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Service Cancellations Affecting HVAC Contractors’ Bottom Lines - The ACHR News

Service Cancellations Affecting HVAC Contractors’ Bottom Lines

Study shows high cancellation rates cause contractors to lower prices
Nicole Krawcke
February 11, 2019
Most every service company has had prospective customers call in to schedule an appointment with a dispatcher, only to cancel that same appointment at a later time. It could be because of a number of factors: They found a competitor with lower prices, someone who could come out sooner, and the list goes on. However, not every service contractor measures their cancellation rates.
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The Case for Adding Hydronics

Why contractors should consider adding wet heat to their suite of solutions
Maria Taylor
Maria Taylor
February 11, 2019

Demand for hydronic comfort solutions is heating up. According to a report by Technavio, the global market is expected to increase by more than 7 percent from 2018 to 2022, driven by a desire for more energy-efficient and energy-neutral technologies to improve the indoor climate. With more homeowners and building owners looking to advance the technologies in their structures to make them smarter, more efficient, or just more comfortable, it’s in a contractor’s best interest to become proficient in radiant heating and cooling systems to further expand their market — or, to dominate a niche market.


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Lochinvar’s commercial CREST Condensing Boiler family - The ACHR News

Boiler Connectivity, Controls Integration Continue To Gain Steam

Manufacturers talk trends in the hydronics arena
Maria Taylor
Maria Taylor
February 11, 2019
As HVAC products and home appliances get “smarter,” so too is the boiler — although perhaps with less flash and bang than the smart thermostat, smart doorbell, smartphone, or the new smart furniture that’s hitting the market. (Smart sofa, anyone? It’s a thing.)
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HVAC Contractors Tackle the Top Five Challenges With Hydronic or Radiant Heat - The ACHR News

HVAC Contractors Tackle the Top Five Challenges With Hydronic or Radiant Heat

Industry experts share their struggles and successes
Maria Taylor
Maria Taylor
February 11, 2019
From keeping up-to-date with technology to simply finding folks to lay the pipework, hydronics contractors face a unique subset of challenges within the HVAC industry. Learning to navigate the hurdles make the race to the bottom line smoother and much more profitable. The NEWS spoke with some industry experts to identify the top five challenges contractors face and the steps they should take to make sure nothing stands in their way when it comes to optimizing their workflow rate.
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Orchard Valley Heating - The ACHR News

Changing Dirty Filters Helped This Father-Son Contractor Duo Change the Game

Jim and Brian Patterson provide JB Solutions — small town inventions that make a big difference
Maria Taylor
Maria Taylor
February 11, 2019
Jim Patterson’s business is, in his own words, “super small, super specialized.” “The interest for me is radiant, air quality … things that are little more technical, that you don’t see a lot of,” he said.
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Dan Richins (left), Rod Rushing (center), and Scott Shaw (right), cut the ribbon at the Indianapolis classroom launch. - The ACHR News

Labor Shortage Brings HVAC Industry Together to Attract New Talent

Nicole Krawcke
February 4, 2019

So with such an obvious demand for workers, why are kids choosing to enter other industries? Well, findings from the Electric & Gas Industries Association (EGIA) Foundation’s 2018 Industry Study "Bridging the HVAC Employment Gap" point to lack of awareness and poor reputation.


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Panasonic’s ECONAVI technology features infrared sensors that detect occupancy and activity fluctuations in a given space. - The ACHR News

Technology, Flexibility, Connectivity Fuel Ductless Market Growth

Nicole Krawcke
February 4, 2019
The global ductless heating and cooling systems market is currently projected at $78.62 billion, with a compound annual growth rate exceeding 8 percent through 2021, according to MarketsandMarkets.
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Installing and troubleshooting mini-split systems. - The ACHR News

Training Is Huge When It Comes to Troubleshooting Mini-Split Systems

Nicole Krawcke
February 4, 2019
Once only found in mild climates, the technology now stretches across the U.S., thanks to advances in inverter technology and zone controls. On the other hand, the level of sophistication in these systems sometimes makes them difficult to troubleshoot when something goes wrong.
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Restivo’s Heating & Air Conditioning installing ductless systems. - The ACHR News

The Art of Selling Ductless Systems

HVAC industry experts share the secrets they’ve uncovered when it comes to closing the sale
Nicole Krawcke
February 4, 2019

The NEWS asked some experts in selling ductless systems to discuss how and why they have been successful in their businesses.


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Raymond Rodriguez - Tech of the Month - The ACHR News

Tech of the Month: February, 2019

February 4, 2019
Why He’s Tech of the Month: Raymond Rodriguez got into HVAC right out of high school.
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