Joe Benedetto’s career in the HVAC industry spans over 32 years, characterized by an unwavering work ethic and meticulous attention to detail. His professional journey has left a significant impact on both colleagues and clients. At 20, he began his apprenticeship at an oil company in southern Connecticut. Seeking broader experience, he moved to a …Read More
Extreme Heating & Air: A Name that Fits
When people think of Alaska, they think of cold weather, vast expanses of wilderness and small communities. While they’re correct about the wilderness and weather, there are a few communities in the state that can’t possibly be called “small.” Anchorage is home to almost 300,000 people, or roughly the size of Cincinnati, Newark, or Pittsburgh. …Read More
What it Takes in 2023
The Right Components for Small Shop Success The past few years have been good for contracting businesses, barring component availability and skilled labor woes. For anyone in the trades, operating a plumbing and mechanical company profitably looks different today than it did 20 years ago, but there are still plenty of similarities. Joe Tull, 36, …Read More
Contractor Case Study: Central Comfort Perfects Oil-to-Gas Heating Retrofits
Challenge: Northern New Jersey is ripe for cast iron boiler replacements. The challenge in New Jersey is conducting the retrofits fast enough to keep pace with demand. Central Comfort, a do-it-all mechanical firm in Dover, NJ, has perfected the process. Owner Willy Faust has been installing U.S. Boiler Company cast iron boilers for 35 years. …Read More
Contractor Case Study: Phinncraft Provides Heat to the Wilds of Alaska
Tundra tradesman Dan Phinney serves a unique market. He owns Phinncraft, an unusual heating company. As far as he knows, he’s the only heating professional serving the wilds of southwestern Alaska. His commute typically involves a bush plane, miles of barren tundra, and a rough landing outside an Eskimo village. “From my shop in Dillingham, …Read More
Contractor Case Study: Holmes Heating & Air Delivers Warmth for the Holidays
Mike Holmes founded Holmes Heating & Air, in Denver, CO, after nearly 20 years in the trade. He has intentionally kept the business small with tremendous attention to detail. In October of last year, Holmes took a call from a local real estate office. The agent was selling a spectacular property just outside the city …Read More
Contractor Case Study: Modern Heating and Air Completes an Oil-To-Gas Conversion
Challenge: For Modern Heating and Air, in Milford, CT, the overarching theme is to strive for 110 percent customer satisfaction. This particular customer’s home was built in the 1920s. It’s about 2,200 square feet in size with low ceilings and tight doorways. The home’s oil-fired hydronic system was in need of a new boiler and …Read More