Category: HVAC-R
The importance of indoor air quality – How HVAC/R systems can be used to improve it
January 10, 2023
Poor air quality is an often-overlooked aspect of maintaining a healthy living or working environment. The air we breathe inside our homes and offices can be filled with pollutants, dust, …
Demand for HVAC-R Techs
October 18, 2019
HVAC-R Job Growth At OTC, we offer a program for our students to study to become HVAC-R technicians. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the number of jobs for this industry …
Furnace Donation from Air Conditioning, Heating and Refrigeration Institute
June 2, 2016
The HVAC/R Program at Oklahoma Technical College (OTC) has accepted a generous donation of two top-of-the-line furnaces from the Air Conditioning, Heating and Refrigeration Institute (AHRI), a trade association representing …
The 411 on Carbon Monoxide
November 23, 2015
HVAC Safety Training Carbon Monoxide (CO) is invisible, odorless and known as the silent killer. According to the Center for Disease Control (CDC), almost 500 unintentional deaths and more than 1,700 …
HVAC Tips to Winterize Your Home
October 22, 2014
Winterize Your Home with HVAC-R Tips Winter is here! Is your home ready? Here are a few tips to help you winterize your home. Tip 1. Change your Air Filters A dirty air …
Preparing Your Home for Fall and Winter
October 18, 2016
HVAC Efficiency As the leaves start changing colors and falling off the trees, nature gives us a not-so-subtle reminder that winter is coming. And with the change of seasons, those of …
Importance of HVAC Air Filters
April 2, 2014
Air Filters in HVAC Units Have you ever wondered why we use air filters in our indoor heating and air conditioning units and why that little light starts flashing on our …
How To Change an Air Filter
June 16, 2016
Air Filters for HVAC-R Units After a paltry winter and a mild spring, I was sure the pattern would continue and we would see record lows this summer. But it's not even summer, …
Best HVAC Air Filters
May 6, 2014
What Air Filter is Best? Air filters are very important. Well, now we’re going to help you decide what air filter will work the best for you. When choosing an air filter …
Save On Utility Bills
November 20, 2019
4 Ways To Save On Your Utility Bill Who doesn’t love saving money? For the frugal people out there, we have thrown together a short list of quick and simple things …
