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Just Do It!

Apply the Nike slogan to your business and see what tremendous results it can generate. Of course the slogan I am […]

The Wicked Witch Of The West, Phase Changes, And Building Science

Which takes more heat — melting a pound of feathers or raising the temperature of a pound of feathers from […]

Can You Fix This?

As those of us in the west are suffering through what may one of the most extensive and dramatic heat […]

Showcasing Opportunities Pays Off Big

Getting a jump on a statewide goal of reducing residential energy consumption through a program called EUC (Energy Upgrade California) […]

How To Get The Most Out Of Your Slow Season

When the weather cools and the phones stop ringing off the hook, what do you do? Get some ideas to keep your team busy, even when they weather is mild between peak seasons.

Flex Duct Can Work Well…If It’s Installed Properly

I’ve written a lot about duct problems, especially those in flex duct, because they’re so abundant. A couple of years […]

Why A Low Level CO Monitor Is Important In Every Home

We’re almost half way 2013, which does not seem possible, so I thought it would be a good time to […]

Stop The Stupid Stuff: Why Flexible Ducts Do Not Always Work

Flex duct. It’s ubiquitous now in homes with forced air heating and cooling systems. It’s easy to install. It’s cheap. […]

Make Home Performance Work For You

So you heard about Home Performance in all the magazines, at tradeshows, and from other contractors; and you heard it […]

How Past Experience Can Get In The Way

The systems inside of homes can be interesting, difficult, and often frustrating. When it comes to figuring out what’s really […]

Contractors Who Dig Geothermal

Geothermal technology is one of the oldest technologies in the world. Learn how innovations in geothermal can boost your bottom line and how it’s growing in popularity on the residential side of things.

How Can Replacing A Furnace Make Your Customer Less Comfortable?

Let’s say you have to replace a customer’s trusty old furnace because it’s finally at the end of its life […]

How To Capture Attention And Communicate Value

Don’t think that communicating the value of whole house performance to your customers is as difficult as say, learning a […]

Happier Customers and A Business Not Dependent On The Weather

In 29 years of running an HVAC business, I have never had customers as happy about the work we have […]

Everything’s Political: Regional Furnace Standards

In this episode of Everything’s Political from IE3 TV: Charlie McCrudden explains what’s been going on with regional furnace standards, which were […]

Solving The Case Of An Imperfect Air Barrier

At TAG Home Performance, we were contacted five years ago by a physician who had built his dream retirement home. […]

Why Do Airtight Homes Need Mechanical Ventilation?

The abbreviation HVAC includes V for ventilation. I’ve written a couple of articles recently about the complexities of mechanical ventilation […]

No Shortcuts To Quality

The word quality gets thrown around a lot, but what does it really mean? Learn how several contractors are ensuring that the word quality is synonymous with their company by following industry developed and recognized standards and participating in recognition programs.

Best Of The Best

Each year two contractors are recognized as ACCA’s Contractors of the Year. So, what has made them so successful? This year’s winners share their secrets to success that make them stand out as the best of the best in the industry.

New Manufacturer Releases For The 2013 Cooling Season

The cooling season is just around the corner. What new products will you be offering customers? Check out some of the new, energy efficient products manufacturers and suppliers have on the market.

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