As contractors embark on 2023, it is important to keep an eye on the economy without seeing a recession that is not there yet … and might not be here for a while.
In the U.S., the federal government along with numerous states have pledged to aggressively reduce — and potentially eliminate — carbon emissions over the next few decades.
The HVAC industry is pretty excited about all the tax credits and rebates that are being offered currently, so now is the time for contractors to lobby their state’s energy office to make sure that their state is applying for IRA money.
There is a lot that goes into being a successful HVAC contractor. However, like anything else, sometimes it is best to boil it down to the core of it: whoever has the best people wins.
It is extremely hard for HVAC contractors to find quality workers. As a contractor, how do you differentiate yourself from other HVAC businesses that are also trying to fill multiple positions?
In order to recruit and retain quality technicians, it needs to be more than just money. They need to feel they are a part of something and wanted to be rewarded for their hard work.
Alternatives to R-410A are mildly flammable (A2L) and many state building codes do not yet allow their use in stationary comfort cooling equipment. But that is changing quickly.