Before hiring an HVAC contractor for your residential repairs, you should always check their qualifications. One good indicator of competence is a NATE certification. For the last 20 years, NATE, or North American Technical Excellence, has provided this certifying exam to technicians in the heating & cooling industry to ensure these professionals are up to the task of installing and servicing your home’s most essential appliances.

How It Works

NATE certification tests are knowledge-based exams in multiple-choice formats tailored to various specialties within the HVAC field. The tests are written by experts across the nation and cover a range of relevant, up-to-date industry topics. To pass, technicians must have a thorough, working understanding of their chosen area. This is part of a larger movement in the HVAC industry over the last 40 years in which programs have been developed to further educate technicians.

Areas of Specialization

When an HVAC contractor decides to take a NATE exam, they can earn a certification in installation, service, or both. They can also choose one or more specialties from an expansive list, including air conditioning, air distribution, gas furnaces, and commercial refrigeration.

A NATE certification means your HVAC contractor is knowledgeable about the systems they service. With this endorsement of their skills, you can be confident they’ll provide quality work to get your heating or cooling system back online. To ensure a technician’s certification is relevant to their work in your home, ask about their areas of specialization.

For over 30 years, Donovan & Jorgenson has served the greater Milwaukee area, preparing residents and businesses for Wisconsin’s worst weather. Their NATE certified technicians are available 24/7 to deal with your heating and cooling emergencies. To arrange a visit from an HVAC contractor and get a free estimate, send a message online.