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Walk a mile in your customer’s shoes today
Imagine you’re at home during the coldest night of the winter. The fire is burning. You’re watching Duck Dynasty. Then it happens. The heat stops working. Or worse, it’s working, but it’s blowing cold...
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New year, new technology—are you ready?
New year, new you? Not this time, folks. It’s time to hone in on what your HVAC business is working with. I want to talk to you about the importance of good tools, equipment, and technology. The latest...
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Don’t lose business to a dirty truck
I’m not here to baby you. There are things in the business world that must be done whether you like it or not. I’m not talking about documentation or even training. I’m talking about cleanliness and...
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Rush your service, hurt your profits
You want to be productive and reliable. You try your best to get a lot done in a small amount of time. While rushing around and being busy makes you feel productive and efficient, the fact is, your...
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So you showed up late. Now what?
Arriving late to a job ruins any chance of a trustworthy relationship with your customer. Repeat customers will cease to exist if they can’t count on their technician to respect his or her schedule....
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My best advice for selling HVAC to women
Selling to women has always been a hot topic in the industry. I’ve learned a lot in my years with HVAC Learning Solutions and I’d like to share my three greatest lessons on the subject. Ensure she is...
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Common HVAC summer problems
Jose De La Portilla, Senior Technical Training Consultant of HVAC Learning Solutions, shares his experience in the industry, how to handle those summer demand service calls, and what you need to...
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Filters facts and fables
Jose De La Portilla, Senior Technical Training Consultant of HVAC Learning Solutions, debunks fact from fiction in this week's vlog by HVAC Learning Solutions.
View ArticleMike Moore talks HVAC technician shortages
HVAC Facts: The HVAC industry is 20,000 technicians short today. In 2018, that number is projected to be 80,000. HVAC Learning Solutions Virtual Build a Tech can help individuals start their career...
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Three things to never say to your boss
Throughout your career, you will learn things two ways: the easy way and the hard way. Heed this advice and you won’t have to learn the hard way what you should never say to your boss. Here are the top...
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Traits of top performing HVAC techs
A great HVAC technician makes all the difference in not only the sale, but also the business’ reputation. I decided to outline what I think defines the top traits in an outstanding HVAC tech. Skills...
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10 Reasons Your Techs Should Be NATE Certified
By Mike Moore When you do something, do it right — the go early, stay late kind of effort. This goes for any industry, job, or goal in your life. But if you want to excel in the HVAC industry, you...
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The value of a trained technician
By Mike Moore So you’ve been in the business for 20 years and know the ins-and-outs. You’ve been taught everything you know. You’re confident in your abilities. Who needs a patch to sew on their...
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A career as an HVAC technician
By Mike Moore So you want to get into the HVAC industry. You heard there are good jobs and good pay. You know a few things about AC units, but you want to get professional training. Where do you...
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Beer can cold myth
Join us in this weeks vlog as Jose De La Portilla addresses whether the long time myth of the "Beer can cold" will properly suffice the next time you need to charge an A/C.
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On-site safety tips technicians often forget
I can’t stress enough the importance of on-site safety in the HVAC industry. Even for those of you like me who have been in the industry for more than 25 years, we can get so used to our daily routine...
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Certification and Credentials to Take Your Business to the Next Level
If you’ve trained with HVAC Learning Solutions before, or if you’ve read some of our previous blog posts, you know I’m a big believer in getting techs NATE certified. The benefits to you and your...
View ArticleAirflow myths | Video by Jose De La Portilla
Join Jose De La Portilla, Senior Technical Training Consultant of HVAC Learning Solutions, debunks three airflow myths. Leave a comment saying what you’d like to see in our next training video!
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Why are you in the HVAC industry?
There’s no denying it — we love the HVAC industry. But what makes this job, market, and technology so fascinating and rewarding? We asked two industry professionals to give us their thoughts on why...
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Organize Your Truck!
Let’s talk trucks. You technicians haul around a ton of equipment, large and small, and all of it important. Think of your truck like your uniform. Appearance is everything, and a truck that is clean...
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