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Don’t Start a Contracting Company If You Haven’t Thought About It

Starting a company comes with challenges you might not initially anticipate

June 24, 2019

Many individuals in the HVAC industry want to open their own businesses one day. I am not here to discourage but only to urge caution.

Northstar Commuter Rail with radiant heating. - The ACHR News

Three Case Studies That Demonstrate Radiant Heating’s Capabilities

Radiant heating keeps people safe and comfortable, regardless of the season

Maria Taylor

June 17, 2019

What do a platform in Minnesota, a football field in Colorado, and a pool complex in Texas have in common? They get slippery when wet. And they use radiant heating.

Nortek’s ComfortConsultant app. - The ACHR News

Tips for Choosing the Right High-End Air Conditioning

There are a number of factors to consider when helping homeowners purchase a new system

Maria Taylor

June 17, 2019

Homeowners don’t always know the complex factors that go into choosing which high-end system will best suit their needs.

In ACCA’s recent survey about tariff impacts, 88 percent of responding contractors reported feeling effects. The equipment price increases members are seeing have ranged from 10 to 20 percent. - The ACHR News

How the Tariff Increase Is Affecting HVACR

White House counts on the economy to buffer consumers

Robert Beverly

June 17, 2019

Paul Teller discussed President Trump’s China trade strategy during with distributors attending the annual HARDI Congressional Fly-In in Washington, D.C.

Selling High-End Air Conditioning - The ACHR News

How to Overcome Price Resistance When Selling High-End Air Conditioning

Creating value is more important than a low price

Maria Taylor

June 17, 2019

One company president starts a conversation with price, but by explaining the value of his product to the consumer.

National Comfort Institute (NCI) Summit Conference. Ron Getzschman (center) of Getzschman Heating LLC, Fremont, Nebraska, received the Chairman’s Award for 2019. - The ACHR News

NCI Summit Conference Hosts Performance-Based Contractors

A look at events, takeaways, and trends from the 16th annual conference

Angela D. Harris

June 17, 2019

Right up to the very last session, there was full attendance at this year’s National Comfort Institute Inc.’s Summit Conference. Here are the highlights.

Lessons I Learned From Overcoming HVAC Adversity

Obstacles give us the opportunity to learn important lessons

David Richardson

June 17, 2019

When faced with an obstacle, we decide to overcome it or quit and walk away. The consequences of those decisions mold us into the individuals we become.

State of Consumer HVAC 2019 - The ACHR News

Infographic: State of Consumer HVAC 2019

June 17, 2019

Today’s consumers have more choices than ever when it comes to heating, ventilation, and air conditioning. They also have high expectations of HVAC professionals. We invite you to use the following data to better understand the consumer HVAC landscape, mindset, and behavior.