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The leading non-profit certification program for technicians in the heating, ventilation, air-conditioning, and refrigeration (HVAC/R) industry and the only test supported by the entire industry.

To every tech who diagnosed a system correctly under a hot attic deadline this year: this day is for you.Skilled trades ...
09/18/2026

To every tech who diagnosed a system correctly under a hot attic deadline this year: this day is for you.

Skilled trades keep the country running, and HVACR is no exception.

We’re excited to share that NATE Board Member Jon Hirsch of Auer Steel will be a featured panelist at the Chicago Build ...
09/18/2026

We’re excited to share that NATE Board Member Jon Hirsch of Auer Steel will be a featured panelist at the Chicago Build Expo! 🛠️

Drop a comment if you’re attending the Chicago Build Expo, and make sure to add Jon's panel to your itinerary! 👇

09/17/2026

That feeling when all the studying, training, and hard work finally pays off. 🙌 Earning your NATE certification is a milestone worth celebrating!

It’s more than passing an exam. It’s a chance to demonstrate your HVAC knowledge and skills and keep moving forward in your career. 🔧

Ready to take the next step in your HVAC career?

A generic practice test tells you if you got the answer right.A NATE study guide is built directly from the exam bluepri...
09/16/2026

A generic practice test tells you if you got the answer right.

A NATE study guide is built directly from the exam blueprint, so you're studying the material you'll actually be tested on, not guessing at what might overlap. If you're prepping for Core or a Specialty exam, start with the guide written for it.

09/15/2026

Thinking about taking your HVAC career to the next level? 🛠️

NATE certification is one way HVAC technicians can show proven knowledge in the field and build confidence in their technical skills. The process starts with choosing the right certification path, preparing for the exam, and deciding how you want to test.

If you’ve been considering HVAC certification, this is your sign to stop putting it off.

Would you go for NATE certification?

NATE Training Academy, delivered through Interplay Learning, gives you hands-on virtual training you can work through on...
09/14/2026

NATE Training Academy, delivered through Interplay Learning, gives you hands-on virtual training you can work through on your own schedule, which matters most right when your schedule finally has room in it.

Use the slowdown to close skill gaps before next summer puts them under pressure again.

Today we pause to honor the first responders and service members lost on September 11, 2001, and the ones who continue t...
09/11/2026

Today we pause to honor the first responders and service members lost on September 11, 2001, and the ones who continue to answer the call every day since.

09/10/2026

❄️ The wrong refrigerant can change how the entire system performs.

Homeowners expect their HVAC equipment to cool effectively and operate the way it was designed. Topping off or mixing a system with a different refrigerant can interfere with that performance and leave the equipment unable to deliver what the homeowner paid for.

For HVAC technicians, getting the refrigerant right is part of getting the job right. 🔧

Would you know how to handle a system with mixed refrigerants?

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What's Actually on Your Specialty Exam.KATEs (Knowledge-based Assessment Tests) exist to identify weak spots before you ...
09/09/2026

What's Actually on Your Specialty Exam.

KATEs (Knowledge-based Assessment Tests) exist to identify weak spots before you sit for the real exam, not to add another hurdle. Each Specialty area, Air Conditioning, Heat Pumps, Gas Furnaces, Air Distribution, Hydronics, Commercial Refrigeration has its own KATE, built around the specific systems you'll be tested on.

Know which one matches the exam you're prepping for.

09/08/2026

⚠️ Mixing refrigerants isn’t a shortcut. It’s a safety issue.

With newer A2L refrigerants entering the HVAC industry, technicians need to understand the proper handling and charging procedures for the refrigerant they’re working with. Mixing refrigerants can create an unpredictable blend with unknown properties, making proper training and technical knowledge even more important. 🔧

Are you prepared to work safely with A2L refrigerants? đź‘€

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Arlington, VA

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Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

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+18774206283

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