HVAC Residential Market - Articles - Page 228

ServiceBench Launches Service to Connect Companies to Parts Suppliers

The service is integrated with its software and core service management system

October 20, 2016

ServiceBench has announced the launch of a new supply chain service that enables a direct web connection from its cloud-based service business management software platforms to suppliers of replacement HVAC, appliance, and other service and repair parts.

BPI Launches Healthy Home Evaluator Certification Nationally

Developed in partnership with the Green & Healthy Homes Initiative

October 17, 2016

The Building Performance Institute (BPI) announced the nationwide launch of its Healthy Home Evaluator (HHE) certification. The certification is designed to help home performance and other professionals conduct assessments to determine conditions that may adversely affect occupant health and safety.

Master Group Acquires Two Johnson Controls’ Unitary Products Group Branches

The Master Group is one of the largest independent HVACR distributors in eastern Canada

October 17, 2016

The Master Group Inc. announced it has purchased the distribution operations of Johnson Controls’ Unitary Products Group (York®) branches based in Oakville and Markham, Ontario. The two branches will operate as The Master Group.

In addition to the necessary licenses, contractors should strongly consider obtaining training on financial basics, including understanding cash flow, balance sheets, income statements, and more.

HVAC Accounting Tips: How to Balance the Books

Kimberly Schwartz

October 17, 2016

HVAC industry experts advise that no business owner should underestimate the importance of setting up and following good accounting practices.

HVAC contractors are locked in a “battle for the wall,” and their opponents are big-box stores, do-it-yourself homeowners, security companies, and cable providers. Photo courtesy of Aquamechanical

HVAC Gears Up for the Battle of the Wall

Jen Anesi

October 17, 2016

More homeowners are opting to purchase thermostats and install them on their own, but this doesn't have to take sales opportunities away from the contractor.

Thermostat Manufacturers Work to Keep User Data Safe

Cybersecurity is top of mind for makers of internet-connected HVAC thermostats and controls

Jen Anesi

October 17, 2016

Industry manufacturers have been actively working to ensure customer data are safe and secure.

The NEWS’ Panel Members Pick their Favorite Thermostats, Controls

Members of The NEWS’ contractor panel share their favorite products

Jen Anesi

October 17, 2016

Several members of The NEWS’ contractor advisory panel unveil their favorite thermostats and share what they like most about the products.

AHRI Applauds Agreement to Include HFCs in Montreal Protocol

Association said it has long supported including HFCs in a global phasedown plan

October 17, 2016

The Air-Conditioning, Heating, and Refrigeration Institute (AHRI) announced that it applauds the agreement reached in Kigali, Rwanda, by the Parties to the Montreal Protocol to include HFC refrigerants under the treaty.

AHR Expo Shares Las Vegas Audience-attracting Strategy

October 17, 2016

Las Vegas will be the latest city to which the AHR Expo has returned over the course of its eight-decade history and is one of several cities show management recognizes as prime for attracting exhibitors and attendees alike.

Sanhua Intl. Inc.: Reversing Valves

October 17, 2016

These four-way reversing valves cover 93- and 119-ton applications and are suitable for 1- to 119-ton cooling capacities. They allow heat pump systems to switch between cooling and heating modes by changing the flow path of the refrigerant.