Pittsburgh Based HVAC Contractor South Hills Electric Heating Cooling Now Offers American Standard Heating and Cooling Products

Pittsburgh headquartered South Hills Electric Heating Cooling, a leader in HVAC installation and support, introduces the American Standard product line increasing home comfort and quality offerings for furnace and air conditioning customers.

Pittsburgh, PA (PRWEB) August 21, 2012 

Pittsburgh headquartered South Hills Electric Heating Cooling, a leader in HVAC installation and support, introduces the American Standard product line increasing home comfort and quality offerings for furnace and air conditioning customers.

Patrick Cray, owner of South Hills Electric LLC in Pittsburgh PA stated; “Offering more heating and cooling products for our customers provides them with options. What’s important is South Hills Electric Heating Cooling knowing our customers’ home comfort needs and selecting the appropriate product offerings so our customers have the opportunity to make the best choices possible for staying comfortable in their homes.”

South Hills Electric LLC’s decision to distribute American Standard Heating and Air Conditioning is based on customers’ current and future household comfort needs. American Standard’s products are well-known for being at the pinnacle of quality, manufacturing, longevity, and, of course being environmentally friendly. American Standard’s products are assembled right here in the United States. This was an important factor when choosing another product line to offer. “We believe in buying American, We also believe in supporting American manufacturers in any way we can while embracing the best-of-the-best in technology and efficiency”, said the owner.

Two-thirds of the energy consumed in the US goes towards heating and cooling. South Hills Electric Heating Cooling provides its customers with a “what’s best for the home owner” approach in efficiency, quality, and support; so does American Standard. As part of the ENERGY STAR® program, South Hills Electric LLC now distributes American Standard Heating and Air Conditioning products in an effort to help customers identify energy-efficient products and energy saving methods of usage while lowering monthly energy bills.

American Standard carries the highest rating for efficiency in the HVAC industry in conjunction with one of the top cash-back rebate programs available, offering South Hills Electric LLC customers the best in quality, pricing, service and support.

About South Hills Electric Heating Cooling:

South Hills Electric Heating Cooling is located at:
South Hills Electric Heating Cooling
930 Glass Run Rd
Pittsburgh, PA 15236
(412) 537-0687
patcray(at)southhillselectric(dot)com
http://southhillselectricheatingcooling.com

South Hills Electric Heating Cooling provides first class electrical, heating, air conditioning, and plumbing services to the greater Pittsburgh area. Since 1993, we have installed furnaces, boilers, heat pumps, air conditioners, electrical systems and hot water heaters. We are licensed, registered certified and insured to work in your home or business. We carry an A+ rating from the Better Business Bureau and are registered with the PA Attorney General License #PA012126.

Air Innovations Expands Psychrometric Facility

New testing chambers boost R&D capacity at environmental process control manufacturer's worldwide headquarters 

Syracuse, NY (PRWEB) August 15, 2012 

Air Innovations' psychrometric testing facility
subjects environmental control systems and components
to simulated load conditions to ensure optimal performance

Air Innovations (AI), which designs and builds specialty environmental control systems for end users and original equipment manufacturers as well as its own branded products, recently expanded the psychrometric facility at its worldwide headquarters in North Syracuse, NY. The two-chamber laboratory tests the safety, reliability and performance of Air Innovations' products under both indoor and outdoor conditions, mimicking the simulated load conditions under which AI products will actually operate—many to very tight temperature and humidity tolerances. “We have invested in these full-service HVAC/R test chambers to expedite product development and bring leading edge environmental control systems to market faster,” said company President and CEO Michael Wetzel, P.E.

The facility will be used for the products that AI designs and builds for aerospace, pharmaceutical, semiconductor and medical device companies around the world. AI also will test the components used in the company’s air- and water-cooled packaged, through-the-wall and split systems and competitors’ performance parameters. In addition, the lab will be available for contract testing, said Wetzel.

The 2880 cubic foot (77 cubic meter)-facility tests temperatures between 0°F and 120°F (-17°C and 48°C). Humidity is created by ionic bed electric steam generator rated at 45 pounds/hour (20.4 kg/hr), controlling to +/- 2.5% relative humidity. Cooling capacity is up to 33,000 btuh (9.67 kw) per room, while heating capacity varies from 14,000 btuh (4.34 kw) in the indoor room and 130,000 btuh (38 kw) in the outdoor room. Each room operates 2100 CFM (3567 cubic meters/hr) of continuously re-circulating air. Airflow measurements (up to 2000 CFM) and unit-under-test leaving air properties for dry bulb/wet bulb are collected via a code tester or standard airflow hood. Automated data acquisition and control reduces data collection time.

The facility can test 60 Hz products between 115 volts and 277 volts (1 phase) and 208 volts to 460 volts, 3 phase. Products at 50 Hz, 230 volts (3 phase) also can be tested. The facility meets all major national and international standards for safety and performance such as: Association of Home Appliance Manufacturers; American Society of Heating, Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Engineers; Air Conditioning, Heating and Refrigeration Institute; CE Mark; and, Underwriters’ Laboratories. In addition to its expanded psychrometric facility, Air Innovations operates a production chamber for final test of products prior to shipping.

Click here to see more details and photos of the psychrometric facility.

