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HVAC vs. Refrigeration Careers

HVAC and refrigeration are similar fields but with distinct differences. While students can receive HVAC training at a vocational school or a community college and learn about both at the same time, they may eventually choose to specialize in only one. Each field […]

Graduate Connections: Brian Holmes

Meet Brian Holmes Brian, aged 36 from Sierra Vista, AZ, graduated from the Refrigeration Technologies program in December 2013. Brian doubled up on phases and […]

Overview of Refrigerant Reclamation

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) 1 explains that refrigerant reclamation is the re-processing and upgrading of a substance through such mechanisms as filtering, drying, […]

5 Drought Management Solutions in HVAC

Since 2010, the Southwest has been plagued by a severe drought, which adversely affects water and energy resources, reports the United States Drought Monitor. This need […]

The State of the HVAC Industry in Arizona

Few areas of the country need air conditioning like Arizona. The American Southwest is known for hot and arid weather, little to no rainfall, and […]

R22 Replacement – What HVAC Techs Need to Know

R-22, also called HCFC-22, has been a refrigerant mainstay for many years. However, R-22 is now being phased out and non-ozone depleting refrigerant alternatives are […]

3 National Competitions for HVAC Students

HVAC students participate in both classroom and practical training as part of their curriculum. Within a hands-on vocational training program, opportunities for demonstrating newly acquired […]

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