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Why HVAC Employers Are Asking Job Candidates About Smart Thermostat Installs

A 2025 Association for Smarter Homes & Buildings (ASHB) survey of 611 U.S. and Canadian consumers found smart home adoption reached 59%, up from 49% in 2024. Smart thermostats were the second most common device among those adopters, at 34%, trailing only entertainment […]

The New Refrigerant Rules Mean HVAC Students Need Different Training Than a Decade Ago

A decade ago, every new residential system ran on R-410A, an A1 refrigerant with no flammability rating. The EPA Section 608 exam had no flammability […]

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Monsoon Season and HVAC: How Arizona Storms Test Rooftop Units

A rooftop HVAC unit in Phoenix fails from accumulation. Three months of heat, wind, dust, and water work on the same equipment. By the time […]

Why the AI Boom Is Creating New Job Openings for HVAC Technicians

Companies building AI infrastructure are on pace to spend roughly $697 billion in 2026 alone. Much of that money goes toward physical buildings full of […]

What Happens If You Fail a Certification Exam?

Nobody signs up for a trade program picturing themselves failing the industry certification exam. This test comes after training and decides whether someone is qualified […]

Online Trade School for Electricians: What's Missing From the Curriculum

Apprenticeship sponsors and employers don’t expect a brand-new hire to have already mastered the trade. However, they expect new hires to be comfortable switching between […]

Why Structural Welders Are in Short Supply in the Valley Right Now

In March 2024, Intel confirmed $8.5 billion in CHIPS Act funding, bringing its total investment at its Chandler campus to $34.5 billion. Amkor Technology had […]

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