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The ACHR NEWS Podcast

Making Money on Geothermal and Ductless as an HVAC Contractor

Ben Uscilla discusses best practices for selling geothermal and ductless
June 4, 2021
Ben Uscilla discussed how contractors can have success selling both geothermal and ductless.
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Opinions

HVAC Contractors Should Expect Some Effect With a Possible Minimum Wage Increase

An increase to $15 per hour may bring unanticipated challenges
Ted Craig
Ted Craig
June 3, 2021
It’s important to understand that this would be the largest increase in the shortest span of time since the federal minimum wage was introduced in 1938.
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HVAC Contractors Need to Invest in Branding to Reach New Customers

Today’s consumers see though marketing, seek relationship
Ted Craig
Ted Craig
June 1, 2021
Breaking through the noise requires a commitment and an investment of resources to marketing.
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Selling HVAC.

Disruptive Forces Are Affecting the Residential HVAC Industry

Will your residential HVAC contracting business follow the path of Kodak and Blockbuster?
Khanna
Anuj Khanna
May 28, 2021
Most residential HVAC contractors aren’t in the business of selling equipment. They’re in the business of home comfort.
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How HVAC Contractors Can Sell Their HVAC Business Successfully

Matt Smith answers questions that contractors might have about selling their business
May 28, 2021
People have spent their life building a successful HVAC business. But how do they sell it well?
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How to Properly Pipe Discharge Lines

Correct installation techniques will allow optimal operation of the system
Joe marchese
Joe Marchese
May 27, 2021
Lack of following these general piping guidelines will result in either a failed compressor or a system not operating at its rated capacity.
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Don’t Forget to Inspect and Clean the Evaporator Coil

Make sure all air conditioning components are operating properly before summer
John Tomczyk
May 27, 2021
Summer is almost here, and as part of the seasonal commissioning process, technicians should inspect the evaporator coil and clean it if necessary.
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Ranged Tools Eliminate Issues and Save Time for HVAC Contractors

What could you do with 1000 feet of range for your tools?
May 26, 2021
With wireless tools that have an extended range, the days of walking or crawling back and forth all day to check on readings are long gone.
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HVAC Training Center.

Don’t Let COVID Stop You From Training your HVAC Technicians

Training technicians remains as important as ever
Merritt
Scott Merritt
May 22, 2021
While no plan is foolproof in the current environment, it remains our duty to maintain training practices that enhance our service.
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Scott Good.

HVAC Contractor Sent to Jail in State’s First Criminal Wage Case

Owner admits to having employees misclassify themselves
Ted Craig
Ted Craig
May 21, 2021
One HVAC contractor faces up to two years in jail for underpaying workers on prevailing wage projects.
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