HVAC Program Archives - Page 8 of 10

Today at HVAC Technical Academy: Universal EPA Prep and Testing

by Danny | Jun 3, 2022 | Alternative to Incarceration, HVAC Program

HVAC technicians are required to pass the Universal EPA Exam. Without this certification, you, and the company you work for could be subject to a hefty fine. Hands-On Learning Though much of our courseware is dedicated to preparing for and taking the Universal EPA...

Today at HVAC Technical Academy: Package Unit PM

by Danny | May 31, 2022 | 2nd Chance University: Empowering the Justice-Involved, HVAC Program, HVAC Training, Second Chance

Getting a solid understanding on package units is part of the territory for any HVAC technician. Today our students performed a complete preventive maintenance on a neighboring package unit. Hands-On Learning Technicians learn by doing… this philosophy is what makes...

Today at HVAC Technical Academy: Clogged Drain

by Danny | May 28, 2022 | Alternative to Incarceration, HVAC Program, HVAC Training, Reentry

Performing a preventive maintenance (pm) is an essential part of the HVAC service industry. It is recommended every system receive a pm once a year, more if you have lots of pets roaming inside. Hands-On Learning Unclogging drain lines sometimes can be a true...

Today at HVAC Technical Academy: Defrost Board

by Danny | May 26, 2022 | Alternative to Incarceration, HVAC Program, HVAC School, HVAC Training

Though defrost boards do not commonly fail, HVAC technicians will be required to test and/or replace them on occasion. Today’s core hands on experience found students actively getting to know defrost boards, what they do, and how to test them. Hands-On Learning Today...

Today at HVAC Technical Academy: Mini Split

by Danny | May 25, 2022 | 2nd Chance University: Empowering the Justice-Involved, HVAC Program, HVAC School, HVAC Training

Today’s class was about mini split operations. Working on a live system can be a challenge for some, but the group at HVAC Technical Academy knows their stuff! Hands-On Learning Checking pressures, temperature differentials, levels, and comfort are part of the daily...

Today at HVAC Technical Academy: Air Handler

by Danny | May 20, 2022 | 2nd Chance University: Empowering the Justice-Involved, HVAC Program, HVAC School, HVAC Training

Today’s class was about the air handler. To know how to identify parts, you must break them down one piece at a time. Hands-On Learning Over the week we dismantled and put back together air handlers. Students come face to face to evaporator coils, blower wheels,...