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Mascots, when properly deployed, can be a great asset to your business. Just ask the companies behind Mr. Peanut, the Energizer Bunny, or, most recently, the Aflac duck — these well-known characters have helped create brand awareness among consumers. 

According to Brad Taback, more than 300 competitors are operating in and around Pittsburgh. And, though he may not like the sheer number of his competitors, he thrives on the competition.

Hydro-Connect is an engineered solution to simplify hydronic design by providing integrated controls, outdoor temperature reset, warm-weather shut down, and zoning with a buffer tank. 

WaterFurnace Intl. Inc. recently brought its Home Comfort Tour to Columbus, Ohio, to unveil two new products: a 5 Series hydronic geothermal heat pump that features vapor injection technology and the Symphony Home Comfort System.

Regardless whether a contractor thinks a complaint is valid, it’s important to respond as quickly as possible to mitigate the situation.

Redesigned to utilize improvements to the Power Vent line, the standard input ProMax Direct Vent product is outfitted with 2-inch foam insulation. 

Making sure the right employees are in place, hiring based on quality rather than need, adding value for employees by implementing merit-based programs and systems that reward them for doing great work, delegating, and clearly communicating company goals are essential parts of a successful culture. 

The 6WK16 model portable air conditioner offers cooling capacity at 16,000 Btuh while remaining safe, quiet, and energy efficient. 

The 19 Series replaces the KE Series, offering higher SEER capabilities (up to 19 SEER versus 18), greater heating efficiency (9 HSPF versus 8.2), and an improved drain pan design allowing for better drainage and cold weather operation. 

On June 8, 121 members of the U.S. House of Representatives sent a letter to U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Secretary Ernest Moniz urging him and his agency to reconsider DOE’s recent proposed 92 percent AFUE nationwide residential furnace standard.