HVAC/R

HVAC Technician vs. Plumber Career Paths

While there is generally a high demand for trained skilled trade professionals, potential pay and work environments for each field is different. For instance, let’s take a look at the similarities and differences between HVAC technicians and plumbers. HVAC Technician Job Duties While the exact duties of an HVAC technician will vary depending on which type […]

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What Customer Service Skills Do HVAC Techs Need?

The job outlook for HVAC technicians is expected to increase significantly during the next decade, which is excellent news for those with aspirations of entering the field. 1 However, as heating and cooling systems technology continues to become more complex, industry professionals need to develop their skills accordingly. The BLS reports that employers sometimes prefer candidates with technical […]

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Magnetic Refrigeration: An Old Technology Offering a Green Application

The typical refrigerator creates a cooling effect by harnessing the energy difference between liquid and gas, and capturing the resulting cooling forces from the expansion and contraction of the refrigerant. A similar, exciting technology is magnetic refrigeration: this process uses the energy variance between the different magnetic states in specific refrigerants through magnetization and demagnetization—a […]

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What’s in an HVAC Starter Kit?

Once you have completed your HVAC training, you will want to gather and have on hand all your essential tools and equipment to ensure that you are fully prepared for your first HVAC repair job. Here is an overview of the different tools and safety gear you will most often need in the field. HVAC […]

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The Demand for HVACR Technicians Is Heating Up in 2016

HVACR technicians are in high demand now and will likely continue to be so for the foreseeable future. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) notes that job growth for this field is a 14% which is much faster than average. 1 Moreover, a report by the HVACR Workforce Development Foundation notes that by the year 2022, the […]

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The Science of Refrigeration

Without refrigeration, the modern world wouldn’t be able to keep food cold. Refrigerated trucks would not be able to deliver perishable food items to neighborhood grocery stores. There would be no refrigerated shipping containers to deliver fruits, vegetables and meat from one country to another. There would be no refrigerators or freezers at home to […]

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6 Study Habits to Optimize Your Time in 2016

Many AC and refrigeration school students have to balance the demands of their school and work lives and studying needs to fit into the schedule. Try these six tips to study more effectively and save time on preparing for tests and classwork. Study Tips for Success 1. Take Advantage of Technology: Using devices like mobile phones […]

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