Residential Wind Turbines: What You Need to Know
You may have noticed a curious site as you’ve driven through residential neighborhoods across America. No, those aren’t giant metal pinwheels bringing joy to all the chillens in the neighborhood, they’re residential wind turbines, bringing clean energy and low electricity bills to households everywhere. While wind turbines don’t directly fall under the umbrella of HVAC, [...]
What Makes a Good HVAC Professional?
When going through HVAC jobs training, you learn pretty much everything there is to know about the world of HVAC. But one thing that is often overlooked is how to have the right temperament and demeanor in the way you approach the job and deal with clients. While anyone can troubleshoot a problem in a [...]
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, [...]
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 [...]
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.