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Pros and Cons: Leasing HVAC Fleet Vehicles Versus Owning

Is leasing or owning fleet vehicles the better option for you?
Hannah Belloli
Hannah Belloli-Oster
December 5, 2023
Whether or not a contractor chooses to buy or lease their fleet vehicles is totally up to them, but there are some key considerations to take into account.
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LG A2L Compressors

Best Service Practices for A2L Compressors

Mildly flammable refrigerants will require extra diligence
Joanna Turpin
Joanna R. Turpin
December 4, 2023
Compressors in A2L systems are similar to A1 systems, so technicians won't need extensive retraining, especially if they follow best practices.
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Give Homeowners What They Want: Misc. Payment Terms: An HVAC Minute Update – December 4, 2023

Give Homeowners What They Want: Misc. Payment Terms

An HVAC Minute Video Update: December 4, 2023
Hannah Belloli
Hannah Belloli-Oster
December 4, 2023
More than two-thirds of homeowners like when their contractors offer a discount to pay in full, or in cash, for an HVAC service.
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How Do You Differentiate

The New Plague of the HVAC Contractor: Being Just Like Everyone Else

Without a distinct presence in the client's mind, contractors risk being reduced to a line item in a budget, where the lowest cost becomes the sole differentiator
Frank Favaro
Frank Favaro
November 29, 2023
While almost every HVAC service company owner believes his company delivers great service, only 10% of their customers agree.
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Kenneth Dean

Oversizing, Overcharging Chief Concerns Among HVAC Heat Pump Installs

The most common issue with residential air-source heat pumps revolves around improper sizing
Herb 2018
Herb Woerpel
November 29, 2023
As techs familiarize themselves with the nuances of a heat pump, there are a few common problematic areas they must concentrate on to ensure the equipment runs efficiently and effectively for years to come.
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Lennox Unit and Technician
Contractor Pro Homeowner Series

Why Do Homeowners Purchase HVAC Equipment?

Warranty, pricing, contractor reputation are all top factors in purchase decisions
Hannah Belloli
Hannah Belloli-Oster
November 28, 2023
There are a number of variables that affect why homeowners decide to purchase HVAC equipment, so HVAC contractors have to learn the needs of their customers, so they can then understand why they buy, and then train techs to hone in on it.
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PHCC Names HVAC Contractor of the Year

November 27, 2023

Danny Reddick, president of Reddick & Sons in Manassas, Virginia, was given the award in October during the PHCC’s annual conference.


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Frog in Pot

Ontological Shock: Why We Can’t Be the Frog in the Pot

Ontological shock is what happens when you have an experience that confronts your worldview in such a way that it can’t be ignored.
Laura Sukorokoff
November 26, 2023
The technician shortage took on a new importance during the pandemic and, in many ways, that hasn’t eased up.
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Darrell Sterling - Distribution Trends

The Distributor as a Contractor’s Partner

Helping boost service department profitability can win business with contractors
Darrell Sterling - The ACHR News
Darrell Sterling
November 25, 2023
Service technicians typically feel that their employers are making a ton of money in the service department, and that they charge too much for their services, when in reality the opposite may be true.
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Women in HVAC Industry Roundtable

Tradeswomen Discuss Recruitment, Retention, Engagement at PHCCCONNECT2023

Examining the steps plumbing and HVAC leaders can take to attract more women to the trades
Herb 2018
Herb Woerpel
November 24, 2023
Through the event’s “Women in Industry” panel, six tradeswomen discussed their challenges, experiences, and more.
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