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.

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. 

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.

Tommy Cue joined JB Warranties in May of 2013 after spending 30 years in wholesale distribution across Texas. Tommy started his tenure at JB Warranties as a Texas territory manager covering Houston. Within a year, Tommy had taken over the state of Texas and begun forging distributor partnerships. In 2014, Tommy began hiring additional territory managers in the state to support the increase in business that resulted from the new distribution relationships.

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.

It’s no secret that our team knows a thing or two about warranties in HVAC and refrigeration. With a combined experience of more than 100 years in the HVAC/R industry, you’d be hard-pressed to find a management team with more knowledge of manufacturers’ limited parts warranties. So, we were honored when our very own Vice President of Sales, Tommy Cue, was featured on the HVAC Know It All Podcast with host and fellow HVAC contractor Gary McCreadie!

Welcome back to another JB Warranties’ Monthly Round-Up, the corner of the internet where us tradesfolk discuss relevant trends that have impacted the HVAC and plumbing industries. With these various trending topics and conversations, we hope to better equip you and your team with resources that can elevate your operations.

As customer HVAC and plumbing needs shift with the seasons, so should your business offerings — and your marketing tactics. With the cooler fall season making its way across the country, and the chill of winter not far behind, now is the time for HVAC and plumbing companies to adjust their operations and advertisements to complement upcoming seasonal opportunities. 

The first week of October, we had our annual sales meetings. We bring everyone to our headquarters in Texas each year and get together to learn, connect, and grow as a sales team. And every year, it seems to get better and better.