HVAC/R

HVAC and Refrigeration – More than Comfort

An air-conditioned room can provide much-needed relief in summer, but there’s more to HVAC than personal comfort. From healthcare to outer space, HVAC can help promote health, safety, and productivity in nearly every industry imaginable. Commercial Refrigeration Technicians who work in commercial refrigeration install, maintain, and repair walk-in refrigeration cases and retail refrigeration units. Handling […]

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Appealing to Millennial HVAC Customers

As an HVAC technician, customer service is an important part of your job. This is true for many industries, but it’s especially the case for HVAC professionals who come into customers’ homes and provide services that affect their comfort, health, and utility expenses. The population is always evolving, so the same business strategies might not be […]

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What Is a Refrigeration Technician?

As a student getting started in HVACR training, you study the principles of heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration. When you enter the field, you may choose to focus on one area. See what could be in store for you if you choose to become a refrigeration technician. What Does a Refrigeration Technician Do? To […]

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Why Become an HVAC Technician?

If you are looking for a career path that offers plenty of job opportunities, a hands-on environment, job security and a good salary, then working as an HVAC technician can be a great option. Following are five reasons why becoming an HVAC technician may be a good idea. HVAC Job Growth Rate The U.S. Bureau of […]

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HVAC Technology Trends

Mastering new technologies is important for HVAC workers as heating and cooling equipment is becoming increasingly sophisticated and energy efficient. However, high efficiency units aren’t the only changes shaping the field. As consumers are looking for to save money and energy, HVAC workers need to be responsive. Smart technology, mobile service (predicted 40-percent this year), […]

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What is a Dedicated Outdoor Air System?

New energy efficiency standards for the commercial HVAC industry are driving innovation. As a result, new equipment helps businesses better maintain indoor temperatures and improve air quality, while reducing their carbon footprint. 1 In a push for more energy efficiency manufacturers are offering commercial customers configured rooftop systems known as dedicated outdoor air systems (DOAS). […]

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AC Unit Operation Checklist

We rely on our appliances to refrigerate our food, wash our clothes, and to keep us cool. Unfortunately, they don’t always work as they should. Sometimes, our air conditioners stop providing enough cool air, make strange noises when running or even refuse to start altogether. You may need to call a professional, but here are […]

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