Residential HVAC contractors traditionally solve space heating and cooling problems. However, a study conducted a few years ago suggested that temperature issues may only occur in 17 percent of homes. If so, there may be a lot of opportunity being missed.
Women in this field are too far and few between. This needs to change. How, though, may be the $64,000 question. Even the far-too-few females in this field struggle with supplying a single, solid solution.
I had to put it out there. I was looking for answers to my question: "What is the ultimate compliment you can get from a customer?" Some of the answers were just what I expected.
In general, contractors do not brag. That may be why it can be difficult assembling The NEWS' annual top residential dealers in new construction and replacement/add-on. But if you strive to be the best, you should be included with the best.
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A tech or installer in a hurry to pick up a fitting or carton of sheet metal screws may stop at the Big Box. But as long as suppliers continue to offer good, reliable service, the Big Box threat is something that can be kept under control.
Here's a suggestion for a special holiday. Let's call it Groundhog Day for HVAC. If the warehouse manager steps outside and sees his shadow on July 10, you only get four more weeks of inventory availability. Of course, we hope he sees the sun.
OK, I wasn't 100 percent correct. I'm referring to my column in which I noted the trend for many expos is to go to an every other year format. There are expos that are held every year and do very well, thank you.
There have been some substantial new developments in air cleaners sold through normal trade sources. This is an excellent opportunity for contractors to show our expertise. We need to do the research and develop a detailed resource of information regarding all those air-cleaning options.
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