Although the residential new construction boom is over, it doesn’t mean all building has stopped or that new home buyers only want the cheapest HVAC solution. Consumer research shows homeowners are willing to pay more for a higher level of comfort, which can include the installation of zoning and IAQ accessories.
Every year The NEWS introduces the latest heating equipment available for the upcoming winter season. The intent is to help contractors prepare for this busy period by doing the research that will help them distinguish between brands.
California’s Building Standards Commission (BSC) unanimously adopted the United States’ first statewide green building code. The Air Conditioning Contractors of America (ACCA) has taken a strong interactive role as the state has worked on creating a new, long-term energy-efficiency strategic plan.
Annual energy costs for commercial buildings are more than $100 billion, which is why building owners and managers are always looking for ways to save energy. HVAC usually makes up a significant part of a commercial building’s energy bill, and with fuel prices spiraling upwards it’s no wonder that energy-efficient heating equipment is becoming of more interest in the commercial sector.
In order to deal with summertime humidity issues in a home, a contractor needs to look at the infiltration of the home, plus deal with wet crawlspaces and leaky ducts. But once a home is repaired, a contractor should really dial it in, using specific types of equipment and/or controls.
Several dozen members of the international trade press came recently to the Heartland of America to learn about high power frequency drives that have applications in a variety of sectors including HVACR.
Many HVACR distributors say that their name is the most important brand they sell. Contractors say that too. But a brand name also carries vital name recognition and peace of mind to customers who are continually bombarded with generic brands backed by generic service.
In the competitive HVACR aftermarket product business, there are many giants - distributors that spend a lot of time marketing to and educating their contractor customers. It stands to reason that building a solid aftermarket business is key to the survival of not only the distributors, but their customers as well.
Is there really a profound difference in how contractors operate their businesses based on the demographics of rural or urban communities and the laws that govern these communities? The NEWS wanted to find out so we asked some readers if they felt there were distinct differences in how businesses in each setting are operated.
The green residential market is a bright spot amidst the housing gloom. The National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) notes that as the cost of energy remains high and prospective buyers are worried about how they will heat and cool their homes, surveys show buyers are willing to spend more to improve energy efficiency.
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