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Oct 22
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The Great HVAC-Electrician Merger: What ...

Eric Goranson
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What a whirlwind of a week it's been! Eric G dives into the chaos after finally selling his house, and let me tell you, moving is about as fun as watching paint dry on a humid day. But hey, he managed to squeeze in a weekend joyride after all that madness, and spoiler alert: he got his hands on a 2014 Ford Raptor. Nothing says 'I just sold my house' like a truck that could probably tow a small mountain. Eric shares his excitement for revving up a new YouTube channel, where he plans to show off his lumber-hauling capabilities. After all, who doesn’t want to see a guy in a badass truck trying to remember how to use a hammer?

But it’s not all trucks and good tunes from Morris Day and the Time—he’s also got a keen eye on the shifting marketplace for home services! With HVAC companies buying up plumbers and electricians like they’re Pokémon cards, Eric gives us the lowdown on how this could affect our future home improvement projects. Are you ready for the day when you might have to call an HVAC guy to fix your sink? Yeah, me neither. Prices are fluctuating like a rollercoaster, and Eric warns us to keep our eyes peeled for changes because your trusty plumber might just become your not-so-trusty HVAC technician.


Let’s not forget about the gas prices and how they’re impacting the entire home improvement industry. Eric lays it down that as gas prices dip, the cost of materials might just follow suit. So, if you’re looking to tackle that home project you’ve pushed to the back burner, good news might be on the horizon. But, as always, he emphasizes the importance of staying informed. With a new tax looming and government shutdown affecting rebates, Eric reminds us that the world of home improvement is anything but dull. So, buckle up—this episode is a wild ride through personal anecdotes and market insights, and trust me, you don’t want to miss it!

Takeaways:

  • Eric G just closed a major chapter in life by selling his house, and wow, what a relief!
  • The marketplace is getting spicy, especially with HVAC companies gobbling up plumbers and electricians like they're on a shopping spree.
  • Gas prices are doing a little cha-cha, and while some areas see drops, others are still feeling the pinch.
  • If you think your favorite plumbing company vanished, it might just be the HVAC takeover - stay alert!
  • Panasonic is venturing into the Bluetooth game with bathroom fans, because regular ventilation was so last season.
  • This week’s DMV story? A miracle occurred with zero lines - is the universe finally in balance?

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Companies mentioned in this episode:

  • Ford
  • Panasonic
  • NordicTrack
  • IFIT


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