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FEATURED COLUMNISTS

  • Feb. 11, 2013
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    Efficiency? A Question for Ages

    Editorial Director Mike Weil believes that, despite positive developments in the drafting of energy policy, there's still a great need for a simpler approach to efficiency, one that will make economic sense as well as energy sense....More
  • Feb. 6, 2013
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    Is the HVAC System of the Future Here Today?

    If you could build the ultimate HVAC system, what would it look like? With the technology available today, the residential and commercial system design possibilities are simply amazing. Columnist Dominick Guarino "imagineers" a futuristic HVAC system built with today's technology....More
  • Feb. 11, 2013
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    For Valentines’ Day, Go For The Close!

    When it comes to residential heating and air conditioning sales, you don’t always have to ask people to buy. You can ask them if seems affordable, or makes sense, or if what you’re offering is something they’d like to have. If you get any response other than a direct no, assume they’ve bought and congratulate them on their purchase....More
  • Feb. 6, 2013
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    Selling HVAC Services to Generation X: The "Prove It To Me" Generation

    Columnist Vicki LaPlant provides a guide for HVACR contractors on how to sell to customers who belong to the Generation X demographic....More

FEATURE STORIES

  • Feb. 11, 2013
    Article
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    Residential HVAC Contractor of the Year Is on a Quest for Quality

    James River Air Conditioning in Richmond, VA, was founded in 1967 by Hugh E. Joyce and was initially a Trane Authorized franchise....More
  • Feb. 8, 2013
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    Traversing Rough HVAC Terrain In Albuquerque

    This is a story about the American dream. Even the players – a young, serviceman who chose a career path, married, and had children – couldn’t construct a nicer future had they tried. The military experience slid perfectly into large HVAC equipment maintenance and installation. Corporate work came to a conclusion which then bloomed into an independent business....More

SERVICE

  • Feb. 11, 2013
    Article

    Clean Coils Make Sense — and Save Cents

    The cost of dirty air conditioning coils goes beyond energy use. As dirt and grime collect on the condenser, they restrict heat transfer and cause the compressor to work harder....More

REFRIGERATION

  • Feb. 11, 2013
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    Refrigeration Service Today: New Products For February 2013

    During AHR Expo 2013, experts from Browning Emerson Industrial Automation were sharing news about its SealMaster brand products, EDGE product selection software, a new App called Toolbox technician, and the new energy and operational cost saving, “V-belt drive upgrade program”. FasTest of Roseville, MN offers the new Refrigeration Quick Disconnect (RQD) assembly, which takes the pressure out of connecting to refrigerant lines, for charging or evacuating cooling appliances and applications....More
  • Feb. 11, 2013
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    On a Quest to Reduce Refrigerant Leaks

    Our Third Annual Refrigeration Roundtable included a discussion on steps store managers and refrigeration contractors are taking to reduce refrigerant leaks....More
  • Jan. 9, 2013
    Article

    Bosch Commits to $340,000 of Support for Superstorm Sandy Relief

    The Bosch Community Fund, in conjunction with Robert Bosch Tool Corporation, is contributing $100,000 in short-term relief to Habitat for Humanity earmarked to aid storm victims, as well as power tools worth $100,000 in value to support recovery efforts....More
  • Jan. 23, 2013
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    Emerson Launches New Website for HVAC Contractors and Homeowners

    Emerson Climate Technologies launches AC & Heating Connect (www.ac-heatingconnect.com), a website for HVAC contractors, homeowners and facility managers that provides useful tools for improving business and communicating with customers....More
  • Jan. 24, 2013
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    RSES Now Provides Hydrocarbon Training, Certificate

    Hydrocarbons included are R-290, R-600a and R-441A, currently approved under the Environmental Protection Agency’s Significant New Alternatives Policy Program....More
  • Nov. 13, 2012
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    CALL FOR NOMINATIONS: Commercial Refrigeration Contractor of the Year

    Contracting Business.com is seeking nominations for its Seventh Annual Commercial Refrigeration Contractor of the Year Award. The winner will show a commitment to quality installation, service, industry involvement....More

BUSINESS BITS

  • Jan. 22, 2013
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    Danfoss Acquires Full Ownership of Danfoss Turbocor

    Danfoss has a strong position in the market for residential and commercial compressors, where the Danfoss variable speed scroll compressor range is used in applications including rooftops, data centers, chillers and VRF....More
  • Jan. 23, 2013
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    Emerson Launches New Website for HVAC Contractors and Homeowners

    Emerson Climate Technologies launches AC & Heating Connect (www.ac-heatingconnect.com), a website for HVAC contractors, homeowners and facility managers that provides useful tools for improving business and communicating with customers....More

FROM THE FIELD

PRODUCTS

  • Feb. 11, 2013
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    Editor’s Notebook: Products/ Showcase Award

    Comfortech Product Showcase Award At HVAC Comfortech 2012, 13 products were recognized as Product Showcase Award winners. Judges took into consideration the ease with which HVAC contractors can apply the technology, and the technical value of the product or service to the HVAC industry. We’ll feature these products each month in upcoming issues of Contracting Business.com. This month, we’re featuring Icor’s Hot Shot-2, the winner in the Refrigeration category....More
  • Feb. 11, 2013
    Article
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    Editor's Notebook: Technology Update Commercial Aftermarket Truck Products and Residential Ducted Air Condtioning Systems

    COMMERCIAL Knaack Knaack LLC announces that Weather Guard truck equipment has reduced the overall height of Protect-A-Rail cab protectors to make them more compatible with current full-size truck model year designs. In turn, two mounting brackets have been modified to allow the new cab protectors to be installed with the Ford F-250/F-350 Super Duty and the Dodge Ram....More
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