Among hydronic/plumbing and mechanical professionals, there are few who turn their trade into craftsmanship, and Orest Omeliukh is one.

This product provides dual-action dirt separation for closed-loop hydronic heating systems.

Three contractors discuss the advantages of hydronics, and how to explain that to end users.

Decreased equipment requirements and the increased potential for lesser maintenance costs have contractors looking into hydronic heat metering.

Hydronics manufacturers have been focused on making the world of hydronic heating more efficient for contractors and for end users alike.

Over the past 12 years, SHCC has discussed and planned the installation of a hydronic green warming and cooling system across 24 playing surfaces.

Demand for hydronic comfort solutions is heating up. According to a report by Technavio, the global market is expected to increase by more than 7 percent from 2018 to 2022, driven by a desire for more energy-efficient and energy-neutral technologies to improve the indoor climate. With more homeowners and building owners looking to advance the technologies in their structures to make them smarter, more efficient, or just more comfortable, it’s in a contractor’s best interest to become proficient in radiant heating and cooling systems to further expand their market — or, to dominate a niche market.

From keeping up-to-date with technology to simply finding folks to lay the pipework, hydronics contractors face a unique subset of challenges within the HVAC industry. Learning to navigate the hurdles make the race to the bottom line smoother and much more profitable. The NEWS spoke with some industry experts to identify the top five challenges contractors face and the steps they should take to make sure nothing stands in their way when it comes to optimizing their workflow rate.

Contractors can find a vast opportunity in selling radiant heat, which is growing in popularity as it gains further recognition by consumers and contractors alike for its unique qualities.

I’ve learned many things in the last 17 years. Perhaps the biggest learning curve for me has been with people. Of course, as individuals, we’re all different.