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Home » Summer and HVACR

Articles Tagged with ''Summer and HVACR''

Avoiding the Summer Slump

HVAC contractors find ways to creatively motivate employees
Nicole Krawcke
August 8, 2016

Take a look around your office right now. Notice any glazed eyes or slack expressions? It’s not too late to get your employees fired up and motivated. Create a contest and cultivate some friendly competition or organize a summery-themed potluck. Remember, happy employees create happy customers.


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R.F. Ohl in Lehighton, Pennsylvania, is one company prepared for a strong rebound this year as heating oil deliveries were down approximately 30 percent due to an unusually mild winter in the Northeast.

Fuel Prices Continue to Plummet

Contractors are preparing for a mild summer with welcome prices
Kostora
Nick Kostora
May 30, 2016

Crude oil, from which heating oil is refined, is set to average $34.60 per barrel in 2016, representing a steep drop from the $93.17-per-barrel average of 2014.


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On the Verge of a New Era?

Diversified HVAC manufacturer stocks have improved 69 percent since 2012
August 10, 2015

What will be the next step for HVAC contractors as technology continues to drive change? Will an “Uber-like” HVAC contractor service model emerge? Don’t be left behind… and proactively plan for the future.


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Help Your Employees Stay Balanced This Summer

Profits and productivity shouldn’t come at the expense of employee health
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Jen Anesi
July 6, 2015

The work must get done, this is true — but not at the expense of your or your employees’ wellness and happiness.


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My Two Cents: 7 Steps to a Sizzling Summer

Is your team ready to make the most out of the cooling season?
Butch Welsch
Butch Welsch
June 8, 2015

Whether the busy season has begun yet or not, I believe it is a good idea to take a quick check of all of your operations systems each year to make sure everything is in place when things really do get busy. For many of you, this may be a regular routine you practice on an ongoing basis. For the rest of us, we should make it part of a regular routine. 


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Withstanding the Busy Season

Managers Share Strategies to Boost Morale in the Summer
Kimberly Schwartz
March 23, 2015

While a busy summer season can bring increased business and profits, it can also mean long hours and tough conditions for employees.


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Transform into a Service Powerhouse

Innovative Ways Technicians Are Utilizing Mobile Apps
Joanna Pfahler
March 24, 2014

With growing customer demands, field service excellence is rapidly becoming a top priority for HVACR companies as they realize more opportunities for sales, revenue, and customer retention in service than ever before.


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Train Your Team Accordingly

Make Sure Your Team is Up to Speed on Today’s Changing Technology
Ryan Rex
March 10, 2014

We need to focus on what we already have to reduce consumption, while maximizing our existing resources.


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Aug. 26, 2013: Ice Energy Supplies Thermal Energy Storage for Calif. Grid

Southern California Edison Program Cuts Peak A/C Demand
August 26, 2013
Ice Energy has announced full deployment of a regional energy storage program contributing capacity toward Southern California Edison’s state mandated 50 MW of energy storage. 


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Busy Making Money, or Are You Just Busy?

Amidst a Busy Summer, Ensure Your Profit Margins are Legit
Jim Hughes
August 19, 2013

With a little planning and out-of-the-box thinking, you can keep your costs in line with your revenue and see your profits climb.


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