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Air Conditioning & Refrigeration
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Air Conditioning & Refrigeration
Gain the skills you need to power your HVAC career
Apex Technical School's 900-hour Air Conditioning & Refrigeration program in Long Island City, Queens takes you from electrical fundamentals and basic refrigeration through residential and commercial air conditioning, refrigeration, heating systems and appliance controls. With hands-on training, flexible class options and support from our admissions team, you can build the skills and confidence to advance your HVAC career and prepare for the EPA Type 608 certification exam.
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Top Choice for Air Conditioning & Refrigeration Training in New York City
Flexible for your schedule
choose from a range of daytime classes to fit your schedule
Exceptional Instructors
providing hands-on training in HVAC and refrigeration
Hands-on training
across residential and commercial systems
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Getting you test-ready
to prepare for the EPA Type 608 certification exam
Financial aid available
for qualifying students, including federal grants and loans
WHAT TO EXPECT
Hands-On HVAC Training in the Heart of Queens
Major home appliances
Build a strong foundation in basic electricity to understand essential HVAC concepts.
Basic refrigeration/air conditioning
Learn how refrigeration systems work by mastering the basic vapor compression cycle.
Domestic refrigeration/air conditioning
Apply your skills to real-world scenarios, working with domestic refrigerators, freezers, and residential air conditioners.
Commercial refrigeration
Gain hands-on experience using electrical and refrigeration theory in commercial refrigeration applications.
Commercial air conditioning
Develop expertise in commercial air conditioning by applying electrical and refrigeration principles.
Advanced commercial refrigeration/AC
Master cooling tower operations by learning theory, maintenance, and piping diagrams in an advanced training class.
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Skills to Take You in Any Direction
Graduates of the Air Conditioning & Refrigeration program are prepared for entry-level roles in:
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Centrally Located in New York City
Conveniently located in Queens with access to the subway and LIRR- Apex Technical School is Nationally accredited by ACCSC and licensed by the New York State Education Department (NYSED)
- Accessible from all five boroughs by subway, bus and train
- Close to major employers and job opportunities
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