What is NATE certification?

(North American Technician Excellence)

headquartered in Arlington, VA, was founded in 1997 and is the nation’s largest independent, third-party non-profit certification organization for heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration (HVACR) technicians.

NATE-certified technicians are skilled professionals who have proven their knowledge in the HVACR industry by passing specialized NATE certification tests.

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NATE is the only technician certification organization governed, owned, operated, developed and supported by the HVACR industry. And as part of a coalition of industry-recognized partners, you’ll have greater peace of mind knowing your contractor is sending the right person out for the job.

How does NATE benefit the customer…
When using a certified NATE tech, you’ll benefit by:

* Lower utility bills through proper installation and maintenance
* Fewer callbacks and warranty returns
* Fast, efficient service
* Job done right the first time
* Equipment that runs at peak efficiency
* Advice & knowledge of skilled, certified technician
* Greater peace of mind

From air conditioning and heating installer certifications to residential and light commercial maintenance, NATE techs are the best in the business. So when you call a contractor, ask if they use NATE-certified technicians. If they do, ask them to send a NATE technician to your home. If they don’t, use our contractor locator to find a NATE-recommended contractor.

Here are some tips to help you when the technician arrives…
Help the technician accurately and quickly diagnose your heating or cooling unit’s problem

For heating and air conditioning units that may need to be repaired, you should be prepared to provide important information to your technician. You know the “personality” of your heating or cooling unit. No fact is insignificant and may help your technician diagnose and fix a problem.

Be prepared to tell the technician:
The brand and/or model number of your unit.
The age of your furnace or air conditioner.
When was it last serviced and who last serviced it.
When the filters were last changed.
Did you check your circuit breakers to make sure none were “tripped”?
When you first noticed that it seemed to not be working properly.
Was it making any unusual noises?
Are there any unusual odors?
Was there any unusual weather activity before the equipment acted up?
If you saw unusual fluids or leakage around the unit.
Have heating and cooling equipment installed and serviced by a NATE-certified HVAC technician.

A NATE-certified technician will perform a thorough evaluation of your heating or cooling unit. By providing detailed information you’ll speed up the diagnosis and service of your equipment, thus returning your home to a comfortable level faster.