HVAC-R techs perform a variety of tasks, including system tune ups
AC & Heating/Refrigeration tune-ups are some of the most common jobs of an HVAC-R technician and property owners regularly utilize the work of HVAC-R technicians to help ensure buildings are running as efficiently as possible. “An HVAC inspection is extremely important because it helps to make sure your system is prepared for the heavy-duty lifting it’ll have to do during the winter,” James Merritt, owner of AirNow, Inc., a top-rated Millbrook/Montgomery-based HVAC contractor that provides HVAC service, repair, and maintenance, said in a company press release. “Have you had the tires rotated and oil changed on your air conditioning and
READ MOREPharmacies have a rich history in America
The pharmaceutical industry has a long history in the United States and pharmacists and pharmacy technicians have been playing an important role in society for almost 200 years. According to the National Pharmacy Technician Association, a secret society was formed in New Orleans in 1857 called “The Mystic Krewe of Comus.” The society’s members were made up of wealthy citizens, including pharmacists and doctors who met at a pharmacy in the French Quarter neighborhood of New Orleans called Pope’s Pharmacy. “In earlier times, the pharmacist was a person individuals could go to for their ailments and get advice as to
READ MORENew standards will impact HVAC tech demand
New performance standards were approved this year that will make the evaluations of homes for HVAC work more efficient and provide clear guidelines for certified contractors. The approved guidelines come at a time when AC & Heating/Refrigeration (HVAC-R) technicians are in growing demand as the HVAC industry continues to grow. The Air Conditioning Contractors of America Educational Institute Standards Task Team announced that the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) has recognized ACCA 12 QH-2011 Existing Homes Evaluation and Performance Improvement standard, according to a press release issued by the organization. The release also states that ACCA 12 QH-2011 was developed
READ MOREAllergy season predicted to be harsh, pharmacies will see growth in business
A warmer than normal winter for most of the nation may have been great news for those that dread the cold and snow, but it may also mean a tougher spring for those who suffer from allergies and asthma as pollen counts in many parts of the country are higher than normal for this time of the year. “I’m seeing a lot of people the last two weeks coming in with a lot of wheezing and coughing,” Dr. Mark Kalenian with Alabama Asthma and Allergy said recently in a Dothen Eagle article on the predicted increase in allergy cases across
READ MOREMedical assistants help supply doctors with vital information
Doctors rely on information when making decisions on how to treat patients and medical assistants play an important role in supplying that access to important medical information. Medical assistants play an important part in a healthcare facility and they are also helping to ensure patients receive the most efficient care possible, especially as demand for healthcare services continues to grow. Information is power, especially in the medical field, and the more information a doctor has when he or she visits with a patient, the more help that doctor is going to be able to offer. That’s why it is critical
READ MOREHVAC industry growing, changing
One of the best ways builders can reduce costs is by constructing energy-efficient structures. From tax credits to lower energy bills, the advantages of building an energy-efficient structure is great and that is putting AC & Heating/Refrigeration (HVAC-R) technicians in high demand. A growth in concern over the environment, tax credits for environmentally friendly buildings, and a need to save money, have made innovative heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) systems in high demand all across the country. Because the technology involved in these HVAC systems is changing there is a growing need for professionally trained HVAC technicians who have
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