Heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration (HVACR) is a growing field that holds much promise to individuals who have successfully completed HVACR training at an accredited trade school. However, some people become more successful than others at work, and this is also the case with HVACR. Here is a list of skills HVACR professionals need […]
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In the 1980s, scientists reported that the ozone layer over Antarctica was deteriorating and identified the chemical compounds chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs) and hydrochlorofluorocarbons (HCFCs) as the cause. This caused concern for people around. In the United States, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is tasked with enforcing bans on CFCs and HCFCs. The agency created the Significant […]
Read MoreHVACR Can Help Fight Global Hunger
When you think of HVACR, you probably think of heating and air conditioning. You may also think of refrigeration but certainly not as the answer to the problem of world hunger. However, those with HVACR training can help fight global hunger in developing countries keep fresh food on the table. The technology is there and forward-thinking […]
Read MoreTop 5 Cities for HVACR Technicians
Ample job opportunities exist across the U.S. for heating, air conditioning, and refrigeration (HVACR) technicians, but they may require you to move. In a May 2014 report from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) shows that the 261,390 people employed as HVACR techs during 2014 earned a mean annual wage of $46,880, which is equivalent to $21.46 per hour. […]
Read MoreClean Energy Jobs are on the Rise
Going “green” is an ever-growing trend in the United States and across the globe. As nations switch to using renewable sources of energy, jobs are created in the sectors of wind, solar, and other environmentally friendly technologies. In fact, the U.S. government recently announced its commitment to funding training for clean energy jobs. Many vocational […]
Read MorePreventing Mold in Your Home
Mold poses a serious risk of destroying indoor air quality and natural materials in buildings, as well as causes health problems especially for people who already suffer allergies, asthma, and other respiratory illnesses. as it has the ability to grow on nearly any surface. Mold growing on an HVAC system is common. Fortunately, technicians with […]
Read MoreCool Refrigerator Museums and Exhibits
There are art museums, science museums but a refrigerator museum? While refrigerators are certainly not the most common museum exhibit, they exist. Even those who haven’t taken classes in refrigeration, can appreciate just how far the technology has advanced. People looking for a different experience can go to one of these refrigerator museums and exhibits. […]
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