JB Warranties Blog

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.

Any service professional must keep up with emerging customer trends and demands — and HVAC and plumbing professionals are no exception! In today’s HVAC and plumbing market, consumers are searching for sustainable, eco-friendly services, such as solar power integration, that’ll help them reduce their negative impact on the earth’s environment and natural resources.

Every day across the HVAC industry, our contractors and technicians face many safety hazards that can put both themselves and their customers in harm's way. But while it’s the industry standard to educate teams on general HVAC regulations, it’s too common for operators to skimp over the basics of common safety hazards, including how to avoid illness and injury.

Since the Inflation Reduction Act was first signed in the summer of 2022, HVAC and plumbing contractors have been awaiting the numerous provisions included. Fast forward to the early months of 2023; several of these regulations now aim to promote energy-efficient tax incentives and new rebate programs that can benefit both HVAC and plumbing contractors and our customers.

To maintain and scale a profitable HVAC or plumbing business, company owners must protect themselves each step of the way — especially with the proper business insurance. Investing in various types of business insurance protects your employees, company assets, and business at large from unexpected mishaps and protects your paying customers.

Keep reading to learn more about the various types of insurance, from worker's compensation to property insurance, that trade business owners should consider having, as well as the potential risks failing to insure your business can have on your operations. Let’s get started.

It’s no secret there are tons of certifications to obtain across the HVAC industry, but what’s not as well-known is just how relevant these certifications are. From hands-on technical skills to mandatory safety practices, HVAC certifications are essential to the technicians receiving them and to the local businesses and homeowners whom technicians serve. 

Keep reading to learn more about the importance of HVAC industry certifications, including how they benefit HVAC businesses and the top three certifications your technicians should consider. 

Believe it or not, it’s already been two years since we began adapting to ongoing COVID restrictions, delays, and all-around operational stress. Though we have finally reached a point of (somewhat) normalcy where restrictions and delays have begun to subside, and daily operations are back to business as usual, we simply cannot ignore the looming risk of the annual flu season.

Did you hear the news? JB Warranties and Sera announced their strategic partnership.