NATE Certification   Do you want a dependable, skilled technician to service your home comfort system?  If you said "yes," that's not surprising.  When asked that question, 87% of consumers responded the same way. What Does NATE Mean to the Consumer? For homeowners, a new heating and air conditioning system is a major investment.  They want to work with a professional.  NATE-certified technicians are skilled, certified professionals, some of the best in the heating, ventilation, air-conditioning, and refrigeration (HVACR) industry. The next time you need a new system or your air conditioning unit serviced, ask the contractor you called if he employs NATE-certified technicians. If so, ask him to send one out to your home; if he doesn't, call another contractor.  Many contractors display the NATE logo on their advertising, or you can check out our member companies who employ NATE certified technicians.  That way, you not only get a skilled, NATE certified technician to work on your unit, but you are also dealing with a company that is dedicated to superior professionalism, excellence and customer service through membership in ACCA. Don't you deserve the best?  There are 23,000 NATE-certified installation and service technicians nationwide. The NATE Air Conditioning Excellence test is a rigorous series of heat pump, air distribution, air conditioning, and gas heating tests which certify technicians in those areas. Technicians, contractors, manufacturers, and leading industry trade associations support the tests. Technicians sign up to take exams through our local Air Conditioning Contractors of America chapter. Tell your heating and cooling contractor you want a NATE-certified technician for your service or installation needs, for your own peace of mind. Heating and cooling systems today are more sophisticated than ever.  Technicians need extensive knowledge and a broad skill-base to successfully install and service the complex computerized heating and cooling systems. Proper education and training are crucial--but how does you measure success? The best way is through a nationally recognized certification program. Consumers, demand the best! Remember, you can rely on NATE-certified technicians for skilled, thorough, and dependable service. Rest easy when you have a NATE-certified technician on the job, because  certification means you're getting the best installation and service from highly skilled, knowledgeable, and qualified technicians for maximum comfort and economy in your HVACR system. What Does NATE Mean to the Contractor? A new survey from Service Roundtable backs up what contractors with NATE-certified technicians have known for years—NATE-certified technicians have fewer callbacks than technicians who aren’t NATE-certified. 10/3/2006 Add to the mix that when on a warranty call, their expenses are about 30% lower than non-certified technicians—and their billing efficiency is also higher than technicians who aren’t NATE certified. It’s as simple as 1-2-3— fewer callbacks, lower warranty expenses, higher billing efficiency — and this all translates into more profit and financial stability for the contractor.