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Whether they’re called maintenance agreements, membership clubs, service plans, or something else, contracted HVAC maintenance often proves beneficial to the contractors who provide the work and the customers who receive it.

Building Revenue, Relationships via Service Agreements

HVACR contractors employ various programs to meet their customers' needs
Nicole Krawcke
July 25, 2016

Most automobile owners recognize the importance of maintaining their vehicles, but the same often doesn’t hold true for homeowners when it comes to their HVAC systems. Contractors who fail to offer service agreements are not only damaging their bottom lines — they’re doing a disservice to customers.


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VRF Systems Market Worth $24.09 Billion by 2022

Factors driving the market include increasing demand for improved energy-efficient equipment
July 25, 2016

The global variable refrigerant flow (VRF) systems market is forecast to reach $24.09 billion by 2022, growing at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 11.4 percent between 2016 and 2022, according to a new report published by MarketsandMarkets.


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Harris Companies Acquires Quality Mechanical Contractors

With this acquisition, Harris Companies said it enhances its presence in the western U.S.
July 20, 2016

Harris Companies, a leading national mechanical contractor, announced it has purchased Quality Mechanical Contractors based in Las Vegas. Founded in 1971, Quality Mechanical specializes in industrial, commercial, and residential HVAC, plumbing, piping, and sheet metal fabrication.


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DOE Invests $19 Million to Improve Efficiency of US Buildings

Projects include sensors and controls, HVACR and joining technologies, building envelope, energy modeling
July 20, 2016

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) announced it is investing $19 million in 18 projects to improve the energy efficiency of U.S. homes, offices, schools, hospitals, restaurants, and stores.


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Panasonic Names Allan Dziwoki to lead HVAC Business in North America

Industry veteran will lead sales, marketing, service, and engineering efforts for Panasonic’s HVAC division
July 19, 2016

anasonic Appliances Air-Conditioning North America announced the hiring of Allan Dziwoki, who will lead Panasonic’s heating and cooling business in North America as the division’s vice president and general manager.


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New Program Provides Financing for Home Efficiency Upgrades in Kansas City

Will give contractors a new tool for their customers to finance energy-saving improvements
July 18, 2016

Renovate America, a provider of residential Property Assessed Clean Energy (PACE) financing, and the Missouri Clean Energy District (MCED) announced a recruitment effort to register local contractors to offer new financing for Missouri homeowners to make energy efficiency and renewable energy improvements.


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2016 DDA Contest Honors Installation, Maintenance, Service Excellence

2016 DDA Contest Honors Installation, Maintenance, Service Excellence

HVACR manufacturers earn contractor-judged awards for dealer-friendly, innovative products
July 18, 2016

The Dealer Design Awards are judged by 20 contractors from across the U.S. who are active in the industry and have their collective fingers on the pulse of what’s happening. This year’s competition saw numerous themes across each category, as manufacturers shared the broad goals of making products smarter, more consistent, and innovative in new and unique ways. 


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GOLD WINNER Lennox Intl. Inc. Dave Lennox Signature Collection SLP98V Gas Furnace www.lennox.com

Highly Efficient Products Deliver Precise Comfort

An ultra-high-efficiency gas furnace from Lennox earns Dealer Design gold
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Nick Kostora
July 18, 2016

The Dave Lennox Signature® Collection SLP98V Gas Furnace is designed for residential applications, but may also be used in light commercial applications requiring 110,000 Btuh of heat or less. Its functionality and versatility helped Lennox Intl. Inc. take home the gold award in the HVAC High-Efficiency Residential Equipment category of the 2016 Dealer Design Awards.


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GOLD WINNER Enertech Global LLC Element Series ZS/ZT Compact Horizontal Packaged Geothermal Heat Pump www.enertechgeo.com

Size, Serviceability Push Enertech into the Winner’s Circle

Manufacturer wins DDA gold award for its Compact Geothermal Heat Pump
Nicole Krawcke
July 18, 2016

Enertech Global LLC’s Element Series ZS/ZT Compact Horizontal Packaged Geothermal Heat Pump features a small footprint and enhanced serviceability, making it an ideal solution for both retrofit applications and new construction — and the judges first choice in the 2016 Dealer Design Awards’ HVAC Residential Equipment category.


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