As much as we depend upon fossil fuels for energy generation, we can’t escape the fact that Mother Nature isn’t making more fossil fuels anytime soon. Thus, the search for reliable and cost-effective alternative energy sources continues. One alternative—geothermal energy—has been around for ages. However, due to relatively high startup costs, it really hasn’t taken
When’s the last time you took stock of your HVACR training equipment and materials? If it’s been a while, it’s probably time to reevaluate your HVACR program to make sure you’re adequately preparing students for the HVACR jobs of the present and, more importantly, the future. HVACR continues to be one of the industries with
What’s hotter than the temperatures currently scorching most of the United States? Quite appropriately, careers in heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration (HVACR) are hotter than ever. With heat wave after heat wave and temperatures setting new records year after year, the demand for qualified HVACR installers and technicians is greater than ever. Unfortunately, supply
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Click HERE to view Now Hiring: HVACR Technicians with Troubleshooting Skills as a multimedia presentation. On a sweltering August day, the last thing you want to hear is a sudden silence as the air conditioning unit in your classroom, home, or office stops producing the cool air you depend upon. When this happens, your first priority will
