HVAC Residential Market - Articles - Page 47

Contractor Pro Homeowner Series

Homeowners, Contractors Mutually Support Maintenance Agreements

Seventy-five percent of responding homeowners agree that service agreements are important, per a Clear Seas Research study

Herb Woerpel

December 12, 2023

For contractors, service agreements provide guaranteed work during shoulder seasons and an opportunity to build rapport with customers.

Maximizing the HVAC Ductless Systems Market

These options and add-ons for residential systems offer extras for homeowners

Matt Jachman

December 5, 2023

The ACHR NEWS recently contacted several companies to ask about some of their options and accessories for ductless systems. Here’s a roundup of the products they told us about.

Leap Partners Makes Tennessee HVAC Acquisition

December 1, 2023

Patriot Services is a plumbing, heating, and air conditioning specialist in the Chattanooga area. The former owner, Terry Morrow, will continue to lead his team, and the shop will continue to operate as Patriot Services.

Air Force Veteran Wins HVAC Contractor's A/C Giveaway

November 30, 2023

Don Kuhl, a U.S. Air Force veteran and civil servant, secured the most public votes and won an a/c unit in the giveaway, which honors the sacrifices of local veterans, active-duty service members, and their families.

Lennox to Increase Prices on Residential Equipment

November 30, 2023

Lennox Industries plans to increase prices on residential equipment and accessories by up to 10% beginning Monday, Feb. 5.

HVAC Technology Trends to Watch in 2024

Eco-friendly systems. Energy-efficient solutions. Green initiatives. Whatever you call them, they are in high demand

Ralph P. Sita, Jr., CPA

November 30, 2023

HVAC contractors who are prepared to embrace these advances will realize more opportunities to meet their customers' needs and ultimately become more successful in an increasingly competitive field.

Wrench Group Expands Into Oklahoma City Market

November 29, 2023

Comfort Wave plans to bring 100 new jobs to Oklahoma City in the first 15 months of operation in a service area that encompasses all of central Oklahoma.

Oversizing, Overcharging Chief Concerns Among HVAC Heat Pump Installs

The most common issue with residential air-source heat pumps revolves around improper sizing

Herb Woerpel

November 29, 2023

As techs familiarize themselves with the nuances of a heat pump, there are a few common problematic areas they must concentrate on to ensure the equipment runs efficiently and effectively for years to come.

Contractor Pro Homeowner Series

Why Do Homeowners Purchase HVAC Equipment?

Warranty, pricing, contractor reputation are all top factors in purchase decisions

Hannah Belloli-Oster

November 28, 2023

There are a number of variables that affect why homeowners decide to purchase HVAC equipment, so HVAC contractors have to learn the needs of their customers, so they can then understand why they buy, and then train techs to hone in on it.

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METUS Commits to Improving California’s Electric Grid With Heat Pumps

Pledge will assist California in reaching climate goals

Hannah Belloli-Oster

November 27, 2023

METUS joined a multi-company pledge to assist California achieve its climate goal of installing six million heat pumps in the state’s building by 2023.