Blog - The Training Center for Air Conditioning & Heating

5 Different Types of Air Conditioning Motors & How to Replace Them

by The Training Center of Air Conditioning & Heating | Nov 15, 2019 | HVAC Repairs, HVAC System

Home AC units use motors to move the air and motors to move the refrigerant. Whether due to overheating, a lack of proper maintenance, or old age, HVAC motors can break down and cause the entire system to come to a halt. That’s where you as the technician come in! How...

3 Crucial Steps in HVAC Troubleshooting

by The Training Center of Air Conditioning & Heating | Nov 8, 2019 | Customer Relations, HVAC Career, HVAC Repairs

Troubleshooting is one of the most important skills you can possess in the HVAC industry. Learning how to apply these problem-solving methods that point you to the issue quickly will not only save you time, but also leave you with happy customers who are sure to call...

How to Study for Your HVAC Class

by The Training Center of Air Conditioning & Heating | Nov 1, 2019 | HVAC Career, HVAC Classes, HVAC Technician

HVAC certification consists of both hands-on work and studying to pass tests. While the hands-on lessons take place in class with fellow students and an instructor, studying generally happens on your own time. Consequently, it can be too easy to let this important...

Know the Normals: How to Identify HVAC Problems

by The Training Center of Air Conditioning & Heating | Oct 25, 2019 | HVAC Repairs, Normals of HVAC, Technical Career

Why is it so important to understand what a normal HVAC system looks, sounds, and feels like? Simply put, you must know normal before you can diagnose abnormal. Adopting this philosophy will have a profound impact on how you see and work on almost everything. No...

Digital vs. Analog Gauges

by The Training Center of Air Conditioning & Heating | Oct 18, 2019 | HVAC Career, HVAC System, HVAC Tools

Are digital gauges necessary? This is a question that comes up a lot, and there are a wide variety of opinions. After all, the HVAC industry doesn’t seem to favor one style over the other. Why is one any better than its alternative? Most HVAC technicians should keep...

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,...