Tuition, enrollment, class schedules, hands-on training, EPA certification, and school policies. All in one place. Anything not covered here, just call.
Short, straight answers to the things admissions gets asked most. Still have a question? Call (425) 778-2510 or use our contact form.
Tuition depends on the program:
| Course | Hours | Tuition |
|---|---|---|
| ACHP 105: AC / Heat Pump Fundamentals | 96 hrs | $3,995 |
| GS 102: Gas Furnace Troubleshooting | 40 hrs | $2,995 |
| RS 103: Residential AC / HP Service | 48 hrs | $2,995 |
| REF 202: Commercial Refrigeration Controls | 12 hrs | $495 |
| EPA 301: EPA Seminar & Test | 6 hrs | $195 |
| SC 401: Seattle Code Journeyman Prep | Varies | $125 |
Full details are on the enrollment page.
Complete one enrollment application per course and reserve your seat with a $100 deposit. You can:
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Yes. The deposit holds your seat and applies toward tuition. It is fully refundable if you cancel within 5 business days of signing, as required by Washington State law.
The balance of tuition is due by the first class session unless another payment arrangement is made in advance.
Online card checkout is coming soon. For now, pay the $100 deposit by phone at (425) 778-2510 or mail a check to P.O. Box 150, Mountlake Terrace, WA 98043.
No. The school does not offer financial aid and does not accept PELL grants, student loans, or veteran (VA) funding. See the policies page for details.
Refunds after training begins are pro-rated according to Washington State law, based on how much of the course you have completed. The full policy is on the policies page and in the enrollment agreement.
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Start dates change throughout the year. Check the live class schedule for upcoming dates, or call (425) 778-2510 and admissions will confirm the next available class and seat availability.
No. Classes are built for beginners entering the trade as well as working technicians sharpening specific skills. You start with the fundamentals and build up through hands-on work.
Class size is capped at 24 students per session. The Brier shop has 12 workbench training stations set up for teams of 2, so every student gets real bench time.
Yes. Classes run on twelve workbench training stations in the Brier shop with real furnaces, heat pumps, controls, and refrigeration components. Students troubleshoot live equipment rather than sit through lectures.
Yes. Headmaster Ben Engelking is a registered Ferris State / ESCO refrigerant-handling proctor, so EPA 608 prep and testing run on site in Brier. You take the exam in the same shop where you trained.
Yes. Upon completing the required Tasks for Success for a class, you receive a Certificate of Completion for that course. Grading is PASS / NO PASS, with each task demonstrated to the instructor before sign-off.
A small, field-seasoned staff led by Ben Engelking (founder and lead instructor) and Crawford Engelking (AC and heat pump / mini-split technician), supported by experienced associate instructors. Full bios are on the About page.
The school cannot guarantee job placement, but actively assists students in finding entry-level HVAC careers with local contractors.
Prior credit may be given for applicable previous education and training. Students may challenge specific items on the first day of class.
HVAC School is at 23024 Brier Road, Brier, WA 98036, serving the greater Seattle metro. Phone (425) 778-2510.
The fastest way to reach us is by phone at (425) 778-2510. You can also use our contact form with your name, phone number, and the course you're interested in, and admissions will follow up.
Yes. HVAC School operates as a licensed private vocational school under Chapter 28C.10 RCW. Licensing questions may be directed to the Workforce Training and Education Coordinating Board in Olympia, WA: (360) 753-5673.
Admissions is happy to help with class dates, pricing, or enrollment questions.