HVAC Licenses and Certifications: Which Ones Do You Need?

[@wuldntuliktonoptb6861]

I have 28 certifications along with a journeyman license and an associate degree of applied sciences for HVAC. It helps having an entire stack and a 2 page list at the end of my resume to show employers.

[@bustdowncartier4820]

@anthonyg8373cfc type 608 (Refrigeration) , journeyman masters . There a bunch of other classes you can take for specific units to get certified too.

[@rai4241]

out of curiosity -how much you make a year with all this investiment

[@michaelpowers5457]

Yeah fr how much do you make

[@jody5874]

And why don’t u work for yourself?

[@P9rkour90]

What if you have these certifications but are a recently convicted felon with zero violent charges or convictions? Would that affect most companies in this field?

[@mahirimendes3090]

Thanks AK, 4 years later and this video is still verry relevant. The best advice given "Get Everything"!

[@coldfinger459sub0]

WOW, I thought you were gone after your AK KZbin channel. You were Just recommended to me by KZbin.

[@erikjones8939]

OSHA 30 is a certificate that is very important to get as well

[@onlyonemrxonlyonemry306]

I need all of them.

[@ishmuga4094]

Yup

[@rolandogaytan7721]

Can my licence be renewed after several years inactive

[@justanotheryoutuber5228]

@@rolandogaytan7721 check with your state. Probably going to be fine to active though might just have to take a refresher course

[@mackenziegray2090]

@@rolandogaytan7721 what certification do you have? If you have your 608, you're covered for life. Don't need to renew it but it's up to you in order to keep up to date on EPA laws. If you're NATE then you'll have to take it every 2 years.

[@fusionshredder]

Thanos of certs.

[@Goodfella0982]

Great video, and thank you for your advice! I will be going after every certification that they allow us in school. I love watching vids like this so I know what's down the road.

[@AMStationEngineer]

My "608U/609-equivalent" was issued by the US Army Logistics Center, at Fort Lee; I was responsible for verifying "Class II Non-Medical (positive pressure protected) Clean Rooms" at avionics manufacturing and 'some' repair station facilities. All of that 'stuff', is required because of HEPA Air Filtration maintenance requirements. Go, get the training, while not plentiful, like HVACR, it is a great provider, financially; and definitely requires 'upper echelon skills-sets'.

[@dimbulb330]

Very good video, short and sweet and right to the point. Well done.

[@thom7440]

Really good vid. Thanks... You remind me of Network Chuck ... That's a good thing

[@fidelt4143]

What's your point of view in taking the community college route instead of trade school. My local college offers the program and hands on work too. Can't decide which route is best.

[@picklerix6162]

Community college is probably the better route. Most offer degrees and certification classes. The for-profit trade schools are pretty dicey in my opinion.

[@EatSkateSmoke]

I’m doing mine on SkillCat, it’s an app with all the accredited courses for anything you need in the hvac trade. $10/month!! I just got my EPA 608 universal on there.

[@lowens99643]

In DC AREA MD DC AND VA. pretty much same here but have to hold journeyman license for 3 years then u can take MASTER exam.

[@garyoconnordbaairrepair7775]

I have the Universal 608, Trac-Pipe also. I have a General License, just for Service and Repair. I also have the State Sellers Permit. I have Special BL in my City and County.

[@ericmcdaniel4029]

My school gives us 4 national ones. Trac-pipe is one. Is it really useful ?

[@r1cky42]

Ak welcome back and thanks for the great vids and honesty 👍🏽

[@VF1Skullangel]

I'm glad I got the universal.

[@andresruiz1290]

me too 😂

[@luzapodaca3369]

How much do you make? Im starting Hvac school in a few months

[@VF1Skullangel]

@@luzapodaca3369 I'm a commercial installer and I'm at $20 an hour which is bad.... even if im at 7 months in. I had 2 years of prior residential doing installs so I should be at $25ish or more per hour but good luck finding a company that pays you what your worth. When everyone and their mom goes into business for themselves the company has to cut labor costs to bid for jobs unfortunately especially if they're a start up.

