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May-June 2021 ASSOCIATION NEWS FEATURES 5 Message from MN PHCC President Tom Johnson Opportunities to Be Had in the Trades BOILER MARKET APPEARS TO BE 6 PHCC 2021 Virtual Legislative BOOMING Conference June 15-16, 2021 Driving this are customer demands and government 25-27 MN PHCC Golf Outing Recap requirements for higher efficiencies, operating flexibility, and 8 reduced emissions. INDUSTRY NEWS 10 TIPS ON MAINTAINING HIGH-EFFICIENCY 20 Survey Finds Men More Concerned BOILERS 20 About Coronavirus Than Women 21 The intense environment inside a high-efficiency boiler should Save the Date for PHCC CONNECT be monitored and serviced to maintain peak efficiency and keep 21 October 2021 things comfortable. 22 ASHRAE Epidemic Task Force 12 WATER FILTRATION QUENCHES A 23 Releases Updated Airborne 16 THIRST 24 Transmission Guidance 18 To satisfy an increasing demand for safe, palatable drinking water, Centerpoint Energy Named to there are now more water filtration products than ever available Newsweek’s Most Responsible for consumers. Many are point of use, but more and more, Companies List For 2021 consumers are looking to whole house filtration. Contractors on The Pandemic: WIRELESS GAS DETECTION ENHANCES Positive Signs One Year Later SAFETY, EASES INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE DSG Expands Partnership with LIXIL Although wired installations have long been utilized to install gas monitoring networks, new advanced wireless systems The Customer Journey in are proving increasingly effective, particularly for retrofits or Consumer Services expansions of existing systems PHCC CONNECTION SIZING UP COOLING TOWER TECHNOLOGY OPTIONS 28 Your MN PHCC Leadership 29 MN PHCC Contractor Members The 130-year-old Scottish Rite Center in Wichita, Kansas, 32 Membership Benefits recently ran into a common problem with its metal cooling 33 2021 Membership Application tower that supported the HVAC system. The old tower 34 Advertiser Index had completely rusted-out and was in total disrepair. 1144 Waldon Place P 612-590-8038 [email protected] MN PHCC MISSION STATEMENT Arden Hills, MN 55112 www.mnphcc.com Advancing member success through leadership, education, networking and advocacy for the Minnesota Plumbing-Heating-Cooling Contractors, Manufacturers and Wholesalers while protecting public health and the environment. The Minnesota Plumbing-Heating-Cooling Contractor, published bi- FOR INFORMATION ON ADVERTISING, CONTACT: monthly, is the official publication of the MN Association of Plumbing- Heating-Cooling Contractors, only insofar as notices, bulletins, and Eric Johnson, Blue Water Publishers, LLC reports are concerned. Editorial and personalized news stories reflect phone: 414.708.2059 • fax: 414.354.5317 the opinions of the writers, and not necessarily that of the Association. [email protected] Neither the Association nor this magazine accepts responsibility for statements or claims made by advertisers for their products or services. Cover Photo: www.istockphoto.com / DrPAS 4 May-June 2021 | MN PHCC | www.mnphcc.com

OPPORTUNITIES TO BE PRESIDENT’S LETTER HAD IN THE TRADES By Tom Johnson As I look out the window of my home office on a beautiful spring morning in Minnesota, it sure helps me keep in perspective why I put up with Minnesota MN PHCC President winters. We certainly live in a beautiful state! He can be reached at [email protected] I hope your plumbing and/or HVAC business is looking forward to a very busy summer season. It looks to be outstanding, in terms of work available. Let’s hope we continue to put COVID-19 in the rearview mirror. Our state association had a wonderful golf outing on April 22 at the very nice Fox Hollow Golf Club in St Michael. Everyone was happy to be outside and interacting with friends. It was a fun event! MN PHCC will have another golf event this fall, again at Fox Hollow and we plan to offer a small trade show as well. We’ll keep you posted; watch your email. With graduation season here I hope you are hiring some graduates or at least educating them as to why they should consider the trades. I am convinced we are in a unique situation this year. High school graduates are looking for something other than college as an option more than ever. We as owners need to be out in our communities letting this generation know they can have a very prosperous career in our trades. We have a whole bunch of people we need to replace over the next few years. Now is the time to make that happen. Please do your part to promote our industry. This problem is not going away anytime soon either. Let PHCC help you solve this problem. Contact any of the board members and let us know what we can do as an organization to help you as a contractor or associate member. Only Bradford White is Built to be the Best® On your next residential gas water heater installation, remember this - Bradford White Water Heaters are Built to be the Best® with exclusive innovative features like: • The Icon System™ Intelligent Gas Control for better performance. • The Defender Safety System® for peace-of-mind operation. • The HydroJet® Total Performance System to reduce sediment buildup. • The Vitraglas® Enamel Tank Lining for longer life. PLUS, Bradford White Water Heaters are engineered for the pro for easier installation and service. Learn more at bradfordwhite.com/innovations ©2021, Bradford White Corporation. All rights reserved. BWPHMN0521 www.mnphcc.com | MN PHCC | May-June 2021 5 BWPHMN0121_Contractor_Half_Page_AD.indd 1 12/21/20 5:05 PM

LEGISLATIVE CONFERENCE PHCC 2021 VIRTUAL LEGISLATIVE CONFERENCE JUNE 15-16, 2021 W ith a new Congress and new Presidential • Live virtual visits with your representatives in Congress administration in power as the nation prepares for post-pandemic recovery, your opinion and And, you’ll be able educate policymakers on: voice are critical during this important year in American history! • Skills training and apprenticeship, and the role it plays in shaping Make plans now to participate in the June 15-16 PHCC 2021 the workforce of the future VIRTUAL Legislative Conference and educate lawmakers on the significant role our industry can play in rebuilding America’s • The role you’ll play in rebuilding and reinforcing America’s water infrastructure and economy. Plumbing and HVAC contractors infrastructure have an opportunity to chart the course of the biggest investment in American infrastructure in more than half a century. • The importance of maintaining a diverse and cost-effective You will have access to: energy portfolio which includes natural gas to supplement Americans’ energy needs • Insider political analysis from keynote speakers • Targeted issues briefing and advocacy tips “Insider” Keynote Speaker • Orientation on conducting virtual meetings with legislators and Journalist Reid Wilson, an “insider’s insider,” will share spot- staff on exclusive political and elections analysis in a “Politics Politics Politics!” keynote presentation on June 15. A correspondent 6 May-June 2021 | MN PHCC | www.mnphcc.com for The Hill newspaper and former editor-in-chief of National Journal’s “The Hotline,” Reid is a frequent political fixture on C-SPAN and the major radio and cable news outlets, offering unique nonpartisan insight and analysis using visual presentations and statistics. Convenient Virtual Format While we cannot meet in person with Congressional offices this year, you can share your real-life insights directly to your Federal representatives through an easy-to-use online Zoom platform—all from the comfort of your office or home! Meetings will be set up for you by expert schedulers based on your state and Congressional district. PHCC staff and online vendors will provide two opportunities prior to your meetings to familiarize you with the platform and address any concerns you may have. This new virtual advocacy conference will provide the same level of value as the traditional in-person PHCC Legislative Conference, with some additional advantages. In fact, reviews from our counterparts in other industry associations indicate that members of Congress and their staff actually had more time to talk to them and had significantly fewer distractions than when they are in person Capitol Hill during a session of Congress. Because you won’t be traveling, you will be able to participate in the online meetings as you would any other commitment during the course of your workday. And with fewer advocacy groups holding meetings right now, your voice will carry extra weight in Washington! Register now for the PHCC 2021 VIRTUAL Legislative Conference and take advantage of this critical opportunity to have your voice heard!  Registration is open to members and non-members of PHCC. Early bird registration ends May 22.

