What to Expect in Your HVAC Training Program
Sitting on the fence? Not quite sure if you should take the plunge into a fresh start as an HVAC technician? If the only thing holding you back from signing up for HVAC training courses is not quite knowing what to expect from the program, take a look at this overview of classes. See what [...]
HVAC Training Tip of the Week: Metal Shavings
Metal shavings. They are pesky, they are messy, and when you’re working as an HVAC tech, they are unavoidable.
HVAC Training Tip of the Week: Dealing with Wasps
So you are out in the field one day, doing routine maintenance on an apartment’s air conditioning unit. You take off the cover and suddenly–
Bzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz.
In the surprised scramble to get away from a swarm of angry wasps/hornets/yellow jackets protecting their nest, you trip over tools and the unit’s cover, bump your head and curse yourself [...]
HVAC Debate: Central Air Versus a Window Unit
Yep. It’s that time of year again. Summer is just around the corner, and while right now we are basking in the warm sunny rays of spring, letting our bones thaw a little, there is a tiny nugget of dread roosting in the back of our minds.
Summer.
A great time of year, sure, but for those of us who live in the more sultry climates, summer also means humidity, and broiling sun, and dry grass, and stuffy bedrooms, and sweat dripping down our backs and into our waist bands. Lifers in Seattle, or San Francisco, or Portland, Oregon don’t quite understand what all the summertime fuss is about. I certainly didn’t until I spent four years in New England. And I’ll tell ya, when your smooshed into a subway during commuting hours and arrive home with your shirt dripping and briny, the sound of that big window unit pumping away is heavenly music. Angels. Cherubs. Blessed saints. Believe me.
Air conditioning, generally speaking, comes in two forms: central air and air conditioners.
3 Qualities You Need to Be An HVAC Pro
You’re thinking about a career in HVAC.
You may have even researched HVAC training programs in your area.
But before signing up, there is something in the back of your mind, questioning if it is the right move for you.
Having a passion for and an interest in the HVAC industry is imperative to liking your job and being successful. If you’re already there, but are still looking for that last nudge in the right direction, here are three qualities that you should have to secure your future as an HVAC pro.
Heads Up: HVACR & Plumbing Instructor Workshop
We write a lot about HVAC training, shedding light on tips, facts and industry trends to help you get a leg up in the HVAC industry. But what about the industry experts doing the teaching? There is a huge network of teachers, counselors, manufacturers, and advisers who work together, ensuring that the HVAC training you receive is up-to-date and complete. Events like the AHR Expo, which we have been touting for the past couple of weeks, are the perfect venues for industry colleagues to keep up with the current conversation.
Avoid HVAC Training Scams
Avoiding scams in any industry can be tricky, and HVAC training is no different. When you are ready to enter HVAC training, whether it’s as a first career or a switch to a second, it can be tempting to go for the most cost- and time-efficient programs advertised. And while some of these programs that, say, promise certification and a job after just one month of online classes and seminars are legitimate, many are not.
Forecasting the Future of HVAC: AHR Expo
It looks like we were right when we claimed that HVAC was going wireless. And all our reports of HVAC going green. Because by day two of the AHR Expo, these are the hottest topics and the hottest items on every HVAC mind.
As ContractingBusiness.com reports, Dave Yates of York, PA, thinks “wireless is the future [...]
An HVAC Career as Your Second Career
I was perusing my favorite HVAC information hotbeds today and I stumbled across a really interesting conversation. How old, asked someone in the midst of their HVAC training, is too old to start an HVAC career? He was concerned that at 38 he was past his HVAC prime.
Cash for Caulkers to Revitalize HVAC Industry
It has been a hard couple of years for the HVAC industry. With families struggling to keep jobs and put food on the table, purchasing new HVAC appliances has been low on the list of “must haves.” But this isn’t to say that there are not those doing their best to fix the situation. In [...]
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