HVAC/R

Any HVAC technician worth their salt will tell you that HVAC equipment doesn’t create cold energy. Rather, it transfers thermal (heat) energy from one location […]

The process of cooling doesn’t involve pumping cool air into a room—it’s all about removing the heat. When an HVAC technician installs an HVAC system […]

During World War II, the message movies, newspapers, and good old Rosie the Riveter sent women was to do their part to help defeat the […]

We love our conveniences like air conditioning and lighting—so much so that we’re willing to spend money on them. And we spend a lot of […]

HVAC/R is not a one-size-fits-all career. With job growth for heating, air conditioning and refrigeration mechanics and installers (49-9021) set at 14 percent through 2024, […]

Nearly half of residential energy costs are from HVAC units. Evaporative cooling can be less expensive to purchase and typically require less energy that other […]

Variable refrigerant flow (VRF) system installations are increasing as the heating and cooling source in hotels, schools, and multifamily residential buildings. The VRF industry is […]

There are regulations for many industries including HVAC. Air balancing an HVAC system is one of them. Let’s examine the importance of air balancing in […]

When it comes to environmentally friendly HVAC systems, geothermal heat pumps are a promising and increasingly popular option. Baby boomer customers are attracted to the […]

As an HVAC technician, you obviously need to have technical expertise. You may also need good “soft” skills like interpersonal skills, especially when you work […]

HVAC systems can be quite complex and need to be carefully adjusted as well as regularly maintained to work at maximum capacity. Commissioning in HVAC […]

HVAC/R technicians use a variety of instruments to test whether or not equipment is working correctly or in accordance with the manufacturer’s specifications. Such instruments […]