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FEATURE BOILER MARKET APPEARS TO BE BOOMING istockphoto.com / Andrey Deryabin T he U.S. boiler market is expected to reach savings, improved comfort, reliability and $4.4 billion by 2025 which represents smart controls,” he said. “The overall trend a 3.3% increase since 2018. Driving this is for the condensing boiler market to are customer demands and government grow at the expense of the non-condensing requirements for higher efficiencies, operating boiler market and it’s driven by the higher flexibility, and reduced emissions. Considerable costs of energy and also environmental growth is expected in the condensing residential concerns. The number of condensing boiler boiler industry. models has been growing each and every year as more manufacturers introduce new products. The demand has been driven by both the high utility rates and presence of local utility rebates.” “The boiler market in 2021 appears to be continuing on the strong WIRELESS, SMART, BUILDING sales trajectory that was established going into the 4th quarter of AUTOMATION HAVING AN IMPACT 2020,” said Mike Hook, marketing communications manager for U.S. Boiler. “A portion of that is due to installers catching up on “Electronic intelligence and communications in boiler controls the installations that they had to schedule out due to the backlog continue to evolve to support building management systems and created at the beginning of the pandemic. Another factor is that reduce maintenance time, costs and energy consumption,” said people are spending more time in their homes now and are more Dave Hansen, product marketing manager at U.S. Boiler. “Similar aware of how their heating systems are performing day-to-day. It’s technologies are slowly being adopted for light commercial and a bit too early to see how all of this will pan out for 2022, but our residential applications tied to highly functional iOS and Android indicators are suggesting that this upward trend will continue. One applications for remote smart phone use and offsite data collection. of the ongoing factors will be that the first generation of condensing boilers are at/approaching their time for replacement.” John Kopf, product manager for Navien, noted the boiler market “New and rich information is literally making HVAC installations general outlook is very positive. “The main focus will be on energy more visible and accessible,” he said. “Technical troubleshooting 8 May-June 2021 | MN PHCC | www.mnphcc.com

FEATURE and problem solving is breaking free of dark basements for quicker, could affect HVAC technology more than any organic development more collaborative solutions. Residential boiler combustion underway (as of January 2021).” analysis and calibration are also evolving from mechanical adjustments to electronic control software. These advances “We can safely say that the boiler industry will continue seeing increase installation accuracy, flexibility and scalability that more developments in controls, wireless components, gas adaptive satisfies customers faster and inexpensively. All this technology technology, advanced large touch displays, and continuously makes privacy and security a higher priority.” improving remote access and connectivity,” Kopf said. “The market will see continuous increase in wall-hung condensing Kopf outlined trends in smart controls, including: boilers, especially combi-boilers, with the sales of floor-mounted condensing boilers shifting to commercial applications. The • “Ability to monitor equipment using either BMS systems on commercial market, however, is predicted to recover slower than the commercial side or mobile applications on the residential residential due to impact of COVID-19 and less demand for office side. BACnet, Modbus and to certain extent LonWorks are space. gaining momentum in the commercial market. 0-10VDC and 4/20Ma input/output signals are also becoming popular “Another interesting trend is the use of heat exchanger materials. among new boiler features for commercial installations. Unlike in Europe, aluminum for heat exchangers have not been Residential customers accustomed to using their phones to well received in North America. Cast iron heat exchangers are control their homes, expect boiler manufacturers to offer mainly used for non-condensing boilers and the stainless steel similar solutions for their products. heat exchangers seem to be the preferred choice for condensing boilers. The boilers featuring copper heat exchangers seem to be • Larger touch color displays with enhanced user intuitive limited to the non-condensing boiler market. navigation and setup wizard guiding installers through the initial unit startup process are quickly becoming part of “The replacement market will continue to be the main target for standard boiler features. boilers for many years to come with the new construction using boilers mainly for high-end custom homes,” Kopf said. “We also • Wireless components such as sensors, thermostats and zone predict that the commercial incentives will continue to outweigh controls contribute to quicker installation and lower first cost. incentives offered to residential customers but both will continue being available in the near future.” • Last but not least, onboard diagnostics and ability to remotely troubleshoot equipment are being considered one of the most A PUSH FOR ELECTRIFICATION important control features allowing contractors to reduce their time spent in fixing equipment and ensure they come “We continue seeing an increased push for electrification as one prepared with proper tools and replacement parts.” way to deal with de-carbonization,” Kopf said. “For example, California is considering a statewide ban on natural gas heat and INSTALLATION TIMES A CONCERN hot water solutions in new homes. The code update is expected to FOR HOMEOWNERS AND take effect in 2023. This led to a recent increase in development INSTALLERS of electric heat and hot water heat pumps. In Canada, all space heating and water heating equipment is expected to transition to “In order to reduce the possibility of exposure to COVID-19, heat pump technology by 2035. Vancouver has a 2025 target for no the amount of time that is required for an installer to perform a greenhouse gas emissions in buildings and Toronto has a similar complete installation of a new boiler, or service an existing boiler, target to achieve by 2050.” is a consideration for all involved,” Hook said. “Many professional installers recognized this prior to the heating season and took the INCENTIVES FOR ENERGY EFFICIENCY IMPROVEMENTS opportunity to participate in the online training programs that manufacturers were offering during spring and summer. As for The U.S. federal government has recently extended income tax the manufacturers themselves, being able to provide products credits and other incentives for energy efficiency improvements. that can be installed readily, without extensive set-up times, is of paramount importance. These services are still critical, perhaps Energy Star extended residential property Tax Credits even more so now, as people are spending more time at home than through 12/31/2021: ever before.” • Tax Credit: 10% of cost up to $500 or a specific amount IN THE FORESEEABLE FUTURE … from $50-$300. “High-efficiency condensing technology will slowly advance • Details: Must be an existing home and your principal performance and efficiency, while usability and convenience will residence. New construction and rentals do not apply. advance more quickly,” Hansen said. “Enviro-political changes • The tax credit is retroactive; products must have been purchased between 01/01/2018 and 12/31/2021. www.mnphcc.com | MN PHCC | May-June 2021 9

