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About 61% of homeowners are unlikely to consider a contractor that charges a visit fee, but here are a few ways to recoup the cost of rolling the truck.

According to recent survey data, more HVAC contractors are selling accessories online — but most homeowners aren’t biting. What’s the holdup? From smart thermostats to IAQ bundles, success hinges on education, marketing, and showing real value.

An overwhelming majority of contractors in a recent survey said homeowners rely on them to pick equipment brands, though the homeowners perceived things somewhat differently.

A recent survey found that homeowners sorta kinda have some sort of knowledge on geothermal, and they sorta kinda are interested in installing geothermal. What is a contractor supposed to do with all this? How can they change indifference to acceptance?

With homeowners looking for more ways to get a discount, contractors could corner more of the market by offering payment terms.

A vast majority of survey respondents, 92%, ranked contractor reputation extremely important or very important, and HVAC contracting experts agreed that reputation is crucial.

Contractors can capitalize on homeowners who want to slash utility bills by leveraging knowledge about high-efficiency HVAC equipment.

Though homeowners might not find service agreements “extremely” or even “very” important, if they were to get one, data showed homeowners would be looking to spend about one hundred dollars a year, and also receive a discount on parts and labor, as well as priority service, in addition to twice a year equipment inspections.

It doesn’t really matter how important homeowners think these certifications are, because the HVACR industry knows their actual importance. They build confidence, ensure technicians stay up-to-date, and build trust.

Industry insiders react to customer concerns about upfront costs, and speculate on where the heat pump market goes from here.