As building owners and facility managers prepare HVAC systems for the peak heating season, the decision to repair or replace aging systems looms large. Contractors can help owners make an informed decision.
The trend towards the use of refrigerant 410A continues to grow and there is a demand for technicians who are comfortable working with this higher-pressure replacement for R-22.
Mastering the basics, one step at a time, will make you fully prepared for this industry. It does take time to master the basics, but average people have done it and so can you.
According to Enterprise Fleet Services, leasing vehicles under a tailored vehicle management program can be a better alternative than a cash or financed purchase.
For years, Dana Morton says he put up with a "groaning" oil furnace in the cellar beneath his bedroom. Today, he says his wall-hung boiler is so quiet and small that he would have no objection to installing it in the master bedroom closet of his home.
If you're like most people, you've heard the age-old phrase "let me shop around" more than you care to remember. But there's no need to let that big objection stop your sale in its tracks.
Fabric duct has been used in Europe for over 30 years, but many American contractors have yet to install their first fabric duct project. However, the number of contractors with no fabric duct experience is diminishing as it gains acceptance.
Exhibiting at a trade show or home show can be an expensive yet often necessary marketing initiative. Yet, many companies fail to maximize their return on investment.