Monday, July 18, 2016

Now Offering Ruud UP20 Ultra Series Variable Speed Heat Pump  

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Summer is here and we’re here to keep your customers happy and comfortable so they can make the most out of the warm weather. It’s our goal to provide you with the best and most efficient HVAC products so we’re excited to introduce you to the latest in our lineup: meet the Ruud UP20 Ultra Series Variable Speed Heat Pump. 

This EcoNet-enabled UP20 is part of the Ruud Heat Pump product line that extends from 14 to 20 SEER. The EcoNet Smart Home System integrates a home’s heating, cooling and water heating equipment, giving homeowners the ability to manage the products that consume up to 65% of their home’s energy. And by adding the EcoNet WiFi kit, they can access everything remotely via WiFi or a mobile app.
 
Built with Ruud’s 360°+1 design philosophy, the new heat pump is optimized for install-ability, performance, integration and serviceability.

If that’s not enough to convince you, here are some additional reasons we think you – and your customers – are going to like this heat pump: 
  • The UP20 offers efficiency ratings of 20 SEER, 14.5 EER and 13 HSPF and can reduce energy costs by up to 30%. 
  • The Copeland Scroll Variable Speed Compressor decreases humidity and also allows for greater temperature control.
  • With precise temperature control, precise humidity control and extra capacity during extreme summer and winter weather conditions, the UP20 offers homeowners a high level of comfort.
  • Temperature precision and efficiency are maintained by an electronic expansion valve that controls the flow of the refrigerant.
  • The unit’s modern design not only looks good, but it will last for years to come. It has a powder coat paint finish as well as rust-resistant screws. The design also helps reduce noise. The tubing vibrates less, which not only keeps the unit quieter but also minimizes the chance for a leak. 
  • With 35% fewer cabinet fasters and a large service access point on the corner, maintenance visits are quick and easy.
  • It is lighter and easier to clean due to a single-row condenser coil. 
  • The UP20 has a 10-year parts and 10-year conditional unit replacement warranty. Customers must register their unit online at the Ruud website to get this service.

The Ruud UP20 is waiting and ready to keep your customers comfortable this summer and every season to come.


Want to learn more? Call or swing by your local Comfort Supply. You can also shop this product – any many more – via our online store.

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Thursday, July 7, 2016

Meet the Newest Comfort Supply Employee: Bo Gerhardt  

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-->Get to know our latest addition to the Comfort Supply team: Bo Gerhardt.


Q: Why did you come to Comfort Supply? What appealed to you?  
A: The team attitude. Every one of Comfort Supply’s employees cares about the customer. Our President Clay has created an organization that is geared around the success of its dealers. I appreciate the “family owned” feel that Comfort Supply creates.

Q: How long have you been with Comfort Supply?  
A: Two months

Q: What are you hoping to learn or accomplish at Comfort Supply?  
A: Educate residential and commercial dealers of the benefits of Comfort Supply and Ruud equipment.

Q: What other positions have you held?
A: I was the owner of Rainsoft of Knoxville and before that I was a chemistry teacher at Grace Academy.

Q: What is your title at Comfort Supply?  
A: Sales Consultant

Q: What are your new roles/responsibilities as a salesman?  
A: Educate dealers in East Tennessee.
 
Q: What is your favorite thing about your job?  
A: Calling on customers and helping them grow their business.

Q: What do you think makes Comfort Supply so great?  
A: All employees care about taking care of the customer. We all work together as a team to get the job accomplished.

Q: What do you like to do outside of work?  
A: Spending time with family, going to the gym, boating and hiking.

Q: Where are you from?  
A: Originally Hattiesburg, MS but I have been in Knoxville so long it’s home to me.

Welcome to the team, Bo. We're happy to have you!

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Thursday, June 9, 2016

Earn Your Customers a $50 Gift Card with Samsung Smart Whisper Ductless A/C Purchase  

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Summer is officially upon us as temperatures begin to climb into the 90s and maybe even beyond! To keep your customers cool and to show you how much we value you, we’re offering the Samsung Smart Whisper ductless air conditioner with a $50 Samsung gift card for homeowners now through July 31.

We want to give our contractors quality products that keep them satisfied – and Samsung’s Whisper Smart air conditioner meets these standards.

