Technician Certification for Refrigerants, 3rd edition

Author Howard Styles

Many EPA section 608 course books simply concentrate on the goal of passing the tests and do not provide any more information than is required for the test. Once a student has passed then they are going to have to learn the EPA course material in more detail if they want to actually become a technician. Typically the student discards any section 608 training materials once they have their EPA card. This book is intended to cover the EPA tests in considerably more detail, teaching the student the underlying concepts of HVAC and leaving the student with both a greater level of knowledge as well as a high test score. This book is highly recommended and will continue to be useful following the tests.

Refrigerant Usage Certification Study Guide, 2nd edition

Covering the core, type I, type II, and type III tests the updated edition of this book includes updated material covering recent changes to the EPA section 608 regulations. This book is produced by the Refrigeration Service Engineers Society (RSES) who also publish many of the popular NATE study guides.

Section 608 Certification Exam Preparatory Manual, 9th edition

Covering the core topics as well as type one, two and three certification this is a short but dense book that should take you all of the way towards certification. If you are new to the HVACR field you may need to supplement this book with others that provide a more detailed introduction to topics such as refrigerant names and classifications, vacuum levels, and refrigerant cycles. The intent of this book is simply to help with passing the EPA certifications. This edition was rewritten for 2019 and subsequently revised into this V2 edition to bring it fully up to date with the EPA rule changes for the start of the year. This book is also available in a Spanish translation (Seccion 608 de la Agencia de Protección Ambiental (EPA) Manual Preparatorio Novena Edición V2)

Fundamental Refrigeration, 1st edition

Author George Gunter

Fundamental refrigeration is intended to be an initial introduction to students who are not familiar with HVAC systems. The text keeps theory and mathematics to a minimum for easy access to the basic refrigeration concepts but covers much of the information EPA section 608 students must learn. Although the book does not cover the full scope of the EPA tests it is useful as an introduction to HVAC topics. In the book R-22 refrigerant in high pressure systems is used for the examples which should be useful for all of the tests. As the book is now over a decade old the price for a new copy on Amazon is now reasonable which is why we are recommending it.

Ready to Work Study Guide, 1st edition

The NATE Ready to Work Study Guide is part of the entry level online certification that is the first part of the NATE HVACR technicians course. The guide is available as a free download with the purchase of the online exam, but is offered in a print version as well. The guide introduces the HVACR novice to some fundamental concepts so that they can then begin the NATE training course. A Spanish version of this guide is also available.

HVAC Support Technician Study Guide, 1st edition

The NATE HVAC Technician Study Guide is part of the intermediate level certification that is the first part of the NATE HVACR technicians course. The guide introduces some of the topics of the main NATE course at a more fundamental level so that technicians can then begin the full NATE training course. A Spanish version of this guide is also available.

HVAC Support Technician Study Guide, 1st edition

The NATE HVAC Technician Study Guide is part of the intermediate level certification that is the first part of the NATE HVACR technicians course. The guide introduces some of the topics of the main NATE course at a more fundamental level so that technicians can then begin the full NATE training course. A Spanish version of this guide is also available.

Preparing For The NATE Exam: Core Essentials, 1st edition

First in a series of books aimed at HVAC technicians studying for the NATE exams this title covers the core exam. Published by the Refrigeration Service Engineers Society (RSES) the book covers some of the basic knowledge technicians need before moving onto more in depth topics. As this is an introductory text students will need to supplement this book with further reading.

Fundamentals of HVACR, 3rd edition

Author Carter Stanfield, David Skaves

This is one of the few HVACR textbooks that should be considered a standard work for HVAC students and technicians. Almost everyone starting in the field should have a copy. The publisher claims it is comprehensive enough to be used as the basis for a full HVACR course. This third updated edition now includes chapters on electrical troubleshooting, mini-split, multi-split and variable refrigerant flow systems, and motor controls. Sections on digital gauges, nitrogen brazing, and confined space safety have been expanded.

Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Technology, 9th edition

Author Eugene Silberstein, Jason Obrzut, John Tomczyk, Bill Whitman, Bill Johnson

In every technical field there are a few textbooks that become all time classics that everyone in the field either does or should own. This is one of those books for people working with HVAC equipment. This is a book to keep once you have gained your certification as it will be a useful reference when you are working.

Modern Refrigeration and Air Conditioning, 21st edition

Author Andrew D. Althouse, Carl H. Turnquist, A.F. Bracciano, D.C. Bracciano, and G.M. Bracciano

Intended to be the standard textbook for HVAC students Modern Refrigeration and Air conditioning covers all topics in an easy to understand way. The 20th edition was updated to include a new careers chapter as well as a safety chapter. It also has many technical updates including 300 new illustrations.