In today’s real estate business climate, home warranties are commonplace. The way it works is when the home owner has an HVAC/R problem (or any other problem with the property for matter), the homeowner contacts their Home Warranty Company to file a claim. The Home Warranty Company is hooked up with a licensed HVAC/R contractor Read more
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Falls Church, Va. — Applications are now being accepted for scholarships awarded through the Plumbing-Heating-Cooling Contractors—National Association (PHCC) Educational Foundation Scholarship Program. In 2014, up to 25 scholarships totaling $61,500 are available. The scholarship awards are sponsored by A. O. Smith, Bradford White Corporation, Delta Faucet Company, RIDGID Tool Company, State Water Heaters, the PHCC Read more
Contracting includes working in the trades; Trades include: plumbing, heating, air conditioning, ventilation, electricity, construction). Most of the time, we get a bad rap as not being a glamorous or trendy occupation. However, here are 7 reasons that working in contracting is way cool! We’re Famous! John Gotti owned a plumbing supply company. Michael Caine Read more
The new 2015 DOE (Department of Energy) Final Rule energy efficiency mandates will require higher Energy Factor (EF) ratings on virtually all residential gas, electric, oil and tankless gas water heaters, completely altering the water heater landscape. These changes will have an impact on how water heaters are manufactured, distributed and installed, affecting manufacturers, wholesalers Read more
As a contractor do you big box? The mere questions open a can of worms, and often times a heated debate. “It’s bad for the industry.” “You are hurting your local wholesalers.” “Your putting product into the hands of unqualified people such as DIYers for installation.” “How are warranties honored?” These are tremendous questions to Read more