Tom Hanks & Rita Wilson will serve as honorary chairs/guest hosts for Sept. 10, 11  & 12 event

Celebrity Guest Hosts Tom Hanks and Rita Wilson.

Hollywood’s favorite super-star couple Tom Hanks & Rita Wilson will once again serve as honorary chairs and celebrity guest hosts of this year’s L.A. Greek Fest “12th Annual Festival Extravaganza,” located on the Grand Plaza grounds of Saint Sophia Cathedral.

The festival has long been recognized as one of the “must-see, must-do” September events in Los Angeles, drawing a crowd of 50,000 throughout the weekend. The festivities begin on Friday evening with the always exciting “ZORBA NIGHT,” complete with Zorba Dance Contest and prizes. The fun continues throughout the weekend, as guests experience an extensive array of Greek food and drink, live Greek music, folk dance groups, Greek dance lessons, theatrical presentations, and an extensive children’s arcade. As usual, extensive tours of Saint Sophia Cathedral, a world-renowned architectural and religious gem and national landmark structure, will be held throughout the weekend.

Festival Volunteers cooking Saganaki.

This year’s theme, “Passport to a Grecian Holiday,” features travel-themed raffle prizes, including a $2,000 designer vacation, L.A. Clippers courtside seats, weekend getaways, dining certificates, designer travel luggage and more.

One of the newest festival attractions is “TUNICS,” a top-notch sports bar offering continual broadcasts of top rated weekend football games. Also featured are Greek beers, wine and Metaxa cocktails complimented by food specialties like octopus, feta fries, lamb and Greek sausage sandwiches, and mini lamb chops.

Free parking available nearby and shuttle service. The cathedral is located at 1324 S. Normandie Ave. at the corner of Pico and Normandie in the Byzantine Latino Quarter of L.A.

Friday 5:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m., Saturday 1:00p.m. – 11:00 p.m. and Sunday noon –10 p.m. Adults – $3 on Friday, $5 on Saturday and Sunday. (Kids under 12 are admitted free of charge.) More information can be found at www.lagreekfest.com

Louis Gossett, Jr., right, pictured here with actor Jon Voight enjoying the association’s 2009 event.

Yo! Put on yez Yankee caps, dust off yez Sinatra records, ordah in some deli, an’ brush up on your New York attitude ‘cause it’s time again for da greatest show on eart! I’m talking of course about the New York Alumni Association’s annual reunion and stage show. I call it the greatest show on earth because it really is. You won’t find a better show on Broadway. This is the event of the year.

It all happens on Saturday, October 2nd, in Beverly Hills. The evening begins with the world’s biggest high school reunion, as transplanted New Yorkers (and others from the East Coast) congregate to share some pastrami, an old fashioned egg cream, and a ton of memories. Following the reunion is the piece de resistance, the icing on the cheese cake – the variety show and award ceremony.

The NYAA reunion, in its 25th year, is shaping up to be a dandy. NYAA is the brain child of Lou and Fran Zigman, who supply the heart and soul of the event each year. It’s their labor of love, and they take pride in the fact that they have honored some of the biggest names in show business throughout the years. Past honorees include Sid Caesar, Milton Berle, Steve Allen, Rita Moreno, Jerry Vale, Mickey Rooney, Cyd Charisse, Tony Martin, Charles Durning, Gene Barry, Ruby Keeler, Martin Landau, Jerry Stiller, Melissa Manchester and Ed Ames.

This year they will honor Louis Gossett, Jr., who served with Jon Voight as honorary chairs for last year’s event. Brooklyn born Gossett made his professional acting debut at the age of 17, winning the Donaldson Award as best newcomer to theatre. He went to NYU on a basketball scholarship and was invited to try out for the New York Knicks. He decided instead to continue his acting career with a role in the Broadway production of A Raisin in the Sun.

Gossett has won numerous acting awards, including a couple of Golden Globes, as well as an Emmy for his role as Fiddler in Roots. He won an Oscar for Best Actor in a Supporting Role for An Officer and a Gentleman. Oh, and by the way, he was named “King of Brooklyn” at the Welcome Back to Brooklyn Festival in 1990.

You can bet the evening’s entertainment will be nothing short of, as Sinatra would say, “A-number one, top of the list” Comedian Freddie Roman will return, keeping the joint jumping and the audience in the aisles. Also helping to keep everyone in stitches will be comedians Sal Richards, “Sarge,” and Dick Capri. Other performers include singers Billy Davis and Marilyn McCoo, Hal Linden, Mike Burstyn, and Theodore Bikel. And to top it off, Garry Marshall will welcome everyone. Whew! How’s that for talent?

