The HVAC Blog
Advances in HVAC-R practice are driving HVAC education forward, toward an understanding of greener systems and components, and connected and embedded technologies such as Nest thermostats that control advanced heating and cooling systems in ever more sophisticated ways. New HVAC certification and degree programs focus on preparing technicians to install, maintain and repair modern HVAC-R systems, often device-controlled and incorporating progressively greener technology. This blog surfaces the best modern HVAC programs across a number of dimensions, along with the professors that are pushing HVAC education forward, and the apps and technologies that are emerging as future HVAC-R standards. As licensing and certification requirements evolve to incorporate new advancements in the field, and as active HVAC educators and practitioners share their stories, the www.hvacclasses.org team will publish that information here.
While there are numerous ways to become a certified HVAC technician, some choose to gain experience by obtaining on-the-job training or by participating in an apprenticeship. Others might enroll in accredited HVAC programs to better prepare for the competitive job market.
Homes and buildings are getting techier, becoming more alive. They breathe and regulate temperature. How they’re heated, ventilated, and insulated contributes greatly to their overall health: their lifespan, value, and upkeep are all affected. Environmental considerations raise the ante further. A well-educated and well-compensated HVAC workforce is critical for the vitality of America’s commercial and residential buildings. But demand is repeatedly outstripping supply.
These rate hikes are putting an ever-increasing strain on low-income families, whereas higher-earning families may be able to absorb the added expense. Thankfully, there are programs that play a crucial role in supporting low-income households by ensuring they have access to affordable and reliable energy services.
Overall, this ban aims to reduce emissions of hydrofluorocarbons and help promote the use of more sustainable alternatives, such as natural refrigerants, which have lower environmental impacts. The EPA Cylinder Ban has been met with some opposition from industry groups such as Worthington Industries and several HVACR associations, who argue that it will raise costs for businesses and consumers while empowering Chinese manufacturers.
Heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) professionals are responsible for installing, maintaining, and repairing HVAC systems, which many Americans rely upon daily as a means of climate-control. This guide explores HVAC training schools which offer compensation to students as they achieve employment-ready skills.
Learn more from Lainey Brooks, an architect and HVAC sustainability expert, about how to make HVAC systems sustainable, how regulations are helping to increase sustainability, and what the future of energy-efficient HVAC systems may look like.
HVAC technicians continuously learn and develop their skillset to keep up with the industry's ever-changing demands; however, how do they afford training? Read on to learn more about options for paying for HVAC program, including loan forgiveness and repayment options.
Even current HVAC professionals occasionally need a reference guide, as this is a living language. New environmental standards and new technologies come with new terms and new abbreviations.
The ENERGY STAR Federal Tax Credit program encourages property owners and homebuilders to make energy-efficient upgrades to save money while protecting the environment.
Even as the Covid-19 pandemic recedes, its effects on the heating, ventilation, and air-conditioning (HVAC) industry are likely to linger for a long time to come. Years of rolling lockdowns and remote work have altered the public perception of home, and comfort is much less a luxury and more a necessity.