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 which are difficult to pass. What is more, re-certification is required every five years. Even so, there are many benefits of NATE certification. Employers Value NATE Certification Anyone […]
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Chillers
This course covers the differences in components and operation between centrifugal and reciprocating chillers. Included is a study of the centrifugal compressor, its operation, components and troubleshooting. The familiarization, operating sequence, start up, troubleshooting application, and operation of the microprocessor expanded service panel are covered. Finally, central station air handling units with Product Integrated Controls […]
Read MoreGrad Connection – Meet Jose Gutierrez
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 aged 11 and 9. Thanks for your time Jose. What made you interested in HVAC? It was kind of a career change; I’d worked with Goettl […]
Read MoreTop 5 Cities for HVACR Technicians
Ample job opportunities exist across the U.S. for heating, air conditioning, and refrigeration (HVACR) technicians, but they may require you to move. In a May 2014 report from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) shows that the 261,390 people employed as HVACR techs during 2014 earned a mean annual wage of $46,880, which is equivalent to $21.46 per hour. […]
Read MoreWinter Heating HVAC Checklist for Homeowners
Homeowners count on their heating systems to keep their families comfortable during the cold season. As anyone with HVAC certification knows, problems can occur any time of the year—even in the dead of winter. While a sudden breakdown would be inconvenient in some regions of the country, in others it could prove devastating. Inefficient equipment […]
Read MoreGraduation Connections: Donny Jaeger
Meet Donny Jaeger Donny, aged 40, was born in Indiana, grew up in Las Vegas, and moved to Phoenix in 1992. He graduated from the Electro-Mechanical Technologies program in July 2015, but first went into HVAC in 2007. Thanks for your time Donny; what did you do before entering the HVAC field in your […]
Read MoreGraduate 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 completed the six month program in just three months. Thanks for your time Brian; tell us how you got started in HVAC. After graduating high school, I bounced around […]
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