FORT SMITH, Ark. — According to the Rheem Air Conditioning Division, the company has the distinction of becoming the first manufacturer with training programs that fully qualify as North American Technician Excellence (NATE)-recognized training.
According to Bill Lux, Rheem vice president of marketing, NATE-certified technicians who complete 60 hours of Rheem technical training within five years can be recertified without having to take a NATE written exam. Eligible training hours through the company include Rheem Top Technician Training and Regional Training Center Programs. Like initial certification, recertification is valid for five years.