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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 […]

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. […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Understanding superheat can be essential to understanding and troubleshooting some refrigeration issues.1 This article will explain superheat for anyone considering becoming an HVAC technician or who might just need a refresher after completing their HVAC training program. What Is Superheat? First of all, we all know that most elements can exist as a liquid, gas […]

So, you’ve decided to train to become an HVAC technician. You’ve researched the career path. You know all about the healthy job outlook. You’re excited to get out in the industry and start assembling and fixing equipment.1 But what about HVAC school? Picture yourself in an HVAC training lab. You’re working on commercial and residential […]