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Note: This
information is taken directly from the HARDI (formerly NHRAW) website.
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Notice to Employees of G.
A. Larson Company...
All enrollments for HARDI
Home Study Courses should be directed to Susie Klein (PKE) for
processing. Please do not use HARDI's online registration form.
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Introduction to Comfort Heating (1.5 CEUs)
An overview of modern central heating, including a brief history
of heating and the industry. Learn to identify components in a
heating system and understand what purpose they serve. Course also
discusses the construction and climatic factors that affect
building heat loss, humidification, automatic controls, system
installation and service complaints. This is a starter course for
the beginner or someone with limited technical experience.
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Price: HARDI Members or Sponsored Non-members: $69.50
Non-members: $120.00
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Introduction to Comfort Cooling(1.5 CEUs)
This course provides an overview of the how and why of mechanical
cooling. Discusses basic cooling concepts, airconditioning units
and operating principles. Written for the technical person new to
cooling and sales personnel who could benefit from a review of
factors affecting heat gain, controls, duct systems and balancing
for small central cooling applications.
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Price: HARDI Members or Sponsored Non-members: $69.50
Non-members: $120.00
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Basic Electricity(2.0 CEUs)
Understanding basic electrical concepts is necessary before one
can understand conventional HVAC controls. Learn how to determine
current, voltage or resistance in simple circuits and how to
recognize circuit components and their graphic symbols. Electrical
terms, operating principles of ordinary test equipment and
electrical safety measures are reviewed. Limited math required.
For an individual with no prior electrical training interested in
residential applications.
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Price: HARDI Members or Sponsored Non-members: $79.50
Non-members: $150.00
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Principles of Controls(3.0 CEUs)
Learn to trace ordinary control wiring circuits, identify basic
control components, understand control terminology and
troubleshoot control problems. Rules for tracing control diagrams
are presented. Servicing and circuit checkout procedures are
detailed for gas/oil equipment and airconditioning controls. Prior
basic electricity training useful.
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Price: HARDI Members or Sponsored Non-members: $79.50
Non-members: $150.00
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Installation & Repair of Unitary Equipment(4 CEUs)
Equivalent to a one week factory school on installing and
servicing single phase A/C and heat pump equipment. Learn startup
procedures, troubleshooting compressor problems and mechanical
failures. Should have prior fundamental and basic electricity
training or work experience.
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Price: HARDI Members or Sponsored Non-members: $79.50
Non-members: $150.00
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Residential Load Calculations(2.0 CEUs)
Heat loss and heat gain calculations are the first step in the
design of force air heating and cooling systems. This course
teaches the industry recognized and code approved ACCA Manual “J”
procedures.
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Price: HARDI Members or Sponsored Non-members: $89.50
Non-members: $160.00
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Residential Duct Design(2.0 CEUs)
Course teaches the ACCA Manual “D” procedures for selecting and
sizing small duct systems.
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Price: HARDI Members or Sponsored Non-members: $89.50
Non-members: $160.00
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Modern Hydronic Heating Basics(2.5 CEUs)
Covers hot water heating components (boilers, pumps, terminal
units and Hydronic specialties); and how to calculate heat loss
using Hydronic Institute H-22 procedures.
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Price: HARDI Members or Sponsored Non-members: $89.50
Non-members: $160.00
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Modern Hydronic Heating Design(2.5 CEUs)
Learn nine different system layouts and pipe sizing procedures
from a basic one-pipe layout through a two-zone system using
different pumps plus an introduction to floor panel heating.
Installation and troubleshooting also covered.
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Price: HARDI Members or Sponsored Non-members: $89.50
Non-members: $160.00
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Counter Service & Sales(2.5 CEUs)
Discusses the duties and responsibilities of HVACR wholesale
counter sales clerks. Topics include getting along with customers,
counter sales merchandising, processing sales, handling
defective/return goods and the importance of catalogs.
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Price: HARDI Members or Sponsored Non-members: $98.50
Non-members: $195.00
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Commercial Refrigeration(3.0 CEUs)
Commercial refrigeration is an introduction to refrigeration
system components and servicing basics intended for counter and
inside sales persons.
