Robocalls may be the most annoying use of modern technology ever. Long gone are the days of quickly answering the phone on the first ring with hope that new business was waiting on the other end of the line. In service businesses like plumbing and HVAC our phones are the lifeline we rely on to Read more
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Pocket Guide for ProPress I remember back when I first started in the trade as an apprentice my first journeyman handed me a Tyler Pipe pocket guide for reference of fitting take-offs, make-ups etc. That was an incredibly useful tool and was nearly worn out by the time I memorized the most used measurements. I Read more
MILWAUKEE, WI- Milwaukee Tool is proud to announce that it’s taking the performance of its new M18 FUEL™* Hammer Drill, Drill/Driver, and Impact Driver to the next level with the addition of ONE-KEY™. Through a ground-up redesign of the motor, mechanical, and electrical components of these core tools, these drilling and fastening solutions achieve 60% Read more
Alachua, Fla. — NCCER released the following updated curricula: Heating, Ventilating and Air Conditioning (HVAC) Levels 1 – 4; Mechanical Insulating Levels 2 and 3; Mobile Crane Operations Levels 1 – 3; Basic, Intermediate and Advanced Rigger; Signal Person; and Safety Technology. In addition to keeping content current, all include lesson plans and dynamic PowerPoints Read more
Having remote access, control and diagnosis of my client’s boiler and DHW is an absolute game changer. I’ve been installing and using the Lochinvar ConXus system in Knight boilers for a couple years and it’s saved a lot of time and headaches. I get notifications when there’s a problem, often before anyone in the house Read more
The home of the future is here today. Moen – the #1 faucet brand in North America – is revolutionizing the showering experience forever with the launch of U by Moen™ shower. This next-generation Wi-Fi/cloud-based digital shower offers mobile connectivity and unmatched personalization, providing homeowners countless ways to create their ideal showering experience with the Read more
Charlotte, N.C. — Carrier announces new capabilities for the Carrier® Chillers, a mobile app that offers consulting and facilities engineers a quick and easy way to select a Carrier commercial packaged chiller. Now, with Cloud technology, the app is immediately and automatically updated. In just three steps, users can obtain key technical data and product Read more
The smart thermostat market is a highly competitive place. Google’s Nest changed how consumers approached their heating and cooling system for the first time in decades just a few years ago. Entering into the market just last year was the controls giant Honeywell with the Lyric and, not to leave the two giants alone, Ecobee Read more
Bosch Thermotechnology, Londonderry, N.H., is a leading source of high quality water heating, comfort heating and cooling systems. The company offers Bosch tankless, point-of-use and heat pump electric water heaters, Buderus solar thermal systems, Bosch and Buderus floor-standing and wall-hung boilers, Bosch and FHP geothermal systems, as well as controls and accessories for every product Read more
Contractors’ use of smartphones while on the job jumped 35% from last year, according to new research from EMA Contractors, a specialty group at Eric Mower + Associates. While the use of tablets (i.e., iPad) rose nearly 54% over last year (overall, 22% of contractors are using tablets), most contractors (68%) said they use smartphones Read more