HVAC/R

Ah, the joys of summer: long afternoons laying out at the beach, sunset barbeques and, of course, baseball! But many of us can stand the heat for only so long, especially in Southwestern cities like Phoenix, Arizona. Working, exercising and even sleeping in these hot regions would be extremely uncomfortable and downright dangerous for some […]

Ever enjoyed a cold beer at a hockey game? Escaped a sweltering summer day by staying indoors with the A/C on full blast? Taken antibiotics for a nasty infection? Had surgery for a sports injury? Imagine if you could never do any of these things again. Without the science of refrigeration and HVAC/R technicians to […]

Becoming an HVAC technician is about so much more than learning the trade and landing a job. The reality is, this profession comes with a many more expectations than pure skill. And if you plan on handling refrigerants, you’ll need Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Section 608 Technician Certification. HVAC techs also need a license in […]

Planning a career in the heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration field? Get ready to memorize words, acronyms and their meanings. A lot of them. HVAC training teaches all of the essential HVAC terminology, of course, but learning how to speak the language ahead of time will help you when terms like BTUH and SEER […]

Are you thinking about becoming an HVAC technician? To be successful in an industry like this, you need to be skilled in working on increasingly high-tech heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration equipment. To do that, you need to learn a lot of complex concepts. You can learn all about these concepts, such as the […]

The official first day of summer is still a week away on June 21, but temperatures in the Valley are already on the rise and will only continue to intensify over the next few months, making a fully-functioning home cooling system a necessity. While HVAC checkups are recommended twice a year, especially when temperatures change, […]

Jobs in the skilled trades can be fun, action-packed and invigorating—but they can also be dangerous. Workers in the skilled trades, such as HVAC, must adhere to Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regulations to ensure workplace safety. HVAC technicians work in situations that are potentially hazardous: Handling refrigerants Operating on rooftops Dealing with wiring […]