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OEMs are In Control

Smart options are available for high-end equipment
Joanna Turpin
Joanna R. Turpin
June 22, 2015

OEMs are offering their own smart energy management systems that they say satisfy this demand by offering the ultimate in convenience, comfort, and energy savings.


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High-end Systems in Luxury Homes

Owners expect comfort, aesthetics, and extreme efficiency from equipment
Joanna Turpin
Joanna R. Turpin
June 22, 2015

A fair number of consumers do not mind spending more for a system that provides premium comfort, higher efficiency, and is aesthetically pleasing — especially if it’s going to be installed in a high-end home.


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Electric Arc Welding Safety

Preventing electrical shock should remain a top priority for your team at all times
Pete Chaney
June 22, 2015

Preventing electrical shock should be a top priority within a company safety program that also addresses the other hazards associated with electric arc welding.


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Recruiting Veterans to Join HVAC

Programs are designed to introduce veterans to mechanical trades careers
Kostora
Nick Kostora
June 22, 2015

The shortage of well-trained HVAC technicians has plagued the industry for years and projections insist the problem isn’t going away anytime soon. However, many are finding qualified, desciplined help from those who once donned uniforms decorated with different badges and stripes.


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Reaching New Heights with Radiant

Boston churchgoers receive a warm reception following wet heat retrofit
June 22, 2015

What finally spurred the replacement of the heating system was the need for new floor tiles in the sanctuary. Replacing the floor and the heating elements at the same time made sense, and the decision was made to go with radiant since the pews and flooring would be removed, regardless of the system.


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The Service Ticket: Unit High-pressure Cut-out

Can you solve this service technician troubleshooting question?
Jim Johnson
June 22, 2015

What is the underlying problem with this system, and what do you need to do in order to get it operating properly?


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Mascots Create Brand Awareness

Living caricatures help small contracting businesses engage their communities
Nicole Krawcke
June 22, 2015

Mascots, when properly deployed, can be a great asset to your business. Just ask the companies behind Mr. Peanut, the Energizer Bunny, or, most recently, the Aflac duck — these well-known characters have helped create brand awareness among consumers. 


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Contractor Prevails in Diversification

Pittsburgh contractor technologically expands south
Nicole Krawcke
June 22, 2015

According to Brad Taback, more than 300 competitors are operating in and around Pittsburgh. And, though he may not like the sheer number of his competitors, he thrives on the competition.


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WaterFurnace Hits the Road

Manufacturer highlights its 5 Series geo heat pump and Symphony equipment
Ron Rajecki
June 22, 2015

WaterFurnace Intl. Inc. recently brought its Home Comfort Tour to Columbus, Ohio, to unveil two new products: a 5 Series hydronic geothermal heat pump that features vapor injection technology and the Symphony Home Comfort System.


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Boston Tops Efficiency Scorecard

ACEEE ranks 51 US cities for energy-efficiency efforts in five policy areas
June 22, 2015

The ACEEE second biennial 2015 City Energy Efficiency Scorecard measures the progress of city policies and programs that save energy while benefitting the environment and promoting economic growth. 


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