Arkansas HVACR NewsMagazine March 2019

opportunity to be exposed to the most current technology and to learn the most

HB1060 Continuing Education For the sake of all Why HB1060 : Continuing Education? There isn’t a short answer. That is because it helps so many people. We’ll cover how it helps

current code. The Association trusts that this can make a significant difference and reduce the number of homeowners left with a bad install and the need to hire a second contractor to fix the mess.

1. Homeowners 2. Contractors 3. Distributors 4. Manufacturers 5. Inspectors 6. The Industry

Here's a too common scenario: •

A good guy gets a job, perhaps a little out of his comfort zone.

I know this is a lot. Just go to the section that applies to you if you don’t have time to read the whole thing. 1. HB1060 helps HOMEOWNERS Homeowners aren’t a limitless pot of money and they have to shop. Regretfully, this means that they frequently deal with HVAC dealers that don’t take the time to keep current on technology and code. Since technology is constantly changing to provide greater levels of energy efficiency and code is running as fast as it can to keep up with the new technology, dealers can easily get left behind if they aren’t committed to staying current. HB1060 will require an “A” or “B” licensee to take a minimum of 4 hours of continuing education each year. While this is a small amount, it will at least give all dealers an

He hasn't stayed current with technology or code. The system has a problem. The good guy tries to fix it.

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He tries to fix it again.

The homeowner is getting upset.

He tries to fix it again.

He is running out of money and needs to go to the next job to pay his rent. Now, he is embarrassed and doesn't want to go back.

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• In his mind, he has done everything he knows to do. He just wants to be free from the problem and the homeowner. • He ignores calls from the homeowner. • The good guy who meant to do good is no longer a good guy. • The homeowner hires another dealer to fix the mess. • The homeowner can't hire an attorney to file civil action due to the cost. Who looses? • The homeowner • The dealer • The industry A little education could have prevented the whole mess