HVAC Contracting - Articles - Page 81

Diagnosing Ductless HVAC Systems

What to look for when a ductless system isn’t working right, or at all

February 21, 2023

The use of ductless heat pump HVAC systems has broadened considerably since they were introduced to the U.S. market decades ago, but their technology isn’t familiar to all technicians or in all parts of the country.

Troubleshooting Defrost Timers

A faulty defrost timer in a refrigeration system can lead to problems

Joe Marchese

February 21, 2023

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Technicians should learn how to troubleshoot defrost timers, as they can be the culprit if a freezer that uses an electric heater as its supplemental heat source has a frozen evaporator coil.

Diagnosing a Heat Pump Defrost Sensor

Matthew Akins

February 19, 2023

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A split system heat pump's defrost sensor is used to detect ice buildup on the heat pump's outdoor coil. The exact way in which a defrost sensor works can vary.

Defining Duct Renovation: Part 1

David Richardson

February 18, 2023

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Duct renovation is one of the largest missing pieces in our industry. To create a foundation, let’s look at two duct renovation approaches.

How to Crush CX, Attract New Leads as an HVAC Business Owner

Eduardo Pretell

February 16, 2023

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What are the best ways to get leads as an HVAC business owner? A combination of digital marketing, traditional advertising, and good old word-of-mouth.

HVAC Family Playbooks: Before Death Do Us Part

How HVAC business owners can ensure their family’s well-being long after they’re gone

Hannah Belloli

February 12, 2023

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While a business owner may have things set up businesswise for when their time comes, preparing a “playbook” with relevant paperwork will help take care of the surviving spouse or family.

Single-Use Plastics Bans are Coming for HVAC

Packaging is the target of this growing green initiative, may lead to price hikes

Maria Taylor

February 11, 2023

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As a user of plastics in packaging materials, HVAC is getting caught up in regulations regarding single-use plastics.

SkyKnight Capital Launches FirstCall Mechanical Group with Three Acquisitions

Acquires STR Mechanical, Technical Services, TimCo Heating and Air, and Jax Services

February 10, 2023

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SkyKnight Capital L.P., a private equity firm, announced that it has launched FirstCall Mechanical Group, a commercial services platform.

Text Marketing 101 for HVAC Contractors

Experts say text-messaging is a fast, cost-effective way to reach customers

Matt Jachman

February 9, 2023

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Texting may be the best marketing technique for the digital age: It’s quick, direct, cost-effective, and can be easily personalized.

Regulations, Incentives, Higher Efficiency: A Boon for HVAC Industry

Matt Jachman

February 8, 2023

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According to JCI, new and enhanced consumer incentives, the moves toward electrification and greater energy efficiency, and the introduction of low-GWP refrigerants mean huge opportunities in HVACR.