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 [...]
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.
HVAC Tricks of the Trade
Before you begin the process of seeking out the proper avenues for training, it is good to have a general idea what an HVAC technician does on a daily basis. This article will outline the tasks required for those intent on beginning a career as an HVAC technician.
Can HVAC Training Help Fight Global Warming?
Let’s face it: heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) contributes to the current climate crisis. If you are thinking about enrolling in a HVAC training program, you probably already knew that. But did you know HVAC technicians can help save the environment?
The Rise of ENERGY STAR
Who is the real “star” of environmentalism? Hint: it isn’t [...]