135 HVACR Heat Pumps - Digital Delivery

135 HVACR Heat Pumps

Credits: 21 Estimated Length: 21 hour(s) Due: 60 day(s) from enrollment date.

The course covers the components and operational differences of a heat pump vs. a straight air conditioning system, troubleshooting, and solutions. Instruction aligns with ANSI/ACCA Quality Installation and ANSI/ ACCA/ ASHRAE Standard 180. This course is recognized for 21 hours of continuing education (CEHs) applicable to NATE recertification.

Prerequisites: A strong working knowledge of basic HVAC fundamentals before enrollment into this advanced course.

Certificates 135-Heat Pumps

Experts Compton, Chris (ccompton@hvacredu.net) Oakley, Scott admin (soakley)

Objectives:

• What is a Heat Pump?
• Heat Pump Installation and Quality Criteria
• The Heat Pump Cooling Mode
• The Heat Pump Heating Mode
• The Heat Pump Defrost Mode
• Heat Pump Components
• Heat Pump Troubleshooting

Expected Course Outcomes:

• Identify the components specific to the heat pump
• Identify the refrigerant flow changes in the heating and cooling modes
• Identify the changes in the heat pump during the defrost cycle
• Identify elements specific to troubleshooting the heat pump

Modules

• 135-1 What is a Heat Pump?
• 135-1 Terms Definition Exercise
• 135-1 Module Exam
• 135-2 Heat Pump Installation and Quality Criteria
• 135-2 Terms Definition Exercise
• 135-2 Module Exam
• 135-3 The Heat Pump Cooling
• 135-3 Terms Definition Exercise
• 135-3 Module Exam
• 135-4 The Heat Pump Heating
• 135-4 Terms Definition Exercise
• 135-4 Module Exam
• 135-5 The Heat Pump Defrost
• 135-5 Terms Definition Exercise
• 135-5 Module Exam
• 135-6 Heat Pump Components
• 135-6 Terms Definition Exercise
• 135-6 Module Exam
• 135-7 Heat Pump Troubleshooting
• 135-7 Terms Definition Exercise
• 135-7 Module Exam
• 135 Final Exam