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HVACTA: Mini Split Swap

HVACTA: Mini Split Swap

by Danny | Feb 20, 2026 | 2nd Chance University: Empowering the Justice-Involved, Alternative to Incarceration, HVAC Program, HVAC Training

Today all are getting their hands in some mini split complete system swap. This is a rare treat but one which will hold a great deal of value… after all, having the knowledge, skills, and abilities to clean, troubleshoot, and fully swap out is a HUGE plus. HVACTA:...
HVACTA: Picture Yourself Doing

HVACTA: Picture Yourself Doing

by Danny | Feb 17, 2026 | 2nd Chance University: Empowering the Justice-Involved, Alternative to Incarceration, HVAC Program

It has been said a picture can say a thousand words. With this said, for those interested in getting into the HVAC Service Industry, picture yourself no longer thinking about it, time to picture yourself in the action of doing it. HVACTA: Picture Yourself Doing Our...
HVAC Break Down: Pizza and Learning

HVAC Break Down: Pizza and Learning

by Danny | Feb 4, 2026 | 2nd Chance University: Empowering the Justice-Involved, Alternative to Incarceration, HVAC Program

Today we are combining two of my favorite things: pizza and HVAC. All participants are working hard and handling an appetite to match as this afternoon we will be working with air flow distribution… plenum / return boxes here we come. HVAC Break Down: Pizza and...
HACTA: System Swap Progress

HACTA: System Swap Progress

by Danny | Jan 30, 2026 | 2nd Chance University: Empowering the Justice-Involved, HVAC Program, HVAC School, HVAC Training

Over the past couple days all participants took part in complete system swaps. Heavy hands-on learning, progress leads the way. HACTA: System Swap Progress Throughout the following weeks all will have the opportunity to build distribution boxes, run flex, attach...
HVAC Capacitor Function and Failure

HVAC Capacitor Function and Failure

by Danny | Jan 16, 2026 | 2nd Chance University: Empowering the Justice-Involved, Alternative to Incarceration, HVAC Program

An HVAC capacitor is an important component with one mission: store and release electrical energy to give motors (like the condenser fan and blower fan) the jolt needed to start and keep running smoothly. Two common capacitor types are start capacitors (for initial...
HVACTA: Journeys begin in January

HVACTA: Journeys begin in January

by Danny | Jan 13, 2026 | 2nd Chance University: Empowering the Justice-Involved, HVAC Program, HVAC School, HVAC Training

Heard it say journeys all begin with one step… and then another… and so the steps go on and on. When it comes to entering one of the most in-demand careers, HVAC, for many, the first step begins at HVAC Technical Academy… when researching why, it’s pretty clear. HVAC...
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