Think Weatherization Before it Thinks You!
In a move that looks to serve as a significant boost to HVAC jobs and businesses across America, the Department of Energy announced it is giving $120 million to its Weatherization Assistance Program, a fund which will support businesses with weatherization projects and innovations. This great news is a call to arms for HVAC professionals [...]
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The Air Conditioner – A Primer
So How Does An Air Conditioner Work? The air conditioner – it’s perfect for relief from a hot summer’s day and we are all familiar with the refreshingly cool end result. While air conditioners come in all shapes and sizes, they all rely on the same principle – the refrigeration cycle. As the name implies, [...]
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HVAC Training Tip of the Week: Skin Irritation
After a long day in an attic or any space containing insulation, you may end up acquiring a serious itch due to fiberglass or other substances. What may seem like a small inconvenience can become a nerve-wrecking experience, with every second driving you more up the wall as you try your best to not think [...]
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Top 3 Flashlights for HVAC
Every HVAC tech knows the importance of having dependable and high quality tools to work with. The quality of your tools impacts the quality of your work. Flashlights are no different. Crawling under houses or peering through unlit vents, this handy tool is used several times a day. Having the right one, or sometimes more [...]
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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 [...]
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When a Dryer Vent Meets an HVAC Tech
I know, I know. A washer/dryer set isn’t a part of your “typical” HVAC equipment. In most scenarios customers would call a washer/dryer supplier for maintenance, as opposed to an HVAC technician. However, when we start getting into the venting system for a dryer, the boundaries between washer/dryer tech and HVAC tech begin to blur.
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Continue Your HVAC Education with HVAC Classes
Continuing your education in HVAC could be the smartest move to make with your career. With the constant changing in techniques and new technologies evolving, one should always be on top of their game and a step ahead of the competition. Some of the new and most beneficial classes are gas furnace troubleshooting, mechanical code [...]
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The Untold Story of the Air Conditioner
Until recently, I had never realized the importance of having an air conditioner. On a trip to Guam the combination of humidity and heat nearly knocked me off my feet as I stepped off the airplane. I spend the first night tossing and turning, drinking endless amounts of water and taking multiple cold showers. As [...]
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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.
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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 [...]
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