Training Classes

CLASS IS LIMITED TO 16 STUDENTS!  In this course, participants will study the fundamentals of electricity and how it relates to residential heating and cooling controls.  In addition, students will learn how to read and interpret wiring diagrams.  As part of this hands-on course, participants will assemble and wire a control module that characterizes residential heating and cooling controls.

Topics
•Understanding voltage, amperage, and ohms resistance in electrical circuitry
•How to use an electrical multimeter to troubleshoot circuits
•How switches, relays, contactors, and safety devices are used in electrical circuits
•Understanding the difference between pictorial and schematic wiring diagrams
•Differentiating between line voltage & low voltage circuits
•Troubleshooting heating and cooling controls

Required to Bring to Class
•Digital electric multimeter
•Electrical wire stripper/cutter/crimper
•11-in-1 screwdriver
•Utility razor knife
NOTE: if you need to purchase these, contact us for a class package!

Instructor: Don Steeby – former professor of HVAC at Grand Rapids Community College

Includes: Study guide, wiring materials, class instruction, breakfast refreshments and lunch. 8am-2pm, $199pp

Location:  Holiday Inn Express / 1751 US-131 N / Petoskey MI 49770

In this course, participants will study the basic operation and maintenance of hot water boilers and hydronic systems. Students learn to identify and understand the operation of boiler components and hot water piping arrangements. Installation, service, and troubleshooting issues will also be covered.

As part of this hands-on course, participants will assemble and wire a control module that incorporates thermostats, zone valves, and an aquastat relay.

Topics Include:

● Types of hot water boilers including the difference between high mass and low mass

● Boiler system components and their function – used for safety and control

● Different types of piping arrangements and their applications

● The function of hot water circulating pumps and zone valve operation

● Compare and contrast different types of hot water terminal devices

● Operation of radiant hot water systems for in-floor heating and snow melt

● Basic installation practices including proper location of expansion tanks

● How to service and troubleshoot common system issues

Students are required to bring the following tools to this class:  Electrical wire stripper/cutter,  ¼” Nut Driver, Wire crimper, 6-in-1 screwdriver, Razor knife

Seating is limited to the first 16 students!

Instructor: Don Steeby, Johnstone Supply

Class includes: study materials, class instruction, breakfast, lunch. $199pp

Location:  Holiday Inn Express / 1751 US-131 N / Petoskey MI 49770

CLASS IS LIMITED TO 16 STUDENTS!  In this course, participants will study the fundamentals of electricity and how it relates to residential heating and cooling controls.  In addition, students will learn how to read and interpret wiring diagrams.  As part of this hands-on course, participants will assemble and wire a control module that characterizes residential heating and cooling controls.

Topics
•Understanding voltage, amperage, and ohms resistance in electrical circuitry
•How to use an electrical multimeter to troubleshoot circuits
•How switches, relays, contactors, and safety devices are used in electrical circuits
•Understanding the difference between pictorial and schematic wiring diagrams
•Differentiating between line voltage & low voltage circuits
•Troubleshooting heating and cooling controls

Required to Bring to Class
•Digital electric multimeter
•Electrical wire stripper/cutter/crimper
•11-in-1 screwdriver
•Utility razor knife
NOTE: if you need to purchase these, contact us for a class package!

Instructor: Don Steeby – former professor of HVAC at Grand Rapids Community College

Includes: Study guide, wiring materials, class instruction, breakfast refreshments and lunch. 8am-2pm, $199pp

Location:  Cambria Hotel & Suites / 255 Munson Ave / Traverse City MI 49686

In this course, participants will study the basic operation and maintenance of hot water boilers and hydronic systems. Students learn to identify and understand the operation of boiler components and hot water piping arrangements. Installation, service, and troubleshooting issues will also be covered.

As part of this hands-on course, participants will assemble and wire a control module that incorporates thermostats, zone valves, and an aquastat relay.

