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On Firing

In April 2008, my article "On Hiring" was published on HeatingHelp.com and circulated in a weekly email letter to industry professionals. In it, I urge contractors to tak...

Published on 05/30/2009 4:46 PM by John Cataneo
Posted in The HVAC Business
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How To Hire The Right People

As with any company in this field, you’ve always got your eyes open for a qualified technician or a trainable apprentice. You’ve tried everything, including ads in the lo...

Published on 05/28/2009 4:42 PM by John Cataneo
Posted in The HVAC Business
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Memories of Tall Buildings

I have an old black-and-white photo of my family, such as it was then. We are standing atop the RCA building in midtown Manhattan, but they don't call it that anymore; it...

Published on 05/28/2009 11:02 AM by Dan Holohan
Posted in The HVAC Business
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Missy At Year's End

Barney the purple dinosaur was cavorting across the television screen with a bunch of little kids. They were singing a song that could stay in your head for a month. Miss...

Published on 05/19/2009 2:58 PM by Dan Holohan
Posted in The HVAC Business
Anticipators

It’s still a good idea to know how to tune an anticipator. Anticipation is such an interesting word. It has an implication of excitement, possibility, maybe even thrills.

Published on 01/04/2007 12:00 AM by Carol Fey
Posted in HVAC Thermostats and Controls