It seems almost everyone in California either knows a former New Yorker or is a former New Yorker. But as someone who married a former New Yorker, I can tell you that there really is no such thing as a “former” New Yorker – just New Yorkers who happen to be living somewhere else. Not only did I marry a New York girl, I married the city of New York. We’ve been happily bi-coastal for over 30 years. What a wonderful city New York is, exciting like no other. New York is what all cities want to be when they grow up.

If you’ve never attended the reunion and are curious, I recommend you check it out on the Internet. Some of their past shows are available for viewing on YouTube. There’s still time to order tickets for the reunion and show, but don’t put it off too long, as the best seats go fast. Know what I mean, Bubee?

Visit www.nyalumni.com, e-mail nyalums@aol.com or call (310) 276-2754 for more information.

Blair Underwood and Gavin Keilly at GBK event prior to the Emmys.

Yes, it was a great night for television, with an entertaining Emmys telecast on NBC. Jimmy Fallon was a terrific host. We can all debate our favorites, but no one can deny the talent behind the best comedy Modern Family, best drama Mad Men, Temple Grandin and miniseries The Pacific. All are awesome in their own special way.

And think about all the winners in the acting categories: Bryan Cranston, Aaron Paul, Jane Lynch, Jim Parsons, Eric Stonestreet, Edie Falco, Archie Panjabi, Kyra Sedgwick, John Lithgow, Ann Margaret, Julia Ormond, David Strathairn, Claire Danes, Al Pacino, Neil Patrick Harris and Betty White. There’s not a stinker among them. And most were articulate with their gratitude, which brought sincere joy to the show.

Another big joy was seeing the party-loving performers at the pre-events. I saw that the popular GBK Luxury Lounge was a good luck charm for the actors who were greeted by host Gavin Keilly, founder of GBK Productions. Winners Neil Patrick Harris (for his Glee guest role), The Good Wife’s Archie Panjabi, and Modern Family’s Eric Stonestreet were there the day before picking up their trophies. So were Modern Family co-stars Jesse Tyler Ferguson, Rico Rodriguez and Sarah Hyland.

Mad Men’s Robert Morse, Bryan Batt and Kiernan Shipka, plus some of the gang from Glee were at the SLS Hotel soaking up the luxury lifestyle atmosphere, as well as learning about the charity element of the event. Tic Tac® was the GBK event’s title sponsor and it tied into the Shake, Share & Care campaign supporting the nonprofit CancerCare. Celebrities uploaded their own acts of caring on the Tic Tac brand Facebook page. It was impressive to read what some famous folks have done.

Equally impressive was learning that GBK was helping the Ann & George Lopez Foundation with kidney disease awareness and organ donation. And the Hollywood Arts educational facility also benefited in a fun atmosphere that had Jennifer Love Hewitt clowning around with Seth Green; Fred Willard clowning around with Alex Trebek; and Shirley Jones (nominated for her outstanding role on The Cleaner) with her husband-comic Marty Ingels, who can’t stop clowning around.

The lounge was filled with celebrities as well as diverse items from sponsors. They all had fun and went wild over the fashions, accessories, and products including dazzling Elana Sigal Design jewelry; vintage inspired clothing from Pinup Couture; Denimocracy, featuring denim-styled leggings; Caribbean Living Magazine; pearl accessories from The Island Pearl by Leighton; Nehita Jewelry, FreshCloz dry cleaner in a bag; Hissyfit face saving foundation; RivitaLash; and fabulous handmade shapewear and panties from TC Fine Intimates.

“From Soldier to Soldier” bracelets from Lovelinks America were a fashion statement with a social conscience, honoring and supporting wounded veterans from Iraq and Afghanistan. Among those who admired the items were Blair Underwood, who plays the U.S. president in NBC’s upcoming series The Event; The Blind Side’s Quinton Aaron; Criminal Minds’ Joe Mantegna; Lost’s Daniel Dae Kim; and CSI: NY’s A.J. Buckley. Michael Chiklis, star of the upcoming series No Ordinary Family, learned about the Virtual Celebrity Islands social marketing website, set to be the wave of the future.

