Thirteen (13) Things NOT to Do on A Service Call! Part 3
Over the last few issues, we’ve covered the first seven of 13 things not to do on a service call. […]
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September Tech Challenge — Answer
A medium temperature beer cooler utilizing R-134a with a TXV metering device and liquid receiver, has a customer complaint of warm beer. The symptoms at the convenience […]
Scorpion Cares, and So Should You
From giving back to those in need to providing the HVACR industry with priceless digital marketing tools and support, it’s no surprise […]
The Other Side of Fear
Company owners sometimes struggle with terminating long-term employees, especially those who serve in a management capacity. The fear of not knowing […]
ACCA Fights EPA’s Proposed Ban on Disposable Cylinders Under AIM Act
This summer ACCA submitted an official comment to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) opposing the agency’s proposed ban on the import, production, and use of non-refillable […]
Tech Challenge – September 2021
A medium temperature beer cooler utilizing R-134a with a TXV metering device and liquid receiver, has a customer complaint of warm beer. The symptoms at the convenience […]
How Do I Combat the Amazon Effect?
Today, there is a growing number of consumers that are spending their time and money online with retailers such as Amazon and eBay. Founded in 1994, Amazon is said to […]
Tech Challenge – July 2021 Answer
An installed split A/C system utilizing R-410A with a fixed orifice metering device has a customer complaint of “insufficient cooling.” The symptoms […]
A Recipe for Disaster — Chemical Hazards in the Workplace
Take a minute to evaluate your workplace for chemicals that you use on a regular basis. Even if you use chemicals for your job frequently, […]
Paying Employees for Time Spent on Social Media
Question: If an employee, particularly an hourly paid employee, receives and responds to e-mails and/or texts on his/her time after hours, […]
When to Consider J, D, and S
Service technicians can make a good living using their troubleshooting skills. Troubleshooting is identifying problems and establishing their cause. Effective troubleshooting demands more than just trying to match […]
Thirteen (13) Things NOT to Do on A Service Call — Part 2
Last issue, we covered the first four of 13 things NOT to do on a service call. You will remember these were not […]
