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Tool Tips: Drain line flushing

Tool Tips — September 2019

September 20, 2019

A lot of times a snake cable will just stir up the sludge and I have seen cables in clean-outs or manholes downstream where the pipe is still clogged.

Truck of the Month: Beltz Home Service Co.

The entrepreneurial seizure

Nicole Krawcke

September 18, 2019

U.S. Navy Veteran Brian Beltz got his start in the trades during his service as an interior communications electrician stationed on the destroyer, the USS John Hancock.

Xylem Bell & Gossett reopens newly renovated Little Red Schoolhouse

September 17, 2019

Since its inception in 1954, more than 62,000 engineers, contractors and other hydronic HVAC and plumbing professionals have been educated at the Little Red Schoolhouse.

Viega names manager of new Florida region

September 16, 2019

Palmer will manage Viega’s sales strategies in the state of Florida, which previously was part of the Southeast region.

ServiceTitan co-founder and CEO Ara Mahdessian

PM Profile: Ara Mahdessian

ServiceTitan aims to simplify contracting business owners’ lives while increasing growth and revenue.

Nicole Krawcke

September 16, 2019

Plumbing & Mechanical Chief Editor Nicole Krawcke recently had the chance to sit down with ServiceTitan Co-founder and CEO Ara Mahdessian during the company’s annual user conference, Pantheon 2019, held in Pasadena, California.

Industry gathers for Wetstock 2019

September 13, 2019

Proceeds from Wetstock will go towards Merit Awards for graduates of the Mechanics Institute HVAC/R curriculum at the General Society of Mechanics & Tradesmen.

Ray Wohlfarth: Consider a hybrid heating system

Here is some food for thought.

Ray Wohlfarth

September 13, 2019

The owner asked for a bid to replace her 35-year-old cast iron boiler which was still operating. She had two requirements: Redundancy in the event of a boiler malfunction and lower fuel costs for the building.

A. O. Smith offers in-depth training opportunities

A.O. Smith hosts grand opening of technical training facility

Renovated facility takes contractor education to the next level.

Mike Miazga

September 12, 2019

How far has water-heater manufacturer A. O. Smith’s training capabilities come?

Matt Michel: 5 ISH trends

Anecdotal impressions of ISH Germany from the Service Nation team.

Matt Michel

September 12, 2019

Every other year, ISH, the world’s largest PHC trade show is held in Frankfurt Germany.

PHCC recognizes Bradford White as highest strategic partner category

September 11, 2019

The new recognition expands the partnership from solely Bradford White Water Heaters to the entire Bradford White Corp., an American-based family of companies creating technologically enhanced, energy-efficient products that bring reliable and green heating solutions to the world.