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Webinars Are a Convenient Way to Provide More HVAC Technical Training

Online resources are often available 24/7 without any necessary travel
Joe Marchese
January 14, 2019
These technologies continue to evolve and change as systems become more efficient and as new methods are discovered to improve the refrigeration cycle. As such, the importance of continuing education cannot be emphasized enough.
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Use Your Existing Customer Base as a Tool to Gain More HVAC Customers

Start tracking your calls to see what’s actually building your business
Butch Welsch
Butch Welsch
January 14, 2019
At Welsch Heating & Cooling Inc., we are far from perfect at accumulating this information. We have very little success getting our salesforce to find out why a particular customer called us. However, our sales coordinator does a good job of obtaining that information as the calls come in.
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Russ Miller - Tech of the Month - The ACHR News

Tech of the Month: January, 2019

January 14, 2019
Russ Miller learned as he worked — his experience was all gained from on-the-job training. After about 10 years at that business, a large, 60-plus-person commercial company, he switched jobs to a smaller place that ultimately ended up getting bought out to become AirComfort Heating & Cooling, serving Columbus and Fremont, Nebraska.
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AHR Expo 2019 Atlanta - ACHR News

The AHR Expo Finds Atlanta Is Just Peachy

HVACR industry event returns to city after 18-year absence
Joanna Turpin
Joanna R. Turpin
December 24, 2018
The upcoming expo will preview the future of the HVACR industry, with exhibitors from around the globe gathering to showcase new and upgraded products, technologies, and innovations.
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ASHRAE 2019 Winter Conference - The ACHR News

ASHRAE Meeting Offers Eight Tracks, Two of Which Are New

HVAC Contractors encouraged to attend Winter Conference
Joanna Turpin
Joanna R. Turpin
December 24, 2018
The technical program at ASHRAE’s 2019 Winter Conference will feature over 100 sessions in eight conference tracks presented over five days.
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The OptiFlex virtual integrator - The ACHR News

Innovation Award Winners to Be Featured at AHR Expo

Award-winning products in 10 categories will be on display
Joanna Turpin
Joanna R. Turpin
December 24, 2018
Award winners were selected by a panel of third-party ASHRAE member judges who evaluated each product entry based on its innovative design, creativity, application, value, and market impact.
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10 Ways Contractors Can Lawsuit-Proof Their HVAC Businesses - The ACHR News

10 Ways Contractors Can Lawsuit-Proof Their HVAC Businesses

Angela Harris - The ACHR News
Angela D. Harris
December 24, 2018
Although being sued isn’t as commonplace as the 1-800 TV lawyers would like viewers to think, there is still an issue of both merited and frivolous lawsuits being filed, even in the HVACR industry.
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Every base metal and alloy responds a little differently, but we always use indicators of some sort. - The ACHR News

Don’t Be Brazen When It Comes to Soldering and Brazing Techniques

Use these best practices for the best results
Bryan Orr
December 24, 2018
When the liquid temperature (liquidus) of the alloy (rod or wire) you are using is 840°F or lower, the process is considered soldering. Brazing occurs when the liquid temperature of the alloy is above 840°.
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HVAC Contractors Key in Connection - Smart Homes - The ACHR News

HVAC Contractors Key in Connection

Thanks to service calls and maintenance checks, HVACR techs have a leg up on the competition
Herb 2018
Herb Woerpel
December 24, 2018
Smart home services are in high demand. According to Statista, the smart home market is expected to grow 14.9 percent over the next four years to a market value of $34.6 billion in 2022.
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Why HVAC Contractors Must Be Data Literate in Business Today - The ACHR News

Why HVAC Contractors Must Be Data Literate in Business Today

Jason Krantz
December 24, 2018
It’s easy to have a similar feeling of confusion and bewilderment come over you when it comes to data and analytics. The goal of this piece is to arm you with the basic terminology needed to be data literate and unleash your analytical potential.
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