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Heating, Ventilation, AC, and Refrigeration (HVACR)


Students receive instruction in the principles of air conditioning and refrigeration equipment. They gain practical experience in repairing and servicing small and large equipment of this type. This program is designed to provide training in electrical controls, fundamentals of refrigeration, gas and electric heating and heat pump theory. Instruction includes the servicing and repair of motors, compressors, condensers, and evaporators as well as the installation of a complete unit. After studying the heating and cooling load requirements, the students plan the layout and design of a complete system for residential and commercial buildings. Emphasis is placed on basic principles of heating, air conditioning, and refrigeration as they relate to residential and light commercial applications. Domestic home repairs and servicing are also included to make a well-rounded service technician. Related mathematics and physics as applied to air conditioning and refrigeration are stressed.