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Learn How to Inspect the HVAC System

    Inspecting the HVAC Systems (21 CE)
Advanced training for inspecting HVAC systems for inspectors using visual-only inspection techniques
 
 
#1 BONUS for you:
  • Take the course now, then you can start the course anytime LATER. There are NO time limits at all.
  • You can watch any part of the online video course whenever you want, as many times as you want. 
  • Play the video, stop, leave, rewind, and play again.  Play and replay any portion as often as you like.
  • Unlimited access.  Unlimited viewing time. Learn at your own pace.
  • Then, when you're ready to take the final exam, you can take it over and over until you pass it.
 
  
 
 
COURSE OBJECTIVE:
 
Upon successful completion of the course, the student will be able to (as required by the InterNACHI SOP):
  • APPLY visual-only inspection techniques;
  • INSPECT, DESCRIBE AND IDENTIFY the HVAC systems using normal operating controls;
  • write a REPORT identifying material defects observed; and
  • properly inspect an HVAC system, including system and component identification, operation cycle, inspection procedures, suggested report narratives and language, and defect-recognition techniques.
  • Follow along with a Certified Master Inspector® performing several inspections of HVAC systems.
  
    
COURSE TOPICS:
  • Central Heating Systems
  • Furnaces: Gas, Oil, Electric, Solid Fuel, Air Distribution Systems, Filtration Systems
  • Classifications, Efficiencies, Categories
  • Major Components
  • Heat Exchangers, Blowers, Controls, Electronics
  • Pilots, Ignitors, Flame Sensors, Fan/Limit Controls, Safety Devices
  • Sequence of Operation
  • Boilers: Water, Steam, Oil, Gas, Wood, Coal, Electric
  • Forced Draft, Natural Draft, Induced Draft
  • Condensing: Wall-Hung, Integrated
  • Zone Valves, Mixing Valves, Water Cutoffs, Circulators, Air Separators, Temp Pressure Controls, Limit Controls, Backflow, Tanks
  • Oil Burners
  • Piping Systems, Hydronic Heat Distributions Systems
  • Heat Pump Systems: Components, Cycle, Operation
  • Thermostats and Controls
  • Ventilation, Air Filtration, Humidification, Dehumidification, Air Circulation
  • Chimneys and Venting Systems: Masonry, Fabricated, Vent Pipes, Types and Categories, Plastic, Direct, Unvented
  • In-Space Heating Systems: Room, Wall, Floor, Electric, Fireplaces, Stoves, Infrared Heaters
  • Humidification Devices and Systems: Induct, Bypass, Portable, Specialty
  • Central Cooling Systems: Refrigeration Cycle, Compressor, Condenser, Fan, Metering Devices, Valves, Evaporator, Coils
  • Evaporative Cooling Systems
  • System Defects: Identification, Recognition and Diagnosis
  • Basic Performance Evaluation
  • Inspection Tools and Meters
  • Heating and cooling systems are taken apart to demonstrate how they work.  Actual inspections are performed on numerous HVAC systems including boilers, furnaces, and heat pumps.  A gas-fired furnace is taken apart to reveal a cracked heat exchanger defect.
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COURSE EXPERT INSTRUCTOR:
  • Bill Mele of Indoor Environmental Solutions, Inc.
  • Mr. Mele's six-page resumé. (pdf)
  • Contributors: Kenton Shepard (InterNACHI's Director of Green Building of InterNACHI) and Ben Gromicko (InterNACHI's Director of Online Education and NACHI.TV's Producer of Online Training Videos)
 
COURSE INCLUDES:
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YOU CAN'T GET ALL THIS IN A CLASSROOM COURSE!

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Have fun!
 
 
Hi Nick,
   
I just finished the "Advanced HVAC course" that Kenton Shepherd and Bill Mele put on, and wanted to say THANKS! to all for a great training video...It sure was a long haul, but man, was it worth it. As a licensed HVAC service technician myself, I can attest to their thorough coverage of all types of Heating and Air Conditioning versions, and technical issues.

Those two guys deserve a pat on the back for a good job in presenting a fine video training course.
 
Thanks again,

Steven Waskewicz
Rest Assured inspection Services, LLC.

 
 

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