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Steps to getting your HVAC license!

 The employment opportunities in the HVAC industry have been increasing every day. As more and more commercial facilities need to upgrade their HVAC systems to cope with the post covid 19 pandemic challenges, there is also an increased demand for licensed HVAC technicians for installation, repair, and maintenance of these systems. Whether you are a recent high school graduate or lost your job during the pandemic, and looking to switch to a career in the HVAC field as an essential worker, you can kick start your career by enrolling in an accredited AC and Refrigerator repairing program in New York. Following are the steps to obtain your HVAC/R license: HVAC Certification Requirements: Before applying for the HVAC license, you need to fulfill the HVAC Certification requirements. Thus, you will need to complete an accredited AC and refrigerator repairing course from a recognized institute. The course will prepare you with the technical knowledge and skills required for qualifying for th

What is an EPA technician certificate? What are its different types?

 If you are planning to repair a system or container holding a controlled refrigerant, you need to be certified according to section 608 of the Federal Clean Air Act. This act says that all individuals who maintain, repair, or service appliances containing regulated refrigerants should be certified by passing EPA 608 examination. EPA 608 technician certification consists of the following four sections- Core- It covers basic knowledge about refrigerants and their regulation. Learning the core section well can help you understand the further section materials. A core is not a certification itself, but a person should pass core and at least one more section if he wishes to get a certification card. Type-I - This section material involves small appliances with 5lbs or less refrigerant. These appliances are sealed at the factories, for example- domestic refrigerants, window AC, PTAC or vending machines, etc. Passing the core and type-1 sections can make you a certified type-1 Technician. T