Getting Started in HVAC For Jaime Navarro, getting into HVAC wasn’t ever something on her radar. It started with a simple decision to try something new. Based in Maui, Hawaii, Jaime works as a service technician for Sturdevant Air Conditioning, an employee-owned company on the island where she recently celebrated five years with the team. […]
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Some techs know exactly where their HVAC career is headed. For HVAC tech, Jason Gamboa, he didn’t and that’s part of what makes his story so relatable. “I wasn’t looking to get into HVAC when I did,” Jason told us. “I kind of just fell into it.” Located in Sacramento, California, Jason started out working
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At just 20 years old, Andrew Salgado, also known as hvac_disciple on social media, is already proving that age has nothing to do with work ethic. Based in Tampa, Florida, Andrew entered the HVACR industry in October 2023, starting in commercial refrigeration before transitioning into residential service. While he’s still early in his career, he’s
Matt and Sean Cummings, the twin brothers behind @HVACR_dads, share a career in HVACR, life as dads, and a genuine passion for staying connected to the trade community. Based in New Jersey, Matt and Sean work as service technicians at GE Mechanical in Vineland, handling a wide range of systems including boilers, refrigeration, air conditioning,
When you talk with Yazmin Chavez, you can instantly tell she loves what she does. She’s got that mix of curiosity, hard work, and heart that makes an outstanding HVAC tech. Based in Salem, Oregon, Yazmin rolls up to jobs in her highly recognizable pink service van, representing Advantage Heating and Air Conditioning with pride.
For some techs, HVAC was the family business. For Marcio Butler (@butlerstouch.hvac), it started with watching it on YouTube. “I knew college wasn’t really for me, and I was always looking into the trades,” Marcio recalls. “I started watching YouTube videos first of HVAC Guy and also AC Service Tech and Love2HVAC. I just liked
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When we do site visits with HVACR techs, we’re always looking for ways to make the job easier, safer, and more efficient. During one of those visits, we saw a tech using our aerosol coil cleaner. She needed to use the entire can to get the job done—pressing hard on the spray nozzle without letting
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Finding Purpose Through People and the Trade Rodolfo Vargas never set out to become an HVACR technician, but like many in the trade, his journey started with a single opportunity and grew through persistence, passion, and people. Originally from Elgin, Illinois, Rodolfo moved to McKinney, Texas in 2012 with his wife and children in search
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Before he was old enough to drive, David Gutierrez was already working side-by-side with his dad in the field. HVAC quickly became more than a trade, it became part of who he is. “My dad was a technician. He had like 40 years in refrigeration until he passed,” David shared. “I started working with him,
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Choosing the Right Heat Protection for Brazing JobsWhen you’re working around an open flame, protecting components from heat damage is critical. Whether you’re brazing lines in tight spots or working in wide-open areas, Viper offers three solutions you can count on: WetRag Putty, Heatshield, and Heat Blocking Gel. Here’s how to choose the right one
Megan McIntosh never planned to be in HVACR, but her hands-on nature led her here. As co-owner of Mechanical Environments in Denver, CO, she specializes in environmental control for cannabis cultivation facilities, where controlling temperature and humidity are everything, especially in the dry Colorado climate. From Photography to Fixing Things Megan started in photography and
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We’ve got some big news to share with you: Refrigeration Technologies has acquired an additional 30,000 square feet of warehouse space! This expansion marks a major milestone for us, which is projected to increase our manufacturing capacity by over 400%. It’s an exciting step that will allow us to continue innovating and delivering the safe,
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Meet Blake Barkeloo, the man behind Icedburg Services in Jacksonville, Florida, and our November Tech of the Month! Blake’s story is one filled with an unexpected career twist, a love-hate relationship with troubleshooting, and even a bit of ice cream tasting (for “quality control,” of course). Let’s dive into what makes Blake—and his one-man show—so
We’re excited to share some fantastic news — Refrigeration Technologies has made the INC 5000 list of the fastest-growing private companies in the U.S. for the third consecutive year! In 2024, we ranked 119 in the manufacturing sector, 238 in the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim area, and 584 in the state of California. A Big Thank
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LEZZZ GO! We’re excited to introduce Gabriel Gonzalez, also known as @hvac_sg, as our October Viper Tech of the Month. Gabriel was nominated by numerous fellow HVAC techs, and it’s easy to see why. His passion for the trade, his positive attitude, and his dedication to helping others in the community make him a standout
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There’s a big debate on using dish soap, just water, or chemical cleaners on HVAC-R condenser, evaporator coils including micro-channel and aluminum. Let’s discuss the different options. Leave the Dish Soap in the Kitchen While dish soap might seem like an easy solution for cleaning condenser coils, its chemical properties can actually be harmful to
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Nylog is a viscoelastic compound made from POE oil, designed to lubricate and seal HVAC and refrigeration components. It’s also one of the most polarizing topics on Refrigeration Technologies‘ social media accounts. While it has long been a trusted product among HVAC-R professionals due to its versatility and reliability, we want to address some of
Whether you’re working with residential HVAC systems or large commercial refrigeration setups, the ability to detect leaks efficiently and safely can save time, money, and prevent potential hazards. One of the most effective ways to find a leak in a HVAC or refrigeration system is to use an electronic leak detector to find the general
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