Top HVAC Training Schools in Maine

If you live in Maine and are thinking about a career in the heating, ventilation, and air conditioning industry, you might be wondering about HVAC schools in Maine. Thankfully, there are many options within the state, so you can enroll in a good program while staying in the state you love.
Before you pick a school, you need to make sure it's accredited. A good program should be associated with at least one of the following:

• HVAC Excellence
• Partnership for Air-Conditioning, Heating and Refrigeration Accreditation
• National Center for Construction Education and Research

To find out whether your school is accredited, visit the college website or contact an admissions representative by phone or email.

How to Get Certified in Maine

Depending on what kind of classes you enroll in and where you go to receive an education, you should gain enough knowledge to be certified in your area of study. For instance, you could get a Limited Electrician in Refrigeration License, Propane/Natural Gas License, or Oil Burner Journeyman License through your studies. Some schools prepare students to become licensed both at a federal and state level.

Salaries for HVAC Technician Jobs Maine

Considering that most individuals in the HVAC field only get a one-year certificate or associate's degree, they get paid pretty well. In the state of Maine, you can expect to make about $20 per hour or $40,000 per year. If you compare Maine to the whole country, this is slightly below average, but Maine's cost of living is also below average, so it evens out.

HVAC Training and HVAC Schools in Maine

There are many programs in Maine that offer HVAC classes. Here's a list to get you started:

• HVAC Professional Certification Program at MEMA Technical Education Center
• Heating, Air Conditioning & Refrigeration & Plumbing at Southern Maine Community College
• Heating, Air Conditioning & Refrigeration at Eastern Maine Community College
• HVAC and HVAC/R Training Classes at Northeast Technical Institute

Getting HVAC training is a smart idea for anyone living in Maine. You'll receive a good salary, and since HVAC professionals are always needed, you shouldn't have trouble finding a job. You won't have to worry about the costs of a four-year university, either.