HVAC/R

The set of skills necessary for a successful HVAC technician is learned in school and honed in the field. The desire to become knowledgeable with the following skills will emit an air of expertise that is invaluable when dealing with clients. HVAC schools will teach you these skills that will transform competency into mastery. Blueprint […]

With 2013 wrapping up, year-end industry reports and next year projections are streaming in. According to recent surveys, 2014 is shaping up to be an excellent year for the HVACR industry. One ASHRAE/AHR Expo survey was sent to over 1,000 HVACR manufacturers around the world regarding how their business prospects stood for the coming year. […]

Geothermal energy has been used throughout history to heat homes and carry out daily activities. In colder areas, ancient peoples used water from hot springs to bathe, cook, and clean. To this day, people still rely on hot springs for these purposes. However, in the late 1700s, people also began harnessing the earth’s natural steam […]

There are three major trends alive in the HVAC industry today: green initiatives, indoor air quality (IAQ), and emergency preparedness. Many technicians today striving toward HVAC certification will be involved with at least one of these areas within their training or later on in their HVAC careers. Green Initiatives A number of green initiatives are […]

Because school classrooms have such a high occupancy rate compared to other types of commercial and residential buildings, ventilation and indoor air quality (IAQ) become very serious considerations. Not only does IAQ become more difficult to manage from the high occupancy, but people are also more vulnerable to poor IAQ for being in such close […]