The amount of pressure you're under depends on where you live. I live in Florida, so I'm very close to sea level. Therefore, the weight of the atmosphere is exerting exactly 14.7 pounds per square inch (PSIA) of pressure on every surface in every direction. There is no such thing as negative pressure—only pressure lower […]

Many in our industry can misunderstand the differences between temperature and heat, although these are related. Substances are composed of many moving molecules that change their speed as they release or gain heat. When we heat a glass of water in a microwave, its molecules start to move more quickly. The velocity increase results in […]

Title: NATE Testing & Review Description: Bryan Orr with HVACRSchool.com will offer a general, technical NATE review from 8am-11:30am and proctor a session of North American Technician Excellence (NATE) technician certification testing in the afternoon from 1pm-5pm. The Review will cover elements of the CORE, Air Conditioning and Heat Pump exams and how the concepts apply […]