FEATURE TIPS ON MAINTAINING HIGH-EFFICIENCY BOILERS By John Smart, Technical and Training Manager, Weil-McLain P opular high-efficiency boilers istockphoto.com / Evgen_Prozhyrko tend to be more expensive at installation, but lower utility bills you without heat or hot water. pay you back over time. In fact, the U.S. Department of Energy estimates • Water levels must be maintained properly to prevent that replacing an older boiler system with permanent damage. a new, high-efficiency one can cut fuel bills by up to 40%. However, to protect that Boilers should be inspected and serviced by a professional installer investment, high-efficiency boilers need to or technician at least once a year. The trained eye of a professional be properly maintained.  can address smaller issues and prevent bigger more expensive repairs or replacement. Each contractor is a little different, but Two key parts of a boiler are the heat during a tune-up or maintenance visit, technicians will typically: exchanger and heat engine. Put simply, the heat exchanger transfers heat from the • Clean and inspect the heat exchanger for wear and tear. combustion process into the water that’s circulated through the building. The more • Check and clean the burner assembly. energy the heat exchanger can transfer, the more efficient the boiler is. High-efficiency • Test the low-water cutoff .  boilers extract heat so efficiently that the flue gases leave the boiler at temperatures • Ensure all electrical wiring is intact and joint/pipe connections low enough that they actually condense are secure. inside the heat exchanger. • Test water pH levels to make sure they are in a safe range. Why High-Efficiency Boiler Maintenance Is Important • Clean, flush and inspect condensate systems. High-efficiency boilers especially benefit from the right • Make sure the system operates properly, by testing and maintenance because of the technology inside — some achieving cleaning sensors, ignitor and burner assembly. upwards of 95% efficiency. The intense environment inside a high- efficiency boiler should be monitored and serviced to maintain • Check the venting system for deterioration, corrosion or peak efficiency and keep things comfortable:   blockage. • The combustion and extreme temperatures created in the heat exchanger in order to heat the water can lead to residue. • Rapid temperature changes form condensation and combustion byproducts, which can lead to drainage clogging. • A byproduct of the combustion process can mix with condensate and raise pH to damaging levels.   • The repeated firing of the boiler flame wears on the flame rod sensors the boiler depends on.  • Air intake pipes can accumulate debris and can stall the system. • The air intake pipe or vent could be clogged causing your system to occasionally stall out or lock out, which will leave 10 May-June 2021 | MN PHCC | www.mnphcc.com

FEATURE • Check settings and test the safety and operating controls. the heating surface in the heat-exchanger, preventing some heat energy transfer into the system water. Removing these byproducts • If system water is dirty, power flush the system piping to annually, before the heating season, will restore the boiler to peak maintain efficient water flow. efficiency. • Check for correct boiler operation once the boiler has been High-efficiency boilers are relatively new in the grand scheme of cleaned and examined. heating equipment. Servicing them on a regular basis will help ensure their longevity for years to come.  Additional Servicing Tips It’s best to service a high-efficiency boiler when temperatures outside are not too extreme and as close as possible to when you’ll turn the system on for heating season. Servicing a boiler will make it more efficient. The unconstrained flow of air, water and power is critical to performance. Leaky and/ or clogged pipes or air vents force the system to work harder than it needs to, negating efficiency.  Servicing hydronic system piping as well as the boiler are critical in maintaining the boiler’s efficiency. Dirty system water will not absorb as much heat energy as clean system water and will degrade the heat-exchanger’s ability to transfer heat energy into the water, therefore reducing its efficiency. Clean system water and piping maximize the boiler’s efficiency. Also, through the season, combustion byproducts will deposit on WE’RE BOTH HERE FOR THE PRO! Dakota Supply Group is an employee-owned company committed to the trade professional in everything we do—and when it comes to water heating, we deliver with Bradford White Water Heaters for your customers who demand long life and outstanding performance. You can count on Bradford White and Dakota Supply Group. Ask your DSG Sales Representative for details. See more at the exclusive For The Pro® website dedicated to the pro: bwforthepro.com ALEXANDRIA 320 763 3172 HAM LAKE 763 784 4478 ROCHESTER 507 285 2500 A 100% Employee Owned Company MONTICELLO 763 295 3588 ST. PAUL 651 224 5781 AUSTIN 507 433 4770 OAKDALE 651 777 1044 WINONA 507 454 6407 PLYMOUTH 952 935 0445 BEMIDJI 218 444 3272 GRAND RAPIDS 218 327 3322 www.mnphcc.com | MN PHCC | May-June 2021 11

FEATURE WATER istockphoto.com / eyecrave FILTRATION QUENCHES • Increased consumer awareness of potential drinking water A THIRST contaminants. S tudies and research throughout the • Expanding capabilities of available water treatment systems. last decade show that Americans are concerned about the water that comes out • Growth in new housing construction and existing home of their tap, not only for drinking, but for sales, as whole-house systems are often installed during bathing and washing purposes as well. construction or after a purchase. A 2020 survey by Aquasana, a manufacturer of (Source: The Freedonia Group; https://www.freedoniagroup. water filtration products, reported that among U.S. adults, lead com.) was their number one concern followed by bacteria and cysts, chlorine and chloramines, pesticides and herbicides, fluoride, To satisfy an increasing demand for safe, palatable drinking water, VOCs, PFOA/PFOS, and pharmaceuticals. there are now more water filtration products than ever available to consumers. Many are point-of-use but more and more, consumers This has led to a surge of water filtration systems purchases. are looking to whole-house filtration, including systems that are Retail sales of water filtration systems spiked 8.2% to nearly $1.6 equipped with UV lights and coupled with water softeners. billion in 2020, due in part to the trickle-down effects of stay-at- home orders amid the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a new The growing market could be an opportunity for plumbers to Freedonia Group analysis. Spending more time at home, and using get into the whole-house water filtration service. The adage that their own tap water more frequently, many consumers invested plumbers guard the health of the nation could certainly apply here. in water quality. Additionally, reductions in dining out, travel, and Plus, consumers are more likely to turn to a plumbing contractor entertainment spending — combined with government stimulus if taste or odor is an issue for them. A plumber certainly has the programs — freed up cash for consumers to invest in  water opportunity on a service call to ask if the homeowner is satisfied treatment products, as well as other home improvements. with their water quality, thereby opening the door for more sales opportunities. POU Systems Drove 2020 Water Treatment System Gains Here are some whole house water filtration options. Point-of-use (POU) systems drove market gains in 2020, as these systems cost less on average — making them readily available to Pentair’s Pelican Whole-House Water Filter with UV most consumers — and are easier to install and/or use, particularly Protection: The Pelican Carbon Series Whole-House Filter uses flow-through and faucet-mounted systems. a 4-stage filtration process to remove sediment, filter chemicals and contaminants, and prevent bacterial growth. However, whole-house systems also saw strong growth in 2020. The housing market — including new housing completions and The filtration process includes: existing home sales performed better than expected, which spurred adoption of these products. Whole-house systems are • 5-Micron Pre-Filter System reduces sand, silt, sediment and often installed during or immediately after home construction or debris in the water down to 5 microns in size. a home sale. U.S. Consumer Water Treatment Market to Grow 3.4% Annually Through 2024 Demand for consumer water treatment systems and consumables are forecast to reach $4.5 billion in 2024, supported by: 12 May-June 2021 | MN PHCC | www.mnphcc.com

