Erickson, a national developer-manager of campuses for middle-income families and senior citizens, has an interesting HVAC equipment selection criteria for new developments: If it's the industry's latest high-efficiency equipment for the particular application, Erickson wants to at least consider it.
People who live in expensive houses are usually willing to pay more for comfort. That's the perfect scenario for the Kool Fire hydronic system. It has a higher price tag, but the manufacturer states that it provides unsurpassed comfort in residential and light commercial applications.
Chas Roberts Air Conditioning Co. is always looking for ways to differentiate itself from the competition. One of its more recent innovations has been to expand the equipment upgrades and options that they offer to some of the builders in the area.
"Extreme Makeover: Home Edition" introduced viewers to the Johnsons. Stephen Johnson is a firefighter who risked his life to save a paramedic who had been shot. Midwest Heating, Cooling, and Plumbing was involved in the home makeover project.
Here are questions from readers and answers from Sharon Roberts, a consultant who specializes in selling to women and couples, customer service, and conflict management.
People who find themselves in the positions of trainers or teachers are often not necessarily the best-qualified people to teach. That can lead to problems, according to Carol Fey, guest speaker at the recent National Association of Oil Heating Service Managers (NAOHSM) meeting.
It was appropriately titled "The Last Waltz." Five meetings since the first one was held in November 2002, the organizer decided to make Wetstock VI the final chapter in a series of meetings designed to promote camaraderie and education among hydronic contractors and employees.
Overall, ductless and mini-split A/C unit and heat pump makers are facing the 13 SEER manufacturing deadline with positive attitudes, conveying confidence that they'll meet the efficiency standard by the deadline and expressing enthusiasm for new opportunities, technologies, and styling.
Bryant Heating and Cooling Systems announced the company's efforts to address the approaching 13 SEER mandate at the company's annual Indy 500 Dealer Rally. The announcement focused on its new cooling platform, as well as the unprecedented corporate investment that makes these activities possible.