An easy and reliable way of turning people into loyal, returning customers who refer you to friends and family is to be an HVAC service technician, or an HVAC service company, people can trust.[1] But trust has to be earned, and that’s not easy to do, especially in the HVAC repair industry. Most homeowners don’t […]
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Where Are Solar Photovoltaic Installer Jobs?
Looking for a career with a lot of potential? The sky’s the limit for solar photovoltaic installers. It’s the fastest growing occupation on the Bureau of Labor Statistics’ list, with an astounding 105 percent job growth expected through 2026.[1] What exactly do these tradespeople do? And just where are all of the jobs for them? […]
Read MoreHVAC Business Challenge: How to Deal with Difficult Customers and Keep Their Business
Like any other industry, the HVAC industry gets its share of difficult customers. How do you deal with them? Equipment can break down at the most inconvenient times: late at night or during the extreme temperatures of the busy summer and winter seasons. Plus, it can be expensive to repair or replace. And sometimes, customers […]
Read MoreGreen HVAC Trends to Watch in 2019
Comfort shouldn’t come at a steep cost to customers and the environment. Unfortunately, this was the case with the HVAC equipment of yore. Air conditioners and heaters would use massive amounts of electricity and release harmful refrigerants into the atmosphere. But that’s all changing now. Thanks to government programs like SNAP, customer demand and manufacturer […]
Read MoreStaff Connections – Meet Lisa Barnett
Lisa Barnett has been part of the RSI family for almost two years. Having started her RSI career in the Admissions team, Lisa moved to the Financial Aid department in May. Thanks for your time, Lisa. Tell us about your career and what brought you to RSI. I was in retail management for 23 years, […]
Read MoreStaff Connections – Meet Taya Hightower
Taya Hightower is a student accounts representative in the business office of RSI. Taya has been part of the RSI family for three years. Thanks for your time, Taya. What were you doing before you joined RSI in 2015? I was a bartender during the day, and I volunteered at New Leaf Foundation, helping low-income […]
Read MoreA Glossary of HVAC Terms A-Z to Help You in School and in Your Career
Planning a career in the heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration field? Get ready to memorize words, acronyms and their meanings. A lot of them. HVAC training teaches all of the essential HVAC terminology, of course, but learning how to speak the language ahead of time will help you when terms like BTUH and SEER […]
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