Carpenter, territory heating manager for D&C Plumbing & Heating Supply Co., Ann Arbor, Mich., held an open house in early December in his home, which he hoped would serve two purposes.
First, he invited area heating contractors to bring builders to his home to get a look at his hydronic heating system. He wanted both groups to see the hydronic system that he installed in his home and how it can be an affordable system for new homes and replacement systems. Visiting builders were given a discount coupon for equipment used in the system.
"The system in my home minimizes technology without affecting comfort," said Carpenter. "The idea is to demonstrate the comfort of hydronic heating and move away from price objections."