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HVAC training in the Washington, DC area

12 HVAC training programs with costs, results and funding that can make them free

7 schools offer these HVAC programs with classes in the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria area, and every one is approved for workforce funding: 10 by Virginia and 2 by Maryland. Each shows its price if you pay yourself and how past students did.

HVAC technicians work on heating, ventilation, cooling and refrigeration systems. Most train in a certificate program, which usually includes the EPA refrigerant exam that nearly all technicians must pass, and some states also require a license.1

In Washington, DC, 3 of the 12 programs take students without a high school diploma, 2 ask for a diploma or equivalent and 7 ask for earlier courses first.

By kind, the 12 programs here are HVAC technician (11 programs) and EPA refrigerant certification (1 program).

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How much does HVAC training cost in Washington, DC?

$1,500 to $8,000 is what most HVAC training programs in Washington, DC cost if you pay yourself

That is the middle half of the 12 programs with a price. All of them: $1,125 to $12,736

In the typical program

Finished the program
97%
Working 6 months later
43%
Earned a year, estimated
about $45,500
Length
2 to 18 weeks

Source: US Department of Labor, program year 2024 (July 2024 to June 2025). Only programs approved for workforce funding are listed; other schools in Washington, DC may also offer HVAC training. How these figures are made

Is there free HVAC training in Washington, DC?

Who qualifies, and other ways to pay: financial aid, grants and the GI Bill

All 12 HVAC training programs in Washington, DC approved for WIOA funding

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12 programs

  • HVAC technicianIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    HVAC Helper (270 Clock Hours)

    College Of Southern Maryland

    La Plata

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    College Of Southern Maryland, La PlataHVAC technician · Accredited schoolIn person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$32,000
    Price if you pay yourself$3,179

    3 students trained with WIOA funding

    Program website, HVAC Helper (270 Clock Hours) at College Of Southern Maryland
    More details about HVAC Helper (270 Clock Hours) at College Of Southern Maryland
    Finished
    63%
    Working at 6 months
    74%
    Earned in a quarter
    $8,005
    Length
    26 weeks, 10 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $183
    Students counted
    87
    Earned a year, estimated
    $32,000
    Price if you pay yourself
    $3,179
    students trained with WIOA funding
    3
    Program website, HVAC Helper (270 Clock Hours) at College Of Southern Maryland

  • HVAC technicianIn personEducation and courses

    NCCER HVAC Level 1

    Germanna Community College

    Fredericksburg

    Accredited school

    Education and courses

    Germanna Community College, FredericksburgHVAC technician · Accredited schoolIn person · Education and courses

    Earned a year, estimated$27,200
    Price if you pay yourself$1,125
    More details about NCCER HVAC Level 1 at Germanna Community College
    Finished
    97%
    Working at 6 months
    55%
    Earned in a quarter
    $6,802
    Length
    3 weeks, 40 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    69
    Earned a year, estimated
    $27,200
    Price if you pay yourself
    $1,125

  • HVAC technicianIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Construction HVAC (440 clock hours)

    Prince George's Community College

    Largo

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Prince George's Community College, LargoHVAC technician · Accredited schoolIn person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$43,400
    Price if you pay yourself$3,150
    Program website, Construction HVAC (440 clock hours) at Prince George's Community College
    More details about Construction HVAC (440 clock hours) at Prince George's Community College
    Finished
    57%
    Working at 6 months
    30%
    Earned in a quarter
    $10,841
    Length
    16 weeks, 18 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $25
    Students counted
    49
    Earned a year, estimated
    $43,400
    Price if you pay yourself
    $3,150
    Program website, Construction HVAC (440 clock hours) at Prince George's Community College

  • HVAC technicianIn personEducation and courses

    NCCER HVAC Level 2

    Germanna Community College

    Fredericksburg

    Accredited school

    Education and courses

    Germanna Community College, FredericksburgHVAC technician · Accredited schoolIn person · Education and courses

    Earned a year, estimated$63,100
    Price if you pay yourself$1,125
    More details about NCCER HVAC Level 2 at Germanna Community College
    Finished
    100%
    Working at 6 months
    18%
    Earned in a quarter
    $15,767
    Length
    3 weeks, 40 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    37
    Earned a year, estimated
    $63,100
    Price if you pay yourself
    $1,125

  • HVAC technicianIn personEducation and courses

    NCCER HVAC Level 3

    Germanna Community College

    Fredericksburg

    Accredited school

    Education and courses

    Germanna Community College, FredericksburgHVAC technician · Accredited schoolIn person · Education and courses

    Earned a year, estimated$47,600
    Price if you pay yourself$1,500
    More details about NCCER HVAC Level 3 at Germanna Community College
    Finished
    97%
    Working at 6 months
    26%
    Earned in a quarter
    $11,897
    Length
    3 weeks, 40 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    31
    Earned a year, estimated
    $47,600
    Price if you pay yourself
    $1,500

  • HVAC technicianIn personEducation and courses

    NCCER HVAC Level 4

    Germanna Community College

    Fredericksburg

    Accredited school

    Education and courses

    Germanna Community College, FredericksburgHVAC technician · Accredited schoolIn person · Education and courses

    Earned a year, estimated$72,000
    Price if you pay yourself$1,500
    More details about NCCER HVAC Level 4 at Germanna Community College
    Finished
    100%
    Working at 6 months
    67%
    Earned in a quarter
    $18,011
    Length
    3 weeks, 40 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    23
    Earned a year, estimated
    $72,000
    Price if you pay yourself
    $1,500

