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HVAC Pros, Take a Friday Break and Play DuctWord

December 15, 2023

Each week, DuctWord gives players six guesses to decode a hidden word. The word of the week will be related to the HVACR industry and, once answered, the puzzle will link to one of our most popular articles on the topic. There’s also a leaderboard where players can log their high scores to win bragging rights.

The NEWSMakers Podcast: Is Geothermal Set for Growth?

Check out the latest episode of the NEWSMakers Podcast

Kyle Gargaro

December 15, 2023

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Kyle Gargaro, editorial director, The ACHR NEWS, traveled to Oklahoma City to talk with Climate Control Group COO Kevin McNamara about the state of the geothermal industry.

‘You’re Fired:’ Four Key Reasons to Let People Go

Ninety-five percent of the decisions can be made by others in your organization, but you earn your money making the tough 5%

Chris Hunter

December 14, 2023

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As leaders in the home service industry, our goal is to balance immediate needs with long-term vision, making decisions that are tough but necessary for growth and success.

Armistead Mechanical Wins Platinum Safety Award

December 13, 2023

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The Platinum Safety Award is for companies that earned safety scores of 95% or greater in the Highwire safety assessment program.

The Secret to Getting Paid in the HVAC Service Industry

Your HVAC company is not a lending institution, so stop acting like one

Bill Prosch

December 13, 2023

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It’s substantially easier to clearly state the expectation of being paid today than it is to repeatedly call the customer and beg them for the money you earned two months ago.

APR Supply Uses Video to Aid HVAC Contractors in the Field

December 13, 2023

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With Blitzz, an APR technical service advisor can instantly see live video from the contractor’s smartphone camera, allowing him or her to visually assess the problem and collaborate with the contractor.

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Homeowners, Contractors Mutually Support Maintenance Agreements

Seventy-five percent of responding homeowners agree that service agreements are important, per a Clear Seas Research study

Herb Woerpel

December 12, 2023

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For contractors, service agreements provide guaranteed work during shoulder seasons and an opportunity to build rapport with customers.

Google wants to Inform, Guide Consumers’ Decisions on their HVAC Purchases

An HVAC Angel on Your Shoulder

Matt Jachman

December 11, 2023

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A Google search for terms like “furnace” or “heat pump” will yield information on how the system works and its efficiency, plus side-by-side comparisons and, if applicable, available financial incentives that can defray the consumer’s costs.