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Homeowners Under 55 Search for HVAC Providers on Their Smartphones

42% of buyers looked online, but another 40% stayed loyal to past provider

Maria Taylor

March 2, 2021

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Consumers are increasingly using their smartphones to shop for HVAC service providers.

Cellphones Are Sapping Productivity

Just having them nearby is a disruption

Joanna R. Turpin

April 29, 2019

As the parent of adult children, I try hard not to give too much unsolicited advice. Nevertheless, I broke my pledge when my kids got their first jobs after college. My piece of advice? Put away your cell phones, and don’t look at them except during lunchtime.

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Is Texting Poised to Become the New Phone Call for HVAC Service Providers?

More texting leads to more money

Maria Taylor

January 28, 2019

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If current smartphone usage trends are any indication, this type of consumer experience could soon move from the exception to the norm. With some forward-thinking contractors, it’s already the reality.

Flir Systems Inc.: Thermal Imager

August 27, 2018

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Technology Enables Contractors to Crack Down on Distracted Driving - ACHR

Technology Enables HVAC Contractors to Crack Down on Distracted Driving

Nicole Krawcke

May 28, 2018

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The advent of smartphones has made life both simpler and more complicated for people around the world.

Maves Heating & Air Conditioning Launches New Website

The new website is easy to navigate and optimized for the user experience

January 6, 2017

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Maves Heating & Air Conditioning is a heating and air conditioning service company serving New Jersey communities in Monmouth and Ocean counties. The company recently launched a new, responsive website to enhance its internet presence and provide information online about its services.

The Importance of Having a Mobile Responsive Website

Darren Yates

September 6, 2016

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As far as gadgets are concerned, the smartphone has made several others obsolete. If you are a small business owner, the real cause for worry is the way the smartphone is changing the browsing habits of your target market. If your website is not mobile friendly, your sales figures may take a serious hit.

Group Mobile to Offer Sonim’s XP Line of Ultra-Rugged Smartphones

Will meet demand for rugged smartphones by field service, construction, and other industries

December 16, 2015

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Group Mobile, a provider of rugged mobile and field-use computing products, has announced the addition of Sonim Technologies’ XP smartphone line to its portfolio. Adding the line will help Group Mobile meet the demand for rugged smartphones by field service, construction, and other industries.

AAB Introduces Smartphone Static Pressure Meter for HVAC Use

Easy to use tool guides the technician through the testing and data sharing process

July 29, 2015

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AAB Smart Tools has announced the launch of the SPM-100, what the company says is the HVAC industry’s first smartphone static pressure meter. It performs all the functions of a traditional handheld dual-port manometer, plus additional features such as onscreen guidance for accurate readings.

Opgal Offers New Thermal Imaging Cameras for Android Phones

Therm-App TH said to be a viable, cost-effective alternative to traditional thermography tools

June 24, 2015

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Following the success of its Therm-App™ thermal imaging camera for Android phones, Opgal has announced two new models. The new Therm-App TH allows professionals to take accurate temperature measurements captured on high-resolution thermographic photos and videos and transmit them via email, messaging, or file sharing platforms.