NATE Certified HVAC Technicians in Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Local Heating and Cooling Services Backed by National Certifications
Founded in 1997, North American Technician Excellence (NATE) is the nation's largest non-profit certification organization for heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration technicians. Headquartered in Arlington, VA, NATE is the certification organization governed, owned, operated, developed and supported by the entire HVAC industry. Donovan & Jorgenson hires only NATE-certified HVAC technicians to install, repair, and maintain heating and cooling systems for our Milwaukee area customers.
NATE Certification Testing
NATE certification tests represent real world working knowledge of HVAC and HVAC/R systems. Developed by a committee of industry experts nationwide, our NATE exams represent HVAC/R topics pertinent to contractors, educators, manufacturers and utilities alike.
NATE certification tests are rigorous, multiple-choice, knowledge-based tests and validate a technician's knowledge. NATE candidates may earn Installation and/or Service certification in one or more SPECIALTY areas, including:
- Air Conditioning
- Air Distribution
- Heat Pumps
- Gas Furnaces
- Oil Furnaces
- Hydronics Gas
- Hydronics Oil
- Light Commercial Refrigeration
- Commercial Refrigeration
- Ground Source Heat Pump Loop Installer
- Senior HVAC Efficiency Analyst
The History of NATE and How it’s GOOD for Wisconsin Homeowners
GOOD for the Industry
During the past 40 years, the HVAC/R Industry has developed a number of educational programs for the direct benefit of technicians. All of these programs are Governed, Owned, Operated, Developed and Supported by the HVAC/R Industry (The GOODS Principle). The benefit of The GOODS Principle is a better-trained, more knowledgeable and professional HVAC/R workforce that provides improved service and reliability for customers.
The GOODS Principle
- Governed by the Industry to assure all parties have a voice in the operation and structure of the programs that make better technicians
- Owned by the Industry to ensure no one party reaps financial benefit from the actual programs
- Operated by the Industry so there is inclusive open consensus of the programs
- Developed by the Industry to enhance and raise the skills of the technician
- Supported by the Industry to maintain the financial stability of the technician programs
Foundation for NATE Certification
A significant step in the training of technicians was the development of the NATE certification. Started in 1997, NATE is a valid, reliable, defensible and widely respected certification protocol for the seasoned technician in the HVAC/R industry.
Joining the NATE coalition in 1999, the Air Conditioning Contractors of America (ACCA) and the Refrigeration Service Engineers Society (RSES) enhanced the program and continued the industry philosophy of self-governance and raising the standards for HVAC/R technicians. Coalition partners continued joining NATE with Sheet Metal and Air Conditioning National Association (SMACNA) and Sheet Metal Workers International Association (SMWIA) becoming part of the coalition in 2001. In 2006, the United Association (UA) joined the NATE Technical Committee.
Donovan & Jorgenson combines NATE certification with experienced technicians to provide Wisconsin homeowners with the best heating and cooling systems available.
