CETP 4.5 – Basic Appliance Service and Troubleshooting

Primarily focuses on safely and efficiently servicing, troubleshooting, and repairing basic propane appliances. For the purpose of this course, basic propane appliances are defined as simple appliances that do not have advanced controls and complex electronic ignition systems. They may have simple electronic ignition systems, such as those found in many ranges. They include 120/24 V and DC millivolt systems.

Registration includes the following:

• • Lunch
• • CETP 4.5 Basic Appliance Service & Troubleshooting book
• • Exam
• • Skills Assessment

Course objectives include:

• • Follow safety procedures.
• • Promote positive customer relations.
• • Apply systematic troubleshooting techniques.
• • Interpret electrical control circuit diagrams for basic appliances.
• • Measure simple temperature, pressure, and gas concentration.
• • Identify operating characteristics and typical problems of common sensing devices in basic appliances to facilitate troubleshooting.
• • Identify operating characteristics and typical problems of common controls and components in basic propane appliances to facilitate troubleshooting, including:
• • Transformers
• • Relays and contactors
• • Motors and capacitors
• • Wall thermostats
• • Limit and fan controls
• • Ignition systems
• • Gas control valves
• • Troubleshoot electrical circuits and components of basic propane appliances.
• • Perform preventive maintenance for basic propane appliances.
• • Troubleshoot appliances after emergency calls to determine source of propane leaks, odor complaints, and carbon monoxide complaints.

Requirements for Certification include the following:

• • Passing score on 4.5 Basic Propane Appliance Service and Troubleshooting exam
• • Complete 4.5 Basic Propane Appliance Service and Troubleshooting Skills Assessment – Skills Assessment will now be included as a part of the class! Learn more by clicking here.

Our Instructor: Gary Nouse brings over 40 years of propane industry experience, having worked for multiple marketers and suppliers since 1981. He began in entry-level roles—coating DOT cylinders, working as a service/installer technician, and driving a bobtail—and has since held nearly every position in the field. Aside from leading the propane training program at PPATEC, Gary also serves as a technical liaison for Hiltz Propane Systems and provides consulting services for jurisdictional propane systems through GLN Safety, LLC. This comprehensive background gives him a complete understanding of propane operations and safety. Gary currently serves in a leadership capacity in multiple propane industry trade associations. He uses his extensive hands-on experience to deliver practical, safety-focused training that resonates with students at all levels.