[@GeorgeWashingtonLaserMusket]

"For me here in kentucky" I subscribed as a fellow kentucky this could be very helpful! I am happy doing IT but I want to get legal to mess with phase change coolant junk which means certification or the EPA will ruin my life. Trying to figure out what all I need "just as a hobby", no commercial activity. I figure bare minimum it's the 608. If so that's reasonable. I just have some funky ideas, as an amateur inventor I'd love to test some stuff, even though most will be a dead end.

[@julianramos1254]

Thank you sir I personally need all of them

[@hvacmarketings2469]

Nice video! How do you get more clients for your business?

[@HVACUncensored]

AK is this your channel bro? If so hell yeah bro.

[@AngelTorres-tk2nw]

Good information , excellent presentation, thank you Brother!!!!

[@coolcatquinones3407]

I have a universal I need a mechanical 'here in Miami I feel I'm the best tech ever in air conditioning and refrigeration.

[@Echoshadowflame]

Hey sorry to bother I’m 17 and also live in Miami I graduated high school and want to get into this field can you tell me what I need to be a hvac in Miami fl?

[@coolcatquinones3407]

@@Echoshadowflame go apply at any ac contractor as a helper and learn all you can ,you can ride with me to several jobs ,it all depends on how handy your and I hope you not afraid of the attic 160 farenheit temperatures long hours and dealing with people, just saying and having thousands of people depending upon your good long lasting work ,there's so many company's that does not know what they're doing just ripping people out here , in Miami I'm the one of the best come see for your self I fix all problems easily.

[@Echoshadowflame]

@@coolcatquinones3407 hey boss do you have Instagram so I can message you on there?

[@chadmcdaniel4768]

OSHA-10 is a good license to have as well.

[@gentealgodiferente297]

Great information. thank you so much bro

[@meme_emem9881]

I'm universally certified and passed every test I'm in the army but I'm trying to switch from Active Duty to National Guard so I can actually do my job more cause I barely do anything due to the lack of equipment to work on 😕

[@Zayaplayz]

Same 91c

[@mmmarcomite]

Copy to translate

[@spencerarwood1040]

If I get my certification in Tennessee can I work in Florida and get my license that are as well

[@luvillan4641]

Thanks for the info 👍🏼

[@BENSTACKIN365]

Which license do we need when it comes to installing commercial HVAC units. I'm guessing you need your journeyman's license? Probably also depends on the state?

[@hunkydude322]

the two with the thumbs down apparently flipping burgers at Burger king.

[@ScubaCody]

I’m 24, I was a manager at bk at age 18. Thanks for the confidence bro 😂

[@b-2466]

Didn't know you was in Kentucky. I just passed the epa 608. I'm also in Kentucky (eastern). About to finish my first semester of school.

[@pitobansheePR]

I have the EPA universal , what other license I need to be hvac tech in Florida ??

[@johnscott2600]

I know this is a old video but I was curious since you didn’t cover this. I am a part time scrapper and would like be able to fully scrap out a a/c unit or anything similar. I’m in TN and my local yard requires me to have a hvac license to scrap. Can you help me figure out what I need to be able to accomplish this. Thanks

[@garrettmalcom515]

How do I find out what licenses my state requires?

[@alfonsorivera8408]

I'm from Puerto Rico they require us to get 1300classroom hours and a diploma the 608 Universal, 609, PR Refrigeration & Air Conditioning Technician License and we have to register with the CTRAPR Colegio de Técnicos de Refrigeración y Aire Acondicionado de Puerto Rico. Similar to a Union but marginal benefits.

[@supreme_beast2222]

So if I have the certification allowing to buy AC I can continue the HVAC career?

[@emmanuelgutierrez8616]

Any recommended schools or methods of getting universal license? I'm not an a.c. work, but I own properties and want to install mini splits on them. I live in Louisiana in case you can recommend any schools

[@AlexAzianMariano]

Good Video!

[@TherealDsizzle]

So I have a question I have done hvac for a living for about 8 years now I usually work alone furnace and ac installs I went to. Trade school and became a journeyman and I work for a union sheet metal company. Do I have licensing if so how do i obtain proof or get physical cards

[@Vigoonline]

What about certification for Honesty, Integrity, punctuality, and decency? I am just a frustrated homeowner here in New Jersey. This industry SUCKS!!!