Topics Include:

● Types of hot water boilers including the difference between high mass and low mass

● Boiler system components and their function – used for safety and control

● Different types of piping arrangements and their applications

● The function of hot water circulating pumps and zone valve operation

● Compare and contrast different types of hot water terminal devices

● Operation of radiant hot water systems for in-floor heating and snow melt

● Basic installation practices including proper location of expansion tanks

● How to service and troubleshoot common system issues

Students are required to bring the following tools to this class:  Electrical wire stripper/cutter,  ¼” Nut Driver, Wire crimper, 6-in-1 screwdriver, Razor knife

Seating is limited to the first 16 students!

Instructor: Don Steeby, Johnstone Supply

Class includes: study materials, class instruction, breakfast, lunch. $199pp

Location:  Cambria Hotel & Suites / 255 Munson Ave / Traverse City MI 49686

EPA regulations (40 CFR Part 82, Subpart F) under Section 608 of the Clean Air Act require that technicians who install, maintain, service, repair, or dispose of equipment that could release ozone depleting refrigerants into the atmosphere must be certified.

608 Test Includes:
•Core: Refrigeration Basics
Also covers laws & dates – everyone must pass core
•Type I Certification: Small Appliances
Includes refrigerators, freezers, room a/c, & vending
•Type II Certification: High Pressure Applications
•Type III Certification: Low Pressure Applications
•Universal Technician:
Includes certification on Type I, Type II & Type III levels

If you have taken the class & test before and need to come back for a retake on any section, bring the card or letter that states the results from your first test in order to retest.

Half Day Class Includes:
Study manual, class instruction, testing & breakfast refreshments.
Recommend sign-up at least two weeks in advance so you have time to study. Manual sent direct to you when you rsvp (Spanish version available upon request), bring manual to class with you, along with picture ID and non-programmable calculator.  7:30am registration & refreshments.  Retakes arrive at 10am.

Class Location:  Johnstone Supply / 4757 Clyde Park SW  / Grand Rapids MI 49509

In this course, participants will study the basic operation and maintenance of hot water boilers and hydronic systems. Students learn to identify and understand the operation of boiler components and hot water piping arrangements. Installation, service, and troubleshooting issues will also be covered.

As part of this hands-on course, participants will assemble and wire a control module that incorporates thermostats, zone valves, and an aquastat relay.

Topics Include:

● Types of hot water boilers including the difference between high mass and low mass

● Boiler system components and their function – used for safety and control

● Different types of piping arrangements and their applications

● The function of hot water circulating pumps and zone valve operation

● Compare and contrast different types of hot water terminal devices

● Operation of radiant hot water systems for in-floor heating and snow melt

● Basic installation practices including proper location of expansion tanks

● How to service and troubleshoot common system issues

Students are required to bring the following tools to this class:  Electrical wire stripper/cutter,  ¼” Nut Driver, Wire crimper, 6-in-1 screwdriver, Razor knife

Seating is limited to the first 16 students!

Instructor: Don Steeby, Johnstone Supply

Class includes: study materials, class instruction, breakfast, lunch. $199pp

Location:  Johnstone Supply Muskegon / 1840 Industrial Blvd / Muskegon MI 49442

EPA approved online testing for 608 HVACR refrigerant certification.  Covers Core, Type I, II, III – Universal.  Recommend 2 weeks to study manual before taking online test.  Study manual will be mailed directly to you upon registration. You study on your own, and when ready, make your own appointment to take the online test with a virtual proctor. Will need reliable internet, a computer with camera & microphone, in a clean, quiet space to test.  If retesting, please show online proctor the results from your previous test.  (Spanish study manual & test available upon request.)

Please note: listed class time is just a placeholder on our registration page.  You will schedule an appointment with the online proctoring agent for your test time around your personal needs, so does not have to be on the 1st – any time and date that you choose.  Appointment will need to be scheduled at least 72 hours in advance.

