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CoolSys To Rebrand All Operating Businesses Under Its Name

CoolSys announced it will be rebranding all of its operating businesses under the CoolSys name over the next 12 to 18 months.

The Unified Group Hosts Annual Service Management Forum

The group encourages members to share best practices and learn about new technology that can help save time and money.

U.S. Survey Results Indicate 75 Percent of Organizations Plan to Increase Energy Efficiency and Smart Building Investments

Johnson Controls released the U.S. results of its 2019 Global Energy Efficiency Indicator survey.

Marketair Names Three “Top Gun” Sales Reps for 2019

Marketair named three “Top Gun” companies as its manufacturer’s Reps of the Year – 2019 at the 2020 AHR Expo.

Obituary: Ralph Adams

The Oil & Energy Service Professionals (OESP) announced the passing of Ralph Adams, OESP national president.

Rheem Partners with HGTV’s Extreme Makeover: Home Edition

Rheem will partner with HGTV’s Extreme Makeover: Home Edition as the air and water heating product provider for the upcoming 2020 season.

FabricAir Names Stan Weaver & Co. Top HVACR Manufacturer’s Rep for 2019

FabricAir honored Stan Weaver & Co. with its Top Manufacturer’s Representative Performance Award.

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Business Management

Shopping for HVAC Software Means Knowing What You Need

Ted Craig

Finding the right solution means tempering expectations and knowing what is the best fit for an individual business model. …

Business Management

Chat Tools Let HVAC Contractors Connect With Customers

Ted Craig

According to a 2016 study from cloud communications platform Twilio, 89 percent of consumers prefer to message a business rather than call. …

Business Management

Vendors Offer HVAC Contractors Advice to Keep Switching Systems Smooth

Ted Craig

If done incorrectly, the contractor’s shift to digital can quickly turn into a nightmare. …

Green Building

Cities Banning New Fossil Fuel Infrastructure

Robert Beverly

Natural gas hookups represent a growing target for new restrictive policies and bans. …

Components & Accessories

Verifying a Proper Pump Down

Joe Marchese

Refrigerant migration can be damaging to a compressor. The refrigerant migrating back to the compressor can possibly slug the component. …

HVAC Light Commercial Market

Private Equity Firms Investing in HVAC Contractor Consolidation

Ted Craig

When private equity professionals look at HVAC contractors, they see a field ripe for consolidation. …

HVAC Residential Market

Blurred Lines: Progress Transcends ‘Ductless’ and ‘Ducted’

Robert Beverly

Movement and growth is taking place both in terms of equipment’s technology and design and, related, where it gets used. …

The Five Pillars Of Residential A/C Refrigerant Circuit Diagnosis

Bryan Orr

Suction pressure, head pressure, subcooling, superheat, Delta T: Taking all five of these calculations into account is critical.

Manufacturer Reports

VMech Mechanical: How Technology Helped Grow A $1.5 Million HVAC Business

Justine Burns

In order to run a successful business, the team wanted to update its operations software for VMech to truly succeed.

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Blogs

Marketing for the HVAC Contractor: Marketing Is About People

By Gordon White

Marketing functions as the middleman — informing those with the broken air conditioner that there is somebody nearby who can fix it.

Five Tips to Get a Return on the AHR Expo Conference Investment

By Kyle Gargaro

Understanding Employee Leave Laws

Extra Edition

Regaining Motivation for Running Your Company

Megan Jackson

As a business owner, you look at your new business as a newborn baby. But that excitement can change over the years.

Web Exclusive

Three Ways to Use Customer Data to Optimize Your HVAC Business for Success

Michelle Billodeau

HVAC contractors have an underutilized tool available to help optimize their businesses: customer data.

What's New

Emerson Climate: Scroll Compressors

This new line is designed for commercial applications and lower global warming potential (GWP) refrigerants.

What's New

Braeburn Systems LLC: Zone Control Panel

This three-zone control panel is designed for residential and light commercial applications.

ACHRNEWS

2020 February 10

Week 1: February 10
In this issue, we examine ductless HVAC equipment and how contractors can serve their customers using this technology.

Week 2: February 17
We also look at software solutions for contractors, and the advantages for companies that utilize this growing opportunity.

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