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Delivering Peace of Mind for a Living

Don Ball, Ball Heating & Air Conditioning Contractor Spotlight.

Declare Independence from the Weather

Declare Independence from the Weather by David Holt Outdoor temperatures have been exceeding 100° F all across North America this summer. HVAC contractors in these "hot spots" have been racking up some serious overtime trying to handle all the emergency no-cooling...

Community Focus Creates Awesome Opportunities

Community Focus Creates Awesome Opportunities by David Holt, NCI Director Sales & Service Leadership How many times have you had a young baseball player come to your shop asking for donations to help support their team as they travel to a tournament? If you're...

CO & Combustion Repair Procedures

Many NCI members have requested that we include repair procedures in our member downloads. October's theme is CO and Combustion testing, so we have included some one-page repair procedures that you'll find helpful this fall while addressing heating system performance....

Breaking Down The Barriers

Member of the Month, Charlie’s Tropic Heating & Air, Charlie Marks.

Building Surface Temperature and Your Customer’s Comfort

Building Surface Temperature and Your Customer's Comfort by David Richardson One of the primary goals of an HVAC professional is to ensure the comfort of their customers. Let's say that you have designed and installed an HVAC system that is absolutely perfect. The...

Building Air Leakage and Two-Story Cooling Problems

A common complaint Performance-Based contractors across the country have to deal with during the summer is the large temperature differences in two story homes. The second floor is typically hot and burning up, while the first floor is extremely cold. It is common for...

Are You a Trailblazer? Then Embrace Change

Are You a Trailblazer? Then Embrace Change! By Nita Brooks, NCI Business Solutions Development Manager A trailblazer is a person who makes, does or discovers something new and makes it acceptable or popular to follow a new path. Do you have a vision of a different...

99% HSER for Christmas!

The story of how NCI and Pompeii’s helped make a comfortable Christmas for one Cleveland grandma.

9 Ways to Recession-Proof Your Company

There's a good chance you're feeling the effects of the downturn in our economy. Some have decided not to participate and are taking measures to minimize the effects on their companies. Here are some things you can do to help you stay on top: 1. Invest in Guerilla...