How To Get an HVAC License in Kentucky?

The demand for HVAC is actually increasing rapidly in Kentucky. Kentucky is one of the states in the U.S, such as Alabama, Idaho, that requires an HVAC license. Thus, more and more professionals try to get a license and work legally. To get an HVAC certificate in Kentucky you will need to pass a special HVAC testing and get to do some hours of work. Consequently, the salary for HVAC licensed workers increases.

The article is a short guide on how to conduct the process of getting an HVAC license in Kentucky.

HVAC License Requirements

Whenever you decide on doing repair work and installations in Kentucky, you will, for sure, need an HVAC license. However, in some cases, the license isn’t obligatory. The license will enable you to work legally, pay taxes and get a higher salary.

First of all, to get an HVAC license you’ll need to pass a registration process in the Department of Housing, Buildings, and Construction.

The main requirements for a Kentucky HVAC license are;

The applicant should be at least 18 years old

He/she must have been working with a supervisor for some time

For some levels of Kentucky HVAC license, the applicant must pass an exam.

No less than two years of experience.

If you find yourself eligible for this criteria, your next step will be to decide if you want to be a master or a journeyman.

In Kentucky you have these options for an HVAC license;

HVAC Mechanic License/ Journeyman

HVAC Contractor License/ Master

Apprentice License

Some levels of Kentucky HVAC license, as we have mentioned above, require you to pass certain hours of continuing education. Thus, your main step here will be to choose an HVAC specialized school in Kentucky where you can study and get a degree.

Fees for getting an HVAC License

In fact, the HVAC license isn’t that expensive in Kentucky. The fee mainly depends on what type of license you need to get.

If you need to get an apprentice mechanic HVAC license you need no fee for registration.

The journeymen should pay $50 for an HVAC license.

If the license level requires you to pass an exam you will need to pay $160 for a master's license.

The trade license exam costs $100.

If you need a law and business examination the cost is $60.

Kentucky HVAC License Examination

HVAC testing is not hard. The overall exam is different for masters and journeymen. Compared to Arizona, the Kentucky HVAC license testing has only one part.

The journeyman exam lasts about 3 hours. The HVAC testing for journeymen consists of 60 questions.

As for the Masters' exam, it lasts up to 2.5 hours. The questions are 70.

The fact is you must have about a 70% overall score to succeed in the exam.

Note also that you will need some working tools during the examination process.

Renew your HVAC license in Kentucky

Your Kentucky HVAC license is eligible for a year by your birth month. That means that if you were born in September you need to renew your license by September 31. And even if you got your license in August, you’ll need to renew it in September.

The renewal process is as easy as possible. You only need to go through two main steps; finish the online courses and fill in the application form.

Whenever you are on the way to renew your HVAC license in Kentucky, your first step is to attend six hours of classes. The lessons are available online to make it easier to be present. However, we recommend you sign in and complete lessons a few weeks earlier before the renewal date.

The second step you need to take to renew your license is to fill in the application form. You also need to attach your certificate of continuing education.

To renew your license you need to pay the following fees;

$50 for HVAC mechanic/ journeyman,

$250 for HVAC contractors

Masters will also need to attach the insurance proof to show they have at least $500,ooo liability coverage.