Getting a lot of attention was Capital A Entertainment, which had customized iPads equipped with electronic Save the Date invitations to their upcoming exclusive NBA All Star and Super Bowl related events. How cool was that? Point Reyes Farmstead Cheese Company and WineChateau.com proved to be the perfect combination for a snack while some relaxed, getting manicures from the Nail Garden’s professionals who really know how to pamper.

Everyone who attended the event was treated like a winner, even before Emmy’s big night.

2010 Mopar Dodge Challenger R/T

I’d be willing to bet that shortly after the Ford Model T started rolling off the assembly line in the early 1900s, some customer did something to his car to make it stand out from all the others. After all, the Model T was the first mass-produced car, and thousands of look-alikes in each big city would make it tempting for someone to do a little customizing, even though you couldn’t just run out and buy car accessories at the local store.

Half a century later, the muscle car era hit America with full force, and the custom parts industry was getting into full swing. From custom wheels to parts that would hop up an engine, hardly anybody left their Mustang, Camaro or Challenger alone if they were serious about performance.

We’re now in a new era of muscle cars, with all of the Detroit Three offering sporty two-door cars featuring impressive power and loads of retro style. And as before, I’ve noticed that many buyers of new Ford Mustangs, Chevy Camaros and Dodge Challengers are personalizing them a bit.

Aware of this desire that some of their customers want to go a little further when it comes to their cars, Chrysler’s Mopar division has come up with a whole slew of accessories that can add to both the “show” and “go” aspects of the Dodge Challenger. All street legal, all covered by warranty, and all can be installed right at the dealership before you take delivery of the car. That way, the added equipment can be included in the financing.

To show off the available goodies you can add to the Challenger, the folks at the Mopar performance division put together an example of just how far the idea can be taken. Starting with a bright red 2010 R/T model (base price $30,860), they decked it out with pretty much everything, and created a really wild looking car. And I was recently handed the keys to it.

First, the things that add to the show, many of which are part of the Mopar Exterior Appearance Group that’s added at the factory for a suggested price of $1,995. Right up front is a hood scoop (non-functional, but an almost exact replica of the one on Dodge and Plymouth muscle cars back in the day) which gives the Challenger a very menacing look. Included in that package are a rear spoiler and side decals, also paying tribute to the first muscle car era.

This showcase car also has a lowering spring kit ($1,750) which gives it a nice stance, and a gorgeous set of forged, polished 20” wheels ($2,332). Those really set the car off and glisten in the sun, providing a nice contrast to the bright red paint and black accent stripes. All in all, the exterior cues take us back to about 1970, when a groovy Challenger R/T would be the hit of the Bob’s Big Boy parking lot.

Of course a car like this can’t just look good; it has to back those looks up with some muscle. The R/T model is no slouch on its own, but some select Mopar accessories can wake things up just a little more. While I motored around in the bright red Challenger, a cold air intake system ($371) and a performance exhaust system ($1,190) provided some extra rumble and probably a double-digit horsepower increase over the factory rating of 376.

Modern muscle cars handle much better than their forebears, and improvements there are also part of the Mopar parts catalog. The red Challenger was decked out with not just those lowering springs, but a sway bar kit ($484) and strut tower brace ($359) that stiffens the car’s structure. Combined with the 20” wheels and tires, these items help the slightly porky coupe stay pretty buttoned-down to the road.

The array of Mopar accessories doesn’t stop at the exterior; you can customize the inside as well. The showcase Challenger got the whole shebang, from custom leather seat coverings ($1,199) to faux carbon fiber trim on the console and center stack ($172). The car also had more than $1,300 worth of Kicker speakers cram-med inside, but I’d certainly skip those as I’m definitely not into thumping bass.

What’s great about the car that the Mopar and Dodge folks put together is that it really stands out. The updated Challenger has been around for just over two years, so they’re starting to become kind of commonplace. With its aggressive rake and retro hood scoop, this particular example was almost always noticed, usually with approving thumbs up.

My favorite moment of my time in the car came on a beautiful Saturday afternoon. I had the windows and sunroof open in order to better hear that healthy exhaust system, and a song by The Steve Miller Band was playing on the satellite radio. If I hadn’t already had lunch, I most certainly would have headed over to Bob’s Big Boy to show off.

I’ll see you down the road.

