WKRN, the local ABC affiliate, ran a segment last night on the importance of replacing flood-damaged HVAC units. The reporter interviewed Comfort Supply customer Eloy Saban of Temp Control LLC.
Check it out.
Last week we held open houses at all four Comfort Supply locations. It was good to see everyone and we plan on continuing this tradition. The week of open houses culminated in a mini trade show at our Nashville home office. We invited our customers to come have lunch and meet with reps from our vendors and suppliers.
Below are photos from the event.
Regina King, J.J. King and Bruce King of King Heating & Air
Charles Lampley, Air Comfort; Wayne Dube, Comfort Supply; David Blunkall, Air Comfort
Susan and Terry Lackey, Terry’s HVAC Services; Clay Blevins, Comfort Supply
John Mastin, Inman Sales & Marketing; Billy Jobe, Comfort Supply;
Brett Merrick, Coleman Russell; Jim Lestorick, Greyflex; Ogden Ratliff, Comfort Supply| As Middle Tennessee experiences the highest floodwater in recent memory, washed out homeowners have a lot to deal with. The approaching summer will mean a very hot recovery and unfortunately, a flooded basement usually means a flooded HVAC unit. If a unit was submerged, it is likely destroyed. The electric components will have been ruined, so it will have to be replaced. Homeowners should take some precautions before leaving the property, such as turning off power and gas to the unit. Once the floodwaters recede, an HVAC technician will need to inspect the unit to confirm the damage so the insurance company can make a final determination.. Currently, the federal government is offering a $1500.00 rebate to homeowners who replace their HVAC units with high efficiency systems. This program was recently extended through December of 2010. Between a homeowner's insurance settlement, the federal rebate and consumer promotions such as the Ruud Consumer Rebate program, this is an opportune time to be replacing an HVAC unit. Also, you'll need a service technician to inspect ductwork as well. If the unit has been submerged, you most likely will have water and muck in the ducts which will have to be cleaned or replaced |
RUUD'S OFFICIAL FLOOD PUBLIC STATEMENT (INDOOR or OUTDOOR) Ruud Air Conditioning Division is cautioning residents of the areas impacted by recent flooding to promptly call a trained, professional contractor to inspect all heating, ventilation and air conditioning equipment before resuming operation. Flooding or partial to full submersion of HVAC equipment can damage safety features within the unit and the controls. Consumers, whose units may have been subjected to flooding , are advised to immediately contact a trained professional service contractor to assess the equipment. The Ruud Air Conditioning Division recommends that any HVAC equipment subjected to flooding be replaced and scrapped to avoid any risk of injury or harm. PLEASE NOTE: IMMERSION BY FLOOD WATER COMPROMISES THE OPERATIONAL COMPONENTS OF HVAC PRODUCTS AND WILL VOID WARRANTY ON SUCH PRODUCTS. Comfort Supply looks forward to partnering with our contractors to repair Middle Tennessee. As your business helps restore our area, Comfort Supply will be here for your expanding needs. This horrific flood invaded during a stressful economic period. Homeowners now suffer the added expenses of major renovations. During this challenging time, Comfort Supply suggests collecting payment at the time you provide the service. Doing this obviously protects you. It also prevents the homeowner from acquiring debt and encourages them to prioritize the most important repairs. We wish you the best and thank you for working to rebuild our community. |
We just got word about a summer promotion from Kwik Comfort Financing and GE Money. Fund a sale between May 1 and June 30 using financed over six months with deferred interest and the dealer fee will be reduced from 5 to 2.75 percent.
This week Supply House Times posted a story about Comfort Supply's new Green Contractor recognition program. We've started a program where contractors can earn points for earth-friendly practices both on the job site and in their shops. Those who are certified will receive a decal for their trucks, patches for their uniforms and will be listed on our website, blog and Facebook page.
We have a lot of great promotions coming up at Comfort Supply . . .
First, Comfort Supply has issued its first catalog. You can download a PDF of it here. It contains selected products from our full line and should make it easier for our customers to find the parts they need. We’re sending them out to our customers now, so look for them in the mail soon.
Second, The Ruud Consumer Rebate will run between now and Nov. 15. Purchase any Ruud qualifying equipment and receive a cash rebate of up to $1,000. Contact your salesman for details.
Third, between now and the end of May (while supplies last), if you buy three Black Max Coil cleaners, you’ll get a fourth free.
Fourth, beginning in May, we’ll be running a Samsung Mini Split promotion. For every qualifying Samsung Mini Split you buy from our stock between May 1 and July 31, you will receive your choice of a $50 gift card from either Wal-Mart or Bass Pro Shops. Ask your salesman for details.
In other industry news, I recently saw where HVACBusiness Magazine has started a new service for HVAC contractors called SocialTract.com. This is a social networking content service. That means if you join, Social Tract will set up a personalized blog and accounts on Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn. They blog for you and use the other sites to drive readers to the blog. It’s a little pricy at $500 a month, but to learn more click here.
