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‘Tis the Season of Giving: How Pro Partners are Making a Difference

The holiday season is upon us, and a sense of charity is in the air. Year-round, Rheem Pro Partners are at work giving back to their communities and the causes they care about. And though Santa might not be watching, Rheem has been adding so many more Pro Partners to the Nice List.

Over the years, Rheem has witnessed contractors uplift their communities in myriad ways. And we’re inspired. That’s why this year we introduced the Rheem and Ruud Difference Maker Award: to help contractors continue their mission of giving back to others.

6 Tips to Boost Contractor Training: How to Overcome the Training Struggle

Between solving customers problems in the field, running a successful business, supporting employees and going the extra mile to give back to the community, it can be hard to make time for contractor training. But staying up to date on the latest innovations, techniques, regulations and more is not only important—it’s essential to HVAC businesses and the health and reliability of the trade.

“The industry says we are somewhere around 65,000 technicians short of being fully staffed,” says Jose De La Portilla,

An Inside Look at What It Means to Be a Rheem Pro Partner

Rheem understands that its Pro Partners not only provide an essential service to the communities they serve but also are experts in their craft. We also that know Pro Partners often operate family-run businesses that employ the communities they serve.

But between ever-evolving regulations and innovations and high homeowner demand, staying on top of an HVAC business can be a challenge. How can you keep up with an evolving industry and changing customer needs while managing successful business?

6 Key Takeaways from the 2022 Pro Partner Conference

They say what happens in Vegas, stays in Vegas—but the insights from the 2022 Pro Partner Conference are too valuable not to share.

More than 5,000 Pro Partners gathered at the MGM Grand March 9-10 for the third International Pro Partner Conference. This year’s theme was “Pro Powered,” highlighting the dedication and hard work that Pro Partners bring to their businesses, communities and the HVAC industry as a whole.

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3 Opportunities HVAC Businesses Can Carry into 2021

The last 12 months have been a transformative time. Aspects of our everyday lives have shifted and changed, but through it all, the HVAC industry, including Rheem Pros across the country, have stayed part of the frontlines.

For HVAC businesses, adapting to challenges and reimagining essential parts of your business model—such as training, safety, marketing, service plans and much more—have been crucial for continuing operations and moving forward in today’s climate. And while a lot of us were eager to close the book on 2020,