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The New Refrigerant Rules Mean HVAC Students Need Different Training Than a Decade Ago

A decade ago, every new residential system ran on R-410A, an A1 refrigerant with no flammability rating. The EPA Section 608 exam had no flammability content to test, and ASHRAE 15’s flammability provisions had no residential application, because there was no flammable refrigerant […]

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Monsoon Season and HVAC: How Arizona Storms Test Rooftop Units

A rooftop HVAC unit in Phoenix fails from accumulation. Three months of heat, wind, dust, and water work on the same equipment. By the time […]

Why the AI Boom Is Creating New Job Openings for HVAC Technicians

Companies building AI infrastructure are on pace to spend roughly $697 billion in 2026 alone. Much of that money goes toward physical buildings full of […]

What Happens If You Fail a Certification Exam?

Nobody signs up for a trade program picturing themselves failing the industry certification exam. This test comes after training and decides whether someone is qualified […]

Online Trade School for Electricians: What's Missing From the Curriculum

Apprenticeship sponsors and employers don’t expect a brand-new hire to have already mastered the trade. However, they expect new hires to be comfortable switching between […]

Why Structural Welders Are in Short Supply in the Valley Right Now

In March 2024, Intel confirmed $8.5 billion in CHIPS Act funding, bringing its total investment at its Chandler campus to $34.5 billion. Amkor Technology had […]

Why Some HVAC Techs Specialize in Hospitals

Technicians on hospital facilities teams are retiring faster than replacements can be hired, and the job itself isn’t simple to backfill. Heating, ventilation, and air […]

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