Introduction to Heating Equipment

This is a 2 day course. This class is an introduction to the world of an HVAC Technician; what the boss expects of you, and what the customer expects of you. This class will introduce you to electricity, how it works, and how to follow it in a circuit. We will introduce you to multi-meters, manometers and how to use them. An introduction to wiring diagrams, relays, and controls and the assorted components in todays furnaces. We will teach you troubleshooting skills and take you through troubleshooting scenarios. We will teach you how to do basic ‘Start-ups’ on equipment and what a basic ‘Service Call’ looks like on an actual functioning furnace.

You will also learn about the different motors the HVAC industry uses from the shaded pole motor to the ECM motor and how to troubleshoot them. We will also learn how and why we use Combustion Analyzers and spend time working on wiring diagrams and controls.