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The Side Effects of Minimal Training on HVAC-R Businesses

Dan Clapper

April 25, 2025

Want to avoid costly mistakes? Ensure employees have all the training they need.

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Teaching A2Ls: A Guide for Refrigeration Instructors

Training is necessary to ensure technicians know how to safely work with the new refrigerants

Don Fort

March 21, 2025

As A2Ls become more popular, students and technicians need to be trained on how to handle these mildly flammable refrigerants with confidence.

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State of the Industry 2025: Education

Education: Keeping Up With the Times in 2025

Educators are focusing on the A2L transition and the evolving industry

Hannah Belloli-Oster

February 7, 2025

As technology and the industry as a whole continue to evolve at a rapid rate, the education surrounding it must as well. Educators must also work to ensure they are meeting industry demands, have enough training to go around, and that they are aiding in securing recruits.

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The Industry Cares More About Certifications Than Homeowners Do

Though homeowners might not care as much as they should, certifications are a necessity

Hannah Belloli-Oster

January 21, 2025

It doesn’t really matter how important homeowners think these certifications are, because the HVACR industry knows their actual importance. They build confidence, ensure technicians stay up-to-date, and build trust.

Exploring Electrification, Decarbonization, & the Power of Air-Source Multi-Pipe Systems

December 17, 2024

Watch this on-demand webinar presented by Trane to learn how decarbonization goals are driving the shift to all-electric, low-carbon buildings with hydronic heat pumps and multi-pipe systems.

Why CO₂ Refrigeration Training is a Critical Investment for HVACR Contractors

Hands-on training is vitally important as HVACR contractors aim to keep up with the refrigerant’s demand

Herb Woerpel

December 17, 2024

The data paints a promising future; however, the question remains: who’s going to install and maintain all of these R-744 systems?

Detect and Protect: Everything Techs Need to Know About RDSs

Manufacturers offer resources and guidance on refrigerant detection systems

Joanna R. Turpin

December 16, 2024

Starting in 2025, most new comfort cooling systems will use lower-GWP, mildly flammable refrigerants, which include a safety feature called the refrigerant detection system (RDS), which detects leaks and can be factory or field installed.

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Using A2Ls in Commercial Refrigeration Equipment

Technicians must learn how to safely work with mildly flammable refrigerants

Don Fort

December 6, 2024

Technicians must be trained to handle A2L refrigerants safely, using proper equipment, following safety guidelines, and understanding risks to prevent injuries.

Creating the Talent You Need by Opening Your Own Training Academy

Contractors need to have clear visions and goals for the facility

Hannah Belloli-Oster

November 21, 2024

To successfully open their own training facility, contractors have to thoughtfully decide on a curriculum, find or design a space that can house students and faculty plus all the needed equipment to train, secure the necessary finances, hire a credible lead instructor, and market it.

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6 Essential Steps for Teaching CO₂ Refrigeration

A practical guide to instructing technicians about this low-GWP refrigerant

Don Fort

October 6, 2024

CO₂ refrigeration systems demand both classroom knowledge and hands-on experience, which is why blending theory with practice creates top-notch technicians.