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FEATURE WIRELESS GAS structure areas than traditional wired systems, which may be less DETECTION feasible. ENHANCES SAFETY, EASES In addition, the flexibility of wireless sensor placement can also INSTALLATION AND improve safety by enabling positioning where it is most needed, MAINTENANCE unencumbered by the limitations of routing electrical lines or conduit. F or contractors, building owners, and real estate management firms looking to enhance safety while easing Simplify Installation, Reduce Cost and installation and maintenance in a wide range of new and Maintenance retrofit facilities, advanced wireless gas detection systems are increasingly the “go to solution” for monitoring toxic gases in While wireless gas detection systems can significantly ease associated parking structures and shipping/loading bays. installation in new facilities, in some older structures requiring retrofits this approach can sometimes be almost the only feasible In these types of projects, dangerous gas exposure typically comes solution. from carbon monoxide and nitrogen dioxide from vehicle exhaust in the parking garages. “In older facilities, everything HVAC was a standalone 120-volt unit, which required inter-wiring relays to start the fan,” Presser Although wired installations have long been utilized to install gas said. “You had line voltage coming in, you had control line voltage monitoring networks in these structures, new advanced wireless going out to a relay board where you were doing your fan logic. systems are proving increasingly effective, particularly for retrofits There was no software; it was all hard-wired. In really old facilities, or expansions of existing systems.  you might even find a pneumatic sampling system gas detection device, which was literally as big as a refrigerator.” Enhance Safety Traditionally, obstructions such as steel beams and concrete walls “With advanced wireless gas detection systems capable of also make it difficult to run wiring. A truly reliable wireless system communicating through Wi-Fi, can make it unnecessary to drill through a wall or penetrate a Bluetooth, etc., users can observe steel beam to run wire and conduit. This approach can eliminate current conditions via their PCs, tablets, much of the electrical costs, including the costly labor of licensed phones or any smart device with real- electricians, while expediting the project. time alarms in case of emergency,” said Robert Presser, vice president “In older facilities, it can be very difficult trying to reuse a very of Acme Engineering. Acme is an ISO old wiring system not designed for the task. Instead, it is much 9001:2015 certified manufacturer of simpler to put in an advanced wireless system. With wireless gas environmental controls and systems detection networks, all that is required is mounting the sensors with integrated mechanical, electrical and electronic capabilities. The company has expertise providing equipment for monitoring a variety of gases such as carbon monoxide, nitrogen dioxide, carbon dioxide, hydrogen, ammonia, and refrigerants. Acme has successfully installed wireless systems for the last seven years. According to Presser, the easy installation of wireless gas detection devices can often result in wider, more complete coverage of large enclosed, semi-enclosed, or remote parking 16 May-June 2021 | MN PHCC | www.mnphcc.com

FEATURE and establishing the connection with the system. Wireless systems parking garages provides some important new capabilities. can even eliminate the need for a control panel,” Presser said. Whether for new or retrofit commercial, residential, or multi- Acme has developed a wireless version of its Multi-Gas Monitoring use structures, the flexibility and ease of installation that today’s System (MGMS) that incorporates Wi-Fi capability, so it isn’t newest wireless options provide go a long way towards boosting necessary to have a control panel as the sole point to receive safety and speeding project completion. feedback from the gas detection network.  Del Williams is a technical writer based in Torrance, California. Wireless gas detection systems also reduce maintenance by eliminating cable troubleshooting, as well as lightning and storm-related damage to the main controller from surges carried by the cables. In addition, when retrofits or expansions of an existing system are necessary, additional wireless detectors can be simply added without sorting through complicated system configurations. According to Presser, advancing sensor technology has also led to the development of greater system reliability while minimizing false positives and excessive maintenance. In fact, instead of yearly calibration, in state-of-the-art wireless systems, sensors can function for over three years without recalibration. While contractors and facility management professionals are more familiar with traditional wired gas detection systems, the addition of sophisticated wireless systems to Better water for better living! WaterSoft offers a variety of softening and filtration systems to meet your customers’ needs. These units come with GVEX, Goodin Company’s 7-year valve exchange warranty*. CABINET SOFTENER STANDARD TWO TANK CITY SOFT SERIES CENTURI IRON/SULFUR SIDEWINDR SINGLE TANNIN/HARDNESS Space saving option SERIES Eliminates Hardness (calcium & FILTER SERIES TANK AERATION FILTER TREATMENT SYSTEM magnesium); reduces chlorine Aeration filter using air injection Eliminates Hardness (calcium Eliminates Hardness (calcium and chloramine taste and odor Reduces iron, manganese, & magnesium); reduces tannin & magnesium); reduces iron/ sulfur, and corrects low pH; for to reduce iron, manganese, manganese stains and taste sulfur, and correct low pH stains, taste, and odor use with well systems *GVEX (Goodin Valve Exchange) offers a 7-year warranty on Isobar III valves www.goodinco.com MINNEAPOLIS | ST. PAUL | DULUTH | DETROIT LAKES | ST. CLOUD | BRAINERD | ROCHESTER FARGO | SIOUX FALLS | OMAHA | EAU CLAIRE | WAUSAU | MADISON | MILWAUKEE | GREEN BAY www.mnphcc.com | MN PHCC | May-June 2021 17

FEATURE - CASE STUDY SIZING UP COOLING TOWER TECHNOLOGY OPTIONS T he 130-year-old Scottish Rite Center in Wichita, Kansas, “At first we were just looking at going with another metal tower,” recently ran into a common problem with its metal Dye said. “But honestly, we were not thrilled with the idea of cooling tower that supported the HVAC system. The repeating history; knowing how much maintenance goes into old tower had completely rusted-out and was in total metal towers.”  disrepair. Comparing cooling tower construction “It was really rotten and leaking all the time, but we kept patching it and patching it,” said Charles Dye, owner of First Service LLC, At that point, they decided to expand the search and compare each a plumbing, heating, and air-conditioning contractor servicing companies throughout central Kansas. “We kept it going until it couldn’t take it any longer.” For more than a century, the facility was home to the Scottish Rite Freemasons of Wichita. Now it is run by TempleLive which hosts major concerts, wedding receptions and other private events throughout the year. Voted as the most beautiful building in Wichita in the 1970s, the building’s exterior resembles that of an old English castle constructed out of large limestone blocks. Its interior is even more detailed, often described as lavish and mysterious. The only part of the historical building less than enchanting was the old metal-clad cooling tower that sat on the roof. So, in the summer of 2020, Dye and TempleLive determined the constant maintenance on the tower was costing them too much time and resources and it was finally time to invest in a new tower. 18 May-June 2021 | MN PHCC | www.mnphcc.com

