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Beer Can Cold Podcast – Extended Labor Warranties Part 2 Are extended labor warranties killing service department revenue… or are they one of the most powerful customer retention tools available today? In Part 2 of our deep dive into extended labor warranties, JG Van Graan, Will Merritt, and Marty Gildemeyer sit down with Kelsey Weeks and Courtney Womack from JB Warranties to answer the questions every HVAC contractor is asking. We discuss: • The biggest misconceptions about extended labor warranties • Why homeowners are shocked when parts are covered but labor isn't • Whether labor warranties actually hurt service department profitability • How labor warranties impact maintenance agreement retention • The role refrigerant costs play in today's repair bills • Claims processing, paperwork, and reimbursement timelines • Technician compensation and labor warranty repairs • Why modern HVAC equipment is changing the warranty conversation • Self-insuring vs using a third-party warranty provider • The future of warranties with inverter systems, communicating equipment, A2L refrigerants, and AI diagnostics One of the biggest takeaways from this episode: today's homeowners are investing $15,000–$25,000 in comfort systems and expect warranties to provide real protection. The industry is changing, and contractors must decide whether extended labor warranties are becoming a necessity rather than an option. Whether you're an HVAC owner, service manager, comfort advisor, technician, or homeowner, this episode provides valuable insight into one of the hottest debates in the industry. Guests: • Kelsey Weeks – JB Warranties • Courtney Womack – JB Warranties • Marty Gildemeyer – Praxis Subscribe for more HVAC business discussions, industry trends, leadership conversations, and the occasional Bigfoot sighting. #HVAC #JBWarranties #ExtendedWarranty #ContractorSuccess #HVACBusiness #ServiceTitan #MaintenancePlans #HVACSales #BeerCanColdPodcast