Dave Kunz is the automotive reporter at KABC-TV Channel 7. He can also be heard on “The Car Show” Saturdays at 9 a.m. on KPFK, 90.7 FM. You can reach Dave at TVCarz @ pacbell.net

Seniors get to enjoy a variety of amenities at The Village at NorthRidge, including a theatre, library, art gallery, club lounge, bistro bar, swimming pool and spa, and full-service beauty salon and underground parking.

To best support the vitality, longevity and health of its residents, The Village at NorthRidge offers a hospitality-centered life-style, first-rate amenities and services, and a host of activities – all of which are known to improve seniors’ quality of life.

According to The Village at NorthRidge’s executive director Tim Maloney, research shows that social interaction is as essential as physical activity for seniors. In fact, studies have found that a social and active lifestyle is vital in helping seniors maintain a sharp mind, alleviate stress and depression, and develop a sense of belonging.

To ensure residents have an array of choices daily, The Village at NorthRidge offers residents a full calendar of social, cultural, recreational and educational events both on and off campus.

The Majestic Theatre will host movies every Saturday throughout September, including Ratatouille, Swing Time, Juno and Talk of the Town.

“At NorthRidge, variety is always on the menu,” Maloney said. “Whether it’s enjoying a matinee in the community’s Majestic Theater, participating in a stretch and flex class in the fully equipped fitness center or enjoying an evening of entertainment provided by one of the many visiting performers – residents are never at a loss for things to do.”

Seniors interested in experiencing a taste of The Village at NorthRidge lifestyle are invited to the following upcoming events.

Matinees at The Majestic

Enjoy an afternoon at the movies every Saturday at 2:00 p.m. This month, guests will view Ratatouille, Swing Time, Juno and Talk of the Town. Enjoy a post-film discussion with writer/producer/director, Merle Goldberg.

Summer Concert Series

NorthRidge guests will take pleasure in a variety of musical genres and stylings from a variety of performers, including Hugo Pazimino, Marv Robinson, David Kaufman and Beverly Wright. Concerts are held each Wednesday in September at 4:00 p.m., preceded by a reception and tours at 3:00 p.m.

Lecture Series

Dedicated to providing seniors with the latest information on topics important to them, NorthRidge will host an ongoing Healthy Living lecture series presented by Providence Health & Services. The first lecture will address osteoporosis concerns on Sept. 17 at 1:30 p.m. The following week, on Sept. 23 at 11:30 a.m., attendees will explore the question, “So You Think You Know About Medicare?” presented by Lysa Crawford, a senior specialist with Anthem Blue Cross.

Seating is limited. For more information and to reserve your space at these events, please call (818) 812-4617.

Owned and operated by Senior Resource Group, The Village at NorthRidge is comprised of 275 independent and assisted living residences. The luxury retirement community’s resort-style services and amenities include the Prairie Grille Restaurant (open 12 hours daily), a fully equipped fitness center, The Majestic Theatre, Internet café, The Corbin Street Market, library, art gallery, club lounge, bistro bar, swimming pool and spa, a full-service beauty salon and underground parking.

For more information or to schedule a personal appointment, please call (818) 477-4081
visit www.TheVillageatNorthRidge.com.

Sam Goss is the young general manager of Taplow House Hotel in England.

We want to talk about the grand finale of our spring trip. These summer days have been hot, so perhaps a refreshing visit with our Taplow House Hotel memories will help us all cool off.

Jackie: After six weeks of intense and beautiful traveling, we treated ourselves to a deep breath before we had to take the long flight home. We decided to stay at Taplow House Hotel, a stunning Georgian retreat situated on the border of Berkshire and Buckinghamshire (how English is that!). Taplow House Hotel is a peaceful haven only 15 minutes from London Heathrow Airport and only 10 minutes from the historic Windsor Castle. Since we had an early flight and it was a long drive from Milford on Sea, we left a day early in order to surround ourselves with six acres of beautiful gardens and Europe’s largest tulip trees. Taplow House Hotel was the perfect setting for a relaxing, overnight stay.

David: With the volcanic ash cloud still hovering over Europe and the possibility of a British Air strike, which might have caused more turmoil at the airport, we made the wise decision to stay at the Taplow House Hotel. They made us feel special indeed with their great service, lovely accommodations and very good food at Berry’s restaurant.

Jackie: Sam Goss, the young general manager, could not have been more charming. After giving us an astonishing suite overlooking the famous tulip trees, he provided us with a tray of sweets and fruits. We then ate a light and lovely lunch at Berry’s Bar & Terrace, located just outside their highly regarded Rosettes restaurant. What a tasty way to withdraw from England.