Here are a few of its great features:

  • The mini-split system works without any ductwork and provides fresh, clean air.
  • It provides cool, temperature-controlled air while using the smallest amount of energy possible, almost 30% less energy than duct-based systems.
  • The unit works with the Samsung Smart Home app on smartphones, which gives users the freedom to adjust the temperature and maintain efficiency while away from home.
  • The 10-year warranty allows your customers to use the product for many years with the peace of mind that it’s protected. Customers must register their product online with Samsung.
  • It isn’t bulky or oversized and its ductless design makes it easy and quick to install.

Don’t miss out on this offer – get your customers their $50 Samsung gift card reward today. It’s only available until July 31 from Comfort Supply, just in time to make sure your customers are prepared to face off against the summer heat.

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Monday, April 25, 2016

Unique ESOP Strategy Places Comfort Supply in Forbes  

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Many companies choose to give their employees a claim to the business. Usually this comes in the form of employee stock ownership plans (ESOP). However, this approach doesn’t guarantee that the employee is invested or feels ownership. At Comfort Supply, we have taken a unique ESOP approach to engage our employees. In fact, it caught the eye of Forbes this past December. 

Probably the most compelling feature of our ESOP program is our valuation approach. Instead of taking the usual route of one annual stock valuation, we created a powerful formula that allows for the valuation to be updated each month. These current valuation figured play a crucial role in our weekly staff meetings as we make projections for the coming months. These meetings and projections allow our entire team to see what our goals are and how each employee plays a part in reaching those goals.
 
Our ESOP plan allocates stock and cash to participating employee accounts. And for employees 55 or older, they can diversify a portion of their ESOP account. Another great feature of the program is that the value of an employee’s ESOP account is not taxable until they leave or retire.

At Comfort Supply, we believe that to succeed, everyone must think and act like an owner. That’s why we help our team members understand the unique role they play here and how they can contribute to the success of our company and our customers.

As a result, our employees better understand how profitability is driven, assets are used and cash is generated. We are proud that our ESOP program not only brings our team together, but also rewards them for their hard work.

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Tuesday, April 19, 2016

Comfort Supply Celebrates Knoxville’s Grand Opening  

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You’re invited!

We hope you’ll join us April 21 for the grand opening of our Knoxville branch. We moved into the new location at 1338 E. Weisgarber Rd., Suite B (the old C.C. Dickson building) in late February.


The move brought us closer to downtown, making it more convenient for contractors in Knoxville and surrounding areas.

If you haven’t had a chance to check out the new store yet, or just want to come celebrate with us, join us from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on April 21. We’ll have free lunch and plenty of door prizes, including a Samsung AC Mini-Split, a Portable Power Smart Inverter Generator and a Modine Unit Heater.

We’ll see you there!



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Join us For an Open House at Comfort Supply Cookeville  

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It’s that time of year again.

Join us for our annual open house in Cookeville on April 20 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. A free BBQ lunch will be provided!

Plus, we’ll have a handful of vendors on site, including Turbotorch, Ruud, Prostock, Hilmore, Modine, Southwark, Aprilaire and EGIA.

Stop by our Cookeville location at 1410 Imperial Drive and say hello.

We look forward to seeing you soon!


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Wednesday, April 6, 2016

Save up to $750 with Ruud’s Spring Contractor CashBack Offer  

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Put an extra spring in your step with the Spring Contractor CashBack promotion at Comfort Supply.

Between March 1 and May 31, 2016, save up to $750 on select Ruud air conditioners, heat pumps, residential package models and individual unit components. Contractors are free to choose if they want to keep the rebate or share the savings with their customers.

This year, the rebate filing process is easier than ever. While the units must be sold and installed by May 31, contractors will have until June 30, 2016 to submit their rebate claim. The rebate will come from Ruud within four weeks of the claim’s approval in the form of a direct deposit or a reloadable card.

To be eligible, contractors must be enrolled by Comfort Supply and registered with MyRuud.com.

For more information and a list of eligible products, click here.

Stop by your local Comfort Supply store to learn more about and enroll in this great offer.

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Monday, March 28, 2016

Comfort Supply’s Heading to Maui – You Could Be, Too  

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With spring upon us, these warmer days have us daydreaming about our 2016 incentive trip to Hawaii.

As a thank you for your continued partnership with Comfort Supply, we’re offering our dealers the chance to earn a trip for two to Maui, Hawaii.

The trip will take place Sept. 21-26, 2016.

There’s still time to qualify for those enrolled in the program! The promotion period ends June 30, 2016. Meet your assigned purchase quota and you’ll earn your company a trip for two to Lahaina, an historic whaling village in Maui.