FEATURE of the basic materials used in the construction of partly because of its design, also runs much quieter than other cooling towers.    cooling towers.  “We looked at stainless steel but the cost was too “The new tower has a direct drive motor, so it requires less high, and with the fiberglass you have to mix it up maintenance and it’s really quiet,” Dye concluded. “We really like and seal the seams in the sump. We weren’t too it.”  crazy about doing all that,” Dye explained. “We just wanted a tower that was affordable, easy to install Engineered plastic cooling towers also offer the potential for and something that would last a long time with less long-term savings that go well beyond their competitive upfront maintenance.”  costs. Because HDPE cooling towers do not leak, as is a common complaint with standard metal-clad units, users save on both The drawbacks of metal, steel and fiberglass led Dye water usage and treatment chemicals. to a friend who had experience with engineered- plastic cooling towers.   Additional options include VFDs (variable-frequency drive) fans, which offer even more savings. Some operations have calculated “I really did not know anything about them,” Dye the total electric power energy savings to be more than 40%.  said. “Mark O’Donnell at Heaven Engineering introduced me to the technology. I did some research www.mnphcc.com | MN PHCC | May-June 2021 19 and was really impressed by the 20-year warranty. You don’t see that in this industry. It checked all our boxes, and so we went with it.” Engineered plastic cooling towers are made from high-density polyethylene (HDPE) and are used in numerous industrial processing and HVAC applications because of their inherent resistance to corrosion as well as their high-efficiency features.  HDPE technology is not new. In fact, engineered- plastic cooling towers were first developed by Delta Cooling Towers in the 1970s. The technology has expanded over the years to include a variety of HDPE models ranging from 10 to 2,500 cooling tons. “It came all in one piece,” Dye said. “You just put it on the pad, bolt the thing down, connect the 6-inch PVC pipe and hook up the electrical. It was super easy.” Enhancing aesthetics When TempleLive took over the facility recently, the company was determined to make it the premier venue in Kansas. One of the keys to that strategy was to preserve the facility’s architectural elegance from all sides. That being said, the old metal-clad tower — easily visible from the rear of the building — was a bit of an eye-sore.  “The old metal cooling tower was big, clunky and looked like an old shed sitting up there. It was ugly,” Dye said. “The new plastic tower looks really nice, but you have to kind of look for it because it just blends into the building really well.” It was not just the sight of the rusted tower that was lacking, the noise coming from the old unit was also an issue. “The old metal tower had a gearbox on the fan motor, and it was pretty noisy,” Dye said. The unit the facility ultimately selected was a Delta Cooling Paragon T150 model, which has a capacity of 150 cooling tons and,

INDUSTRY NEWS SURVEY FINDS MEN MORE CONCERNED ABOUT CORONAVIRUS THAN WOMEN According to a national survey, men • 59% of men and 51% of women say they’ll keep up their are significantly more concerned about pandemic handwashing routines. contracting the coronavirus than women. The Healthy Handwashing Survey • Overall, 61% understand their hands are less germy after conducted by Bradley Corporation found washing with soap and water than after using hand sanitizer that 62% of men are “very concerned” — a fact supported by the CDC. about getting the virus compared to 45% of women who expressed the same level • Shaking hands seems to be a thing of the past. 45% of the of trepidation. population now avoids shaking hands. In fact, throughout the survey responses, “In our previous surveys, women have always led the way with men showed a higher level of anxiety about their handwashing actions,” says Jon Dommisse, director of getting sick and were more likely to take strategy and corporate development for Bradley Corp. “It’s their hand hygiene more seriously than encouraging to see more men are incorporating more thorough women. That’s significant since men have and frequent handwashing into their daily routine because it is consistently underperformed women in one of the easiest ways to prevent the spread of germs and illness.” handwashing diligence during the past 12 years the Healthy Handwashing Survey has been conducted. The survey queried 1,050 American adults in January about their concerns regarding the coronavirus and flu, handwashing habits and public restroom usage. Participants were from around the country and were evenly split between men and women. Results included: • 51% of men said they were “very concerned” about contracting the flu virus versus just 38% of women who felt the same way. • Men were more likely to have maintained their increased handwashing habits throughout the pandemic. o 69% of men continued to wash their hands more frequently or thoroughly since the pandemic first began. o Just 57% of females have kept up their elevated handwashing routines. • 75% of men said reports of a new strain of coronavirus had an additional impact on their handwashing behavior compared to 60% of women. 20 May-June 2021 | MN PHCC | www.mnphcc.com

INDUSTRY NEWS ASHRAE EPIDEMIC TASK FORCE RELEASES UPDATED AIRBORNE TRANSMISSION GUIDANCE The ASHRAE Epidemic Task Force released an updated, “ASHRAE volunteers have played a huge role in evaluating unequivocal statement on the airborne transmission of SARS- evidence and developing detailed guidance to improve indoor CoV-2 in buildings. environmental quality,” said Bahnfleth. “The public, globally, is benefitting from the volunteer efforts of some of the most ASHRAE has released the following statement: knowledgeable scientists and engineers in our field and this updated guidance is proof of it.” “Airborne transmission of SARS-CoV-2 is significant and should To view the complete airborne transmission statement and other be controlled. Changes to building operations, including the COVID-19 resources, visit ashrae.org/COVID-19. Questions operation of heating, ventilating, and air-conditioning systems, specific to Epidemic Task Force guidance can be emailed to can reduce airborne exposures.” [email protected]. It replaces the April 2020 statement that said airborne istockphoto.com / eyecrave transmission was “sufficiently likely” that airborne precautions should be taken. At that time both, the World Health Organization (WHO) and the Centers for Diseases Control (CDC), contended that transmission of SARS-CoV2 was by droplet and fomite modes, not airborne. Subsequently, both have acknowledged the risk of airborne transmission indoors. “This may seem like a small step, but we feel it is important to leave no doubt about our position, given the muted support for ventilation and filtration as important tools in the effort to stop the pandemic, from some organizations that should be leading more strongly,” said William P. Bahnfleth, Ph.D., P.E., ASHRAE Epidemic Task Force chair. The ASHRAE Epidemic Task Force has been developing and disseminating guidance for the control of airborne transmission of SARS-CoV-2 since its formation in March 2020. CENTERPOINT ENERGY NAMED TO NEWSWEEK’S MOST RESPONSIBLE COMPANIES LIST FOR 2021 CenterPoint Energy has been recognized as one of the most istockphoto.com / bjdlzx responsible companies in the United States by Newsweek. For the second time, Newsweek recognized America’s Most Responsible in heating, appliances and equipment within the residential Companies based on publicly available key performance indicators and commercial sectors by 20 to 30% by 2040. Our reduction derived from corporate social responsibility, sustainability and goals are based on 2005 emissions. With more than 7 million corporate citizenship reports, as well as an independent survey. electric and natural gas metered customers across eight states, we were among the first energy delivery companies to make an “CenterPoint Energy is focused on delivering responsibility emissions-reduction commitment across a multi-state footprint,” through our commitment to leadership, sustainability, safety, Retherford said. diversity  and inclusion in all the communities we serve,” said  Angila Retherford, CenterPoint Energy’s Vice President, www.mnphcc.com | MN PHCC | May-June 2021 21 Environmental and Corporate Responsibility. “We are honored to be named one of the most responsible companies in the country, as we continue to strive to build strong communities, safely deliver reliable electricity and natural gas, and invest in a clean energy future.” “Last year, we announced a goal to reduce operational emissions by 70% by 2035 and emissions attributable to natural gas usage

