By understanding the benefits, limitations, and installation requirements of tankless technology, plumbing professionals can guide homeowners toward a water heating solution that aligns with their budget, lifestyle, and hot water demands.
The conversation around heat pump water heaters is far from settled. In this letter, a retired plumbing contractor shares why he believes the industry should continue the debate.
Tasked with protecting valuable artwork while controlling operating costs, the Tacoma Art Museum upgraded its heating system with Lochinvar Crest with Hellcat boilers. The retrofit has delivered energy savings of more than 10% while helping the nonprofit secure grant funding for the project.
From its 1951 beginnings to its expansion into plumbing and investment in technology, education, and leadership, Supply House Times’ 2026 Supply House of the Year continues to evolve without losing sight of what drives the business: its clients.
A proposed bill could allow qualifying plumbers and other workers in physically demanding careers to receive full Social Security retirement benefits at age 60. The legislation outlines two potential paths to qualify and could have implications for skilled trades workforce recruitment and retention.
In the debut episode of Beyond the Pipes, a So It Flows podcast segment from Plumbing & Mechanical, host Chris Lollini sits down with Josh Hollub, fourth-generation master plumber and commercial and industrial supervisor at Modern Plumbing Company, to challenge conventional thinking about business growth.
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A well-designed plumbing service vehicle can do more than turn heads, it can generate business. From readable contact information to consistent branding, there are five essential elements that help fleet graphics make a lasting impression in just three seconds.
Technicians entered the trades to diagnose problems, fix equipment and provide customers with solutions … usually, it’s not to become salespeople. So, when an owner or service manager announces a new sales training initiative, the intended message and the one technicians hear can be quite different.
