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What Are the Applications of Welding?

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A method of fusing metals with heat or pressure, welding is a diverse technology with numerous applications. One reason for this is that there are so many different types of welding processes: welders have at least 67 to choose from! 1 Read on to learn about some of the most popular welding processes and their […]

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What Is Ductless HVAC?

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When working in the field of heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC), it can be helpful to stay informed of the latest trends. Ductless HVAC equipment is a growing trend. In fact, there have been double-digit increases in sales of ductless systems in the U.S. for each of the last five years. What is ductless […]

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New Energy Star Program for HVAC Installation

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Did you know that almost 50 percent of all HVAC systems are installed incorrectly? 1 This can prevent even high-efficiency equipment from operating correctly. It could lead to reduced energy savings and more discomfort for customers. To tackle this problem, the Environment Protection Agency (EPA) created a new program for HVAC professionals called Energy Star […]

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Is HVAC/R a Good Career? See Where an HVAC/R Job Could Take You

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The HVAC/R industry is growing, creating a huge skilled labor gap that technical schools are reportedly not filling fast enough. Employers are already struggling to find trained technicians. In the next five years, the industry will need over 100,000 new HVAC/R techs and installers. Check out this HVAC/R career path profile to decide if you’ll be […]

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Grad Connection – Meet Luis Garcia

As a high school dropout, Luis never expected to earn a degree, but  he recently graduated from the Mechanical Maintenance Engineering (MME) associate degree program at RSI. Luis, 39, first graduated with Honors from the Electro-Mechanical Technologies (EMT) program in June 2016. In fact he won the Presidential Award at graduation before returning to complete […]

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Furnace Maintenance 101

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HVAC professionals visit residential and commercial properties to perform maintenance on heating and cooling equipment. Since most property owners in the U.S. use furnaces, working on them often occurs in the fall and winter. 1 What Is a Furnace? Before you start working on furnaces regularly, it might help to know how they work. A […]

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Grad Connections – Meet John Hartranett

John, 44, originally from southern California, moved to Phoenix, AZ in 2000. He first enrolled in the Mechanical Maintenance Engineering (MME) associate degree program in 2002. But then life got in the way… 15 years later he came back to RSI and graduated from the degree program. Here’s his story… Thanks for your time John. […]

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