Variable refrigerant flow (VRF) systems offer consumers the strongest return on investment (ROI) with some of the highest energy efficiency across all HVAC solutions—but what’s the deal? Though first introduced in Japan in the late 1980s, the U.S. didn’t catch wind of VRF technology for nearly two decades. Fast-forward to 2010, the Air-Conditioning, Heating, and Refrigeration Institute (AHRI) released a VRF standard of performance rating, which fueled strong American adoption.

Whether you’re welcoming a promising apprentice or an industry veteran to your HVACR team, the premise remains the same: you must properly train all new employees. Failing to implement the correct strategies to align new employees with your existing operations can not only increase costly onboarding delays and skyrocket employee turnover rates but also plummet customer satisfaction.

Hey there, HVAC and plumbing professionals! Welcome back to another JB Warranties Monthly Round-Up, your go-to destination for all of the industry’s latest hot topics, breaking news, and current events that took place over the past weeks. With the fall season quickly approaching (yes, already!), we hope that you’ve enjoyed a busy, yet profitable summer season. 

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. 

Whether you’re seeking advice for a complex project or selling unused equipment, there are several reasons why you would visit plumber forums to enhance your operations and grow your network. Plumber forums are social platforms where professional plumbers from around the world can interact and gain helpful insight into plumbing industry trends, frequently asked questions, and hot topics. You will encounter common plumbing project questions about hot water heaters, water pressure, clogged drains, leaky faucets, and so on, or more complex plumbing questions.

If you’re an HVAC contractor who doesn’t offer HVAC extended warranties, what’s holding you back? Sure, original equipment manufacturer (OEM) warranties are lengthy, but those warranties cover parts only — not parts and labor. Chances are, your existing customers will appreciate the peace of mind that an extended warranty brings, and you will love the long-term relationships that extended service agreements offer.

Welcome back, HVAC and plumbing professionals! We’re here again with another JB Warranties Monthly Round-Up, our time to dive into the latest industry events, news, and hot topics that occurred over the past month. With scorching temperatures heating up across the country, we can bet that customers have kept you busy—so let’s take a break to check out this month's topics!

As a plumbing professional, nothing matters more to a profitable operation than the ability to meet consumer demands with a variety of service offerings. With consumers today specifically seeking health and wellness enhancements for their homes, water filtration services are a lucrative addition to your service offerings that help homeowners ensure their drinking water supply remains safe.

Now more than ever, customers in today’s HVAC market are on the hunt for heating and cooling solutions that offer high efficiency and sustainability without any pesky concerns of the potential impacts on performance. Luckily, as an HVAC professional, you can keep up with this rising demand by offering and advertising hybrid split HVAC system installations.

Whether it’s a new residential development, an under-construction commercial storefront, or even an old-fashioned property flip, all major plumbing projects share one thing in common: the need for effective project management. Every seasoned contractor will tell you that robust plumbing project management is the key to seamless completion, satisfied customers, and superior contracts.