[@altrality]

Man sad is sounds for HVAC/R people like me need like millions of different certifications in order to continue hvac/r business 😞

[@vasttrance877]

I wonder how many certifications need in Texas

[@themechanic4222]

Just got epa universal

[@johnrafols6944]

sir. what if you have already a type 1,2,3 certificate. do I still need to take universal EPA.? or no need to take it aslong as I have a 1,2,3 type.??

[@finalsnipe8278]

If you have all 3 you qualify as universal. Not sure if you can get the physical universal certificate/card at that point, but you are technically universal if you have all 3 types.

[@nathanprice6382]

Do you have your own company I’m also in Kentucky

[@rebigpropertiesllctm5202]

I live here in KY also was going to get into carpentry then as I drive around through tri states almost daily . I see you can’t compete with the Latin people because they are the carpenters, roofers, framers, flooring and landscaping, then I had a bulb go off in my head as I never see them in HVAC, or Electrical trades!?

[@mauriceshumock1869]

I want to get into commercial appliance repair. I’m not interested in obtaining an HVACR license but I’m wondering if it’s required for refrigeration. Where’s the line drawn between refrigeration and HVACR? I’m assuming for now that it’s required to have a HVACR license to work on walk in fridges/freezers but not reach ins. I want to work legally but the literature isn’t clear on this and the potential refrigeration rules seems silly to me. I’m in New Jersey and licenses are required here but If anyone knows details on this subject I’d appreciate a response.

[@joaquiniglesias154]

I just bought my books to take the journeyman license . Any advice from anyone. What can I expect , difficulty of exam? Anything helps. Thanks guys

[@hunkydude322]

study , study , study and theres lots of avenues you can go down in this field, u can go residential in plumbing and heating and a/c just to mention, good luck in what ever u do.

[@AbrarAhmed70180]

I passed my universal EPA 608 certification but i belong from it's certification doesn't benifit in pakistan i can apply for job in any western country

[@heatncool]

Hey boss, Is it a good idea to use a phone answering service when your starting out as a one man crew? I'd hate to have a grumpy complaining phone call during a sales presentation :) customers get rewarded for complaining in discounts and free service, its not reflective of the actual service/product provided:)

[@bobboscarato1313]

Yes I did it for more than 40 years; get a digital pager so you can decide how soon you must get back to the caller. Many calls are from salesmen!

[@heatncool]

@@bobboscarato1313 40 years lol. Dang. Not the plan haha. I'll be adding couple workers on payroll this year if everything goes as planned 🙏

[@gunnarhaech4584]

Kentucky is my state, thank you for the information, are you in the Louisville area or further on down south like me. I am a certified electrician and only 19 I put off school for such a long time, now it seems like the people are in positions, and the jobs I need for journeyman licenses (which is 4 years for just the journeyman) are full up, so now I have an opportunity to get my master licenses In the same time it would take for me to get a journeyman license, I understand though, an electrician wires the whole building. Wish me luck I hope I can build my school in my 60s that is the dream.

[@Chuckles183]

So I’m starting school this fall.. they asked me do I wanna do the degree in Associates of Applied Science in HVAC or just do the diploma. I know the difference in how long schooling is but what is the major difference? Is it worth the degree?

[@mackenziegray2090]

Depends how far you want to advance in the trade. If you want to be a technician then you'll probably only need a diploma. But if you want to be an engineer and design hvac systems then you'll probably want the bachelor degree.

[@Chuckles183]

Mackenzie Gray thank you!

[@DKhoe539]

Mackenzie Gray you are correct 👍🏻

[@sirlenzomccloud3356]

Thx👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾

[@josephflowers3003]

Can't be a boat captain no more thinking of becoming an hvac technician

[@jeremyhall7951]

Why can't you be a boat captain?

[@josephflowers3003]

@@jeremyhall7951 heart problems

[@r4fv7]

can you get certified online?

[@Eric-ot6sn]

What books do you need?

[@sandiego1936]

I took zack academy to get my universal.

