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Welcome back to JB Warranties Monthly Round-Up! After a well-deserved Labor Day weekend, we’re sliding into September: the unofficial sweet spot for AC tune-ups and getting heating systems primed for the chill. But while temperatures are starting to dip, industry headlines are still running hot. Before things get too busy, we’ll catch you up to speed.

July brought plenty of reasons to celebrate, from Air Conditioning Appreciation Day on the third and fireworks on the Fourth to a month-long spotlight on Smart Irrigation. With all that going on (and a packed service schedule to match), it’s no surprise if you didn’t have the time to catch every industry headline. Luckily, that’s what JB Warranties is here for. 

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Fresh off celebrating National HVAC Tech Day on June 22, now is a good time to reflect on what’s accelerating — and challenging — momentum in the trades. In last month’s Round-Up, we covered the rise of cashless payments in home services, new business courses for contractors, and a wave of nine product warnings tied to off-brand, foreign-made faucets.

Between Mother’s Day brunches, Memorial Day barbecues, and a steady stream of service calls, the month of May didn’t exactly leave much time to kick back. And with June ushering in the official start of summer, we know things are only heating up from here. Whether you were wrangling refrigerant, rerouting pipework, or squeezing in a rare long weekend, we’ve got your back.

Running a successful service business isn’t just about showing up on time and doing quality work — it’s about being the one people call when problems need solving. But first, they need to know you actually exist. Marketing is how you put your name on the map, even if you’re working with limited resources. And while marketing on a budget for HVAC businesses and plumbing brands might seem like a tall order, it’s far more doable than you think.

April may have been Earth Month, but for many HVAC and plumbing pros, it was also leak and “my-AC-isn’t-working” season. While the world rallied around renewable energy and climate action to celebrate the planet, you were probably rallying your team to handle spring cleanings, service calls, and last-minute installs before the summer rush.

Seasonal transitions in the HVAC and plumbing industry always bring a mixed bag, from last-minute heating emergencies up North and early AC tune-ups down South to a plethora of leaks as the thaw sets in along the East Coast. Whether you were handling spring service calls or wrapping up winter projects, you were likely too busy to catch all the latest news.

February might be the shortest month of the year, but it sure doesn’t take it easy. Between industry updates, regulatory changes, and big-picture trends shaping the trades, there’s been plenty to keep up with. If you’re a contractor or business owner, chances are you’ve been just as busy — because, let’s face it, the work doesn’t slow down just because the calendar does.

As January winds down, we’re cranking up the heat on another JB Warranties Monthly Round-Up! Whether you spent the month battling frozen pipes, fine-tuning furnaces, or just trying to keep up with the latest industry shifts across plumbing and HVAC, we’ve got you covered. So, grab a cup of coffee, and join us as we dive into what’s been making waves in the trades.