{"id":15267,"date":"2022-10-13T19:45:53","date_gmt":"2022-10-13T19:45:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.housecallpro.com\/?page_id=15267"},"modified":"2024-02-09T23:40:08","modified_gmt":"2024-02-09T23:40:08","slug":"georgia","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.housecallpro.com\/licensing\/hvac\/georgia\/","title":{"rendered":"HVAC License Requirements in Georgia"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Whether you spend your time examining broken HVAC units or keeping track of customer records, the HVAC industry is an exciting and rewarding field. Thanks to Georgia&#8217;s climate, there is plenty of demand for talented HVAC technicians.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can find the answers to all your questions in this guide. Keep reading to discover details on how to get your Georgia HVAC license.<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"toc\"><ul class=\"toc-list\"><li><a href='#do-you-need-a-license-in-georgia-to-become-an-hvac-technician' class='toc-link'>Do you need a license in Georgia to become an HVAC technician?<\/a><\/li><li><a href='#what-are-the-different-types-of-hvac-licenses' class='toc-link'>What are the different types of HVAC licenses?<\/a><\/li><li><a href='#benefits-of-getting-an-hvac-license' class='toc-link'>Benefits of getting an HVAC license<\/a><\/li><li><a href='#the-average-salary-for-hvac-professionals-in-georgia' class='toc-link'>The average salary for HVAC professionals in Georgia<\/a><\/li><li><a href='#how-much-does-it-cost-to-get-an-hvac-license-in-georgia' class='toc-link'>How much does it cost to get an HVAC license in Georgia?<\/a><\/li><li><a href='#how-to-get-an-hvac-license-in-georgia' class='toc-link'>How to get an HVAC license in Georgia<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n<h2 id=\"do-you-need-a-license-in-georgia-to-become-an-hvac-technician\">Do you need a license in Georgia to become an HVAC technician?<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Since 1949, all HVAC technicians in Georgia have been required to get a license. Licenses are issued by the<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/sos.ga.gov\/georgia-state-board-conditioned-air-contractors\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Georgia State Construction Industry Licensing Board, Division of Conditioned Air Contractors<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"what-are-the-different-types-of-hvac-licenses\">What are the different types of HVAC licenses?<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here are the different types of Georgia HVAC licenses:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Class I<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: This is a restricted license. It puts limits on what work a home service professional can do. Technicians can only work on cooling units of less than 60,000 BTU and heating units of less than 175,000 BTU.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Class II<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: A Class II license is unrestricted. Individuals with this license can work on any type of HVAC equipment they desire.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>NATE Certification<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: This is not a license that Georgia requires. The<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/natex.org\/shop\/certified-hvac-professional\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">North American Technical Excellence<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> certification requires extra training and proves your skills. It also can increase your salary expectations.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b style=\"font-size: revert; color: initial;\">EPA Certification<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Any technician handling refrigerants has to take a short exam and pass a test from the<\/span><a style=\"font-size: revert;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.epa.gov\/section608\/section-608-technician-certification-requirements\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> Environmental Protection Agency<\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Once you get this refrigeration license, you never have to renew it.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 id=\"benefits-of-getting-an-hvac-license\">Benefits of getting an HVAC license<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Getting an HVAC license in Georgia gives you access to useful information. You\u2019ll learn about running a business and working with dangerous chemicals. Plus, most companies or private individuals will only hire people who have a license. They trust a more experienced and talented employee who knows all about repairing, maintaining, and installing HVAC units.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"the-average-salary-for-hvac-professionals-in-georgia\">The average salary for HVAC professionals in Georgia<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Where you live, what certifications you have (if you\u2019re EPA- and NATE-Certified, you can typically earn more than someone with comparable experience without), and how much experience you have all contribute to your earning potential as an HVAC professional.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hourly HVAC technicians and mechanics in Georgia can earn between <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.indeed.com\/career\/hvac-technician\/salaries\/GA\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$17.31 and $43.31<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, with an average wage of $27.38. If your employer pays overtime, or extra on nights or weekends, then you may earn more than the average.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Salaried HVAC professionals, like a field supervisor or manager, may earn an average <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.indeed.com\/career\/hvac-supervisor\/salaries\/GA?from=top_sb\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">annual salary of $77,054<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. The range is $51,179 to $116,013. This may or may not include bonuses. And, if you operate your own HVAC company, you could make substantially more.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"how-much-does-it-cost-to-get-an-hvac-license-in-georgia\">How much does it cost to get an HVAC license in Georgia?<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/sos.ga.gov\/sites\/default\/files\/forms\/45%20Reference%20-%20Fee%20Schedule.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">few different fees<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> involved with getting a Georgia HVAC license. You will need:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$30 application fee to get approval for your license<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$267 fee to take the exam<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$20-$150 fee to get your EPA certification (depending on the certification you get)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$100-$200 underwriting fee for a $10,000 surety bond<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Licenses renew every two years and cost $75 to renew.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"how-to-get-an-hvac-license-in-georgia\">How to get an HVAC license in Georgia<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The basic educational requirement for a Georgia HVAC license is a high school diploma or GED. You can choose to attend trade schools like Fortis College, Interactive College of Technology, or Lincoln College of Technology to get HVAC training, but this type of education is not required. Instead, the main requirement for a Georgia HVAC license is experience.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Class I applicants need four years of experience working with HVAC units. Class II applicants need five years of experience, including experience working with bigger heating and cooling systems, two years of installation, and two years of commercial supervisory experience.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For both classes, getting an engineering degree from a technical school can count as two years of experience, and completing a certification program can count as one year of experience.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Once you have the experience, you need to apply with the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/sos.ga.gov\/state-licensing-board-residential-and-general-contractors\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">State Construction Industry Licensing Board<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. This application verifies that you have the right insurance and runs background checks to make sure you do not have a criminal history. After passing the application process, then you can take the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/sos.ga.gov\/georgia-state-board-conditioned-air-contractors\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Georgia HVAC licensing exam<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. The Georgia HVAC license exam is 100 questions, and you have seven hours to complete it. To pass, you must answer 70% of the questions correctly. The test is open book.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you do not pass, you are free to take it as many times as necessary. All licenses need to be renewed with the licensing board every two years. Renewal costs $75, and you have to take four hours of continuing education. Georgia has reciprocity agreements with Louisiana, South Carolina, and Texas, so you can use your license to work in those states.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Whether you spend your time examining broken HVAC units or keeping track of customer records, the HVAC industry is an exciting and rewarding field. Thanks to Georgia&#8217;s climate, there is plenty of demand for talented HVAC technicians. You can find the answers to all your questions in this guide. 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