HVAC/R

LEED-certified buildings are not just built with energy efficiency in terms of electricity and lighting; many different aspects of a building’s operation and maintenance are […]

As summer approaches and temperatures rise, many homeowners may wonder how to stay cool on a budget, as running air conditioning and heating units can […]

Air duct cleaning is a common job that HVAC technicians will be called on to handle for both residential and commercial clients. Following is an […]

As an HVAC technician or an HVAC business owner, you need to have certain tools at your disposal. Some of these tools will be literal […]

Arizona, unlike many other states, does not require HVAC technicians to obtain a commercial license. While it seems that this would make it easy for just about anyone to […]

Keeping your home cool in the summer and warm in the winter may sound simple, but it is actually a tremendously complex and innovative process. […]

HVAC and refrigeration are similar fields but with distinct differences. While students can receive HVAC training at a vocational school or a community college and […]

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) 1 explains that refrigerant reclamation is the re-processing and upgrading of a substance through such mechanisms as filtering, drying, […]

Since 2010, the Southwest has been plagued by a severe drought, which adversely affects water and energy resources, reports the United States Drought Monitor. This need […]

Few areas of the country need air conditioning like Arizona. The American Southwest is known for hot and arid weather, little to no rainfall, and […]

R-22, also called HCFC-22, has been a refrigerant mainstay for many years. However, R-22 is now being phased out and non-ozone depleting refrigerant alternatives are […]

HVAC students participate in both classroom and practical training as part of their curriculum. Within a hands-on vocational training program, opportunities for demonstrating newly acquired […]