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DIY Customers Provide HVAC Contractors New Opportunities for Growth

October 22, 2018

The HVAC industry is no stranger to do-it-yourself (DIY) homeowners, especially with the growing popularity of smart thermostats that just happen to be readily available at their corner big-box store or online via two-day shipping.

Paul Sammataro, owner, SammÃ¢??s Heating and Air Conditioning, Plano, Texas, said he tries to turn do-it-yourself calls gone wrong into new customers.

Contractors Search for Role in DIY Market

HVAC Contractors Reporting an Increase in Faulty DIY Installation Calls

Nicole Krawcke

September 22, 2014

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When customers install their own thermostats, it often presents a problem to contractors who not lose out on a sale, but could also see an increase in service calls over malfunctioning equipment.

HRAI Warns Consumers about DIY Hydrocarbon Refrigerant Kits

Campaign Provides the Public with Important Safety Information

June 23, 2014

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The Heating, Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Institute of Canada (HRAI) launched its fourth annual consumer safety awareness campaign to warn Canadians about the risks of using flammable hydrocarbon refrigerants in home and business air conditioning systems.

Relying on a Service Professional for Professional Service

Even Do-it-Yourself HVAC Projects Can Benefit from Professional Help

Jerry Mannen

August 5, 2013

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The best way to avoid costly HVAC system repairs is to perform regular preventive work, and, while most work is best left to the professionals, some things can be performed without the assistance of a service professional.

HRAI Shares the Dangers of Home Hydrocarbon Kits

August 13, 2012

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The Heating, Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Institute of Canada (HRAI) recently launched its annual consumer awareness campaign on the hazards of mass marketers and retailers in Canada promoting hydrocarbon refrigerant do-it-yourself (DIY) kits.