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The IRA’s ‘Transformative’ Incentives

Contractors urged to market consumer tax credits while rebate plan is worked out

April 9, 2023

Nearly $9 billion in federal rebate money is eye-catching but months away. Experts say the Inflation Reduction Act’s enhanced tax credits, for consumers and contractors, are the best bets now.

Attracting Reviews to Your HVACR Company

Contractors shouldn’t be afraid to ask for and incentivize customer reviews

Hannah Belloli-Oster

April 8, 2023

An HVACR contractor who encourages their techs to ask for reviews, makes the review process easy, and incentivizes for positive reviews brought in, is an HVACR contractor bound to climb the Google ranks, bring more customers in, and retain employees.

Legacy Service Partners Announces Partnership with John Henry’s Plumbing, Heating & Air

April 7, 2023

Legacy Service Partners, a group of residential HVAC, plumbing, and electrical services businesses in 15 states, has partnered with John Henry’s Plumbing, Heating & Air in Lincoln, Nebraska, expanding the company’s reach in the Midwest.

Artificial Intelligence Smooths Exchanges Between HVAC Contractors and Customers

AI will not replace HVAC technicians, rather it will allow techs to better serve customers

Matt Jachman

April 7, 2023

The AI features in communications software, such as voice-to-text and message-flagging, have made for faster, easier customer-contractor communications that are also more personalized and have less room for misunderstanding.

HARDI Distributors Report 4% Revenue Increase in February

April 7, 2023

The sales growth for the 12 months through February 2023 is 16.1%.

PHCC Releases Q1 2023 Contractor Confidence Index Report

April 6, 2023

The PHCC 2023 Q1 Contractor Confidence Index cites cautious optimism, but challenges still ahead.

HVAC Marketing: Don’t Let Your Pocket Get Picked

At the end of the day, marketing is about trust on both ends

Justin Jacobs

April 6, 2023

There are plenty of good, ethical marketing options still out there, but how does a contractor know which to trust and which will simply pick their pockets?

Investing in Tech Training

It’s up to contractors to encourage technicians to gain additional training

Hannah Belloli-Oster

April 6, 2023

Contractors play a huge part in encouraging technicians to seek additional training, and by investing in this aspect of the industry by ensuring technicians receive the proper training, contractors could increase revenue, retention, and employee and customer satisfaction.

Jobber Issues Home Service Economic Report

April 6, 2023

Jobber’s analysis of the home service economy in 2022 and outlook for 2023 highlight three major trends: rising costs, persevering consumer demand, and long-term resilience.