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NATE Certification and Its Importance for HVAC Technicians

Whether your HVAC system is installed in your home or business, it is important that you give it the best maintenance it deserves. For this, you need a service technician who is NATE-certified. Having this certification largely ensures the long-lasting performance of your HVAC.

A-1 Comfort Care Heating, Cooling & Plumbing, one of the top HVAC installation contractors in New Jersey, explains what NATE certification is and why it’s important for technicians.

About NATE

Founded in 1997, the North American Technician Excellence (NATE) is the nation’s top non-profit organization that provides certification for heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration technicians. For over 20 years, the HVACR industry developed and supported the organization.

How NATE Certification Is Awarded

To become NATE-certified, a technician must pass tests that represent real-world, working knowledge of the HVACR systems. The tests, which were developed by a group of industry experts across the United States, entail topics applicable to educators, manufacturers, and contractors alike.

After passing these tests, technicians may earn certification on one or more areas of specialty: air conditioning, air distribution, heat pumps, gas heating, oil heating, hydronic gas, hydronic oil, light commercial refrigeration, commercial refrigeration, ground source heat pump loop installation, or HVAC efficiency analysis.

Importance for HVAC Technicians

Contractors that provide commercial or residential HVAC services carry NATE certifications to give customers like you the peace of mind that your HVAC system is installed, repaired, and maintained correctly. For HVAC technicians, it is not just a badge of honor. It is proof of their dedication to their training and support to the ever-changing standards of the industry.

At A-1 Comfort Care Heating, Cooling & Plumbing, we are fully committed to providing quality HVAC installation, repair, and maintenance services for New Jersey residents. With our team of technicians carrying NATE certifications in various areas of specialty, you can be sure that your heating, cooling, and indoor air quality needs are met with your satisfaction in mind.

For your heating installation or air conditioning repair services, trust A-1 Comfort Care Heating, Cooling, and Plumbing to deliver the best results. Call us at (732) 993-7200 to schedule a visit to your home or business. We serve Freehold and Wall, NJ, as well as other surrounding areas.

Frank Obrien

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