Comfort Supply is opening a fourth location in Clarksville. The new warehouse/showroom at 1460 New Ashland City Road will be open for business on April 12. This will be our fourth location: Nashville, Murfreesboro, Cookeville and Clarksville.
The 8,000-square-foot Clarksville location will offer everything that residential and commercial contractors need to install and service HVAC equipment. We will host an open house for contractors at the new location on Wednesday, May 12, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
“Clarksville is a particularly good location for Comfort Supply because the residential construction industry has fared much better here than in most other Tennessee cities during the economic downturn,” said Jimmy Shelton, sales consultant for the new store. “We see a great potential for growth in this market.”
In November of last year, CNNMoney.com ranked Clarksville fourth in the nation in terms of mid-sized cities in which to start up a new business. The article cited an influx of manufacturing jobs, including the new Hemlock Semiconductor plant, which is expected to employ up to 800 people.
We have been wanting to expand to Clarksville for a some time now, and we look forward to working with the contractors in the community and being a part of this great city.
Like Clarksville, Comfort Supply has grown at a rapid rate in recent years, expanding from one location to four within fours years. We opened the Murfreesboro store in 2006 and the Cookeville location in 2008. The company’s revenue has grown at an annual rate of approximately 15 percent for the past four years.
We are grateful to have experienced success during these challenging times. People will choose to do business with you, we believe, if you provide great service and an outstanding product at a fair price. This is what we have built our business on, and we look forward to bringing the same customer-focused approach to our Clarksville store.
As you know, buying a new HVAC system is a major decision for any homeowner. Ensuring that you have a qualified professional contractor can help alleviate any misgivings when it comes to closing the deal.
The North American Technician Excellence (NATE) program is a non-profit organization that certifies the only testing that is accepted by the entire HVAC industry. Having your NATE certification means something not just to you, but your customers.
Comfort Supply can help you and your crew get NATE certified. You can take your tests at our Nashville location by calling Crissy Bond at (615) 244-0920 to schedule your NATE certification or recertification testing.
We can test on every certification NATE offers. You can download free training materials from their web site (www.natex.org). An NATE certification means peace of mind for your customers and demonstrates that you are a professional, educated and qualified technician.
Comfort Supply has teamed up with Standex, maker of air distribution products, to give valuable prizes to our customers, based on the increase in sales of Standex products between March and June.
We have three levels of prizes to give away based on sales volume increase over 2009 purchases of Standex products.
You can contact your Comfort Supply sales consultant to find out your sales target and good luck.
UPDATED and ADDITIONAL TAX CREDIT OFFERINGS
Ruud has changed their logo several times. We think this one was from the seventies. This sign was seen at Gilliams AC in Centerville, TN
Comfort Supply recently had a training / information class on GEO EXCEL. Over 35 customers and vendors attended. There are many incentives and credits that make geothermal systems more affordable. Many local, state and federal incentives are available for geothermal heat pump installation. RESIDENTIAL MAXIMUM CREDIT is one time of 30 % of installation cost, with no maximum. QUALIFYING SYSTEMS include closed or open loop geothermal heat pumps. Must meet or exceed Enerystar requirements and be installed after Dec. 31, 2007. TIME FRAME, this credit is available until Dec. 31, 2016. COMMERCIAL CUSTOMERS there is a 10 % tax credit, with no maximum available for commercial installations. There are many other incentives in place for commercial installations, depending on location, and type of system.
PLEASE CHECK http://www.dsireusa.org/ for information pertaining to your state, or http://thomas.loc.gov/
Comfort Supply can assist you with all of your GEO THERMAL needs.
RHEEM / RUUD Rated in the top 2 spots in a recent survey by Consumer Reports. A poll of over 32,000 readers was done, and survey results shown that Rheem and RUUD were less likely to breakdown and need costly repairs when compared to other brands. For full article please visit www.consumerreports.com
Thanks to our customers and vendors "YEE - HAW" day was a great success. Over 300 guests attended our open house, enjoying food, fun, door prizes, and a 2 day sale. Hope to see more of "YALL" next year !!
WHAT'S ON SALE...Scratch and Dent ITEMS, and R-22 Clearance, which includes Split GAS 80% R-22 and Split Heat Pump R-22 (heater kits sold seperately). Free Walmart or Bass Pro Shop Gift Card your choice, with any Samsung Mini Split(must be stock item, while supplies last, this offer good through July 31, 2009). Call us for more details.
GO GREEN...COMFORT SUPPLY will hold a GEO Thermal Training Seminar on July 9, 2009 from 8:00 am - 4:00 pm. Lunch will be provided, and location to be determinded. Please call 615-244-0920 to reserve your spot.
We are looking for someone to do commercial take-offs, pricing and bids. If you know of anyone, please have them call me at 615-244-0921.
Comfort Supply held a dealer meeting at the Lane Motor Museum on April 21, 2009.
