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Taboo Tattoos: In HVAC, Appearance Still Matters

Contractors Weigh In on the Importance of First Impressions
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Jen Anesi
October 27, 2014

Despite society’s growing acceptance of tattoos and piercings, several HVAC contractors still consider them to be deal breakers when interviewing potential employees.


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Radiant Market Focuses on Cost, Efficiency

New Products Aim to Speed Installation, Expand Options
Kimberly Schwartz
October 27, 2014

As radiant's benefits are becoming more widely recognized, manufacturers are rolling out new products designed to lower labor costs and make radiant more affordable and accessible.


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Contractors Share Passion for Hydronic Systems

Experts in Hot Water and Steam Radiate Love for the Trade
Kimberly Schwartz
October 27, 2014

It takes a special set of skills and passion for a contractor to become an expert in hydronic systems, and once these guys get started talking about their work, it’s hard to get them to stop.


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How Hydronic Heating Systems Began

A Posthumous Chat with Ara Marcus Daniels, a Forefather of Hydronic Heating
October 27, 2014

I was having a conversation the other day with Ara Marcus Daniels, author of many plumbing books, who is quite dead. I do such things because I have time on my hands and not much of a life.


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Leaky Ductwork Continues to Drain System Efficiency

Contractors, Manufacturers Share Tips and Tricks for Sealing Ductwork
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Jen Anesi
October 20, 2014

As home-performance contracting continues to gain traction in the U.S., many HVAC professionals are taking a whole-house approach instead of simply fixing immediate HVAC problems.


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Heating Prices Set to Increase This Winter

EIA Anticipates Increases in Natural Gas, Propane, and Electricity Heating Costs
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Nick Kostora
October 20, 2014

While rising energy prices and cooler temperatures prompt Americans to reach for their overcoats and pocketbooks this winter, these conditions often spark smiles upon HVAC contractors’ faces as they prepare their crews for what appears to be a busy heating season.


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Finding Success in Duct Renovation

Thorough Testing, Customer Involvement Help Sell Duct System Repairs
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Jen Anesi
October 20, 2014

Contractors adding duct renovation services to their repertoires can improve both the contractor’s bottom line as well as their reputation as a high-end HVAC contractor. 


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UV-C Shines a Light on System Health

Improved Technology, Dropping Prices Drive Adoption of UV-C Technology
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Jen Anesi
October 20, 2014

Just as an infection can spread from one part of the body to another, so can contaminated air, which is why an increasing number of home and building owners are choosing to install UV products.


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Build Your HVAC Business: Email Marketing

Email Success Largely Depends on Who, What, and When
Will Housh
October 20, 2014

After more than 40 years, email is still alive and well and plays a key role within many successful marketing plans.


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New Era Dealt Setback in Court of Appeals

Push to Accelerate R-22 Phaseout Hits Roadblock
Peter Powell
October 20, 2014

Basically, the court ruled against New Era in this regard on the technicality that New Era “did not address these issues in its response to the motion for summary denial.”


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