Blogs

A thoughtfully designed bathroom can become one of the most restorative spaces in your home. This blog explores the concept of bath therapy and how features like air baths, chromatherapy, and thermaltherapy create a personalized wellness experience. Featuring the MTI Baths collection, homeowners can design a beautiful bathroom that promotes relaxation, comfort, and everyday well-being.

A non-communicating furnace with an ECM motor requires a specific wiring approach to ensure the RDS and the blower motor work together correctly. The key difference from a standard wiring job is at the heat tap — you'll need to use the piggyback connector included with the coil to tie both the motor control wire and the RDS black wire to the board at the same point.

A bathroom makeover doesn’t require a full renovation. This blog explores how thoughtful fixture upgrades can transform a builder-grade space into a stylish retreat. Featuring the Gerber Kinzie® Bath Collection, homeowners can create a cohesive look with industrial-inspired design, elegant finishes, and performance features that elevate both style and everyday comfort.

Noritz just gave their flagship EZ Series Pro a massive tech upgrade, and it’s completely changing how homeowners manage their hot water. From instant smartphone diagnostics to a hidden feature that makes maintenance a breeze, here is everything you need to know about the next generation of tankless technology. 

HVAC contractors lose more time on setup than they realize — especially when dealing with extension cords and power access on service calls. This blog explores how cordless HVAC tools, like the Milwaukee M18™ Brushless Refrigerant Recovery Machine and M18 FUEL™ 5 CFM Vacuum Pump, are changing workflow efficiency. By eliminating cords, contractors can reduce setup time, complete jobs faster, minimize callbacks, and improve profitability during peak service season.

Most homes have outdoor lighting that’s more frustrating than functional. This blog highlights five commonly underlit areas — including entryways, driveways, patios, side yards, and workshops — and explains how modern LED fixtures can improve safety, curb appeal, and usability. Featuring NDR Lighting solutions designed for performance, flexibility, and long-term reliability.

Superheat and subcool readings tell you a lot about what's happening inside a refrigerant system. Used together, they can quickly point you toward the root cause of a problem — from low charge to a restricted metering device. The chart below is a quick reference to help you interpret what those readings mean in the field.

A legacy thermostat doesn't prevent communicating equipment from doing its job. The outdoor and indoor units will still talk to each other through the RDS, and the wiring to the furnace remains the same whether you have a fully communicating system or just a communicating indoor unit paired with a legacy stat.

You notice it… but maybe you haven’t connected the dots. The dry skin after a shower. The strange, pool-like taste in your drinking glass. The cloudy white residue on your glassware, and the endless cases of bottled water stacking up in your pantry. What if your tap water is playing a much bigger role in your daily frustrations than you think? Discover 5 everyday household problems that could be tied directly to your water quality—and how one simple upgrade can make all the difference.

Less time chasing down parts = more time finishing jobs and getting paid. Supply chain headaches can stall your business, but they don't have to. We're pulling back the curtain on how Coburn's leverages our massive inventory network, jobsite delivery, and digital replenishment tools to keep your business moving forward.

When choosing a residential gas furnace, efficiency directly affects your home's comfort, energy costs, and long-term performance. But what exactly do furnace efficiency ratings mean? Dive into this comprehensive guide to understand AFUE (Annual Fuel Utilization Efficiency), learn how it impacts your real-world heating costs, and discover how upcoming federal Department of Energy standard changes will shape the future of home heating installations.

Smart home technologies and the Internet of Things (IoT) are no longer just premium upgrades—they are rapidly becoming the new standard in modern residential construction and remodeling. Today's electrical contractors are moving beyond traditional wiring to build fully connected ecosystems. Explore this 2025 electrical guide to discover the latest trends in smart lighting platforms, IoT-ready load panels, and key installation solutions that can help your business capture new revenue and minimize callbacks.

Think all tankless water heaters are the same? Think again. In the plumbing trade, callbacks cost you time, fuel, and reputation. See how the Noritz EZ Series stacks up against the competition when it comes to smarter controls, easier drop-in installation, and protecting your business margins.

Want to add serious value to your next install without completely changing your workflow? Smart security systems are one of the easiest ways to scale up your services and give your clients the high-tech, connected home they want. From enhanced property protection to seamless integration, we're sharing how you can leverage smart security to grow your business.

You don't need a massive advertising budget or a dedicated agency to start growing your trade business. For service professionals in HVAC, plumbing, and electrical, some of the most effective marketing strategies are completely free and remarkably simple to set up. Learn how optimizing your local online presence, collecting customer reviews, and utilizing basic word-of-mouth strategies can keep your schedule full and help your business stand out from local competitors.

The toolbox is officially getting smarter. Artificial intelligence and connected technologies are no longer just futuristic ideas—they are actively reshaping the way HVAC, plumbing, electrical, and waterworks professionals get things done. Discover how AI-driven diagnostics, smart scheduling, and automated inventory systems are helping modern contractors work safer, optimize their routes, and stay ahead of the competition.

Proper airflow is the backbone of high-efficiency HVAC performance, but you don't always need an expensive flow hood or velometer to measure it. In this quick guide, learn the precise formulas and step-by-step setup required to calculate Cubic Feet per Minute (CFM) using basic field measurements like voltage, amperage, and temperature rise. Perfect your diagnostics, eliminate airflow guesswork, and ensure your system is hitting that target.