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Professional Witness Clause

Have you ever been dragged unwillingly into court? Here's a way to avoid unwanted involvement in legal matters that may arise between your customers and previous HVAC or general building contractors. After you publish a performance report, you may want to include a...

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The Problem with Open Filter Racks

A common installation encountered by many Performance-Based contractors is the use of open filter racks. Open filter racks are installed to allow for easy filter access by exposing an inch or so of the filter. The problems with this accessory are that it creates a...

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Prism Inspection Mirrors

When using an inspection mirror to read a model or serial number, there's a small problem... the number appears backwards in the mirror. Unless you have refined your brain to interpret numbers and letters backwards off of the mirror, odds are the accuracy of your...

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Pricing Duct Renovations

Pricing Duct Renovations By: Al D'Ambola Duct renovation work is increasing at a steady clip across the country. Our industry is embracing the idea that just replacing the equipment isn't that great of a service to our customers without taking the time to get the duct...

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Pricing and Marketing Open Tune-Ups

Everyone loves spring time! Trees are budding out, grass is beginning to get green, service trucks are out of those icy conditions and your phones are ringing off the desk with spring maintenance tune-up calls, right? No? So, what can we do to change your dynamics in...

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Preparing to Balance

Before starting a balancing project, make sure you are ready to perform the job at hand. Your work begins the moment you first get the set of plans. After thoroughly reviewing the specifications and general notes, start by making a list of any questions you may have...

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The Real Power of Teamwork

Power of Teamwork by David Holt As difficult as it is to build a cohesive team, it’s really not that complicated. In fact, keeping it simple is critical to your success. It doesn’t matter if you run the executive staff of a multi-location company, manage a department...

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Photo of the Month – September 2015

Patent pending on the filter rack . . . Photo submitted by: Submitted by Matt Strigle, Basnett Plumbing, Heating, and Cooling Submit either your best or worst HVAC system photos to stevev @ ncihvac.com for consideration in the Photo of the Month.

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Photo of the Month – June 2015

Extra points for creativity in duct design? Photo submitted by: Larry Smith, Jr. - Air Rite Air Conditioning Submit either your best or worst HVAC system photos to stevev @ ncihvac.com for consideration in the Photo of the Month.

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Photo of the Month – July 2015

Codes? We don't need no stinkin' codes. At least we got rid of all the left over material in the boneyard. We recommend a new high-efficiency unit for your system. Photo submitted by: Justin Bright at Climate Pro in California Submit either your best or worst HVAC...

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