INDUSTRY NEWS CONTRACTORS ON THE PANDEMIC: POSITIVE SIGNS ONE YEAR LATER improvement spending; touchless products; upgraded and energy- efficient equipment; smart technology; air and water filtration and purification; and IAQ markets, including UV and bipolar ionization. While the overall outlook is positive, the plumbing and HVACR contractors responding to the sentiment survey cite several ongoing challenges, including maintaining a safe and fully operational staff; increased operating costs related to new safety requirements; addressing employee and customer health and safety concerns; customer delays on projects because of economic concerns; disruptions in the supply channel; and a fear of a potential recession. Regarding manufacturers and suppliers’ responsiveness to supply chain issues, respondents noted many have been helpful by offering creative alternatives to products currently unavailable. There was an overall recognition that manufacturers and suppliers are also facing material cost increases and shortages, transportation challenges, workforce issues, etc. “They have been super helpful, but have had their own people issues, concerns and interruptions,” one contractor said. istockphoto.com / sturti Contractors indicate they have established many procedures to mitigate safety risks for employees and clients, including employee After a challenging year resulting from the global pandemic that screening, social distancing, disinfection measures, increased hit full force in March 2020, the PHCC-National Association communication about safety protocols and requirements for reports that — one year later — there are signs that conditions Personal Protective Equipment. are improving. “As we look back on the last year, PHCC members — operating A contractor sentiment survey conducted by PHCC finds that as essential businesses — illustrated time and time again they 84% of respondents rank the continuing impact of COVID-19 are true professionals committed to keeping their employees, on their businesses as having either a “low” or “medium” impact customers and communities healthy and safe,” Botto said. “As compared to 57% in spring 2020, when PHCC first began tracking always, our members have shown they are extremely resilient in trends during the pandemic. In addition, the number of people tough times.” ranking impact as “medium high” to “high” has dropped to 9% from 43% in spring 2020. Another positive indicator is that after recently completing its annual membership renewal process this spring, PHCC realized “A year after COVID-19 hit, PHCC members indicate they are an increase in both renewing and new members. cautiously optimistic we are turning a corner toward better times ahead,” said PHCC President Hunter Botto. “Respondents “We are grateful for the loyalty demonstrated by our members also noted their businesses have stabilized after several difficult throughout this crisis,” Botto said. “We are also excited to see months of disruption. They also see new business opportunities growth in membership when business owners are assessing the in the future, which is very good news for our industry.” ROI on every expenditure. Now more than ever, they can see the value of supporting and engaging with their association.” In fact, an annual environmental scan conducted by PHCC in January 2021 predicted an increased demand for home To help navigate the many unexpected changes they faced, members relied on PHCC resources and videos via its COVID-19 Recovery Center, as well as monthly webinars, state and local support, advocacy, member discounts and access to Personal Protective Equipment. 22 May-June 2021 | MN PHCC | www.mnphcc.com

DSG EXPANDS PARTNERSHIP WITH LIXIL INDUSTRY NEWS Dakota Supply Group (DSG) announced it is now a full-line istockphoto.com / EtiAmmos supplier of residential and commercial plumbing products for LIXIL across its American Standard, DXV and GROHE brands. “Expanding our relationship to include American Standard and DXV will enable DSG to achieve long-term growth across our footprint,” said Paul Kennedy, CEO at DSG. “We are proud to strategically align our efforts with LIXIL to bring quality and reliable plumbing solutions to our mutual customer base.” “We welcome the addition of DSG as an authorized supplier of all LIXIL plumbing products, which will allow plumbing professionals across DSG’s distribution network to have expanded access to our American Standard, DXV and GROHE product portfolios,” said Chris Brown, leader, LIXIL Americas Sales Organization. “We look forward to working with and supporting the newest member of our distribution team to better serve and meet the needs of our customers.” LIXIL plumbing products are now available across all DSG plumbing locations in Minnesota, Montana, South Dakota and Wisconsin. You Hold the Keys Confidently place people behind the wheel of your company vehicles with the help of driver screening tools and risk management resources. Scan to learn how to help your company drivers make it home safe today. Pitlehaotsomedemasya.akfee Commercial Insurance Property & Casualty | Life & Disability Income Workers Compensation | Bonding Business Succession and Estate Planning Federated Mutual Insurance Company and its subsidiaries* federatedinsurance.com 21.01 Ed. 12/20 | *Not licensed in all states. © 2019 Federated Mutual Insurance Company www.mnphcc.com | MN PHCC | May-June 2021 23

INDUSTRY NEWS THE CUSTOMER JOURNEY IN CONSUMER SERVICES istockphoto.com / Credit:hocus-focus Home service demand has increased significantly during the • Buyers in this group were most likely to use a search engine pandemic’s stay-at-home and work-from-home mandates.  In on their mobile device when they first realized a need for a fact, home sales have boomed, with many Americans seeking plumbing and/or HVAC service. Some buyers used other more comfortable places to ride out COVID-19. With so many digital channels to seek out solutions, like rating and review people living in newly bought houses and more people stuck at sites or various social media platforms, or they went directly home, home improvement services have seen a new boom as well. to a service provider’s website — a form of brand recall. In August 2020, Silverback Strategies conducted a research study • Contractors who invest in brand awareness may have a to help the home service industries understand consumer buyer sales advantage. More than one-third of plumbing and behavior so they can make more strategic marketing investments HVAC buyers only spoke to one service provider, who they to acquire new generations of buyers.  ultimately hired. Silverback Strategies surveyed 1,066 U.S. adults who had • Outside of cost, “customer ratings and reviews” and purchased a service within the past 12 months. Questions were “examples of past performance” were top criteria buyers focused on their most recent experience — starting when they used to evaluate plumbing and HVAC providers. first realized they had a problem, all the way through making a purchase and leaving an online review. • More than 70% of HVAC and plumbing buyers are active on Facebook Here are some of the key findings:  The study reveals the customer journey has become digital. • Buyers of plumbing and HVAC services were most likely to Companies need to adapt if they are to grow and attract new go online as a first step toward selecting a provider. This generations of customers. This study illuminates the path to was especially true for buyers under the age of 55, revealing finding and capturing these buyers. ample opportunity for plumbing and HVAC companies to capture new generations of customers and retain them for For more on this, read the blog at https://bit.ly/3uvUEiB or years to come. visit silverbackstrategies.com/whitepaper/home-services- buyer-research. 24 May-June 2021 | MN PHCC | www.mnphcc.com

PHCC METRO TEAM SCRAMBLE – GROSS OVERALL Rank Teams Thu Total 1 5B: Bill Cutter, Robbie Fritts, Jerry Olson, Mitch Keogh 60 -12 2 6A: Jack Stover, Dean Widenski, Chris Taber, John Knight 61 -11 3 4A: Chaz Norrgard, Todd Wiles, Steve Boner, Dale Blanchette 62 -10 4 10A: Kevin Kerrigan, Cliff Brown, Randy Rust, Trevor Torgerson 63 -9 5 2A: Ryan Daugherty, Brett Thron, Cody Kropp, Jack Halverson 64 -8 6 3A: Bryce Vee, Nick Ziegler, Dave Brandt, Jake Staum 67 -5 6 5A: Tim Rissman, Sean Beauclaire, Russ Bray, Gary Horns 17 -5 8 6B: John Saufferer, Mark Sullwold, Curt VanVickle, Lance Schumacher 69 -3 9 7B: Robby Troje, Dan Holter, Dan Turcotte, Garry Davis 70 -2 10 7A: Dean Parker, Scott Leonard, Dennis Panzer, Wes Willemsen 71 -1 10 10B: Aaron Radke, Tom Corbo, Ryan Radke, Cory Adamek 17 -1 12 1A: Quinn Milow, Kirk Cramer, Bill Baker, Dan Rodeman 73 +1 13 8A: Tracy Bench, Melissa Kapla, Marty Hinz, Samantha Tuthill 74 +2 14 9A: John Fleitman, Terry Eastlee, Edgar Rodriguez, Brian King E Winner of the Putting Contest Continued on page 26 >> 25 www.mnphcc.com | MN PHCC | May-June 2021

