Advanced Furnace

Dates: May 6-9, 2024
Meets: M, Tu, W and Th from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Location: Montana Weatherization Training Center - Bozeman
Cost:  $750.00

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Date Day Time
05/06/2024Monday1 PM to 5 PM
05/07/2024Tuesday8 AM to 5 PM
05/08/2024Wednesday8 AM to 5 PM
05/09/2024Thursday8 AM to 4 PM

The Advanced Furnace class guides students through the analysis and repair of a range of furnaces encountered in both site-built and mobile homes. The analysis portion of the class is focused on using troubleshooting trees, interpreting error codes, and component evaluation to determine repair plans. The repair portion includes hands-on disassembly and rebuilding of the most common equipment. Course Learning Objectives: Upon course completion, students will know how to: Evaluate common types of furnaces using visual and electronic analysis. Develop repair and upgrade orders based upon analysis and testing. Use hand tools to disassemble, inspect, repair, and reassemble common equipment.

Montana Weatherization Network members may take this course and the exams at no cost. Use the MT WAP Registration option to register with a $0 fee. For questions, contact the Training Center at classes@weatherization.org or 406-586-0070. To return to Montana Weatherization Training Center website please go to weatherization.org.
Fee:  $750.00

Fee Breakdown

CategoryDescriptionAmount
Course Fee (Basic)Fee$ 750.00
Course Fee (Alternate)MT WAP Registration$ 0.00

Montana Weatherization Training Center - Bozeman

751 Osterman Drive
Suite 101
Bozeman, MT 59715

Joe Hall

Joe has 21 years of experience in the field of Building Science, starting out as a weatherization field installation technician with prior building trades experience. He is currently a Contract Trainer, Consultant, and Subject Matter Expert for private industry, community college and governmental entities. He has held Energy Auditor, Crew leader, Supervisor and Furnace Technician, and Training Director positions. Joe is a BPI Super Proctor and currently an assessor for IREC and ANCI for the HEP Certifications. Joe's passions are inspiring and educating others how to diagnose and resolve energy, comfort, and building durability issues safely and effectively.
Date Day Time Location
05/06/2024Monday1 PM to 5 PM Montana Weatherization Training Center - Bozeman
05/07/2024Tuesday8 AM to 5 PM Montana Weatherization Training Center - Bozeman
05/08/2024Wednesday8 AM to 5 PM Montana Weatherization Training Center - Bozeman
05/09/2024Thursday8 AM to 4 PM Montana Weatherization Training Center - Bozeman

HVAC TechniciansEnergy Auditors
Quality Control Inspectors
All other home weatherization professionals
Crew Leaders

This course has 27 contact hours and can qualify as 13.5 continuing education units (CEUs) toward Home Energy Professional Certification through the Building Performance Institute (BPI).