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AC Trends for Your HVAC Department

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When it comes to comfort, homeowners in the U.S. are willing to pay to stay cool. In 2020, 95.4 percent of new homes built had a central air conditioning system. Some recent trends emerging in HVAC and air conditioning include …

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HVAC Products to Stock for Homeowners

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Installing or repairing an air conditioning unit is best left to the professionals, but your homeowner and DIY customers can still take steps to keep their equipment in working order. Here are some of the products you can sell in …

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HIRI Data Highlights Popular Home Improvements

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The Home Improvement Research Institute (HIRI) has revealed new insights into what’s motivating customers’ home care and maintenance spending. The 2020 HIRI Product Purchase Track Survey is now available to HIRI members. The information sheds light on home improvement product …

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Channellock Launches Online Trade Worker Training Program

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Across the nation, 45 states have closed schools to help stem the spread of COVID-19, affecting more than 52 million students. As schools turn to distance learning, students in trade programs without access to their school workshop now have a …

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In Case You Missed It: Great Lessons From the Past Year of Hardware Retailing

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Operating an independent home improvement business is no small feat. Even though your store hours may say one thing, you know that thinking of how to better your operation doesn’t stop, even when the doors are locked and the lights …

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Troubleshoot Your Customer’s Furnace With This Guide

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If you serve customers who have gas furnaces in their homes, keep this troubleshooting flowchart close to the service counter and the phone. Train your staff on each step of the guide so they are prepared to answer any follow …

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Keeping HVAC Customers Cool With Depth of Inventory and a Focus on Service

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Certain departments in hardware stores attract customers more easily than others. Who doesn’t want to look over the latest smoker for the backyard or the most advanced drill for the toolbox? But a category like heating, ventilation and air conditioning …

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How Wright Hardware Takes On HVAC Services

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In many cases, HVAC services need to be completed by a professional. That’s one reason Wright Hardware Co. in Colfax, Indiana, runs its own HVAC service company. Listen to company vice president Jason Wright talk about how his operation serves as …

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