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Price: HARDI Members or Sponsored Non-members: $79.50
Non-members: $150.00
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Self-testing workbooks with progress review questions and
answers included.
HARDI's Education Committee has published a number of
training items available for independent study or in-house group
training sessions. HARDI Member/Non-member prices are listed.
Order through a local HARDI wholesaler and save! Click on “Member
Directory” or contact HARDI for names of local HARDI distributors.
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Fundamentals of Materials Handling
For new or untrained warehouse workers and counter persons.
Explains the importance of efficient warehouse operations to
company success. Covers safety, receiving, storing and shipping of
goods. Soft cover workbook format, 86-pages.
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Price: List: $25.00 HARDI Members: $12.50
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How to Read Residential Ladder Diagrams
The rules for preparing schematic (elementary) wiring diagrams
used in residential heating and cooling are presented in a
building block approach. Common symbols used by industry are
identified. A quick review of basic electricity appears in
appendix. Soft cover, workbook format 57-pages.
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Price: List: $20.00 HARDI Members: $10.00
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Humidification – Theory & Application
Explains the physical laws relating to moisture in air.
Illustrates humidifier operating characteristics. Shows how to
select a unit for a building and describes the importance of good
maintenance. Three-ring binder, 120-pages. Includes a study guide
and review questions.
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Price: List: $30.00 HARDI Members: $15.00
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Indoor Air Quality and the Airconditioning Technician
A primer in indoor air quality for the HVAC technician. Identifies
typical causes for IAQ complaints and how the HVAC system can
often be the source of the problem. Soft cover workbook format,
73-pages.
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Price: List: $30.00 HARDI Members: $15.00
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Residential Prefabricated Duct Systems
Covers standard sheet metal items used in residential heating and
cooling duct systems. Explains use of special fittings; difference
between flexible air duct and flexible connector; and lists
equivalent lengths for common fittings used in duct design. Soft
cover workbook format, 85-pages.
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Price: List: $30.00 HARDI Members: $15.00
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Selection of Supply Outlets & Return Inlets
A practical explanation of the complex interaction of supply air
registers on room air motion and the effect on occupant comfort.
How to select and size diffusers, plus return air problems and
solutions. Soft cover workbook format, 101-pages.
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Price: List: $20.00 HARDI Members: $10.00
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The Basic Refrigeration Cycle
Identifies major components and accessory devices used in the
traditional mechanical refrigeration cycle. Covers compressors,
cold controls, defrost timers, filter-driers and more. Soft cover
workbook format, 80-pages.
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Price: List: $30.00 HARDI Members: $15.00
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Venting Gas Furnaces
Explains current venting tables for Category 1 furnaces using
examples. B vent systems and new furnace venting problems are
described with review questions. Soft cover workbook format,
88-pages.
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Price: List: $20.00 HARDI Members: $10.00
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Education Resource Guide
Guide is intended to assist wholesaler personnel who are
responsible for training employees and customers. Tells how to get
started; how to use HARDI course materials; and lists summary
information on selected programs and materials from others.
Organizing and conducting meetings and other useful tips included.
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Price: List: $40.00
HARDI Members: $20.00
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Good Practice Guide for Architects, Builders and Remodelers
Reviews installation errors commonly found in residential HVAC
systems. Suggests ways to avoid mistakes during design phase.
Encourages builder to upgrade the HVAC system to meet expectations
of second-time home buyers. Soft cover, two-color booklet,
24-pages.
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Price: List: $10.00
HARDI Members: $5.00
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HVAC/R Terminology
HVAC/R Terminology is an encyclopedia of industry terms with over
5,600 entries from AABC to Zeotrope. Anyone who must deal with
HVAC/R terminology will use this quick reference almost daily.
285-pages.
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Price: List: $27.40
HARDI Members: $21.92
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Managing a Contracting Business
Organizing and controlling the finances of a dealer’s day-to-day
operations. How to estimate overhead to meet profit goals using
the dual allocation method; budgeting, cash forecasting and
working with the bank. Shows dealer how his bookkeeper can
organize record keeping to increase financial control. This is not
a basic bookkeeping manual. Over 185-pages of text, plus 118-page
testing/teaching guide with example problems and solutions.
