How to get a HVAC license in Massachusetts
The full Massachusetts hvac licensing path — experience hours, required exam, fees, and where to apply. Verified 6/12/2026.
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Prep for the Massachusetts HVAC exam
HVAC 101 — Start Here (Free) — self-paced lessons, practice exam, certificate of completion.
Massachusetts Refrigeration Technician License + Sheet Metal license
Frequently asked questions
How do I get a hvac license in Massachusetts?
You need refrigeration tech: 6,000 hrs hvac/r experience + 250 hrs classroom. sheet metal journey: 8,000 hrs + classroom.. Then pass the MA Refrigeration Exam + EPA 608 administered by PSI / EPA-approved providers. Applications go through the MA Board of Examiners of Sheet Metal Workers + Division of Occupational Licensure.
What exam do I need to pass?
MA Refrigeration Exam + EPA 608 — administered by PSI / EPA-approved providers.
How much experience do I need?
Refrigeration Tech: 6,000 hrs HVAC/R experience + 250 hrs classroom. Sheet Metal Journey: 8,000 hrs + classroom.
What about fees, insurance, and continuing education?
MA splits HVAC work: Refrigeration Tech license covers cooling/refrigerant; Sheet Metal license covers ductwork. Plumbing/gas-fitting requires those separate licenses too. Refrigeration Tech ~$108/2yrs.
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