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Don Fort and Commercial Refrigeration Equipment

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Using A2Ls in Commercial Refrigeration Equipment

Technicians must learn how to safely work with mildly flammable refrigerants

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.

A Hybrid Approach to HVACR Training

Training has to include strategies students most benefit from

Hannah Belloli-Oster

November 19, 2024

Laars Heating Systems and Bradford White use a few different modalities when training, such as virtual live presentations, on-demand video content, and self-guided learning. But their focus, overall, is in hands-on learning.

Seer Group Teams Up With Interplay Learning for Training

October 17, 2024

The Seer Group will deploy Interplay’s platform as one component of a multi-faceted training strategy, centralizing professional development for more than 1,600 employees.

New Course Details Working With Low-GWP Refrigerants

The ACHR NEWS Editorial Staff

October 15, 2024

The course is aimed at educating the HVAC industry on low-GWP refrigerants and the advanced equipment designed to utilize them.

The Future of Refrigeration: Adapting HVACR Training for CO₂ Technologies

What steps can the industry take to meet the growing need for CO₂ expertise?

Herb Woerpel

October 7, 2024

As the industry continues to evolve, it’s essential for HVACR contractors to embrace comprehensive training programs that address both foundational knowledge and hands-on experience with CO₂ systems.

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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.

Lincoln Tech Introducing HVAC Training Program in N.J.

The ACHR NEWS Editorial Staff

September 26, 2024

“We hear consistently from hiring managers throughout this region that there’s a demonstrated need for skilled, trained HVAC and electronic systems technicians, along with electricians,” said Lincoln Tech president and CEO Scott Shaw.

Housecall Pro Partners with SupplyHouse.com to Equip the Next Generation of HVAC Professionals

The ACHR NEWS Editorial Staff

September 21, 2024

Housecall Pro, the premier software platform serving over 45,000 home service companies, proudly partnered with SupplyHouse.com, a leading online distributor of HVAC, Plumbing, and Electrical supplies, to empower aspiring HVAC technicians through the third annual Trade Academy Next-Generation HVAC Scholarship.