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One manufacturer’s solution to getting paid on time. Inspections, higher quality, and too many dealers.

The emphasis on efficiency and sustainability is expected to continue to grow, even more so given rapidly rising energy costs. It certainly would be in the best interest of contractors to be up to speed on the newest HVAC technologies - and be ready to supply and install those products.

Who owns the extended warranty you’re selling? Switched from R-22 yet - Are you kidding me?

I am going to sound like a broken record, but it has to be said over and over and over again until we, as an industry, do something collectively to get more young people into this industry. I’ve been preaching that we need to get a weekly TV show placed on the airwaves that deals with HVACR. There is no better way, in my mind, to catch the eye of this future generation than by the TV screen.

Set yourself apart from everyone who is just simply making a few bucks on a changeout this summer by differentiating. I’m not suggesting just simply differentiating your offering, though it may be part of the solution. Differentiate yourself as a professional. That is really the biggest opportunity you have going for you.

Global warming and the economics of refrigerants. Using urine bags on a jobsite is nonsense.

The good contractors know how to stay busy and keep their workers on a regular full-time schedule. The contractors who are not doing as well are the ones that probably aren’t taking the risks that others are taking, even the lowballers. They are the middle grounders.

Length of hair might split hairs. Taking photographs is forbidden. Destruction, not reclamation. Thanks for the information.

A reason to watch the latest developments in Washington regarding greenhouse gas emissions is concern that HFC refrigerants could one day face greater government regulations or even phaseouts. HFCs are not ozone-depleting gases, but some do have a perceived high global warming potential.

The home page of the Energy Star Program has four key components: products, home improvement, building and plants, and new homes. Nearly every bulleted item under these topics has some HVACR angle. Sadly, not enough HVAC and refrigeration contractors are really working the angles. No other single industry has the potential to impact America’s energy future more than HVACR.