Opinions

A Plan to Make Sure Your HVAC Technicians Get Properly Trained

September 21, 2022

In order to recruit and retain quality technicians, it needs to be more than just money. They need to feel they are a part of something and wanted to be rewarded for their hard work.

Will New Supply Chain Issues Put Small HVAC Contractors Out of Business?

Kyle Gargaro

August 26, 2022

The word on the street is supply chain issues are going to get worse instead of better for the rest of 2022 — and even well into 2023.

More States to Allow A2L in A/C Systems

Updating building codes allows for the use of this mildly flammable refrigerant

Joanna R. Turpin

August 3, 2022

Alternatives to R-410A are mildly flammable (A2L) and many state building codes do not yet allow their use in stationary comfort cooling equipment. But that is changing quickly.

Social Media Gives Air Conditioner a Spike

Kyle Gargaro

July 15, 2022

Social media platforms, like TikTok, can help boost HVAC sales for contractors. However, there are a few things to keep in mind when handling social media.

Is It Time To Turn Up The Thermostat in the U.S.?

European countries are mandating higher t-stat settings to save energy

Joanna R. Turpin

July 8, 2022

We Americans like things cold. Where we don’t like to be cold is at work. In fact, as more employees are returning to office buildings, being cold is one of their biggest complaints.

Paying Your HVAC Technicians Properly

Kyle Gargaro

June 22, 2022

For years, the experts have been telling HVAC contractors it is not all about the money when keeping or recruiting good technicians. And they were correct.

Navigating A Summer of Electricity Uncertainty

Power outages may become more common as demand outstrips supply

Joanna R. Turpin

May 28, 2022

There’s nothing better than a comfortable, air conditioned home during summer. Unfortunately, that may be in jeopardy, as electric grid operators around the country warn of possible shortages.

Data Shows Three Reasons Techs Leave HVAC Contractors

Kyle Gargaro

May 24, 2022

ServiceTitan unveiled data that could predict when and why an HVAC service technician will leave a company.

Tips On Training Technicians

Contractors need to understand their audience – and offer food

Joanna R. Turpin

May 3, 2022

Most reputable HVACR contractors spend a lot of time and energy training their technicians, as they realize the value of having a well-trained staff.

Refrigeration Systems Are Going Au Naturel

Natural refrigerants such as propane and CO2 are becoming more popular

Joanna R. Turpin

October 5, 2021

So-called natural refrigerants such as CO2 and propane are becoming more popular, due to changing regulations at the state level – and likely the federal level soon.