gallons of water saved per year
Optimization of energy performance
NextAire General Facts:
The NextAire. Gas-Fired Heat Pump product line was specially engineered to be environmentally friendly while providing a new benchmark of efficiency excellence in heating and cooling. Its primary fuel source is clean, plentiful, natural gas and uses only a minimal amount of electricity. Through the use of NextAire. products, energy efficiency is boosted in the following ways:
When it’s time for cooling, the intelligent system varies engine speed to provide exactly the right amount of refrigerant to perfectly condition the space, reducing energy consumption.
Multi-zone units circulate and condition air allowing for varying temperatures in different rooms, which conserves additional energy.
70% of the original source energy is lost when an electric HVAC system delivers air to buildings. Since the NextAire. Multi-zone GHP uses 80% less electricity than traditional electric HVAC systems; they greatly reduce a building’s demand for electricity and reduces its carbon foot print.
Generating electricity at the power plant consumes large amounts of water. On average, 2 gallons of water is used for every kWh (kilowatt hour) produced at a power plant. Since NextAire. uses limited electricity; on average, it can save 68,000 gallons of water every year compared to a similar sized Heating Ventilation and Air Conditioning unit.
When compared to standard electric units, noise pollution is reduced when using a NextAire. GHP. Raindrops are measured at 40 decibels and normal conversation at 60. Typical electrical HVAC condensers measure over 75 decibels. NextAire. GHPs register at less than 57 decibels, which is the same in decibels as a normal conversation.
The NextAire. PGHP is environmentally friendly as well. It saves energy, water and leaves a small carbon footprint like the NextAire Multi-zone GHPs do. Natural gas burns cleaner and is better than coal or oil, which is used often to generate electricity. Natural gas, a resource with plentiful supply in the U.S. also limits our reliance on foreign oil products.
Source: www.Cisionwire.com
http://www.cisionwire.com/hardsale-communications/r/green-project-creates-cost-savings-for-armory-building,c9233579
Of course not! You want to protect your investment and you know regular maintenance will not only extend the life of your car, it will ensure you get the best gas mileage possible.
Your air conditioning system requires routine maintenance for the exact same reasons; protecting your investment, extending the lifespan of your equipment, and ensuring
But don’t take just take our word for it. Here are just a few of the expert opinions that tell you how you save on your energy bills…
“Studies found that an air conditioning tune-up saved an average of $32.76/month in air conditioning costs while increasing the capacity of the system. The study was repeated a year later on the same homes to find out if tune-ups were actually needed every year. The savings the second year was $24/month in air conditioning cost.”
- Gulf States Power & Louisiana Engineering Extension
“As little as 0.042 inches of dirt on an air conditioning coil can reduce its efficiency by 21%.”
- EPA (Environmental Protection Agency)
“The pressure drop across an indoor coil doubles in four to seven years without proper maintenance, resulting in an 82% degradation of performance.”
-Honeywell
Visit our Residential Service Plans for all the details. Not only will you ensure your energy bills will be as low as possible, you could save 15% on all repairs and receive a 2 years parts and labor warranty on any parts replaced. Or call our office at (520)622-2909
Do you have an evaporative cooler on your home? If so, you know you must leave windows cracked open a bit to allow the airflow needed for the cooler to be effective. If you feel the open window could be a security risk, consider opening the window just enough for airflow but not enough for a person to gain access. Then drill a hole in the window frame to insert a screw preventing the window from sliding open further. Or you can put a wooden dowel in the window track to ensure the same results.
2 other personal security tips…
Always be aware of your surroundings. Carry a flashlight or know how to use your cell phone for light when stuck in a dark building or finding your car at night. A whistle makes more noise than you can with your voice. Consider adding a whistle to your keychain. A whistle draws a lot of attention.
Speaking of car keys… if you have a car fob with a car alarm button, keep it next to your bed at night. Should you hear a prowler or feel threatened in any way, you can set off your car alarm. It could be enough to scare off an intruder. Be sure to test it to make sure you are close enough to trigger the alarm.
While 2010 saw China become the world’s largest Bordeaux consumer, it also unleashed a market in counterfeit wines.
Counterfeits include bottles of Bordeaux wine that have been diluted with sugared water and had coloring agents and artificial flavorings added, before being sold for exorbitant prices. Good vintage wines sold for unusually low prices with brand new labels are a warning sign, as are bottles marked “Laffite” or “Lafitte” — wrong spellings for the famous Bordeaux winery that may go unnoticed in China.
For more info check out our Tucson-based online Wine Inquirer website at:
http://www.wineinquirer.com/2011/12/counterfeit-wine-epidemic-hits-china/
Cathy Rankin here, owner of Temco Air. Just returned from my mailbox with yet another huge pile of JUNK MAIL. Are you as irritated by JUNK MAIL as I am? Honestly, 85% of my mail goes into the recycle bin! It’s like getting pecked to death by a duck! I have utilized every “do not mail” program to stop the catelogs, special just-for-me offers, etc and the JUNK MAIL continues. I may not be able to control the amount of JUNK MAIL I receive but there is one thing I can do…. and here it is
I can ensure TEMCO AIR adheres to the Golden Rule when it comes to JUNK MAIL. We don’t like receiving it, so we don’t send it. Simple as that. For over 10 years Temco has upheld our NO JUNK MAIL philosophy. JUNK MAIL (direct mail, bulk mail…. whatever you call those pesky ads that are mailed to hundreds of thousands of households with hopes that 1% of the recipients will respond to the offer…) wastes paper, postage, and other resources. Temco prefers to spend our resources on providing superior customer service, which results in happy customers who cannot resist telling others about us. That’s marketing the old fashioned way. That’s the Golden Rule. Don’t need postage for THAT, eh?