David: Our dinner at Berry’s sealed the deal. Historic Taplow House Hotel, as it currently stands, was built in 1751. The real features of the beautiful grounds are the tulip Trees. Not only were they planted some 200 years ago, but they happen to be the tallest and fattest tulip trees in Europe. They were planted by none other than Queen Elizabeth I. The hotel remains a beautifully maintained building that has undergone a great deal of restoration by its present owner.

Jackie: For the final two weeks of our journey we stayed at David’s special place in Milford on Sea. Yes, the views of the sea are breath taking,. It was a heart-jumping delight to see a deer roaming and dancing about in front of the sea. We needed to relax. We became fast friends with the young and masterful Andrew Stembrige, the managing director of the famed country house hotel Chewton Glen, close to New Milton. This is the destination as far as I am concerned. We had a fun and fantastic lunch with Andrew and his very dear wife Alison. It was a delight spending time with them.

And then there is the spa. Chewton Glen’s Spa is a universe of its own. Even those who are not able to relax (David) melt into the mists of water massages under the sky domed ceilings. What’s that people say, “The good old days?” We say the time is now. We’ll travel…

Dear Sandy,

Do you feel that people have the right to take their own life?

Marc, Glendale, CA.

Marc,

I believe people do have the right to take their own life. We were ALL given free choice or free will; however one wants to phase it.

I think it is sad and heartbreaking when someone makes the decision to terminate his or her life. We are not in their shoes and we don’t feel the disconnection from life, the pain or the struggle that they have felt. Not the same way that they have experienced pain. We can go through the same experience and anguish that others go though, yet emotionally deal with the experience differently.

Some people I have personally worked with do not, or have never, really felt comfortable on this planet. For whatever reason, the pain or guilt is so strong that they succumb peacefully to the ultimate decision.

Can they be helped? Probably. But are they willing or strong enough to do the work or get the help they need? In many cases, no. Is it selfish for someone to take their own life, or is it selfish for their loved ones to expect them to continue to be miserable? This last option is the only way they know.

I know a few people that take depression medication and simply exist. Emotionally they are numb. They smoke, drink and don’t take care of themselves physically, emotionally or spiritually. By the way, they have already tried to commit suicide. They didn’t want help, and they did not want to change.

Aren’t many of us committing suicide each and every day by, speeding, over eating, drinking, doing drugs, etc.? In many ways most of us are probably committing suicide by not taking good care of ourselves on many levels.

Someone I loved took their own life, and it was devastating. I felt tremendous guilt. But, if that is how the person can find peace, how can I begrudge or feel bad for them? I feel sorrow that I couldn’t help them, and I miss them. We cannot truly help someone that is not open to it, only love them and pray for their highest good and that they find the peace, contentment and happiness that they are looking for. Whatever life lesson’s, they came to learn they will still need to learn – either here or on the other side.

Blessings,
Sandy

The artist with one of his pieces.

Every young artist needs a reason to believe, and Actor Lou Gossett, Jr., and Congressional Gold Medal nominee Dr. Ernie Bodai believe in 19 year old native Angelino artist Dylan Bocanegra. An art show/celebration is coming to Miceli’s Italian Restaurant on Sept. 12 in Hollywood. Gossett and Bodai will be present to speak about the artist and his connection to their charitable work at a unique showing of Bocanegra’s art with special appearances by Sheriff Lee Baca and our own publisher Mardi Rustam.

The show takes an innovative, humanitarian approach that integrates Bocanegra’s perception of the world with a stenciled art series. Throw in multiple causes, including philanthropy and awareness, and you get impressive. All of the art, done entirely by hand and spray paint, emphasizes education, cancer, racism and life’s cycles.

“Cancer Warrior, I Am Not My Breasts” is a three piece series about one woman’s choice not to have reconstructive surgery after a radical mastectomy. Rod Stewart, Martin Luther King, Jr., Harvey Milk, as well as Lou Gossett, Jr., also grace the show’s art with hope and inspiration.

A recent graduate of the Los Angeles High School for the Arts, Bocanegra’s socially conscious work stems from his own background and life experiences. Raised by his single mother after losing his father at the age of 4 ½ months, he was educated in the LAUSD public school system and taunted as “the white kid with a Mexican name,” or accused of not being Mexican at all. Bocanegra is proud of his Latino heritage. His mother, a cancer survivor, has nurtured his sense of self and artistic flare throughout his life, even allowing him to color on her living room walls.

