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# HVAC School

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## Sitemaps

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## Posts

- [Blog](https://www.hvacschool.org/blog/)
- [How Not to Blow It During Your Job Interview](https://www.hvacschool.org/2017/05/how-not-to-blow-your-job-interview/)
- [The Crazy Places a Job in HVAC Could Take You](https://www.hvacschool.org/2017/05/the-crazy-places-a-job-in-hvac-could-take-you/)
- [How to Spot Shady Hire-and-Fire Shops and Questionable Pay Structure](https://www.hvacschool.org/2017/05/how-to-spot-shady-hire-and-fire-shops-and-questionable-pay-structure/)
- [Is HVAC School Worth It?](https://www.hvacschool.org/2017/08/is-hvac-school-worth-it/)
- [The Deadly Inhalation Risks That HVAC Mechanics and Installers Face](https://www.hvacschool.org/2017/08/the-deadly-inhalation-risks-that-hvac-mechanics-and-installers-face/)
- [BAS Brings the Green Revolution to the HVAC Industry](https://www.hvacschool.org/2017/07/bas-brings-the-green-revolution-to-the-hvac-industry/)
- [What You Learn from a Mentor Can Be Just as Valuable as Formal Training](https://www.hvacschool.org/2017/05/what-you-learn-from-a-mentor-can-be-just-as-valuable-as-formal-training/)
- [When to Solder and When to Braze Copper Lines: A Look at the Pros and Cons of Each](https://www.hvacschool.org/2017/06/when-to-solder-and-when-to-braze-copper-lines-a-look-at-the-pros-and-cons-of-each/)
- [Even in One of the Safest Trades, HVAC Techs and Installers Aren’t Immune to Workplace Injuries… or Worse](https://www.hvacschool.org/2017/06/even-in-one-of-the-safest-trades-hvac-techs-and-installers-arent-immune-to-workplace-injuries-or-worse/)
- [Is Licensing Really About Safety, or Is It More About Revenue Collection?](https://www.hvacschool.org/2017/05/license-for-safety-or-revenue/)

