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Marketing Magic: What Most Contractors Do that Drive Their Customers Crazy

How to avoid the common irritating habits that drive them away
Adams Hudson
January 25, 2016

Ever wonder why the most irritated people always call you? Actually, it could have less to do with you than it does with the kind of contracting business you operate. (Plus, there’s actually good news in the call, which we’ll cover in a moment.)


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The three buttons, Request Service, Request an Estimate, and View Our Specials, make it easier for customers to gather information and schedule service.

How to Optimize Your Local Presence on the Web

Getting the most out of local search engine optimization requires a concerted effort
Greg Mazurkiewicz
January 25, 2016

Search engine optimization (SEO) helps make your business more visible by moving it up to Page 1 in search engine rankings. But, how do you go about doing this? Here are some expert tips to help show the way.


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Scott Merritt, owner of Columbus, Ohio-based Fire & Ice Heating & Air Conditioning, prefers to use flat rate pricing.

Strategically Setting the Right Price

HVAC contractors discuss how not to price yourself out of business
Nicole Krawcke
January 25, 2016

Setting a price structure is typically one of a business owner’s greatest challenges. If a company’s commodity is priced too high, potential customers are likely to look elsewhere. And, if its costs are too low, the business may fail to generate enough revenue to pay it’s workers or management.


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Darrel Yashinsky is owner of Air Quality Dunrite in Concord, Ontario, Canada.

Honorable Mentions: 2015 Best Contractors to Work For

January 25, 2016

Three HVACR contractors from the U.S. and Canada earn Honorable Mention status in the 2015 Best Contractor to Work For contest. 


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2016 AHR Expo – New Product

Mitsubishi: Residential and Light Commercial App

January 24, 2016

Mitsubishi Electric Cooling & Heating introduces the kumo cloud™ app and web service which works in conjunction with Mitsubishi Electric’s Wi-Fi Interface to enable wireless control of M-and P-Series systems from any smartphone.


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LG duct-free multi-zone systems
2016 AHR Expo – New Product

LG: Duct-Free Multi-Zone Systems

January 24, 2016

LG’s Multi F and Multi F MAX are single phase, compact and efficient outdoor units that provide zone control for up to eight indoor units. The units are available in 1.5, 2, 2.5, 3, 4, 4.5 and 5 tons, increasing flexibility and efficiency for both residential and commercial installations.


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Residential Systems to be Addressed at ASHRAE Winter Conference

Balancing energy efficiency and comfort in homes
January 22, 2016

Over the last 15 years single-family homes have been built tighter, making them much more energy efficient and comfortable compared to drafty houses of the past. But there’s a tradeoff, which will be addressed in one of the residential sessions at the ASHRAE 2016 Winter Conference.


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American Residential Services Acquires Aspen Air and Atlas Trillo

Acquisitions expand company’s presence in Florida and California
January 19, 2016

American Residential Services (ARS), a national provider of HVAC and plumbing services, announced that it has acquired the assets of Aspen Air Conditioning in Boca Raton, Florida, and Atlas Trillo in San Jose, California.


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Trane’s line of whole-home humidifiers features two sizes of bypass humidifiers and one power humidifier. The company plans to launch a steam humidifier soon.

Humidifier Marketplace Continues to Diversify, Personalize

Manufacturers create sophisticated, customizable evaporative, steam, and ultrasonic humidifiers
Kostora
Nick Kostora
January 18, 2016

Evaporative, warm-air steam, and ultrasonic humidifiers are highly desirable for customers coast to coast, and manufacturers are developing products across all three variations that better respond to an array of personalized demands. 


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Mold accumulated along the floor of this basement before mold remediation specialists addressed the issue.

Contractors Take Steps to Remediate Mold

Identifying, explaining, and remediating bacterial growth is an important task
Kostora
Nick Kostora
January 18, 2016

With the proper education and tools, mold remediation can be yet another arrow in the quiver of a successful contracting business. 


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