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Home » eCommerce and HVACR

Articles Tagged with ''eCommerce and HVACR''

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HVAC Contractors Show Concern for Direct Online Equipment Sales

The world is becoming an increasingly digital place.
Nicole Krawcke
November 20, 2017
The internet has changed everything from how people interact with each other to how they get from place to place to even how they shop.
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Can You Tell a Customer No?

It's decision time
Kyle Gargaro
Kyle Gargaro
July 3, 2017
We ran a poll at achrnews.com where more than 300 contractors voted. The results showed that 30 percent of contractors are willing to install products purchased by customers online while 70 percent would not. There were still more people saying no, but it was much closer than I imagined it would be when we posted the question.
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CE Launches AHRI System Builder Tool

Online tool offers contractors the benefits of building an AHRI-certified HVAC system
May 12, 2017

In response to requests by customers and in-depth research on how contractors use The Air Conditioning, Heating, and Refrigeration Institute’s (AHRI’s) certified products database, Carrier Enterprise (CE) developed CE’s AHRI HVAC System Builder, an online tool that provides HVAC dealers and contractors with a simple way to build AHRI-certified HVAC systems.


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Is Online Selling the Future of HVAC?

Consumers have the option to purchase direct online and install the equipment themselves
Kyle Gargaro
Kyle Gargaro
March 13, 2017
Online purchasing is where our economy is going, and HVAC has to change with the times. And, while this is most likely factual, let us investigate all the ramifications before we merge too quickly onto the information superhighway.
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HVACR Technician Becomes an Inventor

Conley has been in the industry for more than 20 years
Kyle Gargaro
Kyle Gargaro
February 20, 2017
Conley said when he gets out in the field, he sees a lot of dysfunctional applications. In fact, he believes, more often than not, condensate traps are put in incorrectly.
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Keep Your Eyes on the Prize

Pay attention to trends and market changes
Steve Schmidt
February 6, 2017
If you’ve not been devoting a great deal of time and effort to ensure your service department is operating efficiently, profitably, and producing customer cheerleaders, you’re not preparing yourself or employees for solid futures. Make sure every policy and process in all your departments is specifically designed to produce high-quality experiences and the utmost in efficiency to keep your prices as low as possible.
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Rinnai America Announces Official eCommerce Program

Authorized E-Tailers will be permitted to sell Rinnai products online
November 28, 2016

Rinnai America Corp. (RAC) announced it is launching a new eCommerce program that includes an Authorized E-Tailer Program and an Internet Minimum Advertised Price (IMAP) policy.


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HVAC ON DEMAND: National Equipment Parts operates a 10,000-square-foot fulfillment center in Pennsylvania.

Company Attempts to Become the Amazon of HVAC

National Equipment Parts is an e-commerce platform to sell HVACR equipment
Kyle Gargaro
Kyle Gargaro
September 26, 2016

The company currently has about eight distributor partners that act as satellite fulfillment centers. Once an order is placed via the company's website, a distributor is alerted, and they’re responsible for sending out the product with the boxes and labels provided by the company.


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HVAC Distributors Prefer Two-step Supply Chain

While online sales are growing, many HVAC distributors prefer a traditional distribution model
Joanna Turpin
Joanna R. Turpin
August 17, 2015

While online sales are growing in popularity, many HVACR parts and equipment companies still prefer doing business through the traditional supply chain.


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The Pros and Cons of Online Service Appointments

Consumer trends are driving online scheduling options
Kimberly Schwartz
August 3, 2015

It’s no secret today’s customers are demanding more convenience than ever before. And, as consumer expectations and technology keep shifting, HVAC contractors are seeing a rise in the importance of online scheduling. 


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