Many HVACR schools are hurting because they lack updated equipment to train students. Maybe it is asking a lot to request that manufacturers donate even more equipment to educational institutions. But maybe not.
The art of refrigerant recovery was explained to Air Conditioning Refrigeration Institute (ARI) instructors at a recent workshop at Ferris State University.
HVACR instructors got a peek into the world of mechanical codes, thanks to a seminar by Tennison Barry, chief of the Mechanical Division for the state of Michigan. Barry spoke with instructors at the recent Air-Conditioning Refrigeration Institute (ARI) Instructor Workshop at Ferris State University.
The plan was simple: invite a group of HVACR instructors and trainers from across the country to a state-of-the-art higher education facility and ask them to spread the good word to their students. The result? A very positive experience.
This summer's demand for air conditioning service and replacement has come at a time when the industry needed a boost, coming off a few years of cooler temperatures and subpar profits. Here are some ideas to help you maintain a steady flow of work.
The News asked members of its Contractor Consultant panel to suggest ways contractors can help customers by establishing a checklist of do's and don'ts prior to, during, and after power outages.
A lot of finicky customers seem to believe contractors aren't supposed to make a profit. But those customers need a reality check. Contractors are in the business of providing quality service to their customers, but they don't have to go broke doing it.
We all know there are basic tools needed for any job. But what about the less obvious ones? The News asked some service techs - employees of our Contractor Consultants - to assemble a list of tools they use and reasons why they need them.
Do these concerns sound familiar? "The competition is cutting prices too low." "Insurance is the single highest monthly operating expense and continues to rise." "I need qualified workers." These quotes are part of a sampling of the responses that The News received from its first ever "News Small Contractor Issues Study."