Five-Day Heat Pump Installation, Service, and Troubleshooting Fundamentals

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  • Five-Day Heat Pump Installation, Service, and Troubleshooting Fundamentals
     October 12, 2026 - October 16, 2026
     9:00 am - 4:00 pm
     Grantville

This class is designed to teach the basics of heat pump operation, including the refrigerant circuit, duel fuel systems, heat pump-specific electrical and installation practices necessary for them. It will teach you basic skills in, installation, maintenance, and diagnostics for standard heat pumps, VFD heat pumps, and mini split units.

Funding Opportunity: This class is approved by Penn Heat Pump Pathways. If your company and/or employee resides in Pennsylvania, then you are eligible for benefits. Contact PPATEC at training@papetroleum.org to learn more.

The following topics will be covered:

  • • Heat Pump Operation
  • • Heat Pump Electrical
  • • Duel Fuel Systems
  • • Back Up Heat
  • • Maintenance
  • • Diagnostics
  • • Installation
  • • Mini Split Units
  • • Overview of ACCA Manuals J, S, and D
  • • Overview of Building Science Principles

Who Should Attend: This 40-hour Heat Pump class was specifically developed for individuals with no or very limited field experience (less than 12 months).

Registration fees includes: Catered lunch

Our Instructor:

John Nowicki has been in the HVAC industry since 1985 and has worked for leading contractors in the Southeastern PA region. His background includes residential through light industrial HVAC diagnostics and repairs. John also has experience as a residential service manager and in residential and light commercial installation. His current positions are Lead Technical Trainer, Commercial Field Instructor, Technical Advisor, and Apprenticeship Manager. John often describes himself as passionate about excellence in the HVAC profession and helping others become the best they can be. His fellow techs often refer to him as an air flow nerd.

Hotel Accommodations

PPATEC is pleased to partner with local hotels that are in close proximity to our primary training venues. Our hotel partners offer student discounted rates on overnight accommodations. Please see the link below to visit our hotel partners page.

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Venue:  

Venue Phone: (717) 939-1781

Venue Website:

Address:
PPA Training Center, 10107 Jonestown Road, Grantville, Pennsylvania, 17028, United States

Description:

10107 Jonestown Road
Grantville, PA  17028
717-939-1781

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