Start thinking two-man crews. With 13 SEER soon to be the norm, the one-man change-out will be a thing of the past. Not only will these be newer and more-efficient systems, they will be larger and heavier.
A new technology developed for use in California could become an attractive option for homeowners in many parts of the country. The NightBreeze system was developed to integrate ventilation cooling with heating and air conditioning, as well as to provide fresh-air ventilation.
Salting is a labor union tactic that should die a quick death. Congress has been looking into this practice for several years now, but - to date - nothing has come of it.
As a contractor, if you've never looked into offering portable air conditioning or heating equipment - for renting or for purchasing - you should look again. There are multiple ways it can help your business, possibly giving you the edge in your market.
In its infancy, portable cooling was the use of small, portable units used primarily to meet unplanned emergency situations. Later, larger, more sophisticated pieces of equipment have been developed, for meeting a variety of planned requirements. Here are a couple of case studies.
In 2006 and beyond, installing products with efficiencies of 13 SEER and higher is only part of the opportunity contractors have to deliver total indoor comfort. A sales strategy that goes beyond efficiency can increase sales volume and improve profit margin.
A recent ACCA-St. Louis Chapter meeting included a panel discussion regarding the impact of 13 SEER. But then the subject of industry image cropped up.