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Heating Perceptions | Scott Secor

Not all employees work out

Word of mouth can work well for attracting new employees… until it doesn’t.
Scott Secor
Scott Secor
July 5, 2024

Most of the employees we hired on a full-time basis worked out quite well. Unfortunately, a few of them did not.


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Hiller Plumbing, Heating, Cooling & Electrical receives 9th consecutive Ruud Top Pro Partner Award

June 17, 2024

This award marks Hiller’s ninth consecutive recognition, beginning in 2015. 


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Service Plumbing Pros | Matt Michel

4 things you must do to justify a higher price

Best practices for earning more revenue.
Matt Michel
Matt Michel
June 10, 2024

In every market, some companies offer low-priced products, while others offer high-priced premium products. If you want to justify a higher price, here are four things you must do.


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PHCC Legislative Conference: Collaboration on Capitol Hill

May 29, 2024

PHCC’s Legislative Conference coincided with Air-Conditioning Heating and Refrigeration Institute’s (AHRI) Policy Forum and Heating Air-conditioning and Refrigeration Distributors International’s (HARDI) Congressional fly-in. This was the second consecutive year the entire industry was present in Washington, D.C.


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Heating Perceptions | Scott Secor

Not-so-common radiant retrofits

Be careful what you bid on.
Scott Secor
Scott Secor
May 6, 2024

Not many homes in our area have radiant heat. We mostly retrofit older homes and commercial buildings. Majority of new constructions in our area are apartment houses that use warm air for heating.


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IAPMO supports bill that would address water access gap affecting underserved and tribal communities

May 6, 2024

The bill would establish an interagency Water and Sanitation Needs Working Group to conduct surveys and develop reports no less frequently than every five years and mandate development of a cost estimate for capital improvements necessary to ensure that all U.S. households have access to reliable drinking water and adequate sanitation.


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Above-floor plumbing simplifies garage conversion to an in-law suite

Mechanical contractor opts for cost-effective, easy to install Saniflo solution.
Michael Cerna
April 22, 2024

Joseph Cariola, a licensed plumber and operations manager at Feddon Mechanical, converted his garage into an in-law suite with a bedroom and bathroom to accommodate up to three people.


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Oatey acquires Durgo, AAV manufacturer

March 5, 2024

Aktibolaget Durgo is a specialty developer and manufacturer of air admittance valves (AAVs) and other pressure regulating valves based in Stockholm, Sweden.


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Heating Perceptions | Scott Secor

Site visit notes for boiler replacement(s)

What to look for during your site visit.
Scott Secor
Scott Secor
February 7, 2024

I try to be on time for appointments and call ahead if I'll be late. I pay attention to my surroundings and take notes on important details. It's important to silence your phone during meetings. Door widths and route planning are important when removing or installing equipment.


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Contractor's Corner | Dave Yates

The home improvement market is rising

Grab your share
Dave Yates
Dave Yates
February 2, 2024

Luxury bathrooms and kitchens have evolved, and the home improvement market is booming with IT-connected products. People want to control their heating, kitchen appliances, and plumbing products through apps.



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