I'm in the St Louis, Mo area and the cheapest route here is through a community college. The tech schools are more expensive and more time consuming but you would probably get a better education there. I don't know if there is anything online, but if there is, I can't imagine that you would learn anything. With HVAC, you need as much hands on as possible.
HVAC air conditioning products cost $3100.00 at the website Northern Tool. HVAC air conditioning products cost $10955.00 at Lowe's. The cheapest ones are at Walmart though for about $120.
Yes, Wyotech does offer HVAC training. They have great reviews and you can read about their program on their website: www.wyotech.edu/program/hvac.
Dorsey School offers HVAC classes. Dorsey school has a good reputation and offers classes online also. The following URL will give you more information for top rated schools for HVAC training: www.libertyonlinereligion.com
Most schools will help you with job placement. Many apartment complexes hire students even while they are in school. Good luck.
One way to earn a HVAC certification is by going to school and completing the courses. There are many schools out there such as Lincoln Tech and DeVry that offer certifications in HVAC.
There are specific schools that teach the necessary skills for HVAC education and careers. A program with hands-on training is the best type of education for HVAC as it provides the multitude of skills necessary for this profession. A good school will also help you with job placement after your education is complete.
Most HVAC training programs do require a high school diploma or GED. Your son could look into a local vocational program may of these offer course to get either a diploma or GED while receiving HVAC training.
To obtain your hvac certification you first go to any online or campus that has the hvac program. The school has to be accreditied. Once you have your certification you can start practiceing.
The store I think is the cheapest is BigLots. They have a ton of stuff or even dollar stores have a lot of school supplies.
100,000 fresh out of school....
Tuitions for schools vary depending on location and the schools reputation. The tuition for HVAC Institute school ranges from $848.00 to $3,600.00
We recommend talking to an instructor at the school you're attending, or if you're not in school yet, contacting technical schools with reputable HVAC programs. Most of them have job placement assistance.