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RETA Certification for HVAC Technicians

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If you’re interested in working in industrial refrigeration after you’ve completed an HVAC program and are looking to enhance your credentials, consider certification from the Refrigerating Engineers and Technicians Association (RETA). What Is Industrial Refrigeration? Industrial refrigeration is used to cool items in large facilities like factories and warehouses. It differs from residential or commercial […]

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Appealing to Millennial HVAC Customers

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As an HVAC technician, customer service is an important part of your job. This is true for many industries, but it’s especially the case for HVAC professionals who come into customers’ homes and provide services that affect their comfort, health, and utility expenses. The population is always evolving, so the same business strategies might not be […]

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Grad Connection – Meet Rudy Ortega

Rudy, aged 29, had a double celebration in September 2016; he graduated from the Refrigeration Technologies program the day before his 29th birthday. Rudy worked as a maintenance tech, including air conditioning maintenance, for five years before coming to RSI. We spoke with him just a week after graduation. Thanks for sharing your story Rudy. […]

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The Role of CO2 in Indoor Air Quality

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Our earth’s atmosphere is primarily made up of four different gases: nitrogen, oxygen, argon, and carbon dioxide (CO2). Given how much carbon dioxide is added to the atmosphere when burning fossil fuels, it’s fair to see why scientists point to CO2 as a major cause of global warming. 1 CO2 can also be toxic to humans in high […]

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Important HVAC Customer Service Tips

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Great customer service makes all the difference in the world in any industry including the HVAC field. Customers often call when their homes are sweltering or freezing due to a broken down air conditioner or heater. An HVAC program will teach you about the mechanics of system installation, maintenance, and repair. It’s also important that […]

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Grad Connection – Meet Jay Viloria

Jay, aged 33, is from Phoenix, Arizona. He graduated from the Electro-Mechanical Technologies (EMT) program in May 2016. Thanks for speaking with me Jay. What made you decide on an HVAC career? To be honest, it started with my grandmother! She couldn’t afford to put a new air conditioning unit in her house, so I […]

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How Trade School Prepares You to Become a Professional

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Completing vocational programs can give people a strong degree of financial independence and high levels of job satisfaction, according to the Economic Voice. Many businesses in the U.K. reported that candidates leaving traditional universities lack “soft” skills like problem solving, interpersonal communication, self-management, and resilience skills. Employers in the U.S. lament similar shortcomings among 40% of today’s college […]

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