New research shows that extreme wildfires have doubled in both their frequency and intensity over the last 20 years. The research was done in light of increased wildfires across wide portions of the western United States, Canada, Russia...
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SACRAMENTO, Calif. — The Electric & Gas Industries Association EGIA and the EGIA Foundation have launched a new initiative, “Developing a High-Performance Diverse Contractor Workforce.” The program is designed for select minority-owned...
Read more✕ Duct cleaning is particularly important for more reasons than one. Clean ducts improve occupant IAQ and comfort, expand the lifespan of the HVAC equipment, and save energy. Without duct cleaning, homeowners won’t be able to experience the full...
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However, studies from the Department of Energy and my own conclusions from talking to HVAC contractors while teaching courses on Manual J show that slightly less than half of them do comprehensive load calculations. Instead, many HVAC contractors...
Read more✕ For many HVAC contractors, zoning is an untapped market. Many homeowners probably don’t even know what zoning is, even if they already have zoning systems installed in their homes. (Hint: It’s just not the HVAC system.) Homeowners, and many...
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It seems every time I’m interviewed or make a guest appearance on an industry podcast I’m asked the same question, “What is the biggest mistake you see contractors repeating?” That question is lobbed back and forth among all the in-home...
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While a game-changing innovation, the condensing technology used in high-efficiency gas furnaces creates an often overlooked or misunderstood byproduct: acidic condensate. Unlike air conditioning condensate, this residue is acidic (e.g. pH of...
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Copper architectural elements are staging a comeback, as new construction and restoration work utilizing the shiny material pop up across the country. This year, the Copper Development Association (CDA) awarded North American Copper in...
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There have always been lies contractors tell themselves. Some never seem to change. Others vary with the times. Here are eight lies contractors are telling themselves in 2024. 1. I Cannot Charge More This is the most common lie contractors tell...
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The HVAC industry is undergoing a major transition to A2L refrigerants caused by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency phasing down the greenhouse gas refrigerant hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs), moving manufacturers to use refrigerants with low...
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Success in business requires careful concentration on improving even the smallest processes and aspects of your company. But in order to achieve the right mindset for success, you first need to examine what might be holding you back mentally...
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