Online testing requirements:

1. Computer with reliable internet access.
2. Computer with microphone & camera functions.
3. Private, quiet, clean testing area.
4. Picture ID

CLASS IS LIMITED TO 16 STUDENTS!  In this course, participants will study the fundamentals of electricity and how it relates to residential heating and cooling controls.  In addition, students will learn how to read and interpret wiring diagrams.  As part of this hands-on course, participants will assemble and wire a control module that characterizes residential heating and cooling controls.

Topics
•Understanding voltage, amperage, and ohms resistance in electrical circuitry
•How to use an electrical multimeter to troubleshoot circuits
•How switches, relays, contactors, and safety devices are used in electrical circuits
•Understanding the difference between pictorial and schematic wiring diagrams
•Differentiating between line voltage & low voltage circuits
•Troubleshooting heating and cooling controls

Required to Bring to Class
•Digital electric multimeter
•Electrical wire stripper/cutter/crimper
•11-in-1 screwdriver
•Utility razor knife
NOTE: if you need to purchase these, contact us for a class package!

Instructor: Don Steeby – former professor of HVAC at Grand Rapids Community College

Includes: Study guide, wiring materials, class instruction, breakfast refreshments and lunch. 8am-2pm, $199pp

Location:  Crowne Plaza Lansing / 925 S Creyts Rd / Lansing  MI 78917

Condensing boilers have become very popular, but they require different service and maintenance considerations as compared to conventional boilers.

This course will discuss service and maintenance techniques on condensing boilers. In addition to proper service procedures, we will cover troubleshooting practices as well as proper cleaning and maintenance of condensing boilers. We will be featuring Viessmann High Efficiency Condensing Boilers as a basis of design.

Topics Include
• How condensing boilers operate
• Service considerations for condensing boilers
• Proper maintenance procedures
• Troubleshooting steps for repair
• Following a routine service and maintenance plan
Instructors:  Tom Leyder, Johnstone TSA and Eric Mulder, Viessmann rep

Includes:  Study materials, class instruction, breakfast, lunch.  Registration & breakfast 7:30am / $79pp

Location:  Johnstone Muskegon / 1840 Industrial Blvd / Muskegon MI 49442

In this course, participants will study the basic operation and maintenance of hot water boilers and hydronic systems. Students learn to identify and understand the operation of boiler components and hot water piping arrangements. Installation, service, and troubleshooting issues will also be covered.

As part of this hands-on course, participants will assemble and wire a control module that incorporates thermostats, zone valves, and an aquastat relay.

Topics Include:

● Types of hot water boilers including the difference between high mass and low mass

● Boiler system components and their function – used for safety and control

● Different types of piping arrangements and their applications

● The function of hot water circulating pumps and zone valve operation

● Compare and contrast different types of hot water terminal devices

● Operation of radiant hot water systems for in-floor heating and snow melt

● Basic installation practices including proper location of expansion tanks

● How to service and troubleshoot common system issues

Students are required to bring the following tools to this class:  Electrical wire stripper/cutter,  ¼” Nut Driver, Wire crimper, 6-in-1 screwdriver, Razor knife

Seating is limited to the first 16 students!

Instructor: Don Steeby, Johnstone Supply

Class includes: study materials, class instruction, breakfast, lunch. $199pp

Location:  Crowne Plaza Lansing / 925 S Creyts Rd / Lansing  MI 78917

EPA approved online testing for 608 HVACR refrigerant certification.  Covers Core, Type I, II, III – Universal.  Recommend 2 weeks to study manual before taking online test.  Study manual will be mailed directly to you upon registration. You study on your own, and when ready, make your own appointment to take the online test with a virtual proctor. Will need reliable internet, a computer with camera & microphone, in a clean, quiet space to test.  If retesting, please show online proctor the results from your previous test.  (Spanish study manual & test available upon request.)

Please note: listed class time is just a placeholder on our registration page.  You will schedule an appointment with the online proctoring agent for your test time around your personal needs, so does not have to be on the 1st – any time and date that you choose.  Appointment will need to be scheduled at least 72 hours in advance.

Online testing requirements:

1. Computer with reliable internet access.
2. Computer with microphone & camera functions.
3. Private, quiet, clean testing area.
4. Picture ID