Kyle Gargaro

Gargaro's World: Who Is Best in the HVAC Class?

March 16, 2009

It’s fair to say I was not the easiest student to deal with back in the day. That’s why it’s a bit ironic that I am heading up the 2009 Instructor of the Year competition sponsored by The NEWS and the Air-Conditioning, Heating, and Refrigeration Institute (AHRI).

Gargaro's World: Memo to Employees

Kyle Gargaro

March 9, 2009

This joke e-mail made its way into my inbox recently. While I don’t suggest contractors use this as a template, it does provide a laugh.

Gargaro's World: The NEWS Joins Facebook

Kyle Gargaro

March 2, 2009

The ACHR NEWS has made its arrival on Facebook. For those of you who don’t know, Facebook is an online social network that allows you to connect with people all over the world.

Gargaro's World: Some HVAC Poetry

Kyle Gargaro

February 20, 2009

It would be the understatement of the year to say I am not a poetry aficionado. Unless, of course, we are talking about: “There once was a man from Nantucket.”

Gargaro's World: What's Your Excuse?

Kyle Gargaro

February 2, 2009

As part of a careerbuilders.com annual survey on absenteeism, the site shared some of the unusual excuses that hiring managers had heard from employees.

Gargaro's World: An HVAC Bailout?

Kyle Gargaro

January 23, 2009

Everywhere you turn there are government bailout discussions. Everyone from major financial institutions on Wall Street to domestic auto companies are looking for some cabbage from the taxpayer.

Gargaro's World: Is Air Conditioning a Luxury or Necessity?

Kyle Gargaro

January 7, 2009

There is no doubt that air conditioning is an important product for America. However, a recent survey from the Pew Research Center reaffirms what all of us know.

Gargaro's World: A Blast From the Past

Kyle Gargaro

December 22, 2008

All of the quotes here are attributed to Thomas Jefferson. With the backdrop of this very volatile time, this is some pretty scary foreshadowing.

Gargaro's World: Business Lessons

Kyle Gargaro

December 14, 2008

A good owner is always looking for some solid management advice. In addition, every solid employee should be looking for ways to be a better worker.

Gargaro's World: Old School HVAC

Kyle Gargaro

December 2, 2008

One of my google alerts provided a link to this web page that showcases the three coolest ancient air-conditioning devices. Obviously this is very subjective, but I thought each of my three readers might enjoy.