[@Lazypenguin98]

Anyone just have the epa certificate? If so how is with jobs

[@dantihon3997]

Good !

[@clentcliffordespera3892]

Hellow sir which country you are, cuase i am planning to school in canada as a hvac technician. would you help me gave some school without ieltd required.

[@CHRIZWAN-tp7jo]

Is there any certification necessary to get HVAC supervisor job. I have 14 years experience as HVAC installation supervisor.oversease Qualification is Btech Hons in HVAC and MS in Project management with PMP certification. Please guide me sir I intend to apply as HVAC supervisor role

[@bigg76031]

I'm in propane and we don't need near as much as HVAC and plumbers and propane can be explosive.

[@dharmendertechnical3529]

I am HVAC Engineer what is your Canty

[@mohammadadnan2]

Si certificate banana aap banaa sakte kya

[@bryanbridges2987]

Do I need a 608 epa cert. to start on as an a trainee?

[@ghost632]

Yes

[@heleng4528]

If you plan on working with refrigerants.

[@ballerdresclothing]

Bryan Bridges If you wanna get your EPA 608 certification, try mainstream engineering or ESCO. They provide a manual to study for the test and a testing site.

[@jseekmoney496]

@@ballerdresclothing how long have you been in hvac?

[@andresruiz1290]

I have my epa universal license is that all I need to actually get a job ???

[@sandiego1936]

Not take a reefer or HVAC class IMO

[@nodaysoff8041]

Ky hvac here

[@sambath.esambath.e5608]

Sir I'm India in Tamil Nadu sir Diploma refrigerator and air conditioning Canada job available sir

[@hvacknowledgechannel1621]

License is mandatory which I don't have

[@sandiego1936]

Yes

[@ployth9000]

are we allowed to look at notes during the universal exam I know they will be watching us

[@larryvima01]

No, you will be recorded throughout. The exam is proctored.

[@ployth9000]

@@larryvima01 oh I ended up passing after a few trys but I found it best that I did all 3 exams instead of trying to do the universal all in 1 go

[@larryvima01]

@ployth9000 right, that's the same thing I did. I managed to pass all in the first attempt, are you working in the industry now?

[@ployth9000]

@@larryvima01 no but I am applying I got it to build my resume

[@larryvima01]

@@ployth9000 oh okay, I hope you find what you're looking for. Wish you all the best 🙏🏾

[@robertcaudill3272]

So I can't just go to school, take the written test and do this as a side job? I have to work two years full time.

[@justanotheryoutuber5228]

Maybe more depends on your state. My state is 4 years active on the field

[@mackenziegray2090]

What state are you from? I'm from Pennsylvania and all you really need is a 608 certificate to get started.

[@justanotheryoutuber5228]

@@mackenziegray2090 Florida

[@HaPham-um9vj]

i get certeficater mater in

[@angelreyna5686]

I will collect them all like they're pokemon

[@SalveMonesvol]

Are studies finished in foreign countries taken into account?

[@Motivawave92]

No

[@mctransportation9831]

What if my goal is to have a service truck to truobleshoot and repair home systems? I have no ambition to hire techs or be on the construction side. I might want to get into the commercial side later. It seems like it'd be a waste of time for me to learn how to build and install duct work if ill never do that in the field. There is a HVAC school at my local CC and im not opposed to going, but I think I might do just as well to get an online certification and apprentice under someone. I know a guy that I think there's a good chance would hire me. Based on my goal, please tell me whay you think.

[@sparklesparklesparkle6318]

if you don't have to get the clotshot to go to school still then definitely go to school. if you're unemployed or making less than 30k a year at the moment FAFSA will cover 90% of your tuition costs it'll only cost you like 1200 dollars for two years of school where you get to flirt with the girls. However if the school requires vaccination just give up and get a slobjob. No education is worth losing your life over from a broken vaccine.

[@hrufhduehveugrhhty2024]

NYC is very expensive license with yearly renewal BS..

[@Tropical0009]

Does 10 years of appliance repair qualify?

[@sandiego1936]

You still need to pass the 608 test either way

[@Tropical0009]

@@sandiego1936 but does appliance repair qualify as the 4 years of experience?

