At age 11, Aaron Grace was installing HVAC systems. He was also taking, and passing, NATE exams. Now he is a seasoned veteran at age 14, expanding his knowledge of HVAC service and installation in both the commercial and residential markets.
Rheem recently introduced its "Better Home Planning Guide," which allows for collaboration between builder, homebuyer, and contractor in creating a customized HVAC system for a healthy, energy-efficient, and comfortable home.
In light of the news that HVAC manufacturers were reporting record shipments of equipment in 2005, I wanted to find out if contractors shared in the good news - if they believed the record shipments reflected an uptick in their own business.
Some HVACR professionals and students, eager to advance their HVACR education but not able to physically attend a college campus, can now have the campus brought to them thanks to the Internet and the Ferris State University (FSU) HVACR Technology Program.
Are contractors using the Internet to its fullest capacity or just dabbling in it? The NEWS asked its Contractor Consultants why they use (or don't use) the Internet in their everyday business operations. The answers we received showed a varying range of Internet participation.
Providing quality service while maintaining a balanced and well-trained staff is the reason why A. Leechman Heating & Cooling was chosen winner of the 2005 "Best Contractor to Work For" contest for the North Central region.
HVAC business owners continue to seek ways to be more profitable by joining independent contractor groups. The NEWS recently tagged along with a few contractors who were attending a get-to-know-us session sponsored by national contractor group AirTime 500.
What are some of the biggest challenges facing manufacturers, distributors, and contractors - all members of traditional HVAC distribution - as 2006 unfolds? These are questions addressed by the newest addition to The NEWS lineup of contributors: key HVAC wholesale/distributors.
Should you view a customer complaint as a pain-in-the-neck or an opportunity to generate cash? If you answered "pain-in-the-neck," you might want to take a second look at missed opportunities, according to Kristin Anderson Bottemiller, a featured speaker at the Nexstar Super Meeting.
I have always contended that it would take major national catastrophic events involving CO poisoning to wake the general public up to the dangers of CO. It is unfortunate that it takes tragedy to cause reaction.