The Chiller Training for HVAC Tech's

The Online Chiller Certification Program

Are you an HVAC Tech who wants help with chillers?

I personally, Holden Shamburger (HVACTIME), built this course from over a decade's worth of experience and tens of thousands of hours servicing chillers to get you where you want to be.

My program delivers the same expertise in scroll, reciprocating, screw, centrifugal, hydronics, cooling towers, plants, controls, and tools in a fraction of the time at a fraction of the cost.

Take control of your chiller career path now. Enroll below and access your first online module immediately.

See how other HVAC techs succeeded below:

Course Feedback

"Very fortunate to have gone through the course I’m using everything I learned from you in the class every single day man it makes a difference wanted to say thank you again for all of the training. It’s a really really going good for me right now." - David B

"After a long on call weekend I got to use a lot of the new information I learned from Chiller Academy. It not only helped me find the problems but I did it fast and effectively I had a whole hospital down due to low chilled water volume 3 story building but only 16 psi on my loop at ground level. Quickly found large chilled water leak on the roof was able to isolate and fill loop back through bypass on the prv valve. Prv was not operational causing complete shutdown of the 3 chillers on low saturation. Greatly appreciate the information in Chiller Academy Intro to chillers. Wouldn't even be close to finding a problem like this before taking your course." - LJ M.

"Whether you are just starting your journey into chillers or a seasoned chiller tech, there is an abundance of information to be gained from this training! From the nuances of the basic operation to model specific information, this training sets you up to walk up to a chiller with the confidence of knowing what it is supposed to do and troubleshoot from there. 10 out of 10, recommended training." - Phil M.

"I really think your a great teacher you bring it down Barney style and explain things better than a school house would." - Piotr S.

"Great job. Looking forward to honing my skills and updating my knowledge on the different models of chillers in the field." - Benny

"I'll take this. My trade school failed me, made me wish I just did an apprenticeship from the start." - B. Love

"WOW, just started working on chillers in the past year, this is amazing." - NC

"Great beginner's course. As a older chiller tech, screws and centrifugals. It was great refresher for me." - George B.

"I have really been enjoying the courses so far I am about 70% through. Although I don’t get to touch chillers everyday I have found myself making solid connections from these courses." - Jacob K.

"It’s great! You are going over each concept/metric/vitals/function in simple way, yet in depth. I use to think that it needs more live examples… till I started applying what I have learned here on live equipment. Just by looking and monitoring, a lot made connection in my head" - Tom S.

"I really enjoyed this academy. I enjoyed the format where I can watch it at my own pace, the questions before some lessons, I appreciate the comment sections. I enjoy to hear other opinions not just from you but also the community. A good amount in this academy I have seen or heard of but a fair amount I have not gone into depth with. Specifically, the lessons on screw chiller operations and the schematic lessons, brazed plate economizers and the economizer on a trane centravac are things I have struggled with understanding but now after reading and watching these videos, I have much more confidence." - Nick C.

"This was a very valuable class and i learned a lot and i also refreshed my knowledge on the basics of chillers." - Gabby O.

"Overall this is an amazing course and we will be having more of our technicians enrolling and completing this as they begin their journey into chillers at Airtight Facilitech out of Charlotte, NC. thank you very much for the time, energy and effort put into this!" - Phillip M.

"Awesome! tons of education and interaction. I will definitely be spreading the word and continuing to support." - Anthony M.

"I have really enjoyed the introduction to chiller course. It was a refresher for some things but definitely learned a lot of new information along the way. I really like the format with the videos and reading material also." - Brian T.

"I have sat through a few manufacturer's training and those where 20% sales pitch where as long as your butt was in the seat at 8 when they called role your "certificate" would be ready for you at the end of the week. I thoroughly enjoyed this training. I have learned more in my time in this training than I have with the manufacture's and my "Journeyman". I still have a lot to learn, and feel like I have only scratched the surface, but I believe this is as strong as a foundational training you could have." - Troy P.

"ALOT of good information. I liked the thoroughness of every component you covered. Very much enjoyed it and will continue to look at more training opportunities though the Chiller Academy" - Blane M.

"Great. Very informative. Test was very challenging. Would recommend to any technician wanting to learn more about chillers." - Jason S.

"Very good. Learned a lot very grateful for this course has helped me in the field. Enjoyed it" - Julio E.

"I couldn't be more happy with the chiller academy. It is very clear how serious you take this and that means a lot when putting in all the time to learn. I had zero experience with chillers prior to this course and I feel like I can at least navigate a machine and have a grasp on submittals and IOMs. I have MCS training at Dunham-Bush in a couple weeks, I would have been screwed without this course. I have recommended this course to several people already and will continue to recommend. Thank you for putting in the extra effort to make this course exceptional." - Maxwell H.

