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INTRODUCTORY HVAC TRAINING · MILWAUKIE, OREGON

HVAC 101.
Start with the fundamentals.

Introduction to heating, ventilation
and air conditioning.

Give new technicians a foundation for the work ahead. Mar-Hy’s introductory HVAC course covers system components, heat transfer, electrical basics and safe work practices—with a practical introduction to the equipment and terminology used in the trade.

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HVAC training classroom and operating equipment at Mar-Hy Distributors in Milwaukie, Oregon

Inside our Milwaukie HVAC training facility.

WHAT YOU WILL LEARN

Understand the equipment.
Build the foundation.

HVAC 101 introduces the systems, tools and principles that new technicians encounter in residential and commercial HVAC. It is a starting point for further technical education, vocational training and industry certifications.

Heating, cooling & ventilation

HOW COMFORT SYSTEMS WORK

Start with heat transfer, thermodynamics and the principles behind heating, cooling and ventilation.

Equipment & components

KNOW WHAT YOU ARE LOOKING AT

Get familiar with furnaces, air conditioners, heat pumps and thermostats, and how the components work together.

Airflow & indoor air quality

AIR DISTRIBUTION BASICS

Explore ductwork, ventilation standards and the role system design plays in comfort and indoor air quality.

Electrical & controls

READ THE SYSTEM

Build electrical fundamentals and learn to read basic HVAC schematics and service manuals.

Refrigeration fundamentals

FOLLOW THE REFRIGERATION CYCLE

Learn the basic refrigeration cycle and refrigerant terminology before moving into more advanced training.

Tools, safety & service

DEVELOP GOOD WORK HABITS

Review proper tool usage, safe work practices, common maintenance procedures and initial troubleshooting steps.

View the full HVAC 101 course outline

Course objectives

  • Explain fundamental principles of heating, cooling, and ventilation.
  • Identify and understand HVAC system components including furnaces, air conditioners, heat pumps, ductwork, and thermostats.
  • Learn about HVAC system design for comfort and indoor air quality.
  • Demonstrate safety practices and proper HVAC tool usage.
  • Read and interpret basic HVAC schematics and service manuals.
  • Understand common maintenance procedures and troubleshooting steps.

Topics covered

  • Introduction to the HVAC Industry
  • Principles of Heat Transfer and Thermodynamics
  • HVAC System Types and Components
  • Air Distribution and Ductwork Basics
  • Electrical Fundamentals for HVAC
  • Refrigeration Cycle and Refrigerants
  • Indoor Air Quality and Ventilation Standards
  • Tools of the Trade and Safety Procedures
  • Career Paths and Industry Certifications (e.g., EPA 608)

WHO SHOULD ATTEND?

A starting point for your next technician.

HVAC 101 is designed for people entering the trade or building their understanding of heating and cooling systems.

  • Aspiring HVAC technicians and apprentices
  • Facility maintenance staff
  • New hires to the HVAC industry
  • Students preparing for vocational training or certification

For contractors, it is a way to introduce new hires to HVAC terminology and core concepts before they move into equipment-specific classes and more advanced training.

Plan your class.

In-person training
Mar-Hy Distributors
3850 SE International Way
Milwaukie, Oregon 97222

Duration, price and class activities
Check the individual session on our training calendar for the current schedule, instructor, course format and registration details.

Register through the calendar
Select an HVAC 101 event and complete the registration on that class page. Register each attendee using the instructions shown there.

FIND YOUR NEXT SESSION

Start your HVAC training at Mar-Hy.

Browse our training calendar for upcoming HVAC 101 classes. Don’t see a session? We may be preparing our next round of classes. Contact our team about upcoming training for you or your crew.

View the training calendar
Ask about HVAC 101

Call or text 503-353-0100.

Looking for refrigerant certification? Explore our separate EPA 608 training and Universal testing page. You can also review the EPA’s Section 608 information.