High efficiency heat pumps have many advantages. They reduce the amount of electricity used for heating by up to 40%.[1] They are cheaper to install than gas furnaces. In addition, heat pumps...
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Is HVAC a good career? Absolutely. Jobs in the heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration (HVAC/R) industry are expected to grow by 14% nationwide through 2024—twice the average of...
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NATE certification is the only national certification program accepted by the entire HVAC industry. To obtain this certification, one will need to take a core exam and specialty exam, both of...
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As oil and gas companies have laid off 75,000 workers (and counting) in early 2015, it is not surprising that many welders who have worked in the energy sector have either...
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Jose moved to Arizona from California almost nine years ago. He graduated from the Electro-Mechanical Technologies program in October. Married to Norma for 13 years, they have two children...
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Heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration (HVACR) is a growing field that holds much promise to individuals who have successfully completed HVACR training at an accredited trade school. However,...
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In the 1980s, scientists reported that the ozone layer over Antarctica was deteriorating and identified the chemical compounds chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs) and hydrochlorofluorocarbons (HCFCs) as the cause. This caused concern...
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