Connected Homes Present an Opportunity for HVAC Contractors Already being in the home creates an advantage Ted Craig December 20, 2021 No Comments Connected homes continue to grow in popularity, creating an opportunity for HVAC contractors to create an even stronger bond with homeowners.Read More
Independent HVAC, Plumbing Providers Should Consider Consolidating December 19, 2021 No Comments Private equity firms invested in independent HVAC and plumbing businesses in a wave of consolidation that created bigger players.Read More
Inflation Puts Pressure on HVAC Manufacturers, Contractors Consumers understand prices are higher for everything Ted Craig December 18, 2021 No Comments The Consumer Price Index rose to 6.8% in November. Whatever the cause, HVAC contractors and their customers are paying more for most items these days.Read More
Three Invaluable Lessons I Learned About Selling Duct Upgrades Getting out of your own way David Richardson December 17, 2021 No Comments Here are three lessons I learned while setting out to improve my skills selling duct upgrades.Read More
How to Determine the Cause of Mechanical Compressor Failure Strategies for HVAC technicians servicing failed compressors Ted Craig December 16, 2021 No Comments Airflow is one of the leading causes of failure for compressors.Read More
COVID Safety Mandates Will Create Chaos for HVAC Industry Mandated Chaos Matt Michel December 15, 2021 No Comments Courts have so far halted the OSHA mandate, the Medicate mandate, and the executive order. But does that mean the mandates are gone for good?Read More
Higher Efficiencies, ‘Sequel’ Ratings on Tap for HVAC in 2023 Coming attractions like SEER2/EER2, more realistic testing methods, and updated Energy Star labels are only a year out Robert Beverly December 14, 2021 One Comment Minimum efficiency standards for new residential central air conditioning and air-source heat pumps will bump up as of 2023.Read More
Preparing Your Customers for Rising Gas Prices Scott Merritt December 14, 2021 No Comments Natural gas prices are on the rise. How do you prepare the customer for these increases?Read More
Phone Numbers Lose Their Value in the Digital Age Useful for consumers to connect, but less so for marketing Ted Craig December 13, 2021 No Comments These days, most numbers are programmed into people’s phones. So how much should contractors invest in their phone numbers?Read More
EPA Delivers Final Rule, Results of Third Quarter, AI in Commercial Refrigeration, and IAQ Awareness Layan Dahhan December 13, 2021 No Comments The EPA delivers its final rule on AIM Act, HVAC manufacturers saw higher sales and revenues in the third quarter, AI makes its way to the commercial refrigeration market, and consumer awareness of IAQ reaches its highest level.Read More