Running an HVAC business comes with its fair share of challenges, especially when it comes to payments. From managing high-dollar transactions to dealing with credit card fees, finding the right payment solutions can make a big difference in your bottom line. The good news? There are reliable options that help you get paid faster, reduce costs, and give customers more flexibility. Here’s a look at some common payment challenges HVAC businesses face—and how the right tools can help.

The use of home heating oil to stave off the winter cold may seem like an outdated – even archaic – system since the most common methods for heating a home by far these days are either natural gas or electricity. However, there are still some 5.5 million households throughout the U.S. that utilize home heating oil. The vast majority of the homes that still use some form of heating oil are clustered throughout the Northeast, from New Jersey and north through all the New England states. Surprisingly, with new technologies that both improve efficiency, while also improving environmental impacts, thousands of new houses are built every year using home heating oil technology.

Increased consumer awareness of environmentally friendly solutions like water-saving appliances, as well as smart technology and expansion into HVAC and more will boost opportunities for plumbers. More opportunities will lead to higher revenues, both in terms of size of individual tickets and number of customers, which will likely prompt a need for more solutions to accepting payment. With the Multiple Check and Check Guarantee services, Cross-Check can help plumbers accept larger checks with full knowledge that the payment will be securely deposited in their accounts.