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Multitasking Contractors Share Expertise with Peers

Contractors Find Success in Consulting
Matt Bishop
July 21, 2014

No matter the means, there does seem to be a market for contractors who are interested in helping other contractors. 


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Back to Basics for Residential Companies

Answer the Call, Regardless of the Hour or Day
Michael Cassity
July 21, 2014

We have all heard the cliché “evolve or die” thousands of times, and it’s absolutely true. But evolving in and of itself, or evolving just for the sake of evolving, is not enough. 


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The Demise of HVAC Customer Service

P.S., It’s the Customer’s Fault
Steven L. Dobbins
July 21, 2014

It’s not just the “me” generation that has caught up to all of us. The self-respect generated by a job well done is the exception now, whereas it used to be the rule. Why? What changed?


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Capitalizing on a Surging IAQ Market

Stick to Proven Sales Techniques, Offer Options
Kimberly Schwartz
July 14, 2014

If HVAC contractors start by viewing IAQ sales as different from other sales, they just might be setting themselves up for failure. 


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Direct Energy Launches HVAC Residential Leasing Program

Program Presents Opportunities for Homeowners, HVAC Contractors
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Jen Anesi
July 14, 2014

The program targets homeowners looking to upgrade their HVAC systems with little or no upfront cost and low monthly payments spread over a much longer payback period than most other financing options. 


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‘It’s Too Noisy:’ Addressing Acoustics

Good Design Prevents Noise Complaints
Kimberly Schwartz
July 14, 2014

While there are a variety of HVAC system issues that can negatively affect building acoustics, experts say that minimizing noise and vibration is easiest to achieve when starting with a good design.


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Monitoring IAQ Dangers

Tighter Buildings Pose Risks; Market Poised for Growth
Kimberly Schwartz
July 14, 2014

Unsafe levels of carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide, and other toxic gases can threaten the health and safety of occupants inside buildings and homes. 


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UV-C Systems for Commercial HVAC

Technology Provides Continuous Surface Cleaning of Cooling Coils and Drain Pans
Forrest Fencl
July 14, 2014

Although UV-C is simple, many contractors are mystified about how UV-C works and how to apply it cost-effectively. These aspects and other misunderstood issues are addressed here .


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My Two Cents: Failing to Plan is Planning to Fail

Develop a Routine and Implement it
Butch Welsch
Butch Welsch
July 14, 2014

As a contractor, you need to have systems in place to ensure the proper planning is done for every job. 


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Identifying Trigger Points to Efficiency

Symposium Examines Large-scale Energy Management
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Herb Woerpel
July 14, 2014

If energy productivity doubles in the next 15 years, Americans could save $327 billion by the year 2030. 


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