“Social distancing” went from a rarely used phrase in the United States to the basis for just about everything people do right now. But how do service providers like HVAC contractors practice social distancing when their work often requires entering people’s homes? How do they protect the safety of their employees and the homeowners? Contractors across the nation have been coming up with creative solutions, often by working with manufacturers and other vendors.
By now, many contractors have most of their back-office employees working from home. Some are keeping technicians from entering the buildings. Those that have staff in the office are keeping them as far apart as possible, in separate rooms with doors closed if possible. Many meetings are conducted using online teleconferences.