College isn’t for everyone. If you are interested in an in-demand field like HVAC installation, repair, and maintenance, then attending a trade school could help you get there faster and with less debt than a university: a positive benefit of trade schools are that they typically take fewer than twelve months to complete and cost […]
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Top 10 Tips for Avoiding Student Debt
College can be expensive. The average college student will need to pay back at least $35,000 after graduation. One of the major benefits of trade school is that programs take less time to complete and cost less than four-year colleges and universities. However, technical training programs are still an investment. Following are ten tips to […]
Read MorePreventative Maintenance and Planning
This course covers the techniques and procedures for boiler and chiller inspection and maintenance. Included are preventive and predictive maintenance procedures, maintenance of boiler room and heating equipment, fire protection and structure, and maintenance of centrifugal, reciprocating, OPAC, and modular liquid chillers. Included in this course covers the fundamentals and procedures necessary for starting and […]
Read MoreResource Guide for Students of The Refrigeration School
The Refrigeration School (RSI) has been training students for careers in heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration (HVAC/R) for fifty years. We help our students reach success both during and after training by offering assistance with finding funding for school, housing, and jobs, as well as special services for military personnel and veterans. In this […]
Read MoreThe Role of HVAC in LEED-Certified Buildings
LEED-certified buildings are not just built with energy efficiency in terms of electricity and lighting; many different aspects of a building’s operation and maintenance are taken into consideration. In fact, HVAC plays a role in LEED construction: specifically, a building’s heating and cooling equipment is designed and installed to be as efficient as possible. In […]
Read More3 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 technical knowledge are plentiful. But did you know that some HVAC organizations offer competitions for HVAC students? These competitions are hosted by independent organizations and allow students to enter for […]
Read MoreWhat Is an Electro-Mechanical Technician?
When people initially hear “electro-mechanical technician”, they might be confused as to what exactly the duties and responsibilities of this profession are. Generally speaking, the job involves working closely with electromechanical equipment. Here is what interested applicants should know about this occupations to see if this could be a career for them. Job Overview An electro-mechanical […]
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