High levels of workforce turnover typically result in short-term and even permanent knowledge loss that could be critical to the success of an organization. Before baby boomers leave their posts, it’s important that not only an outline of their knowledge is shared, but that it is collected in a format conducive to generation X & Y adoption.
Steve Austin is a 22-year-old HVACR technician employed with Metropolitan Mechanical Contractors (MMC) Inc., Eden Prairie, Minnesota, a division of APi Group Inc. Like his bionic namesake, Austin’s hearing is perfect; however, he has no voice.
York® dealers and customers gathered for the grand opening of the first in a series of training centers as part of an initiative between York and Source 1® HVAC Service Parts.
Daylight saving time started on March 11. If you don’t know that by now, then you either live in Arizona or Hawaii, or you’ve been running an hour late for the last couple weeks.
Remington College’s Nashville, Tennessee, campus opened an HVAC lab as part of its new diploma program offering. The lab was renovated, thanks to campus efforts combined with community and manufacturer donations.
When replacing electrical components, it is very important to ensure the component is properly grounded. Do not overlook the importance of the ground wire. Although many times an ungrounded component will not affect the operation, it is not safe.
With all its piping, brazing, sophisticated controls, and new-age software, variable refrigerant flow (VRF) may seem like a daunting technology to some contractors.
There seem to be fewer family-owned mechanical companies every year, especially in the South where fast a/c service is king, and competition is as fierce as anywhere in the country.
With thousands of products on display, the 2018 Air-Conditioning, Heating, and Refrigeration (AHR) Expo is one of the best places for contractors to learn more about the latest equipment, systems, and technologies across every facet of the industry.