Massachusetts HVAC License

Even though a Massachusetts license is optional, you will have many benefits when you obtain it. If you obtain an HVAC license, you will enter the growing industry with a very positive career. You will get a higher salary, as you have a license. You can start your own HVAC business with the license.

Are there different types of licenses in Massachusetts?

There are three types of licenses in Massachusetts:

• The first one is a refrigeration license.
• The second one is an EPA license.
• And the third one is the NATE license.

Refrigeration Licenses

In Massachusetts, you only need a license when you work with more than 10 tons of refrigeration. If you work for industrial sites, commercial areas, and industrial sites, you will need a refrigeration license.

So an HVAC technician in Massachusetts can earn about $34.00 an hour with the refrigeration license.

EPA License

The federal government issues an EPA license. This license certifies that a person can handle the refrigerant chemicals used in most HVAC systems. People who have this type of license can earn about $26 for an hour.

NATE License

The NATE license displays the understanding of HVAC systems. It stands for North American Technician Excellence. This type of license verifies your training and education. If you do not have this type of license, you will get less than $5.00 to $10.00 per hour.

How much does it cost to have a Massachusetts HVAC license?

The costs vary in different states. In Massachusetts, you have to pay $75.00 for the application in order to take the exam.

How to get an HVAC license in Massachusetts?

In order to have an EPA license, you have to take a test. So here you can find the list of the providers. You can find many providers that offer training before the exams. But you can study on your own, too. The costs differ in different organizations. But mostly it costs no more than $100.00. You do not need to renew the EPA license in Massachusetts.

You have to take part in the apprenticeship, in order to obtain an air conditioning and refrigeration license. In order to be an apprentice, you must have a high school diploma or GED. All these trade schools have many different courses:

1. Firstly, the New England Institute of HVAC
2. Bay State School of Technology
3. The Peterson School

For an air conditioning and refrigeration license, you have to provide your EPA certification and proof of a combination of work and education experience:

• Firstly, you must provide proof of 6000 hours as an apprentice and 250 hours of refrigeration education.
• Or you can present proof of 4000 hours as an apprentice and 500 hours of refrigeration education.
• And lastly, you can show proof of 2000 hours as an apprentice and 1000 hours of education.

Exams for getting an HVAC license in Massachusetts

The state government conducts the exams. In order to begin an HVAC license in Massachusetts, you can visit their website.

In order to obtain a NATE certification, you have to provide proof of at least two years of experience in the HVAC industry. You have to pass the core and specialty exams for your chosen field of HVAC.

You have to pay $50.00 for each exam. When you apply for the NATE license, they will give you a downloadable and free study guide. You have to renew your NATE license every two years and take a short continuing education course.