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Video: Skills Students Learn in an HVAC School

The HVAC industry offers promising career opportunities to people starting out in the field. Those without formal training can expand their skill set by attending an HVAC school’s HVAC or HVACR training program. The skills taught by these programs allow students to perform installation, maintenance, replacement, and troubleshooting to residential heating and cooling units, commercial […]

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4 Reasons to Start Solar Technician Training

Congratulations you did it — you graduated high school. Now comes one of the most difficult decisions you will face for a while. It is time to make a career choice. Why not consider a solar training program? Demand in the Solar Industry In a world in constant search for alternative energy sources, the demand […]

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HVAC Schools Impart a Valuable Skill Set to Aspiring HVAC Technicians

The set of skills necessary for a successful HVAC technician is learned in school and honed in the field. The desire to become knowledgeable with the following skills will emit an air of expertise that is invaluable when dealing with clients. HVAC schools will teach you these skills that will transform competency into mastery. Blueprint […]

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What Can You Do with Electro-Mechanical Training?

Electro-mechanical skills are widely used across a number of industries and career positions. In general, electro-mechanical technicians design, operate, test, and repair computer-controlled systems and equipment. This includes climate-controlling HVACR systems, solar powered systems, and a range of industrial products. Skills of an Electro-Mechanical Technician Electro-mechanical technicians need to master certain skills in order to […]

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Strong HVACR Sales Prospects for 2014

With 2013 wrapping up, year-end industry reports and next year projections are streaming in. According to recent surveys, 2014 is shaping up to be an excellent year for the HVACR industry. One ASHRAE/AHR Expo survey was sent to over 1,000 HVACR manufacturers around the world regarding how their business prospects stood for the coming year. […]

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Geothermal Heating for Residential Comfort Systems

Geothermal energy has been used throughout history to heat homes and carry out daily activities. In colder areas, ancient peoples used water from hot springs to bathe, cook, and clean. To this day, people still rely on hot springs for these purposes. However, in the late 1700s, people also began harnessing the earth’s natural steam […]

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Trends in the HVAC Industry

There are three major trends alive in the HVAC industry today: green initiatives, indoor air quality (IAQ), and emergency preparedness. Many technicians today striving toward HVAC certification will be involved with at least one of these areas within their training or later on in their HVAC careers. Green Initiatives A number of green initiatives are […]

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