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What You Can Do About the HVAC Technician Shortage

Whether contractors realize it or not, the industry is on the brink of a huge HVAC technician shortage. Now, that doesn’t mean it’s time to worry—but it does signal a change in your approach to recruiting and training technicians.

We asked Jose De La Portilla, Senior Manager of Education & Training at Rheem, about the state of the industry, predicted labor issues and how contractors can prepare their businesses to minimize impact.

Meet Endeavor™, Rheem’s Regulation-Ready Product Line

On January 1, 2023, new energy efficiency standards went into effect that bring significant changes to efficiency criteria and the way both residential and commercial HVAC equipment are rated.

For contractors, these new energy efficiency regulations can make a big impact on business, especially when it comes to the products that they can sell and install.

Here’s a look at what’s changing this year—and how Rheem designed Endeavor™, an all-new product line to help make contractors’ lives easier,

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?