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Rep of the Year

2021 Plumbing & Mechanical Manufacturers Rep of the Year: Hart, Travers & Associates

Lombard, Illinois-based firm takes this year’s honor as PM’s Manufacturers Rep of the Year.
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Nicole Krawcke
June 7, 2021

The PHVAC industry is all about relationship building — and manufacturers rep firm Hart, Travers & Associates lives and breathes this concept.


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Viega stainless fittings

Viega stainless fittings

June 4, 2021

Viega’s MegaPress stainless press fittings provide time savings for industrial fire protection installations, the company explains. 


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Nicole Krawcke

Nicole Krawcke: PHCC contractor survey reports positive signs one year after COVID-19

PHVAC contractors identify increased business costs as their top concern over the next six months.
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Nicole Krawcke
June 4, 2021

Summer is just around the corner, and things are beginning to look up in the U.S. More than 45% of American adults are now fully vaccinated against COVID-19, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. 


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Marketing Magic

Marketing Magic: 8 local SEO tips for plumbing and mechanical contractors

How to improve your digital marketing strategy.
Danielle Shulman
June 3, 2021

Many plumbing contractors ask the question: “What is the best way to advertise my business locally?”


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Water Wisdom

Water Wisdom: Disinfection byproducts in drinking water

The unintended consequences of water treatment.
P. “Regu” Regunathan
June 2, 2021

Disinfection byproducts (DBP) are becoming a matter of renewed concern in the regulatory and scientific world. It is necessary for all of us to understand the reasons and facts behind such new activity in this field. 


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Dave Yates

Dave Yates: Troubleshooting an electric water heater

Tips and tricks of the trade.
Dave Yates
Dave Yates
May 31, 2021

Troubleshooting tank-style two-element electric water heaters is relatively simple once the operation is understood. 


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Kenny Chapman

Kenny Chapman: Three keys for building sustainable growth

The differences between temporary growth and sustainable growth.
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Kenny Chapman
May 28, 2021

We all want to grow in life, and especially in business. It is part of the measurement of success we as leaders can look at, and it’s one we often have to meet for our stakeholders and team members. 


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Dan Holohan

Dan Holohan: Are you treating those systems?

Water quality can impact the operation and life cycle of hydronic systems.
Dan Holohan
May 27, 2021

I was wondering about boiler chemicals and how many contractors (if any) were using them on brand-new systems. Do we need them? 


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Siggy

John Siegenthaler: Keeping your cool

Important details for small-scale chilled water cooling.
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John Siegenthaler, P.E.
May 26, 2021

Most of the modern hydronics technology used in North America for residential and light commercial buildings is for heating. 


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Mr Rooter/Sloan

Pandemic push

Examining trends with hands-free fixture technology.
Lane Dixon Mark Lawinger
May 25, 2021

Upgrading restrooms to be hands-free adds exponential value for business owners, and plumbing franchises have the mass infrastructure and support necessary to provide businesses with these upgrades and the promotional materials that will help them bring in more customers.


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