When the economic recession hit five years ago, many HVACR contractors struggled to keep their businesses open. Service calls dwindled, new-build projects dried up, layoffs were often inevitable, and some businesses were forced to close up shop for good.
But some contractors, in an effort to stay afloat, began to diversify the services they offered, allowing them to break into new markets and stay in business during that turbulent time — a trend that is still seen today as the bruised economy continues to recover.