Arkansas HVACR NewsMagazine September 2025

HVACR NewsMagazine September 2025

Tech News

Explore the High-Performance Heat Pumps course through ESCO Institute and ensure you're equipped to meet the demands of today — and the challenges of tomorrow. As a subscriber to this newsletter, we are offering you the first two chapters of our eLearning course for FREE. FREE Course: https://bit.ly/high performanceheatpumptrial Study Guide: https://www.escogroup.org/shop/ItemDet ail.aspx?ID=5530 eLearning Course: https://hvacr.elearn.network/bundles/hig h-performance-heat-pumps Instructor resources: https://www.escotesting.com/shop/shops alesitemdetail.aspx?ID=5584 Clifton Beck Director of Digital Media ESCO Institute Cbeck@escogroup.org This article was furnished by The ESCO group and HVAC Excellence. ESCO issues most of the 608s in our region and offers lots of free training as well as their pay for courses. We appreciate them sharing their excellent articles and encourage our readers to subscribe to their newsletter on Linkedin. HVAC Excellence is the largest US HVACR accrediting organization. Four Arkansas Colleges are accredited and others are looking into the possibility. HVACR News | LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/hvacr-news-esco-hvac excellence-xryqc/

behind — while those who embrace this transition will become leaders in a high growth segment of the market. That’s why we created the High -Performance Heat Pumps course, available through ESCO Institute. This training was designed as an advanced supplement to ESCO’s foundational curriculum on heat pump operation, installation, and service. This course dives deep into the topics technicians and designers need to succeed with modern heat pump technology, including:

• Inverter operation

• Cold climate specifications

• Ducted and ductless system applications

• Retrofitting fossil fuel systems

• Installation best practices

• Smart diagnostic commissioning tools

Whether you’re already certified or preparing for your HVAC Excellence Heat Pump Service Certification, this course will strengthen your knowledge and position you for Energy-Skilled Recognition through the Department of Energy’s Recognized Contractor List . Final Thoughts: It's Time to Lead the Transition The transition to inverter-driven high performance heat pumps is not optional — it is essential. It represents the next stage in HVAC evolution, one where efficiency, comfort, and sustainability converge. And for those in the industry, it presents an extraordinary opportunity to grow, innovate, and lead.

Arkansas Colleges Accredited by HVAC Excellence

ASU Beebe, Searcy: Instructor, Brad Cooper

ATU, Ozark: Instructor, Kenny Beeler

North Arkansas College, Harrison: Instructor, Jeff Smith

UA PTC, North Little Rock: Instructor, Matthew Lewmaster

Are you ready to take that next step?