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Kyle Gargaro - Opinion

A Way to Listen to Every Interaction Your Tech has with a Customer

AI Technology is the Answer
Kyle Gargaro
Kyle Gargaro
October 30, 2024
AI technology can help HVAC contractors monitor each sales and repair call.
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Did Record Heat Boost HVAC Sales This Summer?

Unfortunately, the outlook for winter is that it will be warmer than normal, with less snow
Joanna Turpin
Joanna R. Turpin
October 11, 2024
Sales of air conditioners and heat pumps were brisk this summer, as record heat blanketed much of the U.S.
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Kyle Gargaro - Opinion

Quickness Key in Managing HVAC Leads

If contractors can respond in less than five minutes, they are four times more likely to close the deal
Kyle Gargaro
Kyle Gargaro
September 26, 2024
A look at how HVAC contractors can manage leads from the phone, website, and social media.
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Matt Jachman - Opinion

HVACR Industry Knowledge Offers a Valuable Perspective

Matt Jachman
Matt Jachman
September 9, 2024
The industry touches our lives directly, and an HVACR-literate public would be a boon to it.
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Joanna's Point of View
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Last Call For R-410A Equipment? Maybe Not

OEMs share refrigerant strategies on earnings calls
Joanna Turpin
Joanna R. Turpin
September 2, 2024
HVAC manufacturers are prepared for the refrigerant transition to A2Ls but are finding that there is still strong demand for R-410A equipment.
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Kyle Gargaro - Opinion

3 Things Are Keeping Gen Z from Joining the Trades

Jobber Blue-Collar Reports showcases what HVAC contractors are up against
Kyle Gargaro
Kyle Gargaro
August 15, 2024
The report showed 61% of the Gen Z respondents said their parents haven’t spoken to them about vocational school — or told them not to consider it.
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Joanna's Point of View

The R-410A Condensing Unit Conundrum

EPA is revisiting its rule that components can be manufactured indefinitely for service purposes
Joanna Turpin
Joanna R. Turpin
August 6, 2024
EPA is revisiting a rule that would allow R-410A condensing units to be manufactured indefinitely to service existing equipment.
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Educating Politicians on HVAC Technology

Daikin Promotes Sustainability and Innovation Center
Kyle Gargaro
Kyle Gargaro
July 26, 2024
Daikin opened up a showroom in Washington D.C. to educate government officials on HVAC technology.
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Kyle Gargaro - Opinion

HVAC and the 2024 Election

Federal legislation and regulations affecting the HVAC industry is growing
Kyle Gargaro
Kyle Gargaro
July 5, 2024
The federal government has become much more involved in the HVAC industry. How will the 2024 election affect this trend?
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Refrigerant Transition Takes a Big Step in 2025

Prepare to say goodbye to the manufacture of R-410A units and hello to California’s HFC ban
Joanna Turpin
Joanna R. Turpin
June 28, 2024
The HVAC industry is facing changes as of January 1, 2025, which is when the manufacture of R-410A equipment ends and California implements its ban on high-GWP refrigerants.
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