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Trent Leinenbach, VP of customer experience at Stratus, discusses ways that contractors can implement technology into their workflow. 

Sometimes, the usual-suspects aren't to blame when it comes to sewer-like odors.

Lock Supply Co.’s Tim Savage breaks down how practical AI tools are accelerating quoting, closing knowledge gaps, and strengthening contractor trust — without replacing the human side of sales.

Thoughtful, consistent branding can enhance reputation, recruiting, and retention, all while strengthening the bottom line.

A case study of a ThermaCEILing radiant system in a Connecticut home.

Commander Air + Plumbing + Electric’s fleet design blends memorability with credibility

How material selection, flow dynamics, temperature control and commissioning practices influence microbial and Legionella risk.

Software adoption has moved from being a competitive advantage to a core requirement — especially in the face of labor shortages, cost pressures and rising customer expectations.

Measuring the flow rate through a circuit has always been more of a challenge compared to measuring temperatures. Very few circuits are equipped with permanently installed flow meters.

Single-stage non-modulating heat sources in zoned distribution systems often face short cycling, particularly with low thermal mass. When few zones are active, they struggle to dissipate generated heat quickly, causing temperature build-up and potential shutdown of the heat pump based on internal limits, with varied restart behavior depending on controls.