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Make Sure Your HVAC Employees Aren’t Falling for the Bait

January 28, 2019

It is just the society we live in these days. There is a general lack of patience, and when anything goes wrong, people want their pound of flesh. It is your job as the leader of your business to prevent your employees from taking the bait.

Solving the Difficult HVAC Installation Equation

When a customer wants you to install stuff they bought online

Maria Taylor

January 28, 2019

Some contractors take these jobs; after all, a couple hours’ pay is a couple hours’ pay. Some dabble, and some flat-out refuse the work. Often, it’s less of a deal than it might seem — both for the contractor, who probably realizes that upfront, and the customer, who probably doesn’t.

2019 HVAC Contractor Confidence Spreads

Industry professionals share growth, expectations for the year

Angela D. Harris

January 21, 2019

Across the nation, many contractors have prepared for the new year with plans of growth, improvement, and a bevy of changes to increase their businesses. Although they may be prepared, unknown factors exist, and contractors have questions as to what the year might hold.

It’s OK for HVAC Contractors to Say No to Customers

Strategies to handle the why and how of saying no

Angela D. Harris

January 21, 2019

According to Michael Riegel, director of A/E/C Business Strategies in New York, communication of what is truly meant by a no must be done clearly and positioned correctly.

Facts + Figures: AHRI Shipment Data for November 2018

January 21, 2019

Industry figures are estimates that are derived from the best available figures supplied by a sample of AHRI member companies.

Letters From Our Readers: Jan. 21, 2019

January 21, 2019

The following remarks were made regarding the article “Let’s Just HVAC and Netflix,” written by Kyle Gargaro, editorial director for The NEWS, published Dec. 24, 2018.

Five Cold Hard Facts about Air Conditioning - The ACHR News

Infographic: Five Cold Hard Facts about Air Conditioning

January 21, 2019

A recent survey showed that 87 percent of U.S. homes had some form of air conditioning. In 1993, only 68 percent of all occupied housing units had AC.

Kentucky Contractor Installs Donated HVAC System in Mortgage-Free Home for US Veteran

January 14, 2019

To support Marshall, Johnson Controls donated a YORK^® heating and cooling system with a Wi-F^i® capable YORK touch-screen thermostat to better assist him with adjusting his home’s temperature without the need to get up. Wright Mechanical donated the HVAC installation services for the veteran’s new home.