  • EPA refrigerant certificationIn personNo diploma needed

    EPA 608 Technician Certification

    Northern Virginia Community College

    Woodbridge

    Accredited school

    No diploma needed

    Northern Virginia Community College, WoodbridgeEPA refrigerant certification · Accredited schoolIn person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$1,500
    Program website, EPA 608 Technician Certification at Northern Virginia Community College
    More details about EPA 608 Technician Certification at Northern Virginia Community College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    7 weeks, 42 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $1,500
    Program website, EPA 608 Technician Certification at Northern Virginia Community College

  • HVAC technicianIn personEducation and courses

    HVAC Technician Training Program II

    United Aire-Temp, Air Conditioning and Heating, Inc

    Lorton

    Education and courses

    United Aire-Temp, Air Conditioning and Heating, Inc, LortonHVAC technicianIn person · Education and courses

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$8,000
    More details about HVAC Technician Training Program II at United Aire-Temp, Air Conditioning and Heating, Inc
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    1 week, 43 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $8,000

  • HVAC technicianIn personEducation and courses

    HVAC Technician Training Program III

    United Aire-Temp, Air Conditioning and Heating, Inc

    Lorton

    Education and courses

    United Aire-Temp, Air Conditioning and Heating, Inc, LortonHVAC technicianIn person · Education and courses

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$8,000
    More details about HVAC Technician Training Program III at United Aire-Temp, Air Conditioning and Heating, Inc
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    1 week, 43 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $8,000

  • HVAC technicianIn personEducation and courses

    HVAC Technician Training Program Level I

    United Aire-Temp, Air Conditioning and Heating, Inc

    Lorton

    Education and courses

    United Aire-Temp, Air Conditioning and Heating, Inc, LortonHVAC technicianIn person · Education and courses

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$8,000
    More details about HVAC Technician Training Program Level I at United Aire-Temp, Air Conditioning and Heating, Inc
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    1 week, 43 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $8,000

  • HVAC technicianIn personNo diploma needed

    Heating Ventilation Air Conditioning & Refrigeration- HVAC

    Atlas Institute of Technology

    Chantilly

    No diploma needed

    Atlas Institute of Technology, ChantillyHVAC technicianIn person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$11,362
    More details about Heating Ventilation Air Conditioning & Refrigeration- HVAC at Atlas Institute of Technology
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    52 weeks, 6 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $1,339
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $11,362

  • HVAC technicianHybridNo diploma needed

    HVAC Specialist

    Center for Employment Training

    Alexandria

    Accredited school

    No diploma needed

    Center for Employment Training, AlexandriaHVAC technician · Accredited schoolHybrid · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$12,736
    Program website, HVAC Specialist at Center for Employment Training
    More details about HVAC Specialist at Center for Employment Training
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    31 weeks, 40 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $12,736
    Program website, HVAC Specialist at Center for Employment Training

How to pay for HVAC training in Washington, DC

WIOA funding can pay for HVAC training in Washington, DC

Every program on this page is approved for it. Whether you qualify, how much your local area pays and how to apply are on our page Does WIOA pay for job training?

Financial aid and grants for HVAC training

Most students can get federal student aid for college, career school or trade school. A Federal Pell Grant, unlike a loan, usually doesn't have to be repaid. Ask the school whether its program qualifies.67

GI Bill for HVAC training

Veterans, service members and qualified dependents can use GI Bill benefits for non-college training programs.8

The program list does not show which programs accept these. Ask the school.

Other training in Washington, DC

Where the Washington, DC HVAC program numbers come from

Which Washington, DC HVAC programs are on this list?

These are the HVAC programs with classes in the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria area that are approved for WIOA funding (public workforce funding under the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act), as reported to the US Department of Labor for program year 2024 (July 2024 to June 2025). Each state keeps its approved programs on an eligible training provider list (ETPL).9 The list here covers programs approved as of June 30, 2025. Online programs are left out here. Schools that never applied for approval are missing, so this is a part of what the area offers.

How the prices and results of Washington, DC HVAC programs are measured

Prices are tuition and required fees for someone paying without workforce funding, as the school reported them; check the current price with the school. Results describe students who left each program in recent years, so they are no guarantee, and the yearly earnings are the reported quarter times four, an estimate. A program without a "Trained with WIOA funding" line may still take WIOA students. Where a field was left empty or withheld, the page says "Not reported", and "Left out" where a figure was filed but failed one of our checks; nothing is estimated to fill a gap. Where the numbers come from explains each figure in full.

How reliable are the District of Columbia figures?

The US Department of Labor's own results site lists the District of Columbia among the states with "known data quality concerns".10 The figures here are shown as the state reported them; check them with the school before you enroll.

Sources for the facts about HVAC training in Washington, DC

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  1. US Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Outlook Handbook: Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers
  2. US Department of Labor, TrainingProviderResults.gov: About This Site
  3. US Department of Labor: WIOA Adult Program
  4. Code of Federal Regulations, title 20, part 680, sections 680.220, 680.230 and 680.310: career services before training, other grants such as Pell Grants first, and limits on Individual Training Accounts (GovInfo, 2024 edition)
  5. US Department of Labor: American Job Centers
  6. US Department of Education, Federal Student Aid: Eligibility for Federal Student Aid
  7. US Department of Education, Federal Student Aid: Don't Miss Out on Federal Pell Grants
  8. US Department of Veterans Affairs: GI Bill benefits for non-college degree programs
  9. US Department of Labor, Training and Employment Guidance Letter 8-19, Attachment I: Requirements for Training Providers, Program Eligibility, and the State Eligible Training Provider (ETP) List
  10. US Department of Labor, TrainingProviderResults.gov: search page, note on states with known data quality concerns