THE BIG READ · REGULATIONGalanz Recalls 121,680 Retro Refrigerators After 34 Fires and One Death
The Galanz retro refrigerator recall covers 121,680 units sold at Home Depot and Amazon after 34 fires and one death. The remedy is a free in-home repair.
By Maria Solano · 6 min read
THE BUSINESSThe Slow-Season Plan: How to Keep Every Tech Busy (and Paid) From October to March
A slow season plan built from two years of your own revenue: forecast the head count you can carry, pre-sell agreements in September, work the tickler file.
INDUSTRY NEWSThe Surprise Bill After Your Workers' Comp Audit: Class Codes, 1099 Techs, and How to Prepare
A workers' comp premium audit can add thousands to a year you thought was closed. Here's how class codes, unsplit payroll and uninsured subs create the bill.
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Frontdoor's HVAC Upgrade Program Lifts Non-Warranty Revenue 19% as Claims Costs Fall
Frontdoor's HVAC upgrade program drove a 19% jump in other revenue while claims costs fell $7 million, reshaping the math for its 17,000-contractor network.
HVAC
Furnace Short Cycling: Causes, Fixes, and How to Read the Limit-Switch Fault
Furnace short cycling has three signatures. Here is how to tell a limit trip from an ignition retry, measure temperature rise, and read the board code.
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Dishwasher Not Cleaning Dishes: 8 Causes From Filter to Circulation Pump
A dishwasher not cleaning dishes usually fails on water, not on soap. Eight causes in diagnostic order, from a packed filter to a dead circulation pump.
Thermostat Not Working or Blank? How to Trace 24V Power From the Furnace Board to the Wall
A thermostat not working or showing a blank screen is nearly always a 24V power fault. Here is the meter-by-meter trace from the furnace board out to the wall.
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