"It was great, I learned a lot and feel I have a solid foundation to build off of." - Blake M.

"Really informative. I am a person who is eager for knowledge. I want to have a deep understanding of the equipment and fundamentals so I can be a quality tech. This class has helped fill the gaps in my knowledge and build my confidence as a technician. I have recommended this program to anyone who is interested in chiller work, and I thank you for what you have created here." - Aaron B.

"Informative, I have learned more about centrifugal chillers taking this class than I knew before, it is a lot to learn but this class has helped. Thank you" - Jason P.

"Fantastic, I learned alot in this course. I've been trying very hard to get into the chiller side of the industry for the last 4 years and have been having a hard time with employers/managers giving me the opportunity to start working on this kind of equipment. My goal is to be able to show this knowledge to either my current managers or another company to get my goal of working on chillers. When I first learned about chillers in my night classes for trade school it's all I've ever wanted to work on, I've always found chillers to be the most interesting kind of equipment to work on." - Daniel B.

"A+ anyone who says other wise is just a complainer, all the questions you can not get answered were answered and you are getting a education from years of experience" - Thomas C.

"It was great. I really appreciate the effort and seriousness that has been put into this course. This has been well worth the money and has exceeded my expectations from when I first initially signed up. Thank you." Jacob K.

"This course is awesome, I have learned a great deal from it. i do want to go through the course again, i feel there were some subjects that i need to review to ensure that i have a better understanding. i want to be able to explain it as a professional technician could. such as yourself." - Rodrigo A.

"I've been working on chillers day by day for the last 2 years on my own. From my in field experience and the theory part ive gathered along with this personal experience / theory lessons i learned a mountain full of skills. Its hard to, not only find someone that wants to teach you what they know, but have the time as well for them to pass you the good hidden "secret" tips and tricks of the trade. Theres so much to learn to where it gets to the point where you just have to learn enough to be dangerous to be able to go off and run calls on your own and then you slowly start to learn your true "do's and don't ever again do's". Thank you for passing on information in this field, I just turned 28 and ive been doing commercial air conditiong full time since 2018." - Jesus G-L

"I had some experience with air cooled chillers and have been around some water-cooled equipment. but I never really understood how the economizers worked or that they maintain a flooded type of evaporator. And many other things. I know this is just a beginning for me into being a true chiller tech. but now I have the confidence to ask the right questions. I feel like as a beginner you really don't even know, what you don't know? If that makes any sense at all? I am very pleased with the knowledge I have gained from you. Thank you for taking the time for this and for being a great example for me and others to follow!" - Kevin L.

"First off this was the best class I have taken in my years in the trade. In about October I was roughly 45% through and started grinding mostly everyday at work on lunch breaks and some time at home. The class clarified so many things I was either misunderstanding or didn’t have a grasp on and now I feel like I’m on the right direction. I know I have a long way to go but I have the confidence to step into the plants and feel capable that I’m able to diagnose and assess issues. While taking the class I’ve been lucky to have taken a recent lesson that got me through some chiller service calls." - Curren F.

This level of comprehensive training typically costs $10,000 to $20,000 and requires 5 years to complete with minimal ongoing support.

Consider having your company sponsor your enrollment. They can gift it to you through the checkout page or reach out for additional options, hvactime@hvactimetx.com

FAQ

Q: How long is the training?

A: It is a 12 month program to provide time to fully develop at your pace.

Q: Can I ask questions and get support?

A: Absolutely, every lesson has a comments section to ask questions and see others. You also have access to an internal community and priority email support.

Q: Is this online only?

A: Yes this is a fully online program that is designed to go with you in the field. I provide the training and you can directly apply to your equipment to greater comprehension.

Q: How is this program different from the Service Training program?

A: The Certification course gives you a full foundational understanding of chiller systems. The Service program is a library of step by step guides for those who are performing chiller service.

Q: How soon do I get access to the training material?

A: Immediately after enrollment. This is built on a mobile friendly platform for easy access.

Q: Can my company pay for my training?

A: Yes, there are two options. 1. They can select the "gift" option on the checkout page, then they will input your email to receive access. 2. I can invoice for the training via email at hvactime@hvactimetx.com

Q: Can I renew my enrollment?

A: Yes, you can enroll as many times as desired to achieve your goals and support.

Course Syllabus

Welcome to Course

-Intro to Course

-Course Mobile App

-Chiller Community Access

-Future of Chiller Academy

Study Material

-Carrier

-Daikin

-Trane

-York

Introduction to Chillers

-What is a Chiller?

