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CHARLESTON, SC, February 19, 2007 – Morelli Heating & Air Conditioning, Inc. was recently recognized as the 2006 Carrier Carolinas Dealer of the Year Award. The award recognizes the Carrier dealer that out performed all of the other dealers in the Carolina region.

Morelli Heating & A/C’s President, Tony Morelli, is proud of what his company achieved over the past year and credits his staff of 60+ employees with helping to achieve this prestigious award.

“We just celebrated our 25 year anniversary in business in the Charleston region,” said Morelli. “And to top it off, we are named the Carrier Carolinas Dealer of the Year, what a great time for Morelli Heating & Air and for our customers.”

The reason for Morelli’s success and recognition as the Dealer of the Year is found in the company’s commitment to their customers. Their service department, in addition to providing service 24/7, employs only NATE certified service technicians each sharing the company’s goal of 100% customer satisfaction.

Morelli Heating & A/C is a member of ASHREA, SC Association of Heating and Air Conditioning Contractors and South Carolina Mechanical Contractors Association. The company is also an Unlimited Mechanical Contractor in the state of South Carolina. Their service area covers the South Carolina low country.

“We are very proud to recognize Morelli Heating & A/C as our Dealer of the Year in the Carolinas,” said Halsey Cook, president of Carrier’s North American residential business. “Their reputation for excellent customer service is evident in their work and made them the obvious choice for this distinction.”

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On November 1 1981, James K. Morelli Sr, Joyce L. Morelli and Anthony J. Morelli incorporated with South Carolina law to operate a heating and air conditioning company. The company started as a small service and replacement company with less than 10 employees.

Today Morelli Heating & Air Conditioning Inc has proudly served the Charleston area for 25 years. We employ more than 65 people and provide full mechanical services to the entire Low Country.

Daniel Island Academy
300 Seven Farms Drive

Project duration: October 2003 – August 2004
Final cost: $2.5 million
Owner: Daniel Island Academy
Developer: Daniel Island Co.
Architect: Stubbs Muldrow Herin Architects
Contractor: Trident Construction Co.
Project contributors: Morelli Heating & Air Conditioning, Ferguson Fulghum and Randolph’s Painting

Daniel Island Academy is the first child development facility on Daniel Island. The facility accommodates infants to 4-years-old in a building that meets— and exceeds— National Association for the Education of Young Children guidelines.

Design components include light monitors for increased natural light in classrooms and public spaces, a geothermal HVAC system and the sue of sustainable materials, such as ground-faces block, cast stone and cement panels and trim.

The building is organized to respond to the corner site location. A tall spine connects the ceremonial corner entry with the lobby oriented to the parking lot. Classrooms are attached to the spine in a “L” configuration, with younger children separated from older children.

Age appropriate playgrounds are easily accessible, and covered porches and canopies provide screening from excessive sunlight.

Attention to detail is apparent in the choice of exterior materials, the intricate design of the light shelves and the colorful marine animal shapes that decorate the hallways.

The owner wanted to keep the building affordable so childcare would be available to young families. Throughout the process, the contractor apprised the team of costs, keeping the project on budget. Several times, the entire team took part in look at more efficient alternatives so the project would stay within budget.

The schedule was also important because the academy needed to open in fall 2004. The team took a 14-mont schedule and reduced to nine months. This required coordination among all the team members.

Taken from the December 12th issue of the Charleston Regional Business Journal

MORELLI HEATING & AIR CONDITIONING INC., NAMED A CARRIER FACTORY AUTHORIZED DEALER

INDIANAPOLIS (Feb. 19, 2004) – Morelli Heating & Air Conditioning, Inc ., Charleston, S.C., was recently named the first Carrier Factory Authorized Dealer in South Carolina. This endorsement program was designed by Carrier Corporation to promote quality, excellence and attention to detail in solving the heating and cooling needs of homeowners by Carrier dealers.

For 23 years, Morelli Heating & Air Conditioning has been a family business taking care of its customers’ needs. In 1975, Tony Morelli went to work for his father becoming a second-generation HVAC dealer in the Charleston area. His brother and sister are also involved in the business helping keep the Morelli tradition alive.

“My father and I created a business that respected and stayed focused on our customers,” explains Morelli. “We’ve continued that same philosophy. Not only are we a second-generation business, we’re now servicing third and fourth generations of customers. My father was proud of his business and the service he provided his customers. We strive to bring that same attention, focus and detail to our customers and the service we provide.”

Morelli has 52 professionals who are trained and skilled to handle everything from routine maintenance to system repair. “Each of our team members are trained to provide 100% customer satisfaction,” says Morelli. “We are problem solvers for our customers. They depend on us to provide a service and we try to surpass their expectations.”

“We’re proud that Morelli Heating & Air Conditioning , Inc. has achieved Factory Authorized Dealer status,” said Halsey Cook, president of Carrier’s North America Residential business unit. “Morelli’s reputation for premium customer service precedes them in South Carolina, and they’ve certainly been one of our top dealers in the United States for many years, so it’s no surprise they have been given this distinction.”

“When homeowners see Morelli Heating & Air Conditioning, Inc. with the Factory Authorized Dealer label, they can count on peace of mind and a ‘no risk’ option,” said Andy Paskins, Carrier channel marketing manager. “This means fewer, if any, callbacks, hassle-free transactions and superior customer service.”

Consumers benefit from the Factory Authorized Dealer endorsement as well. When calling Morelli Heating & Air Conditioning, Inc., a Factory Authorized Dealer, homeowners can be assured of choosing among Carrier’s industry-leading, innovative HVAC systems for the home or small business; dealer expertise in selecting, installing and servicing the equipment; an even higher standard of service; and, a written assurance of quality.

For more information about Morelli Heating & Air Conditioning, Inc., please call (843) 554-8600 or visit their web site at www.morelliair.com. For more information about the Carrier Factory Authorized Dealer program, or Carrier heating and cooling systems, please call 1-800-Carrier or visit our Web site at www.carrier.com .

Celebrating 100 years of innovation and the invention of modern air conditioning by its founder, Willis Haviland Carrier, Carrier Corporation is the world’s largest manufacturer of heating, air conditioning and refrigeration systems and equipment. It is a subsidiary of United Technologies Corporation (NYSE:UTX), which provides a broad range of high-technology products and support services to the aerospace and building systems industries.