Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Mechanic License in Pennsylvania
Experience hours, license tiers and the state exam — plus a progress tracker that estimates your time to licensure.
Requirements as of June 28, 2026 — official requirements vary by state and locality and change. Always confirm with Pennsylvania Department of Labor & Industry — Uniform Construction Code (Contractor Licensing); HVAC licensed locally by municipality.
Verify with Pennsylvania Department of Labor & Industry — Uniform Construction Code (Contractor Licensing); HVAC licensed locally by municipalityRefrigeration and Air Conditioning Mechanic is not licensed at the state level in Pennsylvania.
Licensed locally, not by the state — check your city/municipality (e.g., Philadelphia Mechanical Contractor license, Pittsburgh HVAC Trade License). The Commonwealth has no statewide HVAC/refrigeration license. Federal EPA 608 certification is separately required to handle refrigerants.
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Frequently asked questions
How do you become a licensed refrigeration and air conditioning mechanic in Pennsylvania?+
Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Mechanic is not licensed at the state level in Pennsylvania; licensing is typically handled locally. Confirm requirements with your city or county building department.
Does Pennsylvania license refrigeration and air conditioning mechanics at the state level?+
No. Pennsylvania does not issue a state refrigeration and air conditioning mechanic license — it is handled locally. Check with your city or county.
How many hours do you need to become a Red Seal tradesperson?+
It varies by trade and province. Most Red Seal apprenticeships run about 6,000–9,000 on-the-job hours over roughly four to five years, plus three to four levels of in-school technical training, then the Interprovincial Red Seal exam. Always confirm the current hours with your provincial apprenticeship authority.
What is a Red Seal endorsement?+
The Red Seal is the national standard for skilled trades in Canada. Passing the Interprovincial Red Seal exam in a designated trade adds a Red Seal endorsement to your provincial certificate, letting you work in that trade across participating provinces and territories without re-certifying.
Do apprenticeship requirements change?+
Yes. Required hours, technical-training levels and exam rules are set by each provincial authority and are updated periodically. The figures here were verified on their effective date, but you must confirm the current requirements with the official authority linked on every page before relying on them.
Does the tracker need an account?+
No. Your logged hours, completed levels and weekly average are saved in your browser on this device only — there is no sign-up and nothing is sent to a server.
Methodology & sources
Figures for the refrigeration and air conditioning mechanic license in Pennsylvania were verified against Pennsylvania Department of Labor & Industry — Uniform Construction Code (Contractor Licensing); HVAC licensed locally by municipality on June 28, 2026 (Pennsylvania Department of Labor & Industry — Contractor Licensing (Uniform Construction Code)). Licensing is set by the state board and may differ by city or county.
Requirements vary by state and locality and route and change over time. Confirm the current hours, levels and exam eligibility with Pennsylvania Department of Labor & Industry — Uniform Construction Code (Contractor Licensing); HVAC licensed locally by municipality before relying on them.
- Provincial/territorial apprenticeship authorities and the Interprovincial Red Seal Program (Canada); state licensing boards (United States) — verified June 28, 2026
- Pennsylvania Department of Labor & Industry — Uniform Construction Code (Contractor Licensing); HVAC licensed locally by municipality — verified June 28, 2026
Last reviewed June 28, 2026. Estimates are indicative — verify against current product specs and local requirements before ordering.
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