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HVAC Residential Contractor: September 9, 2013

September 9, 2013

Company purchases Jarboe’s Plumbing, Heating, and Cooling Co. Inc.

Contractors and Consumers Capitalize on Renewable Incentives

Tax Breaks Make Renewable Energy More Affordable

Angela D. Harris

September 2, 2013

Funding for renewable incentives comes from a variety of sources including federal, state, and private funds. Although many of these incentives are directed at the end user — tax breaks, loans, and rebates can be used by contractors to open the door for new business in the HVAC marketplace.

Putting Renewable Solutions to the Test

A Variety of Energy-Saving Options Are Available

Angela D. Harris

September 2, 2013

Besides traditional renewable products, there are a list of HVAC-specific items that could be considered as energy-saving options for the residential and commercial contractor looking to offer customers renewable solutions.

HVAC Contractors Cash in on Sports Sponsorships

Major-, Minor-, and Little-League Involvement Paying Off for HVAC Contractors

Matt Bishop

August 26, 2013

Many contractors are finding success sponsoring athletic events, backing teams at the professional level all the way down to the little league games held at the local sandlots.

Goodman Global Inc.: Air Conditioner

August 26, 2013

Backed by a 10-year compressor replacement limited warranty, the Goodman® brand GSX16 air conditioner comes fully charged with chlorine free R-410A refrigerant.

HVAC Residential Contractors: August 26, 2013

August 26, 2013

Odom Air announces partnership with Prospect Genius; Lakebrink Heating and Air Conditioning receives award from Carrier; more HVAC residential contractor news briefs.

Facts + Figures: Air-Source Heat Pump Shipments Up 18 Percent in May

August 19, 2013

Industry figures are estimates that are derived from the best available figures supplied by a sample of AHRI member companies.

Creative Humidity Solutions on Deck for HVACR Contractors

Adding, Removing Humidity Can Be Done in Multiple Ways

Matt Bishop

August 12, 2013

As homeowners and building owners yearn for greater control of their indoor climate, manufacturers are racing to develop technologically advanced equipment to help these decision makers achieve their indoor environmental goals.

HVAC Research Reveals Customer Spending Motivations

American Home Comfort Study Sheds Light on Consumer Trends

Angela D. Harris

August 12, 2013

What drives consumers to purchase HVAC equipment? That’s one of the questions that Decision Analyst Inc., an Arlington, Texas-based market research firm, sought to answer in its comprehensive American Home Comfort Study of 2012-2013.

ACCA and RESNET Form Home-Performance Partnership

Agreement Will Connect HVAC Contractors with HERS Raters

Matt Bishop

August 12, 2013

The two sides signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) on July 18 to promote home-performance contracting to customers, government entities, and EnergySmart Home Performance Teams.