Local artist Dylan Bocanegra uses his hands and spray paint to create art that touches on racism, education, cancer and life’s cycles.

Bodai is best known as the mastermind and creator of the Breast Cancer Research Postage Stamp, the first fundraising stamp in U.S. history. Bodai also spends his time testifying at the state and national levels for increased funding for prostate cancer research. Both he and Gossett are prostate cancer survivors. Speaking as an activist, survivor, and doctor, he is one of the world’s most sought after speakers on breast cancer awareness and research. Over 12 countries have adopted the women’s stamp, as he raises awareness for a male counterpart.

Gossett founded Eracism Foundation Inc. in 2006. He has committed the last quadrant of his life to an all out conscious offensive against racism, violence and ignorance.

The veteran, soulful actor went public with his prostate cancer. This is the first time Bodai and Gossett will come together.

“It’s incredible and beyond my wildest dreams that they are coming together,” Bocanegra said. “I’m fortunate to know and call Mr. Gossett a friend and can’t wait to meet Dr. Ernie Bodai. I have learned that the sky is not the limit, especially when the moon already has footprints.”

“I’m coming because I greatly believe that the next generation represents the future outcome of the world and anybody who has worked as hard as Dylan needs to be acknowledged, congratulated and we need to support him to continue his excellent work,” Bodai said.

Bocanegra has been accepted to Art Center College of Design in Pasadena for Multi Media.

Gifting an education can help make our future more peaceful, or as an optimistic Gossett cites in his blessing, “I support anything that goes toward the right direction of the light.”

For more information about Bocanegra, visit http://dbocanegrart.blogspot.com/ or e-mail him at dbocanegra@hotmail.com.

Hey Robert,

I’ve noticed that there is ice building up around my air conditioner. The air conditioner seems to be working OK, but if this is indicative of a problem I would rather nip it in the bud and get it taken care of. I remember you mentioned something about an “A” coil. Would you mind going into more detail on that? If the icing might be related, could you explain how to clean the coil properly? Thank you,

Larry J.

Hi Larry,

This can be caused by one of two things – you’ve got a dirty filter that is causing the unit to ice up or it is low on refrigerant. First, check the filter. They need to be changed once a month if you have pets in the house or if you leave the windows and doors open. For relatively “clean” environments, every two to three months should be fine between filter changes. But, at $3 each, it is well worth the cost to keep them clean, considering the damage dirty filters can cause your air conditioning system.

The A-coil sits above the air handler. It is like a radiator coil that sits in an “A” configuration. Dirty filters will allow dirt to go up inside the A-coil and will restrict the amount of air flow to your house.

Even a clean filter that is a little too small for the frame will allow dust to pass through the gap and will cause problems. One result is high electrical bills because it will not cool as efficiently and the system will run longer or, in some cases, constantly and not cycle off.

To clean, the sheet metal cowling has to be removed to access the coil. Soap and water will not work. You have to use a condenser coil cleaner with a ShopVac. Spray the cleanser on the coil and then rake the fins of the A-coil with the vacuum. Keep vacuuming until you get all of the dirt out. You will see a huge difference once the coil is cleaned. Most people need an air conditioner man for this type of project, but if you’re handy this should be simple.

If the A-coil is clean and the system is still showing problems, call an air conditioner company and have them check the charge. They will hook up their gauges and let you know if you are low on refrigerant. Keep in mind that refrigerant in an air conditioner compressor is like oil in a car. If it is low on oil, the engine runs hotter. If it runs hotter, you are going to prematurely burn out the coils in the compressor.

I have my air conditioner system serviced every year. It cost me pennies and my units run efficiently. My home is always as cool as I want it to be. I am a stickler about filters and annual air conditioner servicing.

Another reason why it is critical to maintain your equipment is if your condenser goes out, you’ll not only have to replace it but you will also have to replace the air handler inside your house. You used to be able to just replace the condenser, but due to the new refrigeration laws, you now have to replace everything, a completely new system, for reasons of compatibility.

Submit questions to: robert@imsconstruction.com

Robert Lamoureux of IMS Construction, Valencia, C.A., has 30 years experience as commercial general, electrical and plumbing contractor. The opinions expressed in “Your Home Improvements” are not to replace the recommendations of a qualified contractor after a thorough visual inspection has been made.