Emerson Climate Technologies asked 1,500 U.S. homeowners about the most important features they consider when purchasing air conditioning and heating systems, as well as what typifies a high degree of satisfaction with their HVAC contractors. They also asked about factors that might prevent someone from buying a new HVAC system if they own an older, more problem-prone system.
Acquisition supplements RectorSeal’s product line and complements its refrigerant service product category
January 4, 2016
RectorSeal® Corp. announced that it has acquired the assets of Universal Technologies Inc., Baltimore, and its AC Leak Freeze™ brands of refrigeration and air conditioning system leak repair sealants.
Companies said relationship will improve quality and value for their respective customers
December 10, 2015
Direct Energy Home Services announced it will be the exclusive HVAC contractor for Alberta Home Services providing its customers with repair and replacement of HVAC equipment. Alberta Home Services announced it will be the exclusive duct cleaning contractor for Direct Energy Home Services.
Because trucks are a crucial part of any HVAC contractor’s business, it’s imperative that they be kept in good working condition, which requires constant oversight and, of course, money.
Program provides for home heating system repair or replacement
November 2, 2015
An additional $500,000 in funding is available this winter for low-income Coloradans who can't afford to repair their non-working home heating system, according to Energy Outreach Colorado (EOC).
The Resolute Fund III L.P., a private equity fund managed by The Jordan Co., announced that it has acquired DiversiTech Corp. in partnership with the existing management team from the company’s shareholder group, led by longtime chairman, Charles Lipman.
The so-called shoulder season is often a difficult time for HVAC contractors. The waning weeks of March and the first days of April, as well as parts of fall, often result in slow business for contractors as consumers don’t have to deal with the immediate repairs and replacements brought on by extreme cold or scorching heat.
The latest report from Heating, Air-conditioning, and Refrigeration Distributors International (HARDI) showed that average sales for HARDI distributor members increased 9.4 percent in November 2014, but that annualized growth through November was 6.9 percent, which is where it was throughout 2014.
Company Offers Line of Saws to Cut Steel, Ductile Iron, and Plastic Pipe
October 28, 2014
Exact Pipe Tools Inc. announced that it has established a distribution center and warranty repair center in Canada to serve its growing number of Canadian distributors. Exact Pipe Tools is the U.S. wholly owned subsidiary of Finland-based Exact Tools Oy and recently established its North American presence.