PHCC MINNESOTA GOLF OUTING Sunny but windy weather greeted more than 60 golfers, sponsors, and associates to Fox Hollow Golf Club in St. Michael Thursday, April 22. Thanks to our hole sponsors: Gooding Company; First Supply; Rinnai America; SVL; Soderholm and Associates; and Michel Sales Agency. Stay tuned for information on our next golf outing in the fall. Team Johnston Supply City View Plumbing Team Hole 3 was a challenge – you had to hit onto an island in the river. Tom Johnson talks with First Supply. Fun on 14 but the wind was also present. 26 May-June 2021 | MN PHCC | www.mnphcc.com

MN PHCC President Tom Johnson, SVL set up a display as guests arrived. center, greets players 1st place trophy goes to Team 5B: Bill Cutter, Robbie Fritts, Jerry Olson and Mitch Keogh, with a score of 60 or 12 under par. And with that comes the ! Test Gauge, Inc. has everything you need to Rebuild or Replace all those improperly winterized Irrigation Backflows! Toll Free: (866) 836-8692 | Email: [email protected] Order parts online or by contacting one of our Backflow Experts. Fax: (847) 836-9455 | www.shopbackflow.com/il www.mnphcc.com | MN PHCC | May-June 2021 27

YOUR MN PHCC LEADERSHIP For information about the Minnesota Association of Plumbing-Heating-Cooling Contractors, call the main office at 612-590-8038 or contact one of the following Board of Directors: STATE ASSOCIATION OFFICERS LOCAL ASSOCIATION OFFICERS TOM JOHNSON JENI BLAYLOCK DULUTH PHCC President Director TM Johnson Bros. Blaylock Plumbing Co. MITCHELL DIERS 645 Emerson St. N. Richfield, MN Executive Director Cambridge, MN 55008 612-869-7531 Northern Mechanical/Plumbing 320-679-9532 [email protected] Contractors Association [email protected] Duluth, MN JEFF BURMAN 320-727-6227 DAVID RADZIEJ Director & Wholesalers Representative [email protected] Executive Vice President Goodin Company 612-590-8038 2700 North Second St. TOM CONRAD [email protected] Minneapolis, MN 55411 Sec./Treas. 612-588-7811 BendTec Inc. JASON SCHRUPP [email protected] Duluth, MN Immediate Past President 218-722-0205 Hanson’s Plumbing & Heating Inc. TRAVIS LORENZ [email protected] 99 South Railway Ave. Director Vergas, MN 56573 Up North Plumbing METRO PHCC 218-346-2422 Hackensack, MN 56452 [email protected] 218-515-0995 DAVID RADZIEJ [email protected] Executive Vice President MITCHELL DIERS Arden Hills, MN Sec./Treas. & Duluth PHCC Liaison SCOTT WILLIAMS 612-590-8038 Northern Mech./Plbg. Contrs. Assoc. Director 2230 London Road Bisbee Plumbing & Heating JAKE HELGESON Duluth, MN 55802 604 North Hwy 59 President 320-727-6227 Marshall, MN 56258 Davis Mechanical Systems Inc. [email protected] 507-537-1431 Lakeville, MN [email protected] 952-854-3654 Executive Office MN PHCC 1144 Waldon Place Arden Hills, MN 55112 612-590-8038 28 May-June 2021 | MN PHCC | www.mnphcc.com

MN PHCC CONTRACTOR MEMBERS BELKNAP PLUMBING & HEATING CO. CHEYENNE PLBG & HTG INC. HOWARD’S PLUMBING, HEATING & A/C Chris Scharte David Cottrell Bret (Buck) Howard 1414 Belknap St 25903 Rabbit St NW 715 Norway Dr E Superior, WI 54880 Zimmerman, MN 55398 Annandale, MN 55302 715-394-7754 612-490-1028 320-274-8913 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] http://www.cheyenneplbg.com http://www.HowardsPlumbingInc.com BISBEE PLUMBING Scott Williams DICK’S PLUMBING & HEATING OF BEMIDJI JIM & DUDES PLUMBING & HEATING & A/C 604 N. Highway 59 INC. Dennis Bergstrom Marshall, MN 56258 Michael Gregg 724 W Clark St 507-537-0596 427 Mag Seven Ct SW Albert Lea, MN 56007-1700 [email protected] Bemidji, MN 56601-4453 507-373-6161 www.bisbeeph.com 218-751-4964 [email protected] [email protected] http://www.jimanddudes.com BLAYLOCK PLUMBING CO. http://www.dicksplumbingandheating.com Dick Blaylock JOHNSON CONTROLS 7731 4th Ave S HANSON’S PLUMBING & HEATING Nathanael Opperud Richfield, MN 55423-4304 Jason Schrupp 4627 Airpark Blvd 612-869-7531 99 South Railway Ave Duluth, MN 55811-5798 [email protected] Vergas, MN 56573 218-727-8996 http://www.blaylockplumbing.com 218-346-3227 [email protected] [email protected] http://www.johnsoncontrols.com CARLSON BROS. PLUMBING & HEATING http://www.hansonsheating.com Richard Carlson 2502 W Huron St, Ste 1 HARRIS ROCHESTER, INC. Duluth, MN 55806-1828 Greg Donley 218-723-8351 1400 7th St NW [email protected] Rochester, MN 55901 507-281-4000 CARLSON DULUTH COMPANY [email protected] Jeremy Carlson 2901 Helm St HAWLEY’S INC. Duluth, MN 55806-1710 Jon Hawley 218-727-0063 218 14th St S [email protected] Benson, MN 56215-1798 http://www.carlsonduluth.com 320-843-2222 [email protected] http://www.hawleysinc.com www.mnphcc.com | MN PHCC | May-June 2021 29

