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Number-Four

Four Mistakes for Beginning HVAC Techs to Avoid

Tips to stand out for successful work
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Bryan Orr
September 30, 2019
There are some very preventable mistakes that occur due to simple oversight and carelessness. A few practices will avoid them.
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Customer

Putting Yourself in the HVAC Consumer's Shoes

Think of things from their perspective
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Will Merritt
September 30, 2019
Consumers just want their A/C system fixed. It’s time to take off the contractor hat and put on the consumer hat.
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Understanding Energy Recovery in Rotary Heat Exchangers

Key technical elements that affect energy efficiency
Simon-Schaefer
Simon Schaefer
September 30, 2019
Heat recovery systems can be divided into two categories based on the thermal parameters of the system: Systems with high and low thermal parameters.
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The Importance of HVAC Market Development

Tips for growing your company into an untapped market
Mike-Austin
Mike Austin
September 30, 2019
Market development is a strategic step that should be taken by HVAC companies to attract new customers, drive sales, and propel their business.
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Four-Seasons

When is the Best Time to Sell Your HVAC Business?

How each season affects your approaching sale
Patrick-Lange
Patrick Lange
September 16, 2019
When you’ve decided to sell your HVAC business, the time of year to close is an important detail.
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Compressor-Collection

Troubleshooting Single Phase Residential Compressors

What to do when the system won't start
Dave-Spates
Dave Spates
September 16, 2019
This article will discuss tips on troubleshooting single phase, residential compressors that won’t start.
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Air-Conditioner

An Introduction to Glide at Static Pressure

Podcast studio
Bryan Orr
September 16, 2019
We’ve been spoiled in the USA because we haven’t needed to deal with glide much. But the days of being able to ignore glide are coming to an end.
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Office-Meeting

Writing a Company Mission Statement

A mission statement can improve employee satisfaction and customer service
Jim Johnson
September 16, 2019
The idea behind a mission statement is that the generating revenue isn’t the company mission, but a by-product of accomplishing it.
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Office-Group

Great Business Leadership Depends on Your Chosen Circle

The people around you have a massive influence on your leadership skills
Jack Tester - ACHR
Jack Tester
September 11, 2019
Successful companies have a leader — or more than one leader — standing behind them, ensuring their survival, continuation, and future.
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Four Things From My First Year of Business I Would Redo

Lessons for other HVAC companies to avoid
Bill Brown
Bill Brown
September 2, 2019
I make it a point to reflect on past decisions to determine how I can avoid repeating the same mistakes.
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