HVACR technicians are in high demand now and will likely continue to be so for the foreseeable future. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) notes that job growth for this field is a 14% which is much faster than average. 1 Moreover, a report by the HVACR Workforce Development Foundation notes that by the year 2022, the […]
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Faculty Feature – Meet Jay Brooke
Jay, aged 41, has been with RSI for almost five years now. He has been in the refrigeration field for about 18 years. Before teaching, he worked for various companies and did contract work on the side. What class do you teach? The main class I teach now is Refrigeration Systems and Practices, so walk-in […]
Read MoreHow the “Internet of Things” Is Changing the HVAC Industry
Over the last few years, there has been a massive influx of smart technology into the HVAC industry, from programmable thermostats, to home automation platforms, connected ventilation systems, and mobile applications that allow homeowners to manage energy use remotely. 1 This trend reflects the Internet of Things (IoT), and it’s making an impact on the […]
Read MoreHow HVAC Chillers Work
HVAC chillers use the basic principles of refrigeration to cool a building or equipment, such as the kind used in a laboratory or industrial setting. There are many types of chillers available on the market. This is an overview of the popular vapor-compression chiller. What Are the Components of an HVAC Chiller? Vapor-compression chillers have […]
Read MoreGrad Connections – Meet Jacki Chouanard
Jacki, aged 48, graduated from the Electro-Mechanical Technologies program in October 2015. Jacki’s schedule was better suited to the 14 month evening class rather than the nine month morning or afternoon classes. She enrolled in the EMT program in August 2014. Thanks for your time Jacki. Did you have prior experience in the HVAC field? […]
Read MoreWhy HVAC Is a Good Career Choice in Washington
Is HVAC a good career? Absolutely. Jobs in the heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration (HVAC/R) industry are expected to grow by 14% nationwide through 2024—twice the average of all jobs combined. Since heaters, air conditioners, and other HVAC equipment are installed, maintained, and repaired on-site, these jobs are unlikely to ever be outsourced. The […]
Read MoreUnderstanding Energy Efficiency Ratings in HVAC/R
As summer approaches and temperatures rise, many homeowners may wonder how to stay cool on a budget, as running air conditioning and heating units can account for as much as 50 percent of utility bills. One option is to purchase or upgrade to a more energy efficient unit. While the initial cost of purchasing one […]
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