By James R. Leichter The reason I wrote this article was because as I was updating our flat rate pricing system, I realized just how much the business of electrical circuit breakers has changed since I last updated that part of our inventory system. I decided to educate myself on the latest information and I […]
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Article Summary On January 1st, 2025, President Trump signed executive orders imposing 25% tariffs on goods imported from Canada and Mexico, and an additional 10% tariff on Chinese goods. These tariffs will lead to increased costs for HVAC equipment and components from Mexico, Canada, and China. Manufacturers are likely to pass these additional costs on
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According to a scientist by the name of Sir Isaac Newton, “all matter seeks equilibrium”. Cold air and warm air seek each other out and mix together. This is the same as if you were to combine two glasses of water, each with a different temperature. The water would “mix” together forming a consistent temperature.
All buildings lose heat to the outside or gain heat from the outside. That is the reason why structures need to make up for heat loss and gain. And we do that with heating and cooling systems.
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The Technician’s Uniform Sets the Stage for Customer Satisfaction What do people see when they look at you in your uniform? Do they see a person that looks like they are a highly qualified technician that will get the job done? Do they see someone that is smart, confident, and well prepared? Do they see
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What is an inductive load and how does it related to RMS? An inductive load is a type of load in an electrical circuit that exhibits inductance, meaning it creates a magnetic field when a current flows through it. Examples of inductive loads include motors, transformers, solenoids, and other devices that use electromagnetic fields to
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Inductors and resistors are a very important part of all electronics and electric circuits. HVAC service technicians must know the basics of both to be super-star HVAC service technicians.
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A natural gas furnace is a heating system that operates using natural gas as its primary fuel source. The furnace works by burning natural gas in a combustion chamber, which creates hot air that is then distributed throughout the building using ductwork and vents. The furnace is typically located in a central location in the
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Software Update Full Release Date: February 14, 2023 This document explains the changes made to the Flat Rate Plus Online software program. This is the most significant update we have ever released. More than fifty improvements were made to the free and paid version.
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A residential plumbing system typically consists of the following major components: Time to Read: 2 Minutes Residential plumbing systems can be broken down into major categories based on functionality. The plumbing flat rate price book inside Flat Rate Plus Online, is organized by these categories. Water Supply: This includes the main water supply line, shutoff
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Misunderstanding Low Overhead Can Cause Business Owners Serious Financial Despair “We can charge our customers less money for our work because we are a small company with lower overhead.” Have you heard that before? Maybe you have said that yourself. Many contracting companies and field service business owners have had the erroneous and dangerous belief
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Create a Flat Rate Price From Scratch. Absolutely Free to Download and Use. Use this form to easily create a flat rate price for any repair or situation, in the field. The form can then be used to add that task to your flat rate pricing software system. This flat rate worksheet is used when
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The most common flat rate pricing implementation mistakes and how to avoid them. This article was especially written for service technicians and service department managers who use flat rate pricing for their heating, air conditioning, refrigeration, (HVAC), plumbing, electrical service, and maintenance work. If you are considering the use of flat rate pricing, you will
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