JB Warranties Blog

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. 

Hiring Veterans for Your Plumbing Business offers a strategic solution to one of the industry's most pressing challenges. The plumbing industry faces a critical workforce shortage, with a recent AGC/Autodesk survey finding that over 75% of construction companies reported difficulty filling positions. This challenge intensifies as an estimated 41% of the construction workforce is set to retire by 2031.

Misplaced tools, missing inventory, and messy records cost HVAC pros more than just time. Every lost part or forgotten piece of equipment can snowball into delayed jobs, frustrated technicians, and unhappy customers — all of which impact your reputation and, more importantly, your bottom line. While mental checklists and sticky notes may have worked back in the day, today’s operations demand a more proactive approach to run efficiently.

Email marketing for HVAC contractors is one of the most powerful, yet underused tools in the heating and cooling industry. If you're looking to boost sales and customer retention without breaking your marketing budget, here's what you need to know:

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.

Plumbing code compliance for residential work isn't just about passing inspections - it's about protecting your business, your customers, and your reputation in an increasingly competitive market.

Plumbing Sales Strategies are crucial for converting leads into loyal customers in a crowded market. With more than 128,000 plumbing businesses in the U.S. at the end of 2024, contractors must use smart, effective techniques to differentiate themselves and earn repeat business.

HVAC technician job satisfaction scores 3.0 out of 5 stars, according to a recent industry survey from CareerExplorer—ranking in the lower 29% of all careers for overall happiness. Here’s what the numbers reveal about how technicians feel on the job:

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.