-What makes an Air Cooled Chiller

-What makes an Water Cooled Chiller

-What is Chiller Hydronic's

-Why Choose Chillers and be a Chiller Technician

Air Cooled Chiller

-What is an Air Cooled Chiller

-Air Cooled Chiller Design

-Air Cooled Chiller Tonnages

-Air Cooled Chiller Compressor's

-Air Cooled Chiller Sequence of Operations

-Air Cooled Chiller Maintenance

-Air Cooled Chiller Water Flow

Water Cooled Chiller

-What is a Water Cooled Chiller

-Water Cooled Chiller Design

-Water Cooled Chiller Tonnages

-Water Cooled Chiller Compressor's

-Water Cooled Chiller Sequence of Operations

-Water Cooled Chiller Surging/Stalling

-Water Cooled Chiller Maintenance

-Water Cooled Chiller Water Flow

Scroll Chillers

-Scroll Chiller Model's

-Scroll Chiller Refrigeration Cycles

-Scroll Chiller Compressor Design

-Scroll Chiller Staging Control

-Scroll Chiller Common Components

-Scroll Chiller Oil Management

-Scroll Chillers - Process Chillers

-Scroll Chillers Key Notes

Reciprocating Chillers

-Reciprocating Chiller Models

-Reciprocating Chiller Refrigeration Cycles

-Reciprocating Chiller Compressor Design

-Reciprocating Chiller Staging Control

-Reciprocating Chiller Common Components

-Reciprocating Chiller Oil Management

-Reciprocating Chiller Key Notes

Screw Chillers

-Screw Chiller Models

-Screw Chiller Basic Refrigeration Cycles

-Screw Chiller Refrigeration Cycles w/ Flash Tank Economizer

-Screw Chiller Refrigeration Cycles w/ Braze Plate Economizer

-Screw Chiller Liquid Injection & HGBP

-Screw Chiller Compressor Designs

-Screw Chiller Multi Compressor Circuits

-Screw Chiller Staging Control

-Screw Chiller Compressor Styles

-Screw Chiller Metering Devices

-Screw Chiller Evaporators & Condensers

-Screw Chiller Liquid Line Drier & Multi MD

-Screw Chiller Economizers

-Screw Chiller Control Panels

-Screw Chiller Condenser Fans

-Screw Chiller Pump Package

-Screw Chiller Oil Management

-Screw Chiller Oil Separators, Equalizers, Filters, Coolers

-Screw Chiller Oil Recovery w/ Eductors

-Screw Chiller Key Notes

Centrifugal Chillers

-Centrifugal Chiller Models

-Centrifugal Chiller Low Pressure vs High Pressure Chillers

-Centrifugal Chiller Basic Refrigeration Cycle

-Centrifugal Chiller Air Cooled Centrifugal

-Centrifugal Chiller Refrigeration Cycle w/ Economizer

-Centrifugal Chiller Compressor Motor Cooling

-What is Centrifugal Chiller Lift

-What is Centrifugal Chiller Stall

-What is Centrifugal Chiller Surging

-What is Centrifugal Chiller Choke

-Centrifugal Chiller Direct Drive vs Gear Drive

-Centrifugal Chiller Base Compressor Layout

-Centrifugal Chiller Multi Stage Compressors

-Centrifugal Chiller Staging Control Constant Speed w/ IGV

-Centrifugal Chiller Staging Control Variable Speed w/ IGV

-Centrifugal Chiller Staging Control Variable Speed w/ VGD

-Centrifugal Chiller Staging Control Duplex/Multi Compressor

-What is Centrifugal Chiller IGV

-What is Centrifugal Chiller VGD

-What are Centrifugal Chiller Impellers

-What are Centrifugal Chiller Bearings

-Centrifugal Chiller Evaporators & Condensers

-Centrifugal Chiller Heat Recovery

-What are Centrifugal Chiller Labyrinth Seals

-Centrifugal Chiller Purge System

-Centrifugal Chiller Basic Oil Cycle

-Centrifugal Chiller Overhaul/Teardown

-Centrifugal Chiller Key Notes

VRF Chillers

-VRF Chiller Models

-VRF Chiller Refrigeration Cycle

-VRF Chiller System Design

-VRF Chiller Staging Control

-VRF Chiller Common Components

-Future of VRF Chillers

Chiller Terms

-Chiller Approach

-Chiller Two Phase Line

-Chiller Discharge Superheat

-Chiller Limit Setpoints and Limit Safeties

-Chiller Pulldown Mode and Pulldown Setpoints

-Chiller Eddy Current Testing

-Chiller COP

-Chiller Maintenance Punching Tubes

-Chilled Water Loop Inversion

-Chiller Plant Water Loop Wet Well vs Dry Well

Evaporators

-Chiller Evaporators are an Input Device

-Chiller Braze Plate Evaporators

-Chiller Tube in Tube Evaporators

