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Lee Company Launches Innovation Project to Include Industry Peers

Lee Company is teaming up with six peer companies across the nation to launch an Innovation Partner Exchange.

RIDGID Opens 2020 RIDGID Experience Contest

Two of the eight winners will be future trade professionals currently in school or apprenticeship.

Fujitsu General America Opens Applications Center of Excellence

Led by Umair Surani, the Applications Center of Excellence (ACoE) will provide applications support to the entire Fujitsu sales channel.

Modernize Surpasses Two Million Milestone Helping Homeowners

For the 2019 calendar year, Modernize helped more than two million homeowners across the United States search for the contractors they need.

Belimo names ICD Building Automation Platinum Distributor for 2020

Belimo’s Platinum Distributor program recognizes distributors that are proven to provide superior controls expertise.

Winsupply Opens Tri State Winsupply in Dubuque, Iowa

Winsupply Inc. has opened Tri State Winsupply in Dubuque, Iowa, serving contractors in northeast Iowa and southwest Wisconsin.

R. Williamson & Assoc. and SRS Enterprises Win "Rep of the Year" Awards from Berner Intl

Berner International LLC awarded manufacturer representatives SRS Enterprises and R. Williamson & Associates LLC "Rep of the Year – 2019"...

Distribution Trends' Top 50 Distributors of 2020

Submit your entry by March 9!

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Apps & Software

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

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

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. …

Standards & Legislation

Cities Banning New Fossil Fuel Infrastructure

Robert Beverly

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

Refrigeration

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. …

Business Management

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. …

Air-Source Heat Pumps

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. …

Resideo Technologies Inc.: Water Leak Detection

Professionally installed on the main water line, the device contains a flow sensor and advanced machine-learning technology.

Products

AquaMotion Inc.: Single-Pipe Circulator

Designed for a tankless heater without a built-in pump, this product works on single-pipe systems.

Classifieds

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LANEY COLLEGE, OAKLAND, CALIFORNIA,

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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

HVAC Light Commercial Market

One Hour Heating & Air Conditioning®

Discover why 100+ successful contractors have chosen to be One Hour franchisees.

HVAC Residential Market

MODwater: More Choice without the Plastic

The NEWS invites you to explore the benefits of MODwater by Hoshizaki.

Service & Maintenance

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.

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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