HVAC Certification Guide: Requirements, License and Training [Updated for 2022]

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The HVAC industry employs over 376,800 people in the US (source bls.gov). The services of HVAC engineers and technicians are in demand. The demand will continue to grow as the complexity of HVAC systems grows. HVAC technicians need to skill up to meet this growing demand.

As an HVAC technician, you can achieve a better salary and working conditions if you are certified. Although not mandatory in every state (requirements vary locally and between states), certification presents several benefits for you as a technician.

EPA 608 Certification: Everything You Need to KnowThis article will inform you on the following:

After reading this article, you will be convinced of the benefits of being certified, not just for your career, but your family too. Also, you will be able to chart the path you need to follow to obtain certification. You will also be ready to make the decision to choose the right program to suit your career ambitions.

What is an HVAC Certification License?

HVAC certification licenses means HVAC technicians are trained and qualified enough to perform installation and repair tasks within their state. Technicians can become certified after passing exams that test a technician’s knowledge of the trade.

There are three types of certifications that HVAC technicians can obtain as professionals. Some states require technicians to become licensed and certified by passing exams, and the federal government regulates certification in the Code of Federal Regulations Section 608 of the Clean Air Act.