Three-ring binder.
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Price: List: $115.00
HARDI Members: $59.00
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Professional Selling (for the airconditioning
dealer-contractor)
Focus is on the residential replacement market and selling direct
to the homeowner. Tells how to find customers, use the telephone
effectively, make practical presentations, deal with prospects and
their objections, and complete the sale to the customer’s
satisfaction. Written specifically for the dealer. Soft cover,
146-pages.
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Price: List: $59.00
HARDI Members: $29.50
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ProTalk
Sales people learn best from their peers. ProTalk brings out the
wealth of practical sales know-how represented by your existing
inside/outside sales force. Kit includes information to lead ten
different one hour roundtable discussions. E-mail HARDI for
ordering information and 10% off list of $350.
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Order Form: HARDI Members: no charge
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Sales Training Planner for the Wholesale Sales Manager
Thirty-one sales training essays for use as sales training topics
in group sessions or for individual study. Essays included follow
on action questions to reinforce participation. Tips and planning
guidelines for the trainer-manager. Three-ring binder, 120-pages.
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Price: List: $115.00
HARDI Members: $59.00
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Tech Tips
Over 50 titles listed. Covers such topics as where to place return
grilles, power outage, dirt streaking, using tables, checking
furnace capacity and more.
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Price: Order Form: no charge
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What Really Helps (or Hurts) Your Company's Bottom Line
Using a plain language 20-minute audio tape and follow along
booklet, distributor can teach employees the importance of cost
control on profits. Dramatic effect of just one-percent changes
are demonstrated. Ten booklets included with audio tape.
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Price: List: $90.00
HARDI Members: $45.00
Extra Booklets: $0.75
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Your Local Wholesaler Can Save You Money
HARDI wholesalers, through their membership dues,
help defray a portion of the cost to operate the HARDI Home Study
Institute.
If you buy from a wholesaler who is a member of Heating,
Airconditioning & Refrigeration Distributors International, you
are eligible to enroll in the accredited program at the lower
HARDI member fee. Simply identify your HARDI Sponsor on your
enrollment application in the box provided under FEE SCHEDULE.
If you do not presently buy from an HARDI wholesaler, contact
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The HARDI Home Study Institute is part of the
heating-cooling-refrigeration industry. The distance learning
school is operated as a not-for-profit service by HVACR
distributor members of HARDI. The program is accredited by the
Accrediting Commission of the Distance Education and Training
Council.
Q: Will these courses help pass a licensing
test?
A: Local licensing exams emphasize an understanding of local
building codes. HARDI courses, as with any industry training
sessions are helpful, but licensing tests vary substantially from
state to state, so it is not possible to say yes.
Q: What about college credit for courses taken?
A: What a college accepts for credit is strictly up to the school.
We have no control over their decisions. Some students have been
successful, however.
Q: Do you have to study every night?
A: No, you study at your own pace but we provide a suggested
schedule – usually 2 hours per week.
Q: Are tests involved?
A: Yes, both self-check and Institute graded examinations are
used.
Q: Does everyone pass?
A: No, you must maintain a grade average of 70 or better.
Q: How about recognition?
A: Continuing Education Units (CEUs) are awarded. Certificates
suitable for framing are also presented.
Q: Are earned CEUs recognized by state licensing boards?
A: The state of Ohio recognizes HARDI courses for fulfilling
continuing education rules for HVAC license renewal. You must
contact your local state board to seek approval to accept our
courses.
Q: Are there prerequisites to enroll?
A: You should be employed in the HVACR industry. Some courses
suggest experience or previous training, but in general you can
enroll in the course of your choice.
Q: Is the program VA approved?
A: No. Courses are short and inexpensive. Save your GI bill for
other programs.
Q: Does this lead to EPA “CFC” Certification?
A: We do not provide CFC testing which must be proctored. You
should seek organizations specializing in CFC training/testing
approved by EPA.
Q: Are there any training kits or tools?
A: We assume the person enrolled is employed in the industry and
getting the much needed “hands on” experience. No tools or
experiment kits are included.
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