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In early 2020, the U.S Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) repealed its HFC refrigerant management rules.1 However, many states are enacting their own laws to regulate HFC leak detection and recordkeeping.2 This could create some confusion in the industry because the laws governing the service of HFC equipment will likely vary across the nation.3 If you’re […]
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Hot weather killed 172 people in Phoenix in 2017.1 A polar vortex claimed 21 lives in the Midwest in 2019.2 Indoor pollutants cause Americans to suffer headaches, irritated eyes and respiratory diseases every day.3 Such numbers underscore how essential heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) equipment can be to public health, safety and comfort. Since […]
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Let’s start with answering the question, “What Is HVAC?” “HVAC” is an acronym for heating, ventilation and air conditioning. These days, it’s common to see an “R” added to the end for refrigeration: HVAC/R.1 So, what is an HVAC/R system? It’s the network of equipment in a home, commercial building or industrial setting responsible for […]
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HVAC jobs can be found across the United States, with 324,310 technicians employed nationwide in 2018, reports the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).[1] But, job prospects may be best in the five states with the highest levels of employment of HVAC technicians. 5 Top States for HVAC Work Florida California Texas New York Pennsylvania[1] HVAC […]
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About to graduate from high school and dreading the idea of college? Did you know there are other options? Vocational training is one gaining national attention lately. Vocational training is increasingly becoming a vital component of the U.S. economy because it prepares students for in-demand career opportunities in the skilled trades. If you’re interested in […]
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Career college, vocational school, technical school and trade school are all postsecondary institutions that prepare students for a specific profession. These schools typically take two years or less to complete and award diplomas, degrees and certificates. Trade schools offer hands-on training in skilled trades like HVAC maintenance and repair, welding and electrical work.[1][2] Should I […]
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“The skilled trades are in particular, I’m told, are increasingly hard to come by. Electricians, welders, machinists are in high demand. And too few Americans pursue these valuable paths.” -Vice President Mike Pence at a board of directors meeting for a manufacturers group in Arizona, March 2019 [1] The Vice President isn’t the only one […]
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