Ohio Contractor Canton Seed insists that at no point should the humid-
Continued from page 40 For the past decade, Lakes has also served the area as
ity and temperature combined ever reach 100. For example, if the room is at 70 degrees, the humidity can’t exceed 30%. A 2.5 ton air-source heat pump was installed to maintain optimal temperature, while a dehu- midifier keeps the dew point in check. Special controls with remote sensors were also needed.
Custom work “Besides specializing in geothermal, we do other
work that many residential HVAC contractors aren’t interested in,” said Brian Jr. Since he was old enough to reach the shop tables, Brian has helped his father in their duct fabrication shop. He got his feet wet bending Z- irons to hold up ductwork. Not only does Lakes build ductwork from scratch for
all of their own jobs, they also serve as ductwork subs for other contracting firms. “Jim Craiglow runs the fab shop,” said Brian Jr., “and he’s top notch; we’re all very proud of the work he does.” Once installed, the bright, perfectly fitted ductwork
can’t be confused with factory stock; that’s often the first comment from anyone that looks at an installation by Lakes. Their custom ductwork not only looks better, but it’s more stable, tighter and, because of the care taken during fabrication, more efficient.
Bradford White’s service rep. In 1990, Akron-based Famous Supply, a distributer of Bradford White water heaters, needed a nearby service and installation firm with an excellent reputation. Lakes was chosen because they have an established service division, long experi- ence with water heaters, and the ability to troubleshoot gas valves and other water heater components. According to Brian Jr., their technicians respond to a handful of service calls each month to fix and fine-tune water heater operations.
The family’s own pressure relief valve “I joined the company full-time after graduating from
college 11 years ago,” said Brian Jr. Summer breaks throughout his time at John Carroll University were also full of Lakes work. Brian’s sisters, Jennifer Pinion and Julie Hill, do the company’s accounting, financing and payroll. “We love the work, but we also enjoy getting away as
a family too,” said Brian Jr. Years ago, Brian Sr. and his wife bought a 40-acre farm in rural Ohio. The property has a five-acre lake full of trout, bass and walleye. “Camping, fishing, swimming and taking the John
Deer Gator rides has become a great outlet for all of us,” said Brian Jr. n
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