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HVAC Technician Shooting.

HVAC Industry Rallies Around Families of Fallen Techs After Shooting

Donations pour in from across the country
Ted Craig
Ted Craig
April 21, 2021
An unbelievable tragedy befell two HVAC technicians on April 7, who were shot during a service call in Rock Hill, South Carolina.
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Kyle Gargaro - Opinion

HVAC Contractors Need to Play the Long Game in Marketing

Investment in brand marketing can pay off for contractors
Kyle Gargaro
Kyle Gargaro
April 17, 2021
If there was ever a time to invest in brand marketing that may pay off at a later date, it is when the phone is already ringing off the hook.
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FROSTlines

Dirty Condenser May Cause Poor Airflow

Keeping coils clean will lead to better system performance
John Tomczyk
April 16, 2021
Over time, condenser coils often become plugged or fouled with dirt, grease, weeds, cottonwood fuzz, or simply layers of dust.
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Swift Services installer/tech Josiah Kidman (left) receives the Employee of the Year award from general manager Shane Bedgood.

HVAC Contractors Negotiate Changes to States’ Mask Mandates

Staff continue to wear masks, even when not required by law
Ted Craig
Ted Craig
April 16, 2021
HVAC contractors are grappling with how to best address the concerns of their customers and their employees.
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The ACHR NEWS Podcast

How To Build a Business on Total HVAC System Performance

One contractor has founded his company on total system performance
April 15, 2021
DiMarco talks about how he built a business revolving around total system performance and building commissioning.
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Sheet Metal Training.

How Would a Minimum Wage Increase Affect HVAC Contractors?

Some believe an increase would lead to higher prices, while others believe the industry could weather it
Gordon White
Gordon White
April 14, 2021
The prospect of a $15/hour minimum wage briefly took national attention while Congress was hashing out details of the COVID-19 relief bill.
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Grow Your HVAC Contracting Business by Perfecting Your Phone Presence.

Grow Your HVAC Contracting Business by Perfecting Your Phone Presence

Improve the customer experience with proper phone practices
Lucas-Hertweck
Lucas Hertweck
April 13, 2021
The right phone presence can improve customer experience and lead-to-sale ratios.
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An Outline for Successful and Efficient Troubleshooting.

An Outline for Successful and Efficient Troubleshooting

Having a strategy can help HVAC technicians streamline troubleshooting processes
Gordon White
Gordon White
April 12, 2021
Contractors want both timely and successful troubleshooting. Experience helps technicians achieve both.
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Trucks from Butler Heating and Air Conditioning.

HVAC Contractors Face Higher Prices to Buy, Operate Vehicles

Controlling costs requires new strategies
Ted Craig
Ted Craig
April 11, 2021
HVAC contractors need to make an effort to contain vehicle costs in any way, including how they shop and how they use vans on a daily basis.
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HVAC Contractors Work with Insurance Providers to Budget Costs.

HVAC Contractors Work with Insurance Providers to Budget Costs

Business owners want a partnership
Ted Craig
Ted Craig
April 10, 2021
Given all that’s happened in the past year, from the pandemic to natural disasters, it’s inevitable that insurance costs will rise.
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