HVAC/R

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 closely with customers. Depending on your range of responsibilities, business acumen and administrative knowledge may be vital, too. Another aspect that is very important in HVAC is overall professional ethics. […]

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 is the process of ensuring that commercial HVAC systems work as intended.  There are  three types of commissioning: the initial commissioning, retro-commissioning, and re-commissioning: Commissioning applies to an HVAC system […]

Membership in HVAC/R trade associations represent various professionals in the industry allowing them with opportunities for networking, staying updated on current trends, etc. Some associations also offer EPA certification, a requirement for any technician working with refrigerants. 1 Learn about some of the HVAC/R trade associations in this article. Guide to HVAC/R Trade Associations 1. […]

In addition to training and experience, HVAC/R technicians who have HVAC/R certifications look good to employers as well as customers because they show that you keep up with the latest developments in the industry. The National Inspection Testing and Certification Corporation (NITC) is a third party provider that tests and certifies professionals in some skilled […]

We’ve all appreciated air conditioning on a sweltering summer day, but generally only those who have taken HVAC classes know how the units work. Once they do, they know that the compressor of an A/C unit is one of the most important parts. 1 What Does a Compressor Do? By definition, the word “compress” means […]

Refrigerant recovery technology has come a long way in the last 25 years, but many HVAC/R technicians still find that it takes a long time to perform this step during service calls. When schedules are tight, technicians may be tempted to vent refrigerant instead of recovering it. Taking such a shortcut is a big mistake. […]