## Pages

- [Home](https://www.hvacschool.org/)
- [About](https://www.hvacschool.org/about/)
- [Terms of Use](https://www.hvacschool.org/terms-use/)
- [Privacy Policy](https://www.hvacschool.org/privacy-policy/)
- [Test ESYOH](https://www.hvacschool.org/test-esyoh/)
- [Alabama HVAC Training](https://www.hvacschool.org/alabama/)
- [The Importance of HVAC Equipment Manufacturer Training](https://www.hvacschool.org/manufacturer-training/)
- [State, County and Municipal Licensing Requirements for HVAC Technicians and Mechanics](https://www.hvacschool.org/licensing-requirements/)
- [HVAC Continuing Education: Your Guide to Staying on Top of Your Game](https://www.hvacschool.org/hvac-continuing-education-your-guide-to-staying-on-top-of-your-game/)
- [Your Complete Guide to Voluntary HVAC Industry Certification Options ](https://www.hvacschool.org/hvac-certification/)
- [HVAC EPA Certification Now Includes HFC-Based Refrigerants- and More Changes Ahead](https://www.hvacschool.org/epa-and-the-hvac-industry/)
- [HVAC Technical Programs: Diploma, Certificate or Associate Degree](https://www.hvacschool.org/degrees/)
- [Understanding the Apprenticeship Process and Finding a Program](https://www.hvacschool.org/apprenticeships/)
- [Texas HVAC Technician](https://www.hvacschool.org/texas/)
- [How to Become an HVAC Technician: From Training to Landing a Job](https://www.hvacschool.org/hvac-training/)
- [HVAC Career Paths: Residential or Commercial? … Service or Installation?](https://www.hvacschool.org/careers/)
- [How Heating and Cooling Systems and Fuels Differ Across the US Based on Cost and Availability](https://www.hvacschool.org/regional-differences-in-hvac-systems/)
- [The Impact of Evolving Technology On Your HVAC Career](https://www.hvacschool.org/hvac-technology/)
- [Commercial-Industrial Vs Residential HVAC Work](https://www.hvacschool.org/commercial-industrial-vs-residential-hvac-work/)
- [Building Automation Systems Are Changing the HVAC Controls Landscape](https://www.hvacschool.org/building-automation-systems/)
- [HVAC Blueprint and Electrical Schematic Basics](https://www.hvacschool.org/hvac-blueprint-and-electrical-schematic-basics/)
- [HVAC Estimator David Hoeing, Reveals Some Secrets About the Bidding Process](https://www.hvacschool.org/bidding-and-cost-estimation/)
- [Salaries for HVAC Service Technicians and Commercial Mechanics and Installers](https://www.hvacschool.org/hvac-salary/)
- [One 26-Year Vet’s Insider Perspective on Working in the HVAC Industry](https://www.hvacschool.org/one-26-year-vets-insider-perspective-on-working-in-the-hvac-industry/)
- [Every Service Tech and Installer Has a Story To Tell About How They Got Started](https://www.hvacschool.org/finding-a-path-into-the-hvac-industry/)
- [Customer Service Skills](https://www.hvacschool.org/customer-service-skills/)
- [Women in HVAC: Closing the Gender Gap, One HVAC Job at a Time](https://www.hvacschool.org/women-in-hvac-r/)
- [How One Contractor is Thriving Amidst an HVAC Talent Shortage](https://www.hvacschool.org/how-one-contractor-is-thriving-amidst-an-hvac-talent-shortage/)
- [Sheet Metal Workers in HVAC](https://www.hvacschool.org/sheet-metal-worker/)
- [Working as a Pipefitter, Steamfitter or Gasfitter in HVAC](https://www.hvacschool.org/pipefitters-steamfitters-and-gasfitters/)
- [HVAC Careers in Industrial Controls Systems](https://www.hvacschool.org/control-systems-technician/)
- [Internet Data Center HVAC Installer and Technician Careers](https://www.hvacschool.org/data-center-technician/)
- [HVAC-R Careers in Commercial Refrigeration](https://www.hvacschool.org/commercial-refrigeration-mechanic/)
- [Working in HVAC As A Clean Room Technician](https://www.hvacschool.org/clean-room-technician/)
- [HVAC In-House Building Engineer Careers](https://www.hvacschool.org/building-engineer/)
- [Careers in HVAC Service and Maintenance](https://www.hvacschool.org/service/)
- [HVAC Careers in System Construction and Installation](https://www.hvacschool.org/installation/)
- [Jobs on the Commercial-Industrial Side of the HVAC Industry](https://www.hvacschool.org/commercial/)
- [HVAC Jobs in Residential Installation and Service HVAC](https://www.hvacschool.org/residential/)
- [Wyoming HVAC Training](https://www.hvacschool.org/wyoming/)
- [Wisconsin HVAC Training](https://www.hvacschool.org/wisconsin/)
- [West Virginia HVAC Training](https://www.hvacschool.org/west-virginia/)
- [Washington HVAC Training](https://www.hvacschool.org/washington/)
