Navigating HVAC Residential Market Trends: A Look Ahead to 2026

As we start to close out 2025, the HVAC residential market finds itself in unfamiliar territory. After years of robust growth, the industry is experiencing an unexpected slowdown. It’s forcing contractors and manufacturers alike to reassess their strategies.  In this blog, we’ll dive into the key HVAC trends shaping the market. We’ll also explore how … Continued

Plumbing Pricing Guide: How To Set Profitable Plumbing Service Prices

Setting profitable plumbing service prices is essential for the success of any plumbing business. Developing pricing models that balance profit and staying competitive is key to help your plumbing business to grow. To help, we’ve put together this plumbing pricing guide. In it, we’ll cover pricing strategies, how to calculate key expenses, and set competitive … Continued

How to Start an Electrical Business: 12 Essential Steps

Thinking about how to start an electrical business? You’re entering a thriving industry with plenty of potential. The electrical services market was valued at USD 122.17 Million in 2024. And is projected to reach USD 208.75 Million by 2032, growing at a CAGR of 6.20%. Given today’s market, it’s a great time to step into … Continued

How to Generate Plumbing Leads: 10 Strategies for Your Plumbing Business

A steady stream of leads is crucial to maintain your growth and profitability. Yet, many plumbing companies struggle with lead generation. They face obstacles that can slow down their success. Let’s dive into the challenges plumbers face and explore effective strategies to generate plumbing leads. What Are Common Obstacles in Plumbing Lead Generation? Before we … Continued

A Comprehensive Guide to Field Service Management (FSM)

There are a lot of parts that go into a job well done in HVAC and plumbing. It takes getting the right tools and information to technicians for a call to run smoothly. But in reality, field service isn’t that simple.  Outside of busy and slow seasons, it’s often unpredictable. Emergency calls pop up and … Continued

Powering the Trades: Introducing WEX Field Service Management (FSM)

Today’s trade service businesses are hindered by disorganization and sluggish operational processes. A lot of this boils down to manual processes and disconnected software. Not to mention the frustration of managing multiple complex systems with limited support. Fortunately, it doesn’t have to be that way. We’re excited to introduce WEX Field Service Management (FSM), formerly … Continued

Customer Story: Guidry’s Air Conditioning & Refrigeration Service

The immediate impact for us was the proposals and closing these sales jobs right away versus the process that we were doing prior!” Vaughan Guidry Guidry’s Air Conditioning & Refrigeration Service About Guidry’s Air Conditioning & Refrigeration Service Guidry’s Heating and Cooling, established before Hurricane Katrina in 2005, has evolved significantly since its early days. … Continued

Customer Story: Leigh’s Heating and Cooling

“WEX Field Service Management makes everything easier—for the techs, the office, and our customers. From invoices that link right into QuickBooks to reporting that shows us exactly what’s happening in the business, it saves us time every day. Plus, the customer-facing features like reminders have made our service experience even better.” Nick Harman Leigh’s Heating … Continued

How to Generate HVAC Leads Successfully

For HVAC businesses, learning how to generate HVAC leads is crucial for profitability. It also plays a pivotal role in attracting more customers and boosting your business. In this blog, we’ll explore effective strategies on how to get HVAC customers and increase your lead flow. 10 Proven Strategies to Get More HVAC Customers​ To help … Continued