The majority of households in the United States rely on some type of furnace or boiler for heat.1 Overall, natural gas furnaces are the most commonly used heating equipment in most parts of the country. The southeastern parts of the country are the exception; here, electric furnaces are more common.2 What is a furnace? What […]
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How to Become an Industrial HVAC Technician
As a recent graduate or prospective HVAC training program student, you might be wondering about which of the three main HVAC fields to go into: residential, commercial or industrial.1,2 It can be a good idea to investigate these three different tracks, talk to people about their experiences and ultimately understand the differences before deciding on […]
Read More7 Free Online Learning Resources for HVAC Students
During these days of social distancing, forming an in-person study group for your HVAC classes may be out of the question. The good news is, there are plenty of free learning resources to supplement your HVAC training, and many of them are just a mouse click away.1 Check out 7 below. 7 Places to Get […]
Read MoreIndustry Outlook 2021: Green Building & Construction
HVAC plays a vital role in the green building and construction industry, and HVAC technicians can help a building become LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) certified.1 Green building is no new idea. However, the green building industry is changing in response to the COVID-19 pandemic of 2020, primarily in regard to LEED certification. […]
Read More4 Tips for HVAC Technicians for Safer Service Calls during COVID-19
About 30 million Americans are out of work because of the coronavirus.1 But not HVAC technicians. Many are still plying their trade because people need air conditioning and refrigeration to stay healthy and comfortable, especially in hot spots like Phoenix, Arizona.2,3 The work HVAC techs do is so critical to the operation of the country […]
Read MoreWhat Is a Manifold Gauge in HVAC?
Manifold gauges can be one of the most essential tools for HVAC technicians and are likely one of the first instruments you’ll learn about in your HVAC classes.1 These important tools are used to check the pressure of gases and liquids in a heating or cooling system.2 See how they work in this article. What […]
Read MoreTypes of Industrial HVAC Jobs
HVAC professionals may choose to work in different sectors of the industry: Residential Commercial Industrial If you are thinking about what might be next after electro-mechanical technologies training, you may be interested in learning about jobs in industrial HVAC. Residential Vs. Commercial Vs. Industrial HVAC What’s the difference between these three sectors of the HVAC […]
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