Air Innovations, established in 1986, is a leader in specialty air conditioning, refrigeration and environmental control solutions for end users and original equipment manufacturers around the world. AI’s capabilities range from concept development to prototyping to mass production. The company’s systems are standard solutions or custom designs that feature close tolerance control of temperature (to +/-0.01°C), humidity control (to +/-0.5% stability), filtration and pressurization, and can be configured into a variety of packaged spaces.

Examples of AI’s customized applications include solutions for: handling sensitive military equipment on rocket launch pads; controlling humidity for a drug company’s tablet coating machines; managing thermal and moisture levels in a blood analyzer; maintaining cleanrooms environments in specialty contact lens manufacturing; and, controlling extremely precise temperature and humidity levels for nanomachining requirements. The company also manufactures its own brands of environmental control products that are used by: fine wine collectors (Wine Guardian®); supermarket florists (Floratech®); hospitals (IsolationAir®); and, homeowners for room air purification (HEPAiRx®).

All AI products are made at its 40,000 square-foot headquarters in North Syracuse, NY, which is located near an international airport and interstate highways. The company has been the recipient of several awards, including Engineer of the Year (HPAC Engineering magazine 2011) and Business of the Year (CenterState Corporation for Economic Opportunity, finalist, 2012), and is one of the fastest growing, privately held manufacturers in America (Inc. magazine 2010, 2011).

For more information, visit http://www.airinnovations.com, email info(at)airinnovations(dot)com or call toll free 800-825-3268 (direct, 315-452-7400).

Small Bathroom Solutions: New Line of European Style Bathroom Vanities from Iotti is Introduced by HomeThangs.com

HomeThangs has introduced a new product line – Italian bathroom vanities by Iotti, as well as a tip sheet on European design for small bathrooms. 

(PRWEB) August 11, 2012

HomeThangs.com – the Home Improvement Super Store has made their goal to deliver the right product to the consumer, with that in mind, shopping and home design tips, as well as special product selections are being introduced.

Simple Bathroom Vanity by Iotti.

European homes are smaller than an average American one - their cities are, typically, more densely populated, with compact buildings and not a whole lot of sprawl. And that's made European designers very good at making the most of small spaces. Italian designer Iotti is famous for their extremely small footprint bathroom vanities, such as Enjoy Vanity for example, which have smart storage and a whole lot of modern style.

HomeThangs has introduced a new product line – Italian bathroom vanities by Iotti, as well as a tip sheet on European design for small bathrooms.

1.    Not Merely Small
One of the smartest things about compact European bathroom vanities - and something rarely seen from American manufacturers - is that the vanities aren't merely small, as narrow. They're also very shallow, so the front of the vanity doesn't protrude as far into the bathroom. This is smart design in a myriad of ways, not the least of which for the simple fact that it gives more room to move around. In a very small bathroom, that will make the space seem larger, feel more comfortable and easier to navigate. And unlike a standard 36"x36"x36" vanity, it won't feel like a big gangly lump in a small space. For example, Lola Vanity by Iotti might not offer a whole lot of counter space, the slim, trim, 10 inch depth means it would not visually crowd even the smallest space.

2.    Smarter Storage
Having less space breeds innovation, especially when it comes to storage solutions. While an average small bathroom vanity typically has one cavernously large, hard to oganize cabinet, European bathroom vanities, like ones by Iotti, tend to use even less space more judiciously. The Linear Vanity for example, has a smaller, two-door cabinet and two easily accessible drawers, all of which are raised to waist level. That makes it easier to keep the stuff organized. Plus, because the vanity is so shallow, it's almost impossible to misplace the items in the back of the cabinet, so everything is just easier to find.

3.    Minimal But Multi Purposed
Due to the fact that European style bathroom vanities are so compact, some of them can even be used for multiple purposes. Iotti’s Fly Vanity for example - it's a little more than a shelf with a sink and a drawer, it can be installed high enough off the ground to use comfortably either while standing or while sitting in front of it, which means it can easily be used as a dressing table. This style is good for having a lot of make up or hair care products readily available, as the wide drawer is ideal for keeping small items spread out and easy to find. And a stool can be stored underneath the vanity when not in use.

4.    Superior Supplements
Many of Iotti's offerings are part of larger sets, often including multiple types of storage cabinets and medicine cabinets as well as sinks, faucets, and mirrors. The benefits of very shallow bathroom vanities go for their matching storage cabinets as well. The Luna Vanity Set offers three cabinet options in addition to the beautifully designed vanity. The first is a pretty typical cabinet, the others slim, wall mounted pieces (one of them a mirrored medicine cabinet), but what all three have in common is that they protrude less than ten inches away from the wall. The smaller of the two full sized cabinets is only seven inches deep.

5.    Liberated Layout
Instead of opting for one big storage cabinet, hamper, towel rack, one can have a wall full of storage. It's a much simpler, much sleeker solution to small bathroom problems than most American designs offer. For example: aptly named Simple Vanity and its twin storage cabinets have a lovely symmetry, and it has its own built in towel rack, so wall space does not have to be wasted putting one in. Plus, the cabinets are small enough to be installed over a hamper, toilet, or a trashcan without overwhelming the space.

HomeThangs.com is not only a home improvement superstore, it also provides expert design tips and a comprehensive shopping guide, taking the ideas from professional interior designers, and offering tips to the consumers on how to pick the products to best suit their needs.