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Websites in this guide have been vetted by librarians and faculty. HVAC / Refrigeration Tools & Resources
News and More
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AHRI, Air Conditioning, Heating and Refrigeration Institute300+ member companies produce more than 90 percent of the residential and commercial air conditioning, heating, water heating, and commercial refrigeration equipment made in North America. Offers info on certification, standards, news & events, advocacy and more.
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Energy Star Heating and CoolingENERGY STAR is a U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) voluntary program that helps businesses and individuals save money and protect our climate through superior energy efficiency.
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HVAC ExcellenceHVAC Excellence is a not for profit organization that has been serving the HVACR industry since 1994. Offers links to ongoing education.
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NATE, North American Technician ExcellenceFounded in 1997, the nation’s largest non-profit certification organization for heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration technicians. Headquartered in Arlington, VA, NATE is the certification organization governed, owned, operated, developed and supported by the entire HVACR industry.
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OSHA: Indoor Air Quality in Commercial and Institutional BuildingsLast updated 2011
Professional Organizations
American Society for Heating, Refrigerating and Air Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE)
Keep up with standards, research and technology, and educational opportunities including seminars and conferences. Also provides links to information about politics and policy affecting the industry.
Air Conditioning Contractors of America (ACCA)
Links to technical manuals, quality standards, approved software and more.
Associated Builders and Contractors, Inc. (ABC)
National construction industry trade association representing nearly 21,000 chapter members. Helps members develop people, win work and deliver that work safely, ethically, profitably and for the betterment of communities.
Video Tutorials
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HVAC FundamentalsHow Does Your AC Work? 11:06 min.
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HVAC VideosThis is a channel dedicated to all things HVAC from the owner of a small NC heating and cooling business.
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Lennox Online TrainingTraining on a variety of Lennox HVAC products.
HVAC Blogs
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Advanced Mechanical Services BlogGreat source of news, how-to, and product reviews
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Goodway HVAC BlogCovering tools, news and trends in the HVAC and Power Generation Maintenance industry.