Similar to other important skilled trades, the HVAC/R industry is facing a shortage of qualified workers right now.[1] Accounting for just 1.4 percent of the workforce of heating, air conditioning and refrigeration mechanics and installers in 2018, women are arguably underrepresented in this field.[2] The situation presents a huge opportunity for contractors in need of […]
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6 Tips for Career Growth in 2019 for HVAC Technicians
The middle of the year can be a good time to check in with annual career goals or set some if you haven’t already. This is especially important for HVAC technicians because the equipment continues to evolve and become more complex to meet environmental and efficiency standards.[1] With more than six months left in 2019, […]
Read MoreHVAC Equipment to Watch in 2019: Mini-Split Systems
How can you keep your skills aligned with the market after HVAC school? Following innovations in HVAC equipment and changing customer preferences is one way. Mini-split systems, also called ductless HVAC, are the equipment to watch this year. Improved efficiencies thanks to technological advancements and growing customer awareness have made them one of the fastest-growing […]
Read MoreSkilled Labor Shortage Alert: Where Are All the Qualified HVAC/R Techs?
The HVAC/R industry has a problem: too many jobs and not enough qualified workers to fill them.[1] This year, 79 percent of construction firms plan to create more positions, but nearly just as many companies are concerned about being able to find and hire workers with the right skills, according to a survey by the […]
Read MoreWhat Role Does HVAC Play in Schools and What Should Techs Know about Working in this Market?
Where could your HVAC training take you after graduation? Considering how important indoor climate control and air quality is in most homes, stores, office buildings, schools, hospitals and factories, just about anywhere.[1] If you’re leaning toward a career in commercial HVAC service, you might want to take a closer look at these last three work […]
Read More5 Tips for Building Trust with Your HVAC Customers and Keeping Them Happy
An easy and reliable way of turning people into loyal, returning customers who refer you to friends and family is to be an HVAC service technician, or an HVAC service company, people can trust.[1] But trust has to be earned, and that’s not easy to do, especially in the HVAC repair industry. Most homeowners don’t […]
Read MoreResources for Women in HVACR
With the electrical wiring, welding and HVACR industries facing shortages of qualified workers, there’s never been a better time for women to consider learning a skilled trade.[1] Thanks to relatively quick, affordable training programs, healthy job opportunities and sometimes higher earning potential, more and more women are entering the trades. And a growing number of […]
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