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R22: Is it Really the King of Refrigerants?

by The Training Center of Air Conditioning & Heating | Oct 11, 2019 | HVAC Education, HVAC System, HVAC Tools

The vast majority of American homes with HVAC systems use R22 refrigerant in the coolant system. Historically, this coolant has been regarded as the most effective and the best overall value, contributing to its widespread use. Plenty of HVAC technicians still highly...

4 Signs You Need a New HVAC Contractor

by The Training Center of Air Conditioning & Heating | Oct 4, 2019 | HVAC Career, HVAC Technician, Professional Conduct

Your HVAC contractor’s job consists of more than just repairing your HVAC system. Ultimately, they should be able to help with, or at least identify, other significant problems that could be contributing to high energy bills or an uncomfortable home climate. Keep an...

Ongoing Education: Never Stop Learning

by The Training Center of Air Conditioning & Heating | Sep 27, 2019 | HVAC Career, HVAC Classes, HVAC Education

Regardless of your career choice, you can’t afford to stop learning. This is especially true for HVAC contractors. While this may sound like a no-brainer, the fact that countless American homes have an incorrectly installed AC unit shows that plenty of HVAC...

To Prospective Students: 7 Common Questions Answered

by The Training Center of Air Conditioning & Heating | Sep 20, 2019 | HVAC Classes, The Chris Walters' Method

Thank you for considering The Training Center of Air Conditioning and Heating in your quest for HVAC training. If you have viewed our website or taken a tour of the facility, you probably already know what we have to offer that is unique to our program. First of all,...

Professional Conduct & Ethics in the HVAC Industry

by The Training Center of Air Conditioning & Heating | Sep 13, 2019 | Customer Relations, HVAC Career, Professional Conduct

Professional conduct and ethics sound at first like something we all know and don’t need to be told. In regards to the way we treat ourselves and fellow HVAC contractors, this is probably true. However, the definition of professional conduct and ethics needs to expand...

How to Prove Yourself as a Good HVAC Contractor

by The Training Center of Air Conditioning & Heating | Sep 6, 2019 | HVAC Career, HVAC Technician, Technical Career

Customers have high standards for anyone they choose to hire for HVAC work. After all, few people would debate that a well-maintained ventilation system is essential for comfortable living in a hot city like Houston. Fortunately, there are a few things you can do to...

How to Combat the HVAC Technician Shortage

by The Training Center of Air Conditioning & Heating | Aug 30, 2019 | HVAC Career, HVAC Classes, HVAC Technician

If you have been in the HVAC industry for any time at all, you are aware of the massive technician shortage. If you have been in it for decades like many experts have, you are aware this shortage is nothing new. Waiting for this problem to solve itself has not worked...

Tire Kickers: Firing a Customer

by The Training Center of Air Conditioning & Heating | Aug 23, 2019 | Customer Relations, HVAC Career, Technical Career

From time to time, a business or independent contractor find themselves in the unusual position of firing a customer. This is a relatively uncommon occurrence and is usually seen as something of a strange role reversal. However, the ability to cut ties with a customer...

3 Things Customers Want from an HVAC Business

by The Training Center of Air Conditioning & Heating | Aug 16, 2019 | Customer Relations, HVAC Career, HVAC Services

Customers know that the best way to get a good deal on products or services is to comb the market, looking for the best company for their price. While many homeowners are concerned with getting the lowest possible price for what they want, another huge factor is the...