Have you ever thought about how essential electricity is to your everyday life? Without it, cities would go dark and everyday tasks like charging cell phones and making coffee wouldn’t be possible. Electricity is crucial to modern life. And, just as important are the men and women who make sure it reaches our homes and […]
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The Skilled Trades Advantage: Why Women Should Consider a Career in HVAC/R
During World War II, the message movies, newspapers, and good old Rosie the Riveter sent women was to do their part to help defeat the Axis powers by entering skilled positions in aircraft and munitions factories. Women did in unprecedented numbers. 1 Once the Allies won the war, many women traded in their tools for […]
Read More5 HVAC Conferences to Attend in 2016
If you’re already an HVAC professional or still in HVAC training to become one, industry conferences and trade shows can be a great place for networking and learning about new products and techniques. Here are some of the conferences being held this year across the country. 1. Eastern Energy Expo 2016 The Eastern Energy Expo […]
Read MoreWhat It Takes to Work in HVAC
If you enjoy working with your hands and are looking for a career field that is set to offer plenty of job opportunities for the foreseeable future, then HVAC may be just right for you. Following is an overview outlining how long it will take for you to study this trade and receive various types […]
Read MoreComfort Systems – Commercial
This HVAC/R class offers a more technical approach to studying the concepts of indoor climate control. The Refrigeration School students are tasked with safely removing and replacing components within residential and commercial HVAC systems such as fan motors, fans, electrical components, and compressors. Recovery and charging of refrigerants are an integral aspect of this class […]
Read MoreOverview of HVAC in Different Work Settings
While air conditioning can feel like a lifesaver on a hot summer’s day, the warmth of central heating during a winter snowstorm provides comfort that makes a harsh winter tolerable. Modern HVAC systems have made living in our homes more pleasant and safe. However, HVAC also plays a vital role in a variety of other […]
Read MoreNew Energy Standards for Commercial Air Conditioning Units
With global warming constantly in the news and the world’s energy consumption rising, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) proposed new energy efficiency regulations in 2015 for commercial HVAC systems in America. The American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy (ACEEE) reports that the new standards will cut commercial energy usage for rooftop systems by as much as […]
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