Many contractors are adding new products and services that do not fall under the traditional HVAC contracting realm. These products can include everything from generators and tankless water heaters to security systems and pest control, and contractors are reporting a positive response to these non-HVAC offerings.

The EZTR40 course supplements personal training by Noritz sales personnel, giving tradespeople the ability to gain and deepen their tankless knowledge quickly and effectively. 

Designed to replace a conventional 40-gallon tank-type water heater for two-bath residences in warm-weather climates, the new EZTR40 streamlines the tank-replacement process with three key features.

Tankless water heater manufacturer Rinnai announced that it has begun assembly of its Commercial Tankless Rack System (TRS) at Rinnai America headquarters in Peachtree City, Georgia.

Rinnai has introduced a tankless water heater that allows for concentric or twin-pipe PVC venting from the same unit. The new Ultra Series condensing tankless water heater models RUC98i and RUC80i feature a built-in system that allows maximum flexibility for installers and dealers.

Noritz America announced that it continues to enhance its website (www.noritz.com) with two newly redesigned, user-friendly Professionals and Products web pages. Noritz recently added the Noritz University online training portal for convenient access to education resources.

Noritz America has announced the release of its Online Residential Level 1 (R1) tankless water heater training for plumbing and HVAC contractors. The company said the Noritz University course will supplement personal training by Noritz sales personnel.

Bollente Companies Inc. announced that it has opened a 2,000-square-foot showroom and contractor training center in Scottsdale, Ariz. The showroom will allow homeowners and contractors to explore the benefits of trutankless®, a line of whole-home and commercial electric tankless water heaters.