MN PHCC CONTRACTOR MEMBERS KRG PLUMBING INC. MOHR PLUMBING & HEATING OF MORRIS, RANDALL’S HEATING & COOLING Brent Johnson INC. Jeremy Carlson 2710 Eaton Ave.SE Philip Harpstead 902 Olympic Dr. Buffalo, MN 55313 46400 E Highway 28 Cloquet, MN 55720-2643 612-282-5041 Morris, MN 56267 218-879-4886 [email protected] 320-589-1006 [email protected] http://www.krgplumbing.com [email protected] http://randallsheating.com http://www.mohrplumbing.com LEE PLUMBING & HEATING, INC. RASCHER PLUMBING & HEATING Derek Lee NRH PLUMBING INC. Joe Rascher 1430 Main Ave N Nicole Nelson 712 Smith Ave S Thief River Falls, MN 56701-1142 8751 162nd Ln NW Saint Paul, MN 55107 218-681-1903 Ramsey, MN 55303 651-224-4759 [email protected] 612-900-7728 [email protected] http://www.leeplumbingandheating.com [email protected] http://www.rascherplghtg.com/ http://www.nrhplumbing.com LEVAHN BROTHERS, INC. RICHFIELD PLUMBING CO. Loren LeVahn P & D MECHANICAL CONTRACTING David Adelmann 12700 Bass Lake Road Bill Daugherty 8640 Harriet Ave S, Ste 100 Maple Grove, MN 55369 4629 41st Ave N Bloomington, MN 55420-2763 763-551-8990 Minneapolis, MN 55422-1873 952-881-3355 [email protected] 763-533-2218 [email protected] http://www.levahnbros.com [email protected] http://www.richfieldplumbing.com http://www.pdmechanical.net LUNDBERG PLUMBING & HEATING RONNY’S PLUMBING & HEATING DBA MID- Kim Jones PFEFFER P&H CO. WEST MAINTENANCE 1075 2nd St NW Mike Pfeffer Paul J. Ronnenberg Aitkin, MN 56431-1103 128 River CT NE 23 4th St NW #7 218-927-3248 Rochester, MN 55906 Byron, MN 55920-0279 [email protected] 507-281-4911 507-775-2334 http://www.lundbergph.com [email protected] [email protected] www.pfefferplumbing.com METRO HEATING & COOLING, LLC Paul Reiland PIKE PLUMBING & HEATING 1220 Cope Avenue East Benjamin Schoepf Maplewood, MN 55109 830 Brook St 651-294-7798 Brainerd, MN 56401-4409 [email protected] 218-829-4332 www.metroheating.com [email protected] http://www.pikeplumbingandheating.com 30 May-June 2021 | MN PHCC | www.mnphcc.com

MN PHCC CONTRACTOR MEMBERS RT MOORE CO., MN, INC. TM JOHNSON BROS., INC. YOUNG PLUMBING & HEATING INC. Elizabeth Moore Tom Johnson Greg Young PO Box 44610 645 Emerson St N 5223 Oakes Ave Eden Prairie, MN 55344 Cambridge, MN 55008 Superior, WI 54880 952-736-3759 320-679-9532 715-395-2929 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] www.tmjohnsonbros.com http://youngplumbingandheating.com SOWADA & BARNA PLUMBING John Sowada UGSTAD PLUMBING, INC. PO Box 188 John Ugstad East Bethel, MN 55011-0188 3209 E Fir Ave. 763-444-0292 Fergus Falls, MN 56537 [email protected] 218-736-4228 [email protected] STACK BROS MECHANICAL CONTRACTORS, http://ugstadplumbingandheating.com INC. William Stack UP NORTH PLUMBING 3119 Hill Ave. Travis Lorenz Superior, WI 54880 Hackensack, MN 715-398-2964 218-515-0995 [email protected] [email protected] http://www.stackbrosmechanical.com https://upnorthplumbingheating.com START TO FINISH CONTRACTING, INC. VOSS PLUMBING & HEATING Lynn Hovde Dale Klein 5707 Excelsior Blvd 316 E Hoffman St St. Louis Park, MN 55416-2848 Paynesville, MN 56362-1611 952-259-1219 320-243-3644 [email protected] [email protected] http://www.vossplumbing.com If you are interested in becoming an Contractor Member, and having your company information listed in future issues of the Contractor magazine, contact the MN PHCC Association office at 612-590-8038 or [email protected]. www.mnphcc.com | MN PHCC | May-June 2021 31

MN PHCC Membership Benefits The Plumbing, Heating, Cooling Contractors Association is the oldest trade association in the construction industry—and the premiere organization for the p-h-c professional. Since 1883, PHCC has been the leader in promotion, advancement, education and training. Join today and begin receiving benefits that will keep you updated and relevant against your competitors. Membership is at the COMPANY level which means all of your employees take advantage of the benefits. HERE ARE THE TOP REASONS TO JOIN MN PHCC: 1 Discounted registration for all employees to all MN PHCC plumbing classes. 2 Discounts through companies such as ExxonMobil Gas, Enterprise Fleet Management, Aramark, and many more! 3 Company listing on MN PHCC and PHCC National’s online membership directory where the public can search for contractors to hire or equipment/ service providers, based on location & services offered. 4 Networking opportunities on local, state, and national levels. 5 Exclusive access to FREE real-time and on-demand training webinars through PHCC National’s website. 6 Dedicated Minnesota Lobbyist who provides a strong voice for our industry before the state legislature and plumbing board and provides regular updates to MN PHCC membership. 7 Learn how to protect your business and your employees with PHCC Safety and Risk Management Resources. 8 Complimentary subscription to Contractor magazine and exclusive access to historical issues. 9 Assistance in managing your various bonds. For more information, call 612.590.8038 or email [email protected] Minnesota Plumbing, Heating, Cooling Contractors Association (MN PHCC) 612.590.8038 | www.mnphcc.com/membership Best People. Best Practices.® 32 JMana-yF-Jeubn2e0220121| M| MN PNHPCHCCC| w| wwww.mw.nmpnhpcch.cco.mcom

Minnesota Plumbing-Heating-Cooling Contractors Association 1144 Waldon Place, Arden Hills, MN 55112 612-590-8038 [email protected] | www.mnphcc.com 2 0 2 1 CONTRACTOR MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION Join online at www.mnphcc.com or complete the application below! By joining PHCC as a Contractor Member, your entire company receives benefits at a state and national. Membership is at the company level, and ALL employees receive the benefits! MEMBER INFORMATION Please provide your complete company information here. Name of Company: _________________________________ Main Contact: ________________________________________ Address: ___________________________________________ City: ____________________________ Zip:_________________ Telephone: _________________________________________ Fax: _________________________________________________ Company Website: __________________________________ Email: _______________________________________________ Would you like your company information to be listed in the MN PHCC membership directory? o Yes o No (Please note that your information will be listed if an option is not selected.) ADDITIONAL EMPLOYEES (Optional) Please provide employee information for those that you want to receive PHCC communications regarding events, updates, industry information, etc. Attach a page with additional names if necessary. Name: ____________________________________________________________________________________________________ Phone: _____________________________________________ Email: _______________________________________________ PAYMENT INFORMATION PRODUCTS / SERVICES NOW F FIRST YEAR: Today – December 2021 Please select products / services your company provides: o RATE: $700 o Plumbing Installation/Repair/Maintenance o Master Card o Visa o American Express o HVAC Installation/Repair/Maintenance o Mechanical Installation/Repair/Maintenance Card Number: ________________________________________ o OTHER: Please list the specific service(s) and/or Expire Date: _____________ Security Code: _______________ product(s) you offer: __________________________________________________ Name on Card: _______________________________________ PHCC membership dues are not deductible as a charitable Signature: ____________________________________________ contribution for U.S. Federal income tax purposes, but may be deductible as a business expense. For 2020 PHCC estimates that 5% constitutes lobbying expense. PHCC Membership is calendar-year based and runs January - December. FFFFF IMPORTANT – New Automatic Renewal details noted below. FFFFF NEW! Your MN PHCC membership will be conveniently renewed at the start of each calendar year using the credit card noted above. This will guarantee uninterrupted access to benefits, services, and subscriptions. An email will be sent to you December of each year as a reminder as well as what the upcoming year’s membership fee is. If you do not wish to proceed with automatic renewal for an upcoming membership year, you must opt out before the second week of December by emailing [email protected]. By providing your credit card number above, you authorize MN PHCC to annually renew your MN PHCC membership and charge the applicable membership fee.

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