hvac technician

hvac technician

A group interested in developing standards for excellence in the HVAC/R industry got together in Arlington, Virginia, in 1997. The result was North American Technician Excellence, Inc. (NATE). It provides the opportunity for candidates to “earn installation and/or service certification in nine specialty areas: air-conditioning, air distribution, heat pumps, gas heating, oil heating, hydronic gas, hydronic oil, commercial and light commercial refrigeration and senior efficiency analyst.”

This non-profit certification program for technicians in the heating, ventilation, air-conditioning, and refrigeration (HVAC/R) industry is the only one supported by the entire industry in both the United States and Canada. Certification is granted through a variety of programs throughout the two countries and is conscientiously overseen by an industry dedicated to self-improvement and a consistently high quality of service.

hvac technician

In January of 2009 NATE launched its extensive website, which is designed as a ready resource for homeowners and business owners. Here, they find answers to questions about installation and maintenance of their equipment. Various “dedicated” sections address frequently asked questions (FAQs) about heating and cooling issues with answers written in layman’s terms.