If the COVID-19 pandemic cost you your job, you might be wondering, “What’s next?” With forced closures during lockdown, food service, hospitality and travel were some of the hardest hit sectors. Many manufacturing plants and construction sites, however, were never forced to close. Why? Because the U.S. Department of Homeland Security deemed them part of […]
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Why the HVAC Technician Shortage Could Mean Career Opportunities
If you’re going to invest in career training, you probably want the prospects of getting a job in that field afterward to be pretty good. Perks like healthcare, retirement, paid vacation, career advancement and a healthy company culture would be nice too, right? Well, there’s one industry where employers are struggling so hard to find […]
Read MoreHVAC Techs Performed Essential Work During the Pandemic
HVAC technicians were determined to be essential workers by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) at the beginning of the pandemic. As the summer heated up in 2020, HVAC professionals played an important role in keeping people comfortable, safe and healthy while staying at home, especially during heat waves. Why HVAC Techs Are Essential Workers […]
Read MoreGraduate Connections – Meet Allan McGlohon
Allan, 40, originally from Raleigh, North Carolina, graduated the seven-month Welding Specialist program at RSI in November 2021. Thanks for sharing your story, Allan. How long have you been in Arizona? My family moved to Mesa when I was three or four years old, so I’m basically a native! I live in Gilbert. What brought […]
Read MoreHow to Prepare for a Job with an Industrial HVAC Company
HVAC professionals who have completed HVAC school may be curious about what it’s like to work with an industrial HVAC company. An industrial HVAC company typically services large production facilities, such as factories or warehouses. An HVAC technician who is employed in the industrial sector might travel to different work sites and be tasked with […]
Read MoreCan HVAC Systems Spread Viruses? Talking to Your Customers about Safe HVAC
Yes, HVAC systems can spread viruses. An HVAC system can also spread bacteria and fungi, including mold. Viruses tend to be much smaller than bacteria and are responsible for a wide range of diseases: the common cold, measles, chicken pox, the flu, AIDS, SARS and, most recently, COVID-19. Can an HVAC system spread COVID-19? And […]
Read MoreHow to Combat Condensate Pump Slime in HVAC Systems
After you finish your HVAC classes and start working as an HVAC technician, you might encounter some gross things from time to time, such as condensate pump slime. Pump slime can clog an HVAC system and keep it from running properly—which is where you’ll come in to help your customers get it back to working […]
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