The latest report from Heating, Air-conditioning, and Refrigeration Distributors International (HARDI) showed that average sales for HARDI distributor members increased 9.4 percent in November 2014, but that annualized growth through November was 6.9 percent, which is where it was throughout 2014.
Exact Pipe Tools Inc. announced that it has established a distribution center and warranty repair center in Canada to serve its growing number of Canadian distributors. Exact Pipe Tools is the U.S. wholly owned subsidiary of Finland-based Exact Tools Oy and recently established its North American presence.
Appliance Doctor, a New York City appliance service company, announced that it now offers HVAC services, including maintenance and repair on existing units and installation of new HVAC units, for homeowners, rental tenants, landlords, and property management companies in the Bronx and Westchester County.
Among the more stressful challenges facing HVAC service providers is meeting customer demands for rapid diagnosis and repair of their systems. For many HVAC contractors the solution can be found in a compact electronic measurement system that can monitor and log the status of all HVAC functions.
Customers in Pennsylvania who sign up for new residential electric service with Direct Energy can also receive a free six-month trial of Direct Energy’s “Heating and Cooling Repair Essential Plan.”