Training Opportunities
May 25 – Condensation and Drain Problems Solved! Small changes to get big results
Time/Location: Webinar at Noon
Simple solutions offered by understanding the impact of duct design and static pressure on drainage and how to prevent condensation-related issues such as overflowing drain traps, falling ceilings, and insurance claims by joining this class.
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June 9 – IRA Rebates – Get Ahead of The Competition (Members Only)
Time/Location: Webinar at Noon
On August 16, 2022, the federal Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) was signed into law. The IRA includes $8.8 billion in funding for consumer home energy rebate programs which will be administered by individual states. South Carolina expects to receive over $137 million of these funds, which will be split into two programs: Home Energy Performance Based, Whole House Rebates (HOME rebates) and High Efficiency Electric Home rebates.
Your association is working with the South Carolina Energy Office to make sure SCALT members are in the front line to receive the information on how the money will be distributed.
Join SCALT and The Energy Office on June 9 at Noon for a preview of what is coming. The details are not confirmed and there are still a lot of questions to be answered, but join us for a time to learn what we do know and let SCALT know what questions are important to you. We will be working with the Energy Office to answer your questions.
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June 22 – Don’t Let Your HVAC System Get Blamed For Mold
Time/Location: Webinar at Noon
Cost: $25 member/ $50 non-member (GOLD Members use promo code to receive webinar for free)
Learn what mold is, what makes it grow, why HVAC systems are involved or get blamed, and what can be done HVAC-wise about it.
Instructor: Dr. Craig DeWitt PhD PE, RLC
Dr. Craig DeWitt has more than 35 years in the construction industry. He provides consulting and training on indoor environments and building systems. Clients include owners, builders, design professionals, HVAC professionals, home inspectors, code officials, contractors, real estate and pest control professionals, building product manufacturers and retailers, engineers, attorneys, insurance companies, the US DOE and many specialty contractors.
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September 21 – Refrigeration Diagnostics Made Simple
Time/Location: Webinar at Noon
Cost: $25 member/ $50 non-member (GOLD Members use promo code to receive webinar for free)
Discover how to effectively charge a system and identify issues with the metering device by utilizing superheating and sub-cooling techniques.
Instructor: Joey Henderson
Joey Henderson brings more than 30 years of experience to the HVAC industry, working as a technical expert and trainer to incredible partners who share a passion for developing top talent in the industry.
Joey currently serves as the Program Coordinator and Advanced HVAC Instructor for Midlands Technical College, while traveling the nation to speak at conferences and customer-specific events.
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October 6 – Duct Fair
Time/Location: Trident Technical College – Charleston SC
HVAC contractors, installers, services, and building inspectors are invited to attend. Ninehands-on training modules, each staffed with manufacturers’ technical represntatives, and/or specially selected instructors will demonstrate the correct procedure to fabricate and install flex duct, duct board and sheet metal duct systems with their support materials including insulation, mesh, mastic, tape, dampers and hanging straps.Compliance with the International Residential Code and the 2009 IECC will also be a focus.
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October 19 – Heat Pump Heating Operation and Diagnostics including – Demand Defrost Made Simple!
Time/Location: Webinar at Noon
Cost: $25 member/ $50 non-member (GOLD Members use promo code to receive webinar for free)
This session will cover the basic operations of heat pumps in the heat mode including both types of defrost controls and how to troubleshoot them.
Instructor: Joey Henderson
Joey Henderson brings more than 30 years of experience to the HVAC industry, working as a technical expert and trainer to incredible partners who share a passion for developing top talent in the industry.
Joey currently serves as the Program Coordinator and Advanced HVAC Instructor for Midlands Technical College, while traveling the nation to speak at conferences and customer-specific events.
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November 9 – Gas Furnace Operation and Diagnostics including – Demand Defrost Made Simple!
Time/Location: Webinar at Noon
Cost: $25 member/ $50 non-member (GOLD Members use promo code to receive webinar for free)
This session will cover the two types of gas furnaces (80% and 90% efficient) and how to troubleshoot them from actual field experience problems.
Instructor: Joey Henderson
Joey Henderson brings more than 30 years of experience to the HVAC industry, working as a technical expert and trainer to incredible partners who share a passion for developing top talent in the industry.
Joey currently serves as the Program Coordinator and Advanced HVAC Instructor for Midlands Technical College, while traveling the nation to speak at conferences and customer-specific events.
