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From boosting company value to providing customers with peace of mind, HVAC and plumbing service contracts are one of the keys to business longevity. In a market where a new hot water heater can cost the average customer between $1,378 and $3,512 and a new AC unit can run them between $3,910 and $7,983, service contracts are a profitable way to protect these investments. 

A few years ago, if you had asked what the top safety tips were for plumbing businesses and their technicians, most answers would involve some sort of COVID-19 precautions. However, even as we stray further away from daunting mentions of the pandemic, we simply cannot neglect to continue the safety practices and procedures concerning general technicians and businesses’ well-being. 

In last week’s blog post, we discussed a selection of HVAC/R industry trade shows set to take place in 2024. With JB Warranties offering services to providers outside of the HVAC space, we wanted to be sure we included our friends over in the plumbing sector. So, we’ve put together a comprehensive calendar of the top exciting expos and conferences set to hit the industry in 2024! 

Carbon monoxide poisoning. Three words that no homeowner — nor any HVAC service provider — wants to hear. There are several common sources of carbon monoxide poisoning that pose a risk to home and business owners alike, no matter the time of year. However, the increase in various fuel-burning heat devices that accompany the winter months only spikes this omnipresent threat.

With a snowballing number of urgent winter service calls soon to roll in, the last thing HVAC service providers want to battle at the start of the New Year is employee burnout. Across the HVAC industry, compounding factors like continuous labor shortages throughout periods of overwhelming demand have triggered concerns for HVAC tech burnout — and the harmful impacts it has on businesses. 

Did you know that roughly 40% of sales leaders miss their annual revenue targets? While there are an array of uncontrollable factors that could impact overall plumbing sales success—hello, a global pandemic and widespread supply chain delays—a leading, yet manageable factor is a lack of company sales skills. Without proper plumbing sales training, the average plumbing company will struggle to gain customer leads, boost profit margins, and ultimately, fail to hit revenue goals in 2024. 

Now, more than ever, plumbing and HVAC companies require qualified talent capable of sustaining customer demands and scaling alongside their operations long term. Roughly 77% of tradespeople have reported labor shortages as an ongoing challenge due to various factors, the most prevalent of which are aging employees and a loss of interest among younger generations.

Between the introduction of new HVAC equipment and updates to installation and maintenance best practices, HVAC professionals know firsthand just how complex this industry can be. That’s why many experts turn to online forums with questions and to discuss various HVAC topics and trends — to gain the knowledge they need to scale and succeed in this highly competitive field. 

One of the more common barriers plumbing companies face when looking to grow their operations and increase daily revenue is the burden of hiring skilled plumbers. Failing to hire and retain enough skilled plumbers long-term will not only prevent your business from increasing daily workload (and revenue) but also make it substantially more difficult to meet your existing customer demand.

Do you know what's lurking in your tap water? From microplastics to lead, the pollutants that can be found in everyday tap water range from alarming to downright concerning. Fortunately, there’s a way to protect yourself and your family from this invisible danger — a water filtration system. A quality water filtration system can provide numerous benefits—not only do these wise investments provide clean, great-tasting drinking water on demand, but they also reduce or eliminate many common water contaminants and the need for buying expensive single-use plastic bottles.