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How to Become an HVAC Technician

Every route into installing and repairing the heating and cooling systems a building cannot run without.

Median pay$94k

Median pay is the midpoint of 76 recent HVAC Technician postings in that index that published a salary range — not a national average.

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Trade school certificate

12 months · about $9.1k

  1. 1

    Classroom and lab fundamentals

    Months 1–6

    • HVAC Systems
    • Electrical Fundamentals
    • Hand and Power Tools
  2. 2

    Earn EPA 608 and work your first season

    Months 7–12

    • Refrigerant Handling
    • Technical Troubleshooting

    EPA Section 608 Technician Certification · EPA-approved certifying organization · about $90 · about 1 months

    Programme details →

Paid apprenticeship

36 months · about $90

  1. 1

    Start on an install crew as a helper

    Months 1–12

    • Hand and Power Tools
    • HVAC Systems
  2. 2

    Move to service calls and certify

    Months 13–36

    • Refrigerant Handling
    • Electrical Fundamentals
    • Technical Troubleshooting

    EPA Section 608 Technician Certification · EPA-approved certifying organization · about $90 · about 1 months

    Programme details →