Several years ago, National Oilheat Research Alliance (NORA) looked into upgrading an existing certification program, enhancing it into a three-tiered program designed to recognize the talents and educational levels of oil heat technicians.
The Norwich Free Academy is a progressive educational institution devoted to teaching students the essential high school curriculum, as well as lessons that will be beneficial in their careers. This one-of-a-kind school can even boast about the systems that heat and cool its facilities.
A new problem has surfaced with many computer rooms that is making compact ductless systems even more of a necessity. The primary reason some computer rooms are in need of special cooling is because of the amount of heat generated by new servers.
Mini-splits are gaining prominence as a choice for those who want more control over indoor comfort. But for some contractors and technicians, the proper installation of a ductless mini-split is still a confusing and muddy process.
Ductless mini-splits are one solution that the HVAC industry can offer to provide better heating and cooling control in various residential and commercial locations. But even ductless cooling systems can create installation problems for contractors and drawbacks for consumers.
The U.S. Department of Labor has published its long-awaited proposal to revise the requirements that must be met for non-manual workers to be exempt from overtime rules. Not all of these changes are endorsed by the business community, nor are they a “done deal.”
The dream of many in the HVACR trade has been to create a brand name that consumers on a national level can identify with residential service and replacement business. Jim Abrams hopes that he is on the way to making that dream a reality. Abrams recently announced the launch of One Hour Air Conditioning®, a national franchise organization.