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.
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.
There is no question that air conditioning technician is a job that is in high demand. Virtually every new building needs a trained technician to install new air conditioning systems, which is to say nothing of the air conditioners around the country that need regular maintenance and repair. Luckily there are many choices for a good AC technician school if you know where to look.
As a homeowner, you own your HVAC/R systems. And while you don’t need to be an HVAC/R specialist yourself, it is important to know a few basic facts about how your home is heated and cooled. What type of HVAC/R system you have, what condition it’s in, and how old it is will impact how and when you (and your HVAC/R technician) should repair, replace, or maintain it....
Heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration appliances and systems are integral to most modern buildings. Not only do they keep living and workspaces cool and comfortable, but they can also be relied on to keep food refrigerated or frozen. It takes years of education and training to become an HVAC tech with the skills to work on these intricate and complex systems.
Particularly in regions with temperature extremes, or cities with high rates of construction, there’s a strong demand for heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration (HVAC/R) professionals. Despite the favorable projections, it’s difficult to be a truly great HVAC/R contractor without the support of others. That's where professional associations come in.
Whether you’re a current or prospective homeowner, or whether you’re a new and aspiring HVAC professional, it’s important to know about the types of climate control systems in homes built in different eras.