HVAC

How Do I Get Started in HVACR?

Interested in learning more about how to get started in HVACR? During an HVACR program, you will learn all about HVACR systems. This program will also prepare you to get certification in the field. This certification will help you get started in a rewarding career offering HVACR services to both residential and commercial spaces. Be a part of the revolution, striving to help heat and cool the citizens of the planet in an energy efficient

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What are the Basics of HVACR?

One of the fastest growing professions is that of a heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration (HVACR) technician. HVACR jobs are expected to grow 8% in Michigan and 16% in Texas in the coming decade, according to the U.S. Department of Labor’s Employment and Training Administration. This is because technical schools are providing the proper training for these programs in as little as 9 months, a fraction of the time it usually takes to complete

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6 Skills Needed to be a Successful HVACR Technician

One growing profession is that of a heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration (HVACR) technician. As more homes are built, businesses expand, and the population grows, the demand for heat and cooling is growing. With so many of these types of systems currently operational, there is a high demand for qualified individuals who can both conduct routine maintenance on these systems to ensure that they are running properly as well as troubleshoot any issues that

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How to Become an HVACR Technician

When businesses or homeowners need their heating system, cooling system or refrigerator fixed, they turn to an HVACR technician. HVACR technicians need to be prepared to tackle many different problems and must also work with a variety of different people on a daily basis. As central heating and cooling systems become more popular, the demand for HVACR technicians continues to rise. So, what are some questions that must be answered and skills that someone must

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What is HVACR and Why Do I Want to Become an HVACR Technician?

Are you doing some research about becoming an HVACR technician? Did you know that you could become an HVACR technician in as little as 9 months. Are you asking yourself, “What is HVACR?” Heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration (HVACR) is a skill that is needed in homes, apartment complexes, office buildings, hospitals and retail stores. Virtually every building that is standing uses some type of HVACR system. Because of this, trained and skilled HVACR

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Alternating Current (AC) vs Direct Current (DC) Power: An HVACR Guide

Are you interested in becoming an HVACR professional? Have a keen interest in AC vs DC power? While attending an HVACR program at a vocational school, you will have the opportunity to study alternating current (AC) and direct current (DC). This knowledge will come in handy when working on heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigerators. As an HVACR technician, you can help both residential or commercial clients with indoor heating and air conditioning. And you can

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HVACR Technician: Skills of the Trade

Are you good with your hands? Do have solid mechanical and troubleshooting skills? If so, you should consider a career in HVACR (heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration)! Gaining the skills to be a successful HVACR technician is as easy as attending a nine-month HVACR technician program at your local trade school. With these skills, you can start a rewarding and challenging career in HVACR.  Are you asking yourself, “What does a HVACR technician do

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Is a Career in HVAC/R Right for You?

You don’t have to pursue an expensive higher-education degree to find a satisfying and challenging career. Vocational education is an affordable alternative for individuals who are looking to work with their hands and develop skills that will last a lifetime. Consider MIAT College of Technology’s HVAC/R (Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration) program, which trains students for one of the fastest-growing trades in the country.

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New HVAC & Energy Classes starting in Canton, MI – 10/2/14

Apply today for the new class for our HVAC and Energy classes starting on October 2nd, 2014 at MIAT’s Canton, MI campus. We offer a variety of Energy classes leading up to the Associates in Energy Technology! The HVACR training program is composed of both classroom lectures and hands-on learning. The curriculum is designed to provide students with a foundation in HVACR while graduates of this program will gain advanced skills once employed in the

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Refrigeration Systems Basics

Refrigeration, by definition, is the process of removing heat from a material or space, so that its temperature becomes lower than its surroundings. While this sounds like a simple concept, the intricacies of refrigeration systems require the attention and expertise of well-trained HVAC Technicians. At MIAT, qualified instructors teach students how to master this complex equipment, which prepares them for successful HVAC careers down the road. At the most basic level, there are four main

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