- [Virginia HVAC Training](https://www.hvacschool.org/virginia/)
- [Vermont HVAC Training](https://www.hvacschool.org/vermont/)
- [Utah HVAC Training](https://www.hvacschool.org/utah/)
- [Tennessee HVAC Training](https://www.hvacschool.org/tennessee/)
- [South Dakota HVAC Training](https://www.hvacschool.org/south-dakota/)
- [South Carolina HVAC Training](https://www.hvacschool.org/south-carolina/)
- [Rhode Island HVAC Training](https://www.hvacschool.org/rhode-island/)
- [Pennsylvania HVAC Technician](https://www.hvacschool.org/pennsylvania/)
- [Oregon HVAC Training](https://www.hvacschool.org/oregon/)
- [Oklahoma HVAC Technician](https://www.hvacschool.org/oklahoma/)
- [Ohio HVAC Training](https://www.hvacschool.org/ohio/)
- [North Dakota HVAC Training](https://www.hvacschool.org/north-dakota/)
- [North Carolina HVAC Training](https://www.hvacschool.org/north-carolina/)
- [New York HVAC Training](https://www.hvacschool.org/new-york/)
- [New Mexico HVAC Training](https://www.hvacschool.org/new-mexico/)
- [New Jersey HVAC Training](https://www.hvacschool.org/new-jersey/)
- [New Hampshire HVAC Training](https://www.hvacschool.org/new-hampshire/)
- [Nevada HVAC Training](https://www.hvacschool.org/nevada/)
- [Nebraska HVAC Training](https://www.hvacschool.org/nebraska/)
- [Montana HVAC Training](https://www.hvacschool.org/montana/)
- [Missouri HVAC Training](https://www.hvacschool.org/missouri/)
- [Mississippi HVAC Training](https://www.hvacschool.org/mississippi/)
- [Minnesota HVAC Training](https://www.hvacschool.org/minnesota/)
- [Michigan HVAC Training](https://www.hvacschool.org/michigan/)
- [Massachusetts HVAC Training](https://www.hvacschool.org/massachusetts/)
- [Maryland HVAC Training](https://www.hvacschool.org/maryland/)
- [Maine HVAC Training](https://www.hvacschool.org/maine/)
- [Louisiana HVAC Training](https://www.hvacschool.org/louisiana/)
- [Kentucky HVAC Training](https://www.hvacschool.org/kentucky/)
- [Kansas HVAC Training](https://www.hvacschool.org/kansas/)
- [Iowa HVAC Training](https://www.hvacschool.org/iowa/)
- [Indiana HVAC Training](https://www.hvacschool.org/indiana/)
- [Illinois HVAC Training](https://www.hvacschool.org/illinois/)
- [Idaho HVAC Training](https://www.hvacschool.org/idaho/)
- [Hawaii HVAC Training](https://www.hvacschool.org/hawaii/)
- [Georgia HVAC Training](https://www.hvacschool.org/georgia/)
- [Florida HVAC Training](https://www.hvacschool.org/florida/)
- [District of Columbia HVAC Training](https://www.hvacschool.org/district-of-columbia/)
- [Delaware HVAC Training](https://www.hvacschool.org/delaware/)
- [Connecticut HVAC Training](https://www.hvacschool.org/connecticut/)
- [Colorado HVAC Training](https://www.hvacschool.org/colorado/)
- [California HVAC Training](https://www.hvacschool.org/california/)
- [Arkansas HVAC Training](https://www.hvacschool.org/arkansas/)
- [Alaska HVAC Training](https://www.hvacschool.org/alaska/)
- [Arizona HVAC Training](https://www.hvacschool.org/arizona/)
- [Corruption in Bidding Big HVAC Jobs is More Common than You'd Think](https://www.hvacschool.org/corruption-in-bidding-big-hvac-jobs-is-more-common-than-youd-think/)
- [How Cutting Corners to Stay Within Budget Undermines HVAC Projects](https://www.hvacschool.org/how-cutting-corners-to-stay-within-budget-undermines-hvac-projects/)
- [Featured Interviews - Looking at the HVAC Industry From All Sides](https://www.hvacschool.org/interviews/)
- [A Conversation with a Maintenance and Operations Manager From Nebraska](https://www.hvacschool.org/kyle-buscher/)
- [Conversation with a Commercial HVAC Project Estimator from St. Louis](https://www.hvacschool.org/dave-hoeing/)
- [A Conversation with A Residential and Light Commercial HVAC Shop Owner From Utah](https://www.hvacschool.org/angie-snow/)
- [A Conversation With A Commercial/Industrial Service Technician Out of Pittsburgh](https://www.hvacschool.org/mike-dericco/)
- [Schools By State](https://www.hvacschool.org/schools-by-state/)
- [Salaries](https://www.hvacschool.org/salaries/)
- [Contact Us](https://www.hvacschool.org/contact-us/)
- [Home](https://www.hvacschool.org/home/)
- [News](https://www.hvacschool.org/news/)
- [Case Studies](https://www.hvacschool.org/case-studies/)
- [Get in touch](https://www.hvacschool.org/get-in-touch/)
- [School Listing](https://www.hvacschool.org/school-listing/)
- [School Request](https://www.hvacschool.org/school-request/)

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