Category: Service

Federal Tax Credits for Energy Efficient Home Improvement Projects 

Understanding the implications of the Inflation Reduction Act and its impact on pricing jobs for installing heat pumps or heat pump water heaters can be daunting. However, a new resource from ENERGY STAR aims to simplify this process, specifically tailored for selling and installing Air Source Heat Pumps, Heat Pump Water Heaters, and Electric Panel Upgrades. It’s crucial for both contractors and property owners to grasp these credits, as they can cover up to 30% of project costs.

ENERGY STAR Certified Air Source Heat Pump Contractor Guide and Sell Sheet

Two prevalent misconceptions revolve around the effectiveness of heat pumps in colder climates and their serviceability. To address these misgivings and better equip professionals for customer discussions, MSCA contractors and ENERGY STAR have developed a concise reference guide. This resource not only tackles these challenges head-on but also aids in preparing individuals for productive conversations with clients who hold these perceptions.

Webinar: Learn How Heat Pumps Can Help Grow Your Business

MSCA Board member Drew Harrison hosts a panel of industry experts who share how heat pumps can help grow your business and improve profits. MSCA and the UA have been working with Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (in support of the US Department of Energy) to boost heat pump and heat pump water heater training and recruitment as massive federal incentives become available.

This webinar features:

  • State of the Market on Heat Pumps
  • Cold climate heat pump performance
  • Federal incentives
  • DOE Decarbonization goals
  • UA training opportunities

Moderator: MSCA Board Member and Vice President of Harrison Energy Partners, Drew Harrison Panelists: 

  • Jamie Kono, Building Research Engineer at PNNL (Pacific Northwest National Laboratory)
  • Michael Blunschi, US Department of Energy
  • Robert Vilches, UA HVACR Training Specialist

This webinar was recorded April 16, 2024.

ENERGY STAR Certified Heat Pump Water Heater Contractor Guide and Sell Sheet

Two prevalent misconceptions revolve around the effectiveness of heat pumps in colder climates and their serviceability. To address these misgivings and better equip professionals for customer discussions, MSCA contractors and ENERGY STAR have developed a concise reference guide. This resource not only tackles these challenges head-on but also aids in preparing individuals for productive conversations with clients who hold these perceptions.

How to Sell Service Agreements

On average, service agreements see a 3-5x ROI in additional work.

And yet, we’re seeing a shocking number of service departments simply giving up on selling service agreements.

Has it fallen out of fashion? ‘Too hard’ to train a new sales team on? Just don’t know the tactics to get it right?

Either way, the businesses that are neglecting service agreements are knee-capping top-line revenue growth and service departments are feeling it acutely.

MSCA & BuildOps hosted a webinar on real, actionable tactics on how to sell service agreements.

They covered:
✅ How to uniquely position and highlight the value of service agreements to your customers & prospects
✅ How to effectively train sales reps on selling service agreements (even if they’re brand new reps!)
✅ How to deliver class-leading customer service AND generate massive ROI on service agreements

Plumbing Service 101 Workbook Module 5 – Operations

This module covers many factors that must be considered, such as determining which existing HVACR service department resources might be utilized in an effective organizational structure with key personnel roles defined. Moreover, information is presented on establishing an operating philosophy which integrates plumbing service into the existing company’s corporate culture, including effectively communicating plumbing service details to employees, vendors, and customers.

MSCA 2022 Benchmark Survey

In 2022, MSCA conducted a comprehensive benchmark survey to obtain current data on key performance indicators (KPIs) in the HVACR and plumbing service industry. The results were very insightful and sure to be beneficial to all MSCA members. The full report is now available, results are presented in two formats, one is overall results and the second is broken down by company size which can provide specific insight relevant to your company.

Webinar: Are You Prepared for the Upcoming R-22 Phaseout?

This webinar discusses R-22, 410A and other refrigerant phaseouts, and covers practical ways to prepare your company and your customers. This webinar was led by experienced service contractor and instructor Woody Woodall of Customer Focused Solutions and hosted by BuildOps.