-Chiller Shell & Tube DX Evaporators

-Chiller Shell & Tube Flooded Evaporators

-Chiller Shell & Tube Hybrid Falling Film Evaporators

-Chiller 1, 2, or 3 Pass Evaporator Flow

-Chiller Evaporator Flow Sensors

-Chiller Evaporator Refrigerant Liquid Level Sensors

-Chiller Evaporator Hot Gas Bypass

-Chiller Evaporator Maintenance

-Chiller Remote Evaporator

Condensers

-Chiller Condensers are an Output Device

-Chiller Shell & Tube Condensers

-Chiller Tube & Fin Condensers

-Chiller Remote Condenser

-Chiller Condenser Maintenance

Metering Valves

-Chiller Metering Valves Pressure Drop/Flow Control

-Chiller Fixed Orifice Metering Device

-Chiller TXV - Thermostatic Expansion Valves

-Chiller EXV - Electronic Expansion Valves

-Chiller Variable Orifice Valves

Starters & VFD

-Chiller Unit mounted vs Floor Mounted Drive Panels

-Chiller XL vs Wye/Delta Starters

-Chiller Electromechanical Starters

-Chiller Electromechanical Starter w/ Solid State Soft Start

-Chiller Solid State Soft Starter

-VFD in Chillers

-SCR in Chiller

-DC Bus in Chillers

-IGBT in Chillers

-VFD Bleed Resistors in Chillers

-Line Filter/Line Reactor in Chillers

-Shaft Grounding Rings in Chiller Plants

Oil Systems & Management

-Chiller Oil Pumps

-Chiller Oil Pressure Differential Flow

-Reservoir

-Chiller Oil Filters

-Chiller Oil Coolers

-Chiller Oil Separators

-Chiller Eductors for Oil Return

Economizers

-Chiller Economizers Improve Efficiency

-Chiller Economizer - Braze Plate Subcoolers

-Chiller Economizer - Flashing Tanks

Control Panels

-Chiller Control Theory

-Chiller Plant Analog & Digital Control Signals

-Chiller Plant I/O Control Signals - Input & Output

-Chiller Plant And/Or Controls Logic

-Chiller Plant Reference/Feedback Control Signals

-Chiller Plant PID Control Algorithm - Proportional, Integral, Derivative

-Chiller Plant Communication Protocols

-Chiller Control Board Components

-Chiller Plant Isolation Relays - Iso Relays

-Chiller Control Panel Layouts

-Chiller Control Wiring Schematic Symbols

-Chiller Control Wiring Pictorial Schematics

-Chiller Control Wiring Ladder Schematics

-Chiller Control Wiring Hybrid Schematics

Chiller Hydronic's

-Chiller Plant Pumps

-Chiller Plant Pumps Flow Curves

-Water Loop Head Pressure/Weight

-Chiller Plant Pump Quarterly Maintenance

-Chiller Plant Pump Annual Maintenance

-Chiller Plant Water Loop Bladder Tanks

-Chiller Plant Water Loop Water Volume

-Chiller Plant Water Loop Makeup Water Assembly

-Chiller Plant Water Loop Using Glycol

-Chiller Plant Water Loop Turbulent Flow & Laminar Flow

-Chiller Plant Water Loop Chemical Treatment

Cooling Towers

-Cooling Towers are Water Condensers

-Chiller Plant Closed Loop Cooling Towers

-Chiller Plant Open Loop Cooling Towers

-Chiller Plant Legionnaires in Cooling Towers

-Chiller Plant Condenser Water Temperature Control

-Chiller Plant Cooling Tower Modular Design

-Chiller Plant Cooling Tower Forced Draft vs Induced Draft

-Chiller Plant Cooling Tower Fan Drive Types

-Chiller Plant Cooling Tower Basin Level Control

-Chiller Plant Cooling Tower Flow Balancing

-Chiller Plant Cooling Tower Maintenance

Plant Operations

-Chiller Plant Water Loop Designs

-Chiller Plant Chilled Water Loop Thermal Storage

-Chiller Plant Sequence of Operations

-What is a Pony Chiller in Chiller Plant

-Chiller Plant Freeze Protection

-Chiller Plant Setpoint Resets

Magnetic Bearings Chillers

-Principles of Magnetic Bearings

-Magnetic Bearing Chillers Common Designs

-Magnetic Bearing Compressors on the Market

-Future of Magnetic Bearings Chiller

Chiller Tech Tools & Software

-Chiller Technician Basic Hand Tools

-Chiller Technician Mechanical Tools

-Chiller Technician Rigging

-Chiller Technician Laptops

-Chiller Technician Refrigerant and Oil Transfer Pumps

-Chiller Technician Meters

-Trane TU

-Trane Tech View

-York Putty

-York Access Manager

-Danfoss SMT

-MCS

Course Exam

-Test Prep

-Final Certification Exam

-Congratulations