Relationship Skills: Examining the HVAC Distributor/Contractor Dynamic

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The “it” in this case isn’t the goal of working hard to succeed in the distributor business or even joining forces with other distributors. Ritchey is talking about the measures and programs his company invests in with one objective: assisting HVAC contractors in building and maintaining their own successful businesses. Powered by WPeMatico

Integration, Interconnectivity Command Smart Home Market

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According to a report from Mordor Intelligence, the global smart home market was valued at $35.7 billion in 2017, and it is expected to reach a value of $150.6 billion by 2023, growing at a compound annual growth rate of 26.9 percent during the forecast period. Powered by WPeMatico

Battle for the Wall: Benefits of Proprietary Controls Versus Smart Thermostats

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The expected surge in smart thermostat sales will have equipment manufacturers, many of whom have their own proprietary controls, competing with the well-known universal thermostat brands, such as Nest, Honeywell, and ecobee. Powered by WPeMatico

Congratulations to our Atlanta Air Authority team member, Chris Kost for graduating from the Lincoln…

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Congratulations to our Atlanta Air Authority team member, Chris Kost for graduating from the Lincoln Tech HVAC program! (RSS generated with FetchRss) Powered by WPeMatico

Infographic: Thermostat Recycling by the Numbers

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Thermostat Recycling Corp. has collected 2.4 million mercury-containing thermostats since its founding. Powered by WPeMatico

HVAC Contractors Talk Today’s Thermostat Market

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According to a recent study by Parks Associates, 13 percent of U.S. broadband households owned a smart thermostat by the end of 2017. And while that’s still under a quarter of eligible homes, that number has nearly tripled from just three years prior, influenced by factors like the ubiquity of the smartphone and the rise […]

In a World of Connected Devices, Thermostats and Controls Are the Key to Success

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These devices are being sold by the millions, and in most cases, the distribution is directly to the consumer — the sellers are avoiding the traditional manufacturer-to-wholesaler-to-contractor model that our industry has used for years. Powered by WPeMatico

Texas Contractor Wins Ethics Award

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Gary’s Heating and Air Conditioning has served residents in Amarillo, Texas, and the surrounding communities for over 40 years. According to the awarding organization, the company has established itself as the go-to HVAC experts not only because of its quality workmanship but also because of its excellent customer service. Powered by WPeMatico

Don’t Be Afraid to Chart Your Own HVAC Business Course

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A study by scientists at the University of Leeds (I Googled it … it is a thing) said it takes a minority of just 5 percent to influence a crowd. So that means that 95 percent of people can be following for no good reason. That might explain the popularity of the Kardashians. Powered by […]