HVAC/R

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Updated: 07/29/2026 HVAC technicians made an annual mean salary in Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ of $62,210 in 2025. This comes out to about $29.91 an hour. Wages […]

Phoenix is one of the most active markets in the country for heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration (HVAC/R) work. Arizona’s HVAC employment is projected […]

Delbert, 36, was born and raised on the Navajo Reservation in a little town called Fort Defiance, Arizona. Delbert completed the seven-month Refrigeration Technologies (RT) […]

Most trade school brochures look the same. The photos show students in hard hats, the copy promises hands-on training, and the websites list career outcomes […]

Switching careers takes nerves and can make one question their decision. That hesitation is normal and shared by many people who go on to build […]

Most people only notice whether a space feels comfortable or uncomfortable. Students training in HVAC learn to notice why. At The Refrigeration School, Inc. (RSI), […]

When most people think about a career in HVAC, they likely picture tools, equipment, and hands-on work. While technical skills are necessary, there’s another skill […]

Commercial HVAC demand in Arizona is being driven by long-term structural forces rather than short-term market trends, including extreme heat, population growth, and ongoing commercial […]

Many people choose HVAC because it offers a clear path into the skilled trades without spending years in school. The industry needs motivated technicians, and […]