Links
We are proud to bring you links to some of our favorite web-sites. We have grouped them by subject, listed alphabetically. However, we like to avoid specifically endorsing any of these companies. You should collect the information, ask the questions, and make up your own mind on where to invest your money. Please be careful. There is a lot of junk out there! Preferred Air assumes no responsibility for the content or actions of any entity we link to or list.
Local Professionals
PERFECTION HOME IMPROVEMENT ALLIANCE
The Perfection Home Improvement Alliance is a dedicated organization of companies within the home Improvement industry, with an intense focus on customer service excellence.
Professional Associations
ABMA - American Boiler Manufacturers Association
ACCA - Air Conditioning Contractors of America
The Air Conditioning Contractors of America is the most active and widely recognized organization representing contractors in the heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration (HVACR) industry.
ACCA-NCC - Air Conditioning Contractors of America - National Capital Chapter
ANSI American National Standards Institute
AESP - Association of Energy Service Professionals
AGCC - American Gas Cooling Center
AIA - American Institute of Architects
ARI - Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Institute
ARI represents manufacturers of air conditioning, refrigeration, and heating equipment and has consumer brochures on a variety of topics.ASHRAE - American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air Conditioning Engineers, Inc.
ASHRAE is organized solely for the purpose of advancing the arts and science of heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration for the public's benefit through research, standards writing, continuing education, and publications.
ASA - American Supply Association
ASME - American Society of Mechanical Engineers
BOMA - Building Owners & Managers Association International
CIBSE - Chartered Institution of Building Services Engineers
EnergyStar® Program
ENERGY STAR®-labeled products, including heating and cooling equipment, use less energy than other products and save you money on utility bills. These products are made by all major manufacturers and are available at stores everywhere.
EPRI - Electric Power Research Institute
EREC-The Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy Clearinghouse
EREC provides free general and technical information to the public on many topics and technologies pertaining to energy efficiency and renewable energy.
FSEC-Florida Solar Energy Center
FSEC provides information on building in hot, humid climates.