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AHR Expo: Tools, toys and energy

In January, I attended the AHR Expo, co-sponsored by the American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers and the Air Conditioning, Heating and Refrigeration Institute.
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Julius Ballanco P.E., CPD
March 21, 2016

The AHR Show has room for everyone and everything.


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Construction manpower shortages rising

A new construction mini-boom has arisen, demanding the job capabilities of thousands.
Morris Beschloss
March 21, 2016

Southern states see population increases.


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Eight email marketing mistakes

Mistakes are powerful lesson builders.
Adams Hudson
February 17, 2016

Avoid them and you can increase your response rates.


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Five steps to effective follow up

It’s no secret that customer service is one of the most critical factors when it comes to creating differentiation between your own company and the never-ending sea of competition.
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Kenny Chapman
February 17, 2016

Make your client feel like your Valentine.


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Combustion analysis tips

Boilers and burners require a combustion analysis on a regular basis for proper operation.
Ray Wohlfarth
February 17, 2016

Ensure proper operation of your clients’ boilers.


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Water quality and water conservation

The topic of water seems to be on many people’s minds.
Kelly Faloon
February 17, 2016

Focus is on infrastructure, quality and conservation.


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Al Levi

Price quote do's and don'ts

What you need to know about keeping customers and keeping them happy.
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Al Levi
February 16, 2016

How to make a customer for life.


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Pellet boiler control strategies

The control logic for this system was based on a pellet boiler that operated under its own internal controller.
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John Siegenthaler, P.E.
February 16, 2016

Outdoor reset can improve performance.


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Back away from old heating equipment you don’t understand

The Age of Ignorance
Dan Holohan
February 16, 2016

On my lifelong journey toward understanding the peculiar ins and outs of older American heating systems, I’ve made some mistakes.


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Copper in freefall as 2015 ends

In both oil and copper, the China purchasing power deflation played a major part in their price demise, but for different economic sector reasons.
Morris Beschloss
February 16, 2016

Consumers spent less in retail, more in cars and houses.


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