It has been an unusual cooling season, at least in terms of the weather. Temperature highs have dominated some sections of the country, while cool, rainy weather reared its ugly head in other sections. The News asked its Contractor Consultants if the weather had any affect on business and, if so, what measures they took to offset it.
Many consumers recently received a jolt when they learned that prices for natural gas would increase this winter. Prices will vary depending on the region and the severity of the winter weather. But one thing remains certain — prices will go up.
Because natural gas prices are expected to jump this winter, it would behoove contractors to sell more high-efficiency systems, right? Whoa. Let’s consider what's right for you, what's right for your customer, and what's right for the industry.
Everyone knows the importance of communication. It is especially important in the insurance business. In order to save money and maintain proper coverage, there has to be an open line of communication between the policyholder and the insurance agent. With so many factors impacting insurance premiums, it is imperative for business owners to keep in touch with their agents.
As I headed to the airport after a conference, I noticed an exit sign numbered “14.” At the bottom it read “Formerly Exit 5.” That’s a drastic change. I drew a comparison between the exit numbers and the current HVACR job market.
WASHINGTON — New orders for manufactured durable goods in July increased $1.7 billion or 1 percent to $174 billion, the U.S. Department of Commerce reported. This was the third straight
I recently paid a visit to one of my favorite Internet sites — eBay. On this visit, I looked around for furnaces and condensing units. I got a little more than I bargained for.
In an article in The New York Times, an insurance expert stated that the national average cost of insurance has increased approximately 50 percent in the last three years. The state in which costs are said to be rising fastest is California, up almost 100 percent in the past three years. To HVACR contractors, these statistics are not surprising, but they are alarming.
In its first decade, Aire Serv®, a subsidiary of the Dwyer Group, was on a learning curve, adding franchisees and endeavoring to build a solid foundation. The company, which has 85 locations worldwide, has a new man at the helm.
Everyone needs to have a few causes in their lives, from hugging trees to boycotting fur coat retailers. I’ve decided to add another cause to my list — healthy and safe indoor environments for residents of nursing homes.