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Items Tagged with 'plumbing'

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The Astounding Cost of Missing Calls

And how to move your numbers in the right direction
Chris Mechanic
Chris Mechanic
September 14, 2026

How much revenue disappears when no one answers the phone? Missed calls, especially before opening, after hours and on weekends, can mean more than a lost order. See how contractors and distributors can measure the gap, improve answer rates and turn more calls into long-term customer relationships.


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Rinnai Launches Loyalty Program for Plumbing & HVAC Installers

Plumbing & Mechanical Editorial Staff
August 28, 2026

Rinnai America Corporation has announced the launch of PRO Tech, a loyalty program that recognizes individual plumbers and HVAC contractors who install and register Rinnai products.


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Plumbing Industry Adds $442B to U.S. Economy, Faces 550,000-Worker Shortage

Two recent studies find the economic impact of plumbers & plumbing manufacturers, and the projected shortfall of plumbers by 2027.
Plumbing & Mechanical Editorial Staff
August 20, 2026

Plumbing Manufacturers International’s “Plumbing Manufacturing Industry Economic Impact Study” reveals the combined, total economic impact of plumbers and plumbing manufacturers to be more than $442 billion annually, with almost 1.8 million jobs, and over $142 billion in wages. 


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bluefrog Plumbing + Drain Appoints Franchise Development Leader

The plumbing and drain franchise welcomes Katie Lepper as Director of Franchise Development to support strategic expansion and franchise recruitment
Plumbing & Mechanical Editorial Staff
August 18, 2026

As demand for essential home services continues to grow, bluefrog Plumbing + Drain is focused on expanding its footprint in key markets across the country. 


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American Plumber Stories Launches New Coffee Program

The program launched with debut roast, Morning Primer, to help support the next generations of skilled trades professionals.
Plumbing & Mechanical Editorial Staff
August 8, 2026

A portion of proceeds from every bag sold will support programs, opportunities, and initiatives that help strengthen the future of the skilled trades.


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Water Goes Where It Wants To

The job of this industry is to make sure it has fewer chances to get there.
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Kristen R. Bayles
July 31, 2026

Water doesn’t care about travel plans or escaping the Alabama heat, or whether the right contractor is available before Monday morning. It finds the weak point, and if that weak point goes unnoticed long enough, a small issue can become a much bigger one.


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Plugging the Leaks: How to Fix the Data Gaps in Your Plumbing Business

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Phil Hotarek
July 21, 2026

Understanding where business intelligence leaks occur can help contractors improve cash flow, strengthen margins and make smarter operational decisions.


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Housecall Pro Launches Trade-Specific Software Packages

New packages give mechanical Pros an out-of-the-box software experience tailored to their trade.
Plumbing & Mechanical Editorial Staff
July 15, 2026

Available in multiple pricing tiers, the packages make trade-specific software more accessible for HVAC, plumbing and electrical businesses of all sizes.


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Building the Next Generation of Plumbing Professionals

How a hybrid training model is strengthening the skilled trades pipeline.
Plumbing & Mechanical Editorial Staff
July 14, 2026

American Residential Services' Drain Cleaning Academy Training Program is a 7-week hybrid learning experience designed to take individuals with little to no plumbing experience and transform them into field-ready plumbing drain technicians.


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The View From the New Desk

Reflections on joining Plumbing & Mechanical and the industry I'll be covering alongside you
Hannah Belloli-Oster
Hannah Belloli-Oster
June 22, 2026

In her first editor's note, Hannah Belloli-Oster shares how a carpenter father, a journalism degree, and a few career leaps led her to Plumbing & Mechanical, and why she's excited to learn alongside the industry she now serves.


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Uponor celebrates grand opening of new training facility

Uponor North America celebrated the grand opening of its newly constructed Uponor Experience Center located at its regional headquarters in Apple Valley, Minnesota. Boasting 4,500 square feet of hands-on displays, full-scale residential and commercial training areas, and cutting-edge innovation showcases, the new Uponor Experience Center is a flexible education and discovery space designed to advance the technical skills of current and potential customers. In addition, it will help foster innovation within the plumbing and HVAC industry and provide an immersive experience for employees and visitors alike.

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PMI 2019

Plumbing Manufacturers International held its annual conference at The DonCesar in St. Pete Beach, Florida, Nov. 4-7.

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Service World Expo 2019

The fourth annual Service World Expo returned to Las Vegas, Oct. 14-18, with 1,900 plumbing, HVAC, electrical and remodeling contractors in attendance.

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PM’s Top 10 Most-Read Stories of 2018

These 10 most-read stories got the most hits from check valves to venting to leak detection on www.pmmag.com over the past year.

December 21, 2018

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PHCC CONNECT 2016: Apprentice Contest

The next generation of plumbing and HVAC techs demonstrated their skills during this year’s Apprentice Contest at CONNECT 2016.

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