HVAC & Basic Refrigeration
You will learn how to install, maintain, and repair heating, air conditioning, and refrigeration systems!
HVAC & Basic Refrigeration Training Program Details
Arizona Automotive Institute’s comprehensive Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning & Basic Refrigeration program prepares you for a career as an HVAC professional. We combine classroom-style education with simulated on-the-job hands-on learning to prepare you for what a career servicing a variety of different types of equipment will be like once you graduate.
With enrollment starting on a rolling basis every 5 weeks and programs that can be completed in 10 months, your dream career is in your near future! By the end of our program, you’ll be prepared to sit for the EPA Section 608 Technician certification.
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Find out what your personality is like and discover your traits, worries & concerns about taking the next step to study at school towards a new and rewarding career. This quick and easy assessment will provide you with some insight into what to focus on and what you might need to watch out for to best prepare you for your new career and school goals!
Skills Covered
What You Can Learn in Our HVAC & Basic Refrigeration Program
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Air Conditioning System Repair
Learn to diagnose, service, and maintain residential and commercial air conditioning systems, including refrigerant recovery and EPA-compliant procedures. -
HVAC Electrical Training
Gain hands-on experience with wiring, electrical diagnostics, and control systems used in HVAC and refrigeration equipment.
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Gas and Electric Heating Systems Maintenance
Gain hands-on experience servicing natural gas and electric furnaces, solid-state flame controls, and adapting propane heating units.
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Heat Pump Installation and Repair
Understand the operation, installation, and maintenance of heat pumps, with emphasis on efficiency, seasonal performance, and climate adaptation.
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Refrigeration Systems and Components
Learn how to operate and repair refrigeration systems, including compressors, evaporators, metering devices, piping layouts, and airflow dynamics.
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EPA Refrigerant Handling Procedures
Learn safe, legal refrigerant recovery, recycling, and reclamation techniques in compliance with the Clean Air Act and EPA Section 608 standards.
Career Options for HVAC
- HVAC Service Technicians
- A/C and Refrigeration Technician
- Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Technician
- Air Conditioning Service Technician
- HVAC installer
- HVAC/R Technicians
Our Campuses
Glendale
Arizona Automotive Institute, 6829 N.
46th Ave. Glendale, AZ 85301
Ready to Take the First Step?
Start earning your way to the career training you have been dreaming of with our hands-on programs at Arizona Automotive Institute. Centrally located within the Phoenix Metropolitan area, AAI is a great place to begin your journey in skills-based education. Learn more about our programs or schedule a tour to visit our innovative learning labs and campus today.
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