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HVAC Excellence Professional Level Technician Certifications
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CORE: Electrical and Refrigeration TheoryYou are here
Master safety, electrical theory, components, meter usage, motors and capacitors, electrical diagrams, and the refrigeration cycle. The CORE exam is the prerequisite for every other Professional Level exam.
Heating and Air Distribution
Study the heating disciplines you plan to test in, such as Gas Heat, Electric Heat, Hydronic Heat, or Combustion Analysis, plus airflow and duct principles.
Installation and Service
Review installation, service, charging, and troubleshooting for your chosen discipline, such as Residential Air Conditioning, Heat Pump Service, or Light Commercial Refrigeration.
Practice Questions
Work through timed 100-question practice sets to identify and address your weak areas.
Can You Take the HVAC Excellence Exam?
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- •Two (2) years of verified field experience is required before taking Professional Level exams.
- •The CORE exam, Principles of Electrical and Refrigeration Theory, is a prerequisite for all Professional Level exams.
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3-6 weeks typical
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What You'll Study
15 chapters covering the exam topics in this guide
Chapter 1: Introduction, Safety, Tools, and Diagnostic Method
7 sections
Chapter 2: Electrical Fundamentals and Circuit Theory
4 sections
Chapter 3: Electrical Components, Motors, and Schematics
4 sections
Chapter 4: Thermodynamics and the Refrigeration Cycle
4 sections
Chapter 5: Refrigerants, Environmental Regulations, and Recovery
5 sections
Chapter 6: Refrigeration System Components and Accessories
5 sections
Chapter 7: Gas Heating, Combustion Analysis, and Fuel Piping
4 sections
Chapter 8: Electric Heating, Oil Heat, and Hydronics
4 sections
Chapter 9: Heat Pumps and Dual-Fuel Systems
5 sections
Chapter 10: Air Distribution, IAQ, and System Commissioning
5 sections
Chapter 11: Psychrometrics, Airside Calculations, and Load Estimation
4 sections
Chapter 12: Light Commercial Air Conditioning
4 sections
Chapter 13: Light Commercial Refrigeration
5 sections
Chapter 14: Ductless, Mini-Split, and VRF Systems
3 sections
Chapter 15: Building Automation and Digital Controls
7 sections
HVAC Excellence Exam Details
HVAC Excellence Professional Level Technician Certifications
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Exam Content Breakdown
Based on the official HVAC Excellence (managed by ESCO Institute) content outline
Electrical theory, components, safety, and troubleshooting
Refrigerant handling, thermodynamics, and system components
Gas, oil, and electric furnaces, plus heat pumps
Ductwork, fans, filtration, and ventilation
Safety, regulations, and troubleshooting
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15 Chapters
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