OUR HISTORY, THE BEGINNINGS OF HVAC FOR BEGINNERS.COM

Our history begins with our founder and president, Richard Reed. He entered the hvac industry as an apprentice serviceman. He served a four year apprenticeship through the sheetmetal workers union.

He was severely injured at work when a cordless drill slipped. His hand came down onto the edge of a piece of metal and tendons in one finger were severed. After a long surgery and several months of physical therapy, he was able to return to work. Upon returning to work, he was informed that he was no longer needed.

After several years of working for others, he started his own contracting company. He named the company RICHARD REED HEATING AND AIR CONDITIONING INC. The company was founded and is operated on the biblical principle of DO UNTO OTHERS AS YOU WOULD HAVE THEM DO UNTO YOU.

They were one of the few contractors that utilized advanced computer software for system sizing and design. Their reputation for quality and value grew rapidly.

Along the way they noticed that most homeowners knew very little about their heating and air conditioning systems. This lack of knowledge usually cost them a lot of money.

A search for a source of basic information for homeowners revealed that there was not an independent source available. Therefore, our history continues, with the company leaving the contracting business and moving into consulting only.

By leaving the contracting side of the industry, we are able to provide unbiased information. HVAC-FOR-BEGINNERS.COM is the result. Since its' launch, the site has become the most complete source of hvac information in the world.

We constantly search the world for the latest technology and manufacturers. This research is combined with years of service experience to provide an independent brand ranking system.

You can contact us and give us your opinion.

You can learn more about what makes us a different kind of do-it-yourself site. You will go to the most important how-to guide in the world and also find a supportive community.