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Articles Tagged with ''Customer Service and HVACR''

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Talk to My Agent: How AI Is Changing the HVAC Sales Conversation

Dana Slone
Dana Slone
July 6, 2026

AI is reshaping the customer journey as homeowners research HVAC systems, well before ever making the first contractor call. 


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HVAC Contractor Agrees to $300K Settlement Over Alleged Deceptive Sales Practices

Settlement renews industry focus on ethics, transparency, and consumer trust
Dana Slone
Dana Slone
July 3, 2026

The case is a reminder for contractors across the industry: emergency calls may present sales opportunities, but misrepresentation and pressure carry real legal risk. 


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Customer Service Is Not Dead: How an R.E. Michel Sales Representative Saved the Day

A search for hard-to-find PEX tubing revealed the power of going the extra mile
David Richardson
David Richardson
June 26, 2026

With drywall crews scheduled and a tight deadline looming, a missing 200 feet of PEX tubing could have derailed a major project. 


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Guest Column

Missed Calls, Lost Jobs: Why HVAC Companies Are Adopting Voice AI Agents

How the advancing technology is solving common problems for HVAC contractors
Jeff-Chen
Jeff Chen
June 7, 2026

Here’s how to get started with Voice AI, helping your business capture work that could otherwise go to competitors 


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Five Tips For HVAC Contractors Thinking about Adding Chatbots

Dylan Kurt
Dylan Kurt
April 15, 2026

One of AI's biggest benefits? Answering the simple questions from customers. But there are a few caveats contractors should consider before launching something like this. 


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Snook & Aderton HVAC Supply Relocates in Lubbock

The ACHR NEWS Editorial Staff
April 7, 2026

With its new location, expanded product lineup, and growing national reach, Snook & Aderton HVAC Supply continues to invest in supporting contractors with the inventory, access, and service they need to stay competitive. 


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Crawl, Walk, Run: How HVAC Contractors Are Successfully Adopting AI in 2026

Choosing the right digital tools without wasting money
Chris Gray
Chris Gray
April 6, 2026

With so many AI platforms on the market, knowing where to start and what delivers ROI can be overwhelming. Industry experts share how contractors are cutting through the noise and seeing measurable gains. 


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Synergy Solution Group Hosts 2026 Dispatch Forum in Chicago

The ACHR NEWS Editorial Staff
March 30, 2026

Day one featured a session led by Lisa Withers on managing people, pressure, and relationships in real time. Attendees explored communication styles using the DiSC framework and participated in exercises focused on self-awareness and adapting communication across teams.


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AI and HVAC: Techs are Safe, but Office Roles Face High Risk

A new analysis shows how 342 occupations are vulnerable to AI disruption
Chris Gray
Chris Gray
March 20, 2026

HVAC installation and repair work remain largely safe from AI, but the technology could reshape office roles inside HVAC businesses. 


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Guest Column

The Trust-First HVAC Sales Strategy

Jeff Jones
Jeff Jones
March 15, 2026

If 92% of the public doesn’t trust salespeople, how do you still win the sale?


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