In this episode, HVAC School podcast host Bryan Orr is joined by Ryan Gorman, CEO of Coldwell Banker, to give a fresh perspective on a trending topic: College vs. Skilled Trades. A subject that is top of mind for many,
As a contractor, it is important that you are aware of the different federal minimum efficiency levels and compliance requirements across regions. Understanding the new standards and metrics (SEER2, EER2, HSPF2) will help both you and your clients feel confident moving forward with these changes.
While many homes still use the standard single-stage air conditioner, two-stage and variable speed systems are proving to offer better energy output, efficiency, and dehumidification. Learning more about their differences and benefits can help you guide customers toward making the best choice for their home.
In order for your HVAC system to run correctly and dehumidify the interior space efficiently, your equipment needs to be sized correctly from the start. Installation needs to be done properly with fan speeds set to the desired speed for a balance of efficiency, even temperatures, and moisture reduction. Equipment controls should also be set to a point that will best optimize the system.
As an HVAC contractor, it’s important to know what your customers are looking for when shopping for a new system. Emerson Climate Technologies recently conducted a survey of about 1,500 homeowners on what factors they find most important when purchasing an air conditioning and heating system.
According to data from the Partnership for Air-Conditioning, Heating, Refrigeration Accreditation, by 2022 the HVACR industry will be facing a staffing shortfall of 115,000 contractors, making recruiting new professionals even more challenging.
In this episode, Lindsay Headings and our co-host, Vickie Blakey, are joined by three HVAC customer service experts: Ty Gates, Zane Pockrandt, Scott Frymann from Logan A/C & Heat Services in Dayton, Ohio. These industry experts provide insight on the benefits of talking through two-stage technology with the homeowner.
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The regulation of refrigerants continues to be a source of great uncertainty in the HVAC industry. With requirements to begin using lower Global Warming Potential refrigerants being implemented as early as January 2023, the future of HVACR is full of challenges. See how experts responded to a regulation readiness survey and how Copeland is prepared to offer resources in support.
The Department of Energy has increased minimum efficiency for residential air conditioning, which will take effect January of 2023. We’ve outlined how experts responded to a regulation readiness survey and the ways Copeland is prepared to offer resources in support.
In this episode, we are joined by three of Logan A/C and Heat Services in Dayton, Ohio’s own apprenticeship program graduates. We kick off the conversation by discussing how each of them unexpectedly took a leap of faith and made a career change to be a part of the HVAC industry.
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