Mar 03, 2022
Follow these five steps to set up a routine service program with your customer that will be beneficial to the equipment owner and the service company.
Feb 08, 2022
Our children are our future, the next generation of Americans to serve as responsible, educated adults. And yet, we send them off to school every day, or at least we always used to, with little regard for the condition of the buildings where they hopefully receive a decent education. Students...
Jan 05, 2022
The pandemic known as COVID-19 is all around us, never more than a miniscule moment away from our conscious thought. There is little doubt that particles within the air can carry disease. The transmission of germs from one human to another through the air we breathe is now readily recognized...
Dec 06, 2021
News outlets run stories on climate change, global warming, and greenhouse gases daily. Cars are becoming electrified, cities are moving away from fossil fuels, and power plants are phasing out coal. Refrigerants are not left out of this climate conversation, and even though a major change was made in the...
Nov 03, 2021
The HVAC industry felt the same impact of COVID-19 that many manufacturers in our national economy have experienced. Shortages in copper, aluminum, plastics, and microchips make it difficult for manufacturers to keep up with demand. Add in the pressure from a robust residential housing market and you get the perfect...
Oct 11, 2021
Career opportunities in HVAC and refrigeration are more diverse than many other trade-oriented professions. It is rarely impacted by bumps in the economy and as a result, many lucrative HVAC jobs exist that make rewarding careers. Beginning at the most entry-level position and working our way up, we discuss some of the HVAC career options in our blog.
Aug 04, 2021
The purpose of the GFCI is to prevent deadly electrical shocks. GFCI’s monitor the balance of electrical current moving through a circuit.
Aug 05, 2020
If you have a newfound interest in Heating and Air-Conditioning, whether as a hobbyist, a DIY homeowner, or as a career-minded technician, here is some information that can help you become more familiar with basic HVAC concepts and components.
Aug 29, 2019
The Refrigeration, Heating, Ventilating, and Air Conditioning industries (HVACR) are still growing even though they have been in existence for about 150 years. Hundreds of refrigeration uses including fresh food preservation, air-conditioning, and cryogenics should propel the industry well into the next millennium. That kind of growth sounds like a man power issue doesn’t it? So, lets discuss what it takes to be a HVACR technician.
Aug 07, 2019
It’s mid-January and 15 degrees outside. A fresh snow has fallen and covered all the roads and yards in your neighborhood. Thanks to your natural gas furnace, your home is a toasty 70 degrees. This is because a properly installed gas furnace has a large temperature rise that heats your home quickly and works very well on high demand days. Could it be possible that a new gas furnace will be unavailable as a home heating appliance in the coming decades? Not only is it possible, it is probable.
Jul 02, 2019
There is an old joke among HVAC contractors. When bidding on a replacement system for a customer, step back 100 feet from the house and hold up your hand. If three fingers will block the view of the house, install a three-ton unit. If it takes four fingers to block the view, then install a four-ton unit. That meager attempt at humor does highlight an issue that has been kicked around since the beginning of the industry. Are load calculations necessary? If so, how do you properly size a heating and air conditioning system for a house or commercial building?
Jun 12, 2019
JADE Learning, a nationally trusted electrical continuing education provider, now offers online CE courses for HVACR technicians in 12 new states across the U.S. with courses approved for New Jersey coming in the Fall of 2019. JADE works with each state's board of contractors to design approved courses helping heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration technicians meet continuing education requirements for license renewal.
Jun 05, 2019
Back in the rural south, around 1940, power companies would mail flyers to their customers at the beginning of summer. These flyers would give tips on how to stay cool during the hottest days ahead. Some of the tips were; grow ample shade around your residence, stay inside during the hottest part of the day, use open windows for increased air circulation, and keep wet towels available to cool your forehead and neck. Homes, in those days, were designed to facilitate air movement. Large porches and arched ceilings in hallways enhanced air currents that moved freely through the structure. These conditions were the norm for homeowners before the availability of affordable air conditioning.
Sep 14, 2018
Renewing your Texas HVAC Air Conditioning and Refrigeration License is easy with online continuing education available 24/7.
Aug 22, 2018
3 Steps to Renew Oklahoma Mechanical Contractor and Journeyman LicenseStep 1: Find Out Your Oklahoma Mechanical Contractor and Journeyman License Expiration DateThe first step to renew your Oklahoma HVACR license is to determine your expiration date. Oklahoma Mechanical Contractors and Journeyman licensees are required to complete 6 hours of continuing...
Aug 22, 2018
When Does My Georgia Air Conditioned Contractor License Expire? Georgia Air Conditioned Contractor licenses have an upcoming expiration date of 11/30/2019. Licensees must renew their license before the expiration date in order to keep it valid. What Continue Education Do I Need to Renew My License? Georgia Air Conditioned Contractors are required to...
Aug 22, 2018
The first step to renewing your Alabama HACR license is to determine your expiration date. Alabama Heating, AC, & Refrigeration Contractors are required to complete 4 hours of continuing education every year before December 31st....
