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The rise of education has led to a great advance in technology and quality of life in this country. It has also contributed to the decline of the popularity of careers with an emphasis on manual labor, such as HVAC, welding, pipefitting, etc. In today’s world, though, there is still a great need for people […]

Starting a vocational career in a new field can be a challenge, particularly if you are already on a working schedule. Fortunately, solar system training is offered online for those who may not be able to make it into a classroom. The format of this class allows individuals trying to move into the field a […]

Maintenance Engineering is the practice and career of applying engineering concepts toward the improvement of equipment and procedures in order to enhance their maintainability, reliability, and availability. As systems and equipment have become more complex over the years, the requirements of processes and devices required to maintain them have also become more complex, leading to […]

Getting the education you need to start your career shouldn’t be pushed aside by tuition costs. That is why The Refrigeration School makes every effort to deliver financial aid awards to students in its programs for HVACR, Solar & Technology, Mechanical Maintenance Engineering, and Electro-Mechanical Technology. These scholarships, together with the availability of private and […]

Most of the time, HVAC systems should not require significant maintenance. However, in natural disasters such as Hurricane Sandy, HVAC systems will need careful maintenance to keep them sanitary and in good working order. When a system is flooded, dirt, debris, and harmful bacteria may settle into it. HVAC systems contaminated with flood water need […]

The effects of flooding can be far greater than they may appear at first. After the flood waters have receded, all of a household’s appliances and belongings may still be in place, but they are now contaminated with a silent toxin: mold. There are a number of health risks associated with exposure to mold, and […]

An article in the New York Times covers some of the changes coming to the HVAC world. For years, there have been universal standards across for HVAC equipment in the United States. That could be changing in the near future. The Air-Conditioning, Heating and Refrigeration Institute (AHRI) and energy efficiency advocacy groups have come up […]