As an ever-increasing number of industry professionals recognize the value of NATE certification, the number of certified technicians is reaching new heights. Today, nearly 34,000 technicians hold an active NATE certification throughout North America.

Stakeholders throughout the HVACR value chain benefit from NATE certification:

• Technicians who have earned NATE certification are preferred among consumers, require fewer callbacks and generate more income for their employers, thus earning higher wages on average and demonstrating greater value to employers than non-certified technicians;
• Contractors prefer NATE-certified technicians because they remain in the industry longer, know how to do the job right the first time and are more productive than non-certified technicians;
• Manufacturers and distributors know that NATE certification encourages proper installation and service, which means fewer warranty returns and, ultimately, a better bottom line;
• Educators and trainers benefit from NATE certification’s uniform testing standard;
• Utilities appreciate NATE certification’s focus on correctly installing and servicing sophisticated HVACR equipment, which saves energy and money when operating at peak efficiency; and
• Consumers look for NATE certification because they are seeking knowledgeable, well-trained, highly experienced technicians to service their home heating or cooling systems.

About North American Technician Excellence (NATE):

NATE is the nation’s largest industry-endorsed, non-profit certification organization for heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration (HVACR) technicians. Candidates can earn installation and service certification in 11 specialty areas: air conditioning, air distribution, heat pumps, gas heating, oil heating, hydronics gas, hydronics oil, commercial refrigeration, light commercial refrigeration, ground source heat pump and senior efficiency analyst.

For more information about NATE, visit www.natex.org.