Trip highlights and features:
·      Round-trip airfare 
·      Round-trip transfers between airport and hotel and baggage handling
·      Five nights of hotel accommodations in ocean view rooms at the Hyatt Regency Maui Resort & Spa
·      Private welcome evening with cocktails and buffet dinner at the hotel
·      Full American breakfast daily
·      Group dinner in Lahaina
·      Farewell evening at the hotel’s Drums of the Pacific Luau
·      Cash allowance for dinner on two evenings

For more information on the incentive travel program, visit the official event page.

Start earning points today. Shop our products online via our webstore or visit your local branch.

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Monday, March 21, 2016

Introducing Comfort Supply’s Newest Nashville Branch Manager: Samantha Smith  

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Join us in congratulating Samantha Smith on her recent promotion to branch manager of our Nashville location. We recently sat down with Samantha and asked her about her time at Comfort Supply. Read on to learn about her day-to-day responsibilities and what she likes to do outside the office.

(L-R): Samantha Smith, Billy Jobe, Josie Slattery
Q: Why did you come to Comfort Supply?

A: I was in search of a better opportunity and potential career advancement.

Q: What accomplishment at Comfort Supply are you most proud of?

A: I am most proud of the fact that two and a half years ago, I came into this business not knowing much about the HVAC field. I was given an opportunity to show Comfort Supply that I was a learner – and while there’s always more to learn, I’ve come a long way. I work with a great team and appreciate every person who has helped me get here. Where I am right now wouldn’t be possible without them!

Q: How long have you been with Comfort Supply?

A: A little over two and a half years. I joined in May of 2013.

Q: What was your previous title(s)?

A: Office Coordinator and Assistant Branch Manager

Q: What roles/responsibilities did you have in that position?

A: Managing the phones, assisting customers with any needs, helping my coworkers with tasks that they needed assistance with, applying payments, filing. Basically anything I could do or help with!

Q: What are your new roles/responsibilities as manager of the Nashville branch?

A: As Nashville’s Branch Manager, I work closely with our salesmen, customers, fellow branch managers and the executive team. I run the day-to-day business tasks with the help of my team, help with budgeting, handle any issues as they arise, boost company morale and show the employees that everything they do for the company is appreciated.

Q: What is your favorite thing about your job?

A: The people that I work with – that includes customers as well. We couldn’t be a business without them!

Q: What makes Comfort Supply so great?

A: The opportunities that they offer their employees. I enjoy how the whole company works as a team. We all depend on each other for the business to be successful.

Q: What do you like to do outside of work?

A: Being a mom to my 10-year-old son who enjoys and plays all types of sports. Sporting events, bowling, being outside.

Q: Where are you from?

A: I was born in Ohio, but I grew up in Hendersonville, Tenn.


We’re proud to have people like Samantha on our team. Tell her congratulations the next time you see her!

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Friday, March 4, 2016

Smart Products at Comfort Supply  

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From smartphones and smart TVs to smart light bulbs and smart locks, Internet-connected devices have become a normal part of our daily lives. Honeywell claims that over 70 percent of houses in the U.S. have Wi-Fi and that Internet-connected thermostats will quadruple in sales by 2020. Ruud reports that over 65 percent of a home’s energy usage goes to heating, cooling and water heating. With these figures in mind, we believe in providing the best products for our contractors. Currently, we have two Wi-Fi enabled products that make controlling a home’s HVAC needs easier and more efficient for the customer.

The Honeywell Wireless Thermostat System can work with a variety of systems ranging from oil, gas, electric and heat pump. Honeywell’s Total Connect Comfort app allows customers the ability to monitor and adjust their HVAC settings from anywhere through their computer, tablet or smartphone. The thermostat can even send email alerts or communicate directly via the free app, keeping homeowners apprised of any changes in their system.


The Ruud UP17 Heat Pump takes advantage of Ruud’s EcoNet technology. The Ruud EcoNet app and web portal allow owners the ability to view and control their settings from anywhere. The UP17 Achiever Plus Heat Pump works with select Ruud products and requires an EcoNet Wi-Fi Kit and EcoNet Control Center to maximize its Internet capabilities.


Both of these products work to give your customers greater control of their homes while saving on energy costs. Customers no longer have to worry about forgetting to adjust the temperature before leaving the house; they can do it from anywhere. And coming home to a cold or hot and stuffy house is a thing of the past. They can have the system adjusting the temperature as they drive home.

Help your customers save some green by going green with these Internet enabled products. Order online or visit your local Comfort Supply store today.

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