In today's economy, cost-conscious end users want to extend their HVAC equipment lifespan as long as possible. Regular maintenance on condensing units can help maximize their longevity and performance.

Homeowners lack an understanding of their HVAC system, and they don’t regularly maintain them. It’s up to contractors to educate them on why it’s important.

Smart thermostats offer preventive maintenance options and rebates for customers, but contractors should be sure to get educated — and educate homeowners — on utility rebates like demand-response programs.

Conducting planned maintenance on refrigeration equipment is beneficial to both equipment owners and contractors. However, simple tasks can turn into problems if not done properly or without taking the necessary precautions.

Shoulder season never happened for many HVAC contractors this past year but soon it will return, and they will need a plan for keeping staff busy.

HVACR contractors can offer customers a solution to keep refrigerant costs down: reducing and eliminating leaks. That’s where better brazing comes in.

Homeowners should be proactive and schedule regular maintenance check-ups, which can be made easier with service agreements.

As the old saying goes, an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure. This is especially true when a replacing a thermostatic expansion valve (TXV).

I’m here to talk today about a problem we saw, how we solved it in a new way, and why more contractors should be considering the same.