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Did you know that 85% of the U.S. has hard water? From South Florida to South Dakota, there are numerous hard water regions where plumbers must navigate water softener maintenance and installation requests daily. These customers rely on water softeners to reduce the natural mineral levels in their home’s hard water supply and avoid risky scale build-up in pipes, reduced water pressure, and additional negative impacts on the lifespan of their plumbing appliances.

Hey there, HVAC and plumbing professionals! April was quite busy for those of us in the trades. From completing routine service calls to preparing for Small Business Week and celebrating Earth Day, most business owners spent as much time in the field as they did in the office this month. But that doesn’t mean that the industry slowed down… in fact, it’s just starting to heat up!

Earth Day is an annual celebration of the ongoing environmental efforts taken around the globe to preserve Earth’s natural resources and raise awareness of ongoing environmental protections. If you thought this April 22 celebration didn’t involve the trade industries, think again! Trade corporations, especially HVAC and plumbing organizations, are integral to Earth Day.

Welcome back, HVAC and plumbing experts! The team here at JB Warranties hopes you’ve had a great start to 2023, with nothing but smooth operations at each step. As the short month of February has quickly ended (and March is underway!), now is the time to recap the top industry news, trends, and topics in our monthly JB Warranties’ Round-Up.

Happy New Year, HVAC and plumbing professionals! We hope you had a wonderful holiday season and an even better start to 2023. Last year, we introduced monthly round-ups to recap the top HVAC and plumbing industry topics and trends. We will continue providing all the need-to-know information that could impact your operations in 2023. 

From industry regulation updates to post-pandemic supply chain influences, several recent HVAC industry shifts have impacted your operations. As we quickly approach 2023, it’s essential for HVAC operators and technicians to be mindful of the impacts these rising trends could have on the day-to-day workflow, the services you offer customers, and more.

Today’s post will discuss the top three HVAC trends for 2023 and the best ways to prepare and benefit from them in the long run. By remaining well-equipped for the changes ahead, HVAC contractors can drive customer satisfaction, boost company profitability, and aid company growth through 2023 and beyond.

Hey there, HVAC and plumbing professionals! Believe it or not, we’re back with the final JB Warranties’ Round-Up of the year. Throughout 2022, we’ve supplied a monthly breakdown of what’s what in the trade industry, from trending topics to leading legislation that have impacted not only your plumbing or HVAC business operations but also the market at large. 

In our November Round-Up, we discussed a few trade updates, including the EPA’s upcoming new HFC allowances for 2023, Interplay Learning’s announcement of new EPA and OSHA training courses, and the HVAC industry's urge to better tackle poor IAQ awareness. Now, let’s look at how the year's final month influenced the HVAC and plumbing industry.

Beginning January 2023, technicians and contractors should gear up for incoming HVAC regulations that can impact operations and services provided to customers. Alongside the various statutes slated to become law in the coming years, now is the best time for HVAC trade professionals to prepare for the industry's future. 

Whether you’re an HVAC company owner or a field technician, it’s crucial to understand how these new regulations will impact your daily workflows. Keep reading to learn more about what the future has in store for the HVAC industry and the steps you can take to prepare today.

Welcome back, HVAC and plumbing professionals! We're here with another of JB Warranties’ Monthly Round-Ups, a recurring post to discuss the various topics and trends that have impacted the trade industries over the course of the past month. With these monthly discussions, we aim to better equip you and your trade company with resources that can enhance your overall operations.

Small Business Saturday

By now, most people have heard of Small Business Saturday - the Saturday following Thanksgiving (and Black Friday).  It's a day when consumers focus on supporting small businesses in their communities and across the country. This designated shopping day was officially kicked off in 2010 by American Express and has been co-sponsored by the US Small Business Association since 2011. All 50 states observe this day, and while there is one specific Small Business Saturday, the Shop Small ® theme continues throughout the holiday season.