PPA TEC Basic Electric Theory for HVAC Components
2025-12-08 09:00 - 2025-12-12 16:00 (America/New_York) | PPA Technical Education Center, 10107 Jonestown Road, Grantville, PA, 17028, United States
This electrical HVAC training class was specifically developed for individuals who want to increase their knowledge of electricity and how it pertains to HVAC equipment. The program will include more time for hands-on training on live-fire equipment and electrical simulators. The class will cover Safety & Hazard Awareness, What is Electricity, Ohm’s Law, Circuits & Components, Conductors, Transformers, 24V Controls, Thermostats, Motors, Motor side of compressors, Motor ratings and name plate definitions, Wiring diagrams, Automated control systems for residential, and Troubleshooting.
This intensive program is comprised of hands-on training in our state-of-the-art lab, electrical simulator equipment, and classroom activities and discussion. Upon satisfactory completion of the course, the registrant will have a working knowledge of basic electric theory for HVAC components and be able to apply that in a work environment.

Students who complete this course successfully will progressively be able to:

• Demonstrate knowledge of the Basic Electric Theory for HVAC Components, What is Electricity, Ohm’s Law, and other theory
• Properly troubleshoot, diagnose, repair, maintain, and service popular brands of A/C units and heat pumps
• Perform installation and maintenance on system components including: Circuit & Components, Conductors, Transformers, Thermostats, Motors, Other electrical components with minimal supervision
• Demonstrate grounding in the fundamentals of HVAC electrical components
• Properly perform assigned duties demonstrating proper safety practices and procedures in the lab and the workplace, while installing, designing, troubleshooting, and servicing systems
• Maintain a safe and OSHA compliant work environment
• Multitask and prioritize all duties and responsibilities in order of importance.

Registration fees include:

Electrical Tester & Digital Clamp Meter
Essential Electrical Skills for HVACR Book

Our Instructor:
Mike Elmer has been in the HVAC and plumbing industry since 2002 and has worked for leading contractors in the South Central PA region. His background includes service HVAC, plumbing, and electric. Mike currently works in the field as a lead troubleshooting service technician.
Doug Zerbe has been in the HVAC industry since 2003. On the contractor side of the industry, he has worked as an installer and service technician before he moved into installation and service management. Doug also had the opportunity to work in technical support for an HVAC distributor and in sales for an HVAC manufacturer.
Hotel Accommodations
PPATEC is pleased to partner with local hotels that are in close proximity to our primary training venues. Our hotel partners offer student discounted rates on overnight accommodations. Please see the link below to visit our hotel partners page.
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Pricing

Member Price – Discounted price is for PPA and PPATEC members
Dec 05, 2025

$1,100.00

Non-Member Ticket – Full ticket price is for companies/individuals who are not currently PPA or PPATEC members.
Dec 05, 2025

$1,375.00