[@sandiego1936]

@@Tropical0009 Oh i see what you mean! Yes it does!

[@andrescales4117]

If I lost my certification how can I get my certification

[@mackenziegray2090]

Contact company that provided you the certification. Mainstream, Esco whoever the company maybe you got certified from. They can print you a new one.

[@ganeshtiwari2550]

hvac have scope sir plz guode

[@GoofyTea]

Should i get a EPA 609????

[@bruins871]

Yes get it its also open book so i see why not

[@Johntheconquistador]

@@bruins871where ???

[@wallyhvaclifeg2501]

I have 30

[@yahelluna3842]

Trying to get my license from community college, they offer online training. So, my question is, is it worth it?

[@rainypath96]

education never goes to waste. it is worth it

[@GewchPewbs]

@@rainypath96 unless it is a college education… then it will typically be wasted 40% of the time

[@dannygongora9526]

where you live?

[@ghostofresonance4025]

I`ve been an engineering technician for 20 years and have an associates in electronics. Projects I work on are of various nature electrically and mechanically. We develop a broad knowledge when it comes to taking on tasks. Things can vary from very low power to high power and so forth I`m versed in using all types of equipment such as scopes, meters, signal generators, analyzers, etc With that being said, would a company hire me based on my background thats within the field and might they be willing to just train me accordingly on HVAC specifics? I`m curious as to how I would be viewed as a potential hire (I`m strictly interested in Commercial HVAC Servicing by the way)

[@bobboscarato1313]

With your background you should be easily employable; however if your employer does commercial and residential work you should abide by their rules!

[@picklerix6162]

I worked in commercial refrigeration and residential HVAC. I also passed the contractor’s HVACR licensing test. I tried for several years to get a job in commercial HVAC but nobody would hire me without five years experience working on commercial HVAC equipment. You have to know somebody to get a good commercial job.

[@bobboscarato1313]

@@picklerix6162 Did you try School districts; hospitals etc. Sometimes you have to apply to seasonal inspection work to get a foot in. It may be easier that way; lower pay...

[@bobboscarato1313]

You may have to start at a lower point and work your way up. That's the reality of life unless you have a relative inside...don't quit persist but be open-minded as to your primary goal.

[@UltraHydrophobiccoat]

How much for the insurance?

[@andypatterson8991]

Hey bud I live in KY in the northern KY area and now at 33 years of age I've decided I want o be an HVAC tech. I'm working for a master HVAC Tech and I want to get my journeymans license. I know I need the 2 years as an apprentice, but I want to go ahead and take the journey test. Reason why is I want to let my employer know I'm serious and he's kind of a dick so I worry about him actually verifying my time o get my liscense

[@Tani1137]

You can verify your time working with the company from the paychecks. Time and date and the hours you have worked are present on every paycheck.

[@gery_3585]

is there anyone who came from Europe and working in Florida?

[@bobo11112222]

In NJ employer have to sponsor me for 5 years to take test for license. Test ok. Get tested all the time, verifiable work experience that to ok. Gotta show my competency. but sponsor for 5 years by current employer. F__k! Not a lot of employer are willing to sponsor for 5 years f__k years. They know most of us who are willing to jump through hoops will quit & go out on our own once we have the license. CCP china call it “GUANXI- The Connected”.

[@mahendrachoudhari9598]

dear sir how get me EPA exam iam dubai so please gaied me

[@mohammad4685]

There

[@rafaelcabral4233]

How I get my epa

[@Encircate]

Technician like you is probably the reason I had to take class on appearance and customer interactions. With extreme hillbilly appearance you're most likely going to end up with low score reviews and unfair salary. You can be highly talented Technician yet won't be given fair chance to work on sophisticated equipments.

[@sparklesparklesparkle6318]

Another hit from mike hitman

[@mikesmith3064]

You absolutely do not need an EPA to do HVAC you only need that to purchase the refrigerant yourself. False info

[@misterree1407]

For a 37K fine for getting caught working without one when reported to the EPA AND blacklisted?! Nah.

[@sammax4245]

Till you got caught