In your HVAC classes, you likely practice on the same equipment in the same lab setting every day, right? When you graduate from school, that could change. If you get a job as an HVAC technician in the residential sector, you could be paying service calls to people’s homes. This could have you working on […]
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Employer Connections – TDIndustries
To give you insight into the different companies that recruit RSI graduates, we have created these Employer Connection interviews. This month we spoke with Tricia Schmidt, Recruiter with TDIndustries in Tempe, Arizona. Thanks for your time, Tricia. Before we start, please tell us a little about you. I started with TDIndustries (TD) in March 2017. […]
Read MoreGraduate Connections – Meet Danny Volanos
Danny, 24, was born in California, but was raised in Phoenix, Arizona. He completed the RSI Electro-Mechanical Technologies (EMT) program in March 2019, and walked the stage at graduation in April. Thanks for your time, Danny. What did you do after high school? I went straight to community college. I was a football player […]
Read MoreR-22 Phaseout 2019 Update: How HVAC Techs Can Prepare
A major deadline in the HVAC industry is swiftly approaching. New sources of one of the most commonly used refrigerants in the industry, R-22, will no longer be available starting on January 1, 2020.[1] Chances are, by the time you graduate from your HVAC/R training program and are working in the field, you could have […]
Read MoreGraduate Connections – Meet Riley Dobbins
Riley, age 46 from a small rural town in West Virginia, graduated from the Refrigeration Technologies program in October 2018. Riley moved to Phoenix about 12 years ago. Thanks for your time, Riley. Was this a career change for you? A complete change. I have a restaurant and customer service background. The lack of income […]
Read More5 Common HVAC Equipment Issues and How to Fix Them
When a customer calls on a steamy summer day about a broken-down A/C unit, the tech must diagnose and fix the issue quickly to restore a comfortable temperature to the home or business.[1] Troubleshooting equipment problems is one of the main skills required to be an HVAC technician. And it’s this reliance on HVAC technicians […]
Read MoreThe Women of HVAC/R: 3 Success Stories
Similar to other important skilled trades, the HVAC/R industry is facing a shortage of qualified workers right now.[1] Accounting for just 1.4 percent of the workforce of heating, air conditioning and refrigeration mechanics and installers in 2018, women are arguably underrepresented in this field.[2] The situation presents a huge opportunity for contractors in need of […]
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