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Why Hire a Certified Technician?
Why Hire a Certified Technician?
Learn how your home comfort system benefits from a NATE-certified technician.
FAQs
FAQs
What you should know when choosing a contractor and technician.
Homeowners Come First
Homeowners Come First
Learn how you’ll benefit from hiring a NATE-certified tech with this quick, informative video.

"A trained, NATE-certified technician has fewer callbacks because he does the job right the first time. Certified technicians don’t waste time with trial and error procedures."

Randy Tice
APR Supply
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Choosing an HVAC Contractor
Make sure your contractor employs NATE certified HVAC technicians

When choosing a contractor to care for your HVAC unit, important factors must be taken into consideration. While a contractor can be licensed or accredited by an organization, the true value lies in if the contractor employs NATE certified HVAC technicians. After all, it's the technician who will be performing the installation or maintenance of your equipment.

 Understanding the Difference Between a Licensed Contractor & a NATE Certified Technician

  • Contractors can be licensed or accredited by organizations, but you still may end up with an inexperienced technician at your door. Good questions to ask are:
    - How did the contractor become licensed or accredited?
    - What does that licensure or accreditation mean?
  • While NATE does not certify contractors, we do recommend contractors who employ over 50% of NATE certified HVAC technicians. Using a NATE certified tech increases the likelihood that the job gets done right the first time.
  • If you decide to use an accredited contractor, be sure to ask the contractor to send a NATE certified technician to your home or business.
  • For greater peace of mind, always ask for NATE.

NATE recommends contractors who employ over 50% of NATE certified HVAC technicians. Use our contractor locator to find a contractor who employs NATE certified technicians.