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AC, Heat Pumps, and Furnaces - What's the Difference?

$39
This product includes:
LICENSE RENEWAL PERIOD: General: 3 Building Regulations: 0 Total Hours: 3
Description
State Requirements

In the heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) world, there are many different types and pieces of equipment. All of these have specific names associated with them. Each piece of equipment is typically designed for a specific purpose: heating, cooling, or both.

This three-hour continuing education course covers the differences and similarities between the various types of air conditioning, heat pump, and furnace equipment and their respective components and operations. By building their knowledge base about HVAC system varieties, home inspectors can better serve the public interest through improved inspection report accuracy related to the equipment type installed.

Course highlights include:

  • Recognizing various components, types, and operations of cooling and heating systems
  • Determining the various efficiency ratings used for cooling systems and heat pumps
  • Identifying the different types and components of mini-split systems
  • Determining the various types of furnaces, their efficiencies, and testing procedures
  • Pinpointing common duct deficiencies and register limitations
  • Incorporating standard testing procedures based on equipment type
Package Content:

State Requirements For New Hampshire

Home Inspection License Expiration: Every 2 years from the date of issuance

Hours Required by the State: 20 hours every two years

Reporting: The state does not require schools to report course completions.

Expiration Date of Course: Course expiration dates vary by course. Each individual course will have an expiration date listed in your account. See Terms & Conditions for more details.

Certificates: Immediately upon course completions, AHIT will provide students with an electronic copy of the course certificate of completion. Certificates will remain in your account for a minimum of five years, should you need additional copies at a later time. Please refer to your application to determine if you need to submit your certificate(s) of completion. Course completion dates are recorded using Central Standard Time. Please note that the date on your certificate of completion will reflect this.

New Hampshire State Licensing Board

 New Hampshire Office of Professional Licensure and Certification Board of Home Inspectors establishes the New Hampshire Home Inspector Licensure Requirements