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Service Plumbing Pros | Matt Michel

Two dozen ways to be easy to do business with: part II

Twelve tips to make sure that your customers keep coming back.
Matt Michel
Matt Michel
June 19, 2025

Are you easy to do business with? You might think so, but there's always room for improvement. Here are twelve ways to make it easier for others to work with you. How many do you practice?


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Guest Editorial | Phil Hotarek

Connecting with gen Z – why they’re the plumbing trade’s next big thing

Why you should be recruiting gen Z, and how to do it.
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Phil Hotarek
June 18, 2025

Gen Z is reshaping the workforce by opting for trades like plumbing instead of costly four-year degrees. With rising tuition and student debt, they’re seeking immediate job opportunities, which presents a tremendous opportunity for our industry. If you're not tapping into their potential, you're missing out.



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Hydronics Workshop | John Siegenthaler

Rethinking Heat Transfer: Why 'Natural' Isn't Always Ideal for Air-to-Water Systems

As air-to-water heat pumps replace boilers in North American hydronic systems, designers must rethink traditional approaches to heat transfer, or risk costly and inefficient installations.
John Siegenthaler, P.E.
John Siegenthaler, P.E.
June 16, 2025

Air-to-water heat pumps are gaining popularity in North American hydronic systems, but many practitioners are discovering that they operate differently from boilers.


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State Water Heater Ultra Force case study: built to last

Two decades of exceptional hot water supply leads to like-for-like replacement of State commercial water heater.
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June 13, 2025

By 2026, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) is expected to require all commercial water heaters to use condensing technology. The SUF commercial water heater offers superior performance with advanced features and complies with evolving local and national regulations.


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Heating Perceptions | Scott Secor

Hidden issues and high bills: troubleshooting radiant heat in a luxury home

A seven-figure renovation leaves a high-end radiant heating system underperforming.
Scott Secor
Scott Secor
June 10, 2025

A plumber recently asked us to inspect a home with issues related to radiant heating. The homeowner, Ronny, runs a company that builds commercial office buildings, and the plumber handles the plumbing work.


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Plumbing & Mechanical 2025 Rep of the Year: Harry Warren, Inc.

A rep agency with small beginnings and a focus on family
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Kristen R. Bayles
June 5, 2025

Celebrating over 50 years of service, Harry Warren, Inc. has been named Plumbing & Mechanical’s 2025 Rep of the Year. Over the years, this family-run agency has grown from a one-man operation into a leading manufacturers’ rep by staying true to its core values: integrity, service and people-first leadership.



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June 3, 2025

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Contractor's Corner | Dave Yates

Troubleshooting common airflow plumbing issues

Gone with the flow: Gasping for air!
Dave Yates
Dave Yates
June 2, 2025

Every time we try flushing our toilet, it just swirls around the bowl and ever so slowly goes down. Does it do this on every other flush? No. Well, that ruled out an after-fill tube having slipped off of the overflow tube and, sure enough, once on site with tank lid removed, the ballcock’s after-fill tube was securely inside the overflow tube. 


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Service Plumbing Pros | Matt Michel

Two Dozen Ways to Be Easy to Do Business With: Part I

Twelve ways to keep your customers coming back.
Matt Michel
Matt Michel
May 30, 2025

Are you easy to do business with? You probably think that. Everyone thinks that. Chances are you can become easier to do business with. Everyone can. Here part one of 24 ways you can be easy to do business with.


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The Blue Collar Coach | Kenny Chapman

The apprenticeship mindset: Lifelong learning as a leader

The best leaders never stop learning.
Kenny Chapman
Kenny Chapman
May 30, 2025

In the trades, apprenticeships form the basis for skill development, but the concept should extend beyond entry-level roles to become a lifelong approach to leadership.



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