There’s a difference between knowing and doing. Here at HVAC Technical Academy, we do both. Mornings are typically dedicated to knowing while in the afternoon we concentrate on the doing.

Another Day of DOING

Becoming prepared to be of immediate value is one of the traits we offer at HVAC Technical Academy. Check out what we have been working on over the past few days… and yes, we are in week two!.

Recognizing the ability to replace motors, condenser fan motors and blower motors, in a timely manner is what makes a technician valuable, all get their hands on quickly… making the best of every day, every moment. In addition to motor replacements, all continued on their brazing ability.

Our next six-week, 210-hour workshop is scheduled for Tuesday, July 14^th. With a maximum of ten participants, you may want to get on the list as soon as possible.

We are a training facility where “Learn by Doing” defines our approach to get YOU on a career path.

Danny

Today all were introduced to the principles and applications surrounding brazing. Though Mel Brooks could not attend, immediate progress happened… as for badges, we don’t need any stinking badges (just throwing in one of the greatest movie lines in history).

HVACTA: Brazing Saddles

Brazing is a procedure by which tubing is joined by melting a filler metal into the joint at high temperatures, over 840°F.

Recognizing many will be working with Low Flammable Refrigerant, brazing techniques are as follows: When brazing a system that has been charged with a flammable refrigerant, the system charge must be recovered first. The system should then be swept with nitrogen to ensure that there is no residual refrigerant. A low-pressure nitrogen purge (1/2 to 2 psig) should be done during the brazing process.

All participants got involved learning the skills of torch safety and use. Not a bad way to gain knowledge of the HVAC skill set… by DOING!

We are a hands-on workshop facility located in Sanford, Florida, where “Learn by Doing” defines our approach to get YOU on a path to personal AND professional success. Background friendly, HVAC Technical Academy partnered with 2^nd Chance University to assist ALL desiring personal and professional success.

Interested in becoming an HVAC Service Technician, give me a call.

Danny
407-878-0474

An HVAC capacitor is an important component with one mission: store and release electrical energy to give motors (like the condenser fan and blower fan) the jolt needed to start and keep running smoothly. Two common capacitor types are start capacitors (for initial power) and run capacitors (for continuous operation).

HVAC Capacitor Function and Failure

Like anything else, capacitors do not last forever. Signs of failure including humming, failure to start, or short. Having a bad capacitor also causes the air conditioner system to not operate or not operate the way it was meant to. For example, if the outdoor cfm capacitor goes bad, the cfm will not operate, resulting in blowing warm air instead of cool air. Being in Florida, hot air during the summer months is not a positive experience.

Today was all about capacitors, clamp meters, and getting further introduced to the refrigeration cycle. A strong leap forward as we enter week two of this exciting journey.

If you enjoy daily challenges, working with your hands, and never a dull moment, the HVAC industry may be a good fit for you and HVAC Technical Academy can get you there in under two months.

Danny

On the first day of class (and throughout each session), safety is emphasized. Today was a day dedicated to various safety procedures, focusing on ladder safety

Ladder safety is serious business

• According to the World Health Organization, the United States leads the world in ladder deaths. Each year, there are more than 164,000 emergency room-treated injuries and 300 deaths in the U.S. caused by falls from ladders.
• Most ladder deaths are from falls of 10 feet or less.

Our 6-week HVAC workshop gets results and gets participants prepared to enter a career quickly with the knowledge, skills, and ability for success.

Interested in getting into the HVAC industry in less than two months, consider HVAC Technical Academy.

Danny

HVAC workshops at HVAC Technical Academy are about learning quickly and safely. This is completed by limiting the number of participants during each 6-week term.

Day one introduced all to HVAC concepts AND engaged in a fun competition. First competition was about “clarity.” This was a simple single syllable word test to showcase how clarity can be confusing and, as HVAC Technicians, making sure all are on the same page is extremely important.

Second competition we raced to check out a wordsearch event – common HVAC words and terms all must know well. The goal of these two competitions is to get all introduced to their new world.

Day two at HVACTA

Day two was about continuing our HVAC journey as each participant chose a topic for review and discussion for the class. Once discussed, all went outside to continue detailing each chosen topic while becoming more comfortable with HVAC systems, equipment, and theory.

This is going to be a great group as learn by doing! When it comes to HVAC, this is what we do and is a great way to start.

Interested in becoming part of the HVAC Industry, there is no better time than now!

Now is the perfect time to become HVAC ready in just SIX WEEKS.

Our next HVAC Workshop begins Tuesday, July 14^th. Designed for the individual looking for a career change, we begin at the beginning, no HVAC knowledge required.

Located in Sanford, Florida, call me at 407-878-0474 to discuss and schedule a visit.

Danny

Excitement abounds as May 2026, The HVAC journey to personal and professional success takes flight. You got it, our focused six-week workshop begins with an eager group ready to hit the ground running. Feeling it, the first few days in any adventure can be challenging… and the reward GREAT!

HACTA: A New Journey Begins

Welcoming our group on their first steps upon a lifelong journey. Over the next six weeks I encourage all passengers and visitors to tag along in their growth, challenges, and successes.

Please do not be shy about sharing in their adventure.

Danny
407-878-0474

Heard it say journeys all begin with one step… and then another… and so the steps go on and on. When it comes to entering one of the most in-demand careers, HVAC, for many, the first step begins at HVAC Technical Academy… when researching why, it’s clear.

HVACTA: Tomorrow is NOT just another day

Tomorrow begins a new six-week HVAC workshop, and the excitement is in the air…

Serious about working in the HVAC Industry, partnering with HVAC Technical Academy is the right choice.

Interested in getting into the HVAC industry in less than two months, consider HVAC Technical Academy.

Danny