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HVAC Courses - Contractor CE

We offer 9 HVAC courses varying from 4 to 16 hours of CE credit. Online and book based home study options are available to accommodate your schedule and learning style. Online students will receive their login information by email within 1-2 business days after registration.

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        Principles of Forced Air Systems – 4 hours
This 4-hour online study course covers areas of residential heating inspection for contractors. The principles of forced air systems are introduced and topics such as combustion air, prohibited locations and various types of forced air furnaces area discussed. Heat exchanger defect recognition and oil heating is emphasized by scores of illustrations and real-world photographs.
   $49
           
        Detect Forced Air Defects – 4 hours
This 4-hour online study course covers focuses on gas-forced air units including low-efficiency, induced draft and high-efficiency furnaces for residential heating inspection. Filtration, blower and thermostat concerns are discussed as is ductwork deficiencies and problematic ductwork installations and defects. Also discussion of hot water heating and defects commonly observed with those systems.
   $49
           
        Feel The Heat – 4 hours
This 4-hour online study course discusses steam heating and venting of all gas appliances for residential heating inspection. Venting, venting defects and problematic vents are discussed, along with less common heating units such as wall furnaces and floor furnaces. Air conditioning is introduced and explained detailing the refrigeration cycle.
   $49
           
        Get A Handle On Air Handlers – 4 hours
This 4-hour online study course covers air handlers, specifically blowers and their defects for residential heating inspection. Also covered are evaporator and compressor inspection and defects. Heat Pumps and other systems are discussed including A/C ducting, refrigeration defects, evaporative coolers and heat recovery and energy recovery ventilators.
   $49
           
        Contractor CE Forced-Air HVAC Course – 8 hours
This 8-hour online study course covers all residential heating inspection topics in Principles of Forced Air Systems and Detect Forced Air Defects.
   $89 
           
        Contractor CE Venting & Air Handlers HVAC Course – 8 hours
This 8-hour online study course covers all residential heating inspection topics in Feel The Heat and Get A Handle On Air Handlers.
   $89
           
     Complete Contractor CE HVAC Course – 16 hours
This comprehensive 16-hour online study course covers all aspects of residential Heating, Ventilating and Air Conditioning (HVAC) as discussed in Principles of Forced Air Systems, Detect Forced Air Defects, Feel The Heat and Get A Handle On Air Handlers. Air conditioning and how it works is discussed in detail and the course finishes with discussions about heat and energy recovery ventilation systems seen in newer “tight” homes and retrofits.
   $149 
           
     From Hot To Cold—Getting HVAC Just Right – 8 hours
This 8-hour home study course covers the fundamentals of heating, ventilation and air conditioning, along with systems and components typically found in residential dwellings, including installation methods. This popular course discusses the tools required and evaluation methods used to understand the ramifications and magnitude of conditions found when reviewing mechanical systems.
   $89
              
     Clearing The Air: HVAC Codes Relevant To Contractors – 8 hours
This 8-hour home study course discusses HVAC codes as they relate to contractors.
   $89 

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