Even if you’re currently a highly-skilled HVAC technician, there was a time you weren’t. You didn’t just wake up one day and know everything you now know about HVAC systems, after all. You went through training, studied hard, and acquired hands-on experience to accumulate all of the knowledge and skills you have. Just […]
Why Environmental Impact Matters to HVAC Technicians
Decades have passed since researchers announced that chlorofluorocarbons, or CFCs, are a significant source of harm to the globe’s lower atmosphere. When CFCs make it to the earth’s stratosphere, the sun’s ultraviolet rays break them down and release chlorine in the process. The chlorine then proceeds to damage the atmosphere over and over again until […]
How to Build a Relationship With Your HVAC Customer
When was the last time you needed to call for help with a home repair? If you’re like many homeowners, you may not remember the exact date you needed to request assistance, but you’re hoping it was the last time you’ll ever need to ask for help. Unfortunately, a lot of people may […]
HVAC System and Components: A Complete Guide
With the seasons in flux and extreme temperatures headed straight for you, it pays to familiarize yourself with your HVAC systems and components. We often go through life relying on our HVACs without ever giving them proper attention. Our HVACs plug along, pumping hot or cold air, and we ignore them. Not anymore. It’s time […]
17 Ways the HVAC Industry has Changed Over the Last 50 Years
From safety standards to new technology, HVAC technicians are expected to continually update their education. That’s why continuing education is required to keep a technician’s license up to date. It’s no surprise that continuing education is required: the HVAC industry today looks dramatically different than it did just a few decades ago. A brief history […]
Why Businesses Should Build Their Own Technician Workforce
One of the most under-filled fields in today’s job market is the HVAC industry, which has seen a huge drop of incoming qualified workers. As noted by the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the field could have 21% of its positions vacant by 2022. While this might seem like good news for the casual observer in […]