Abacus Plumbing, Air Conditioning & Electrical Approved as NATE Training and Testing Organization

    HOUSTON, TX, January 11, 2017 /24-7PressRelease/ -- Abacus Plumbing, Air Conditioning & Electrical has been approved to be a Testing Organization by North American Technician Excellence (NATE). NATE is the nation's largest non-profit certification organization for heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration (HVACR) technicians. As an approved testing organization, Abacus will host testing sessions for candidates seeking NATE HVACR technician certification.

In addition, Abacus has been approved as a Recognized Training Provider to offer HVACR-related training to those technicians seeking training for NATE recertification.

By passing nationally recognized tests and becoming NATE-certified, a technician verifies that they possess the skills and knowledge to perform at the highest industry standards. A technician maintains NATE certification by attending a requisite amount of technical training every two years to stay informed about the latest advances in the industry. Since the HVACR industry does not require technicians to take mandatory competency tests, many of today's consumers hire contractors with NATE-certified technicians to ensure they are working with qualified professionals.

Alan O'Neill, CEO of Abacus said, "We are pleased to be recognized by NATE as a Training and Testing Organization and look forward to offering our services for those interested in earning and maintaining certification."

Abacus' NATE certified Trainer and Proctor, James Pianezzola, said, "It is a great honor and privilege to be part of the Abacus team in regard to the constant goal of excellence and service to the public. Abacus has taken another step in continuing this excellence by promoting education in the HVAC/R industry through NATE training and certification. NATE and Abacus is a great partnership, because both organizations believe in the common goal towards excellence. Furthermore, NATE and Abacus make integrity a priority when servicing our clients' needs."

Wade Mayfield, Chairman of the NATE Board of Trustees, stated, "Our training and testing organization partners are the cornerstone of the NATE certification program. We are pleased to welcome Abacus Plumbing, Air Conditioning & Electrical to the NATE certification program and wish them success moving forward."

NATE certification tests represent real world working knowledge of HVACR systems. Developed by a committee of industry experts nationwide, our NATE exams represent HVACR topics pertinent to contractors, educators, manufacturers and utilities alike.

All of the NATE tests are rigorous, multiple-choice, knowledge-based tests and validate a technician's knowledge. NATE candidates may earn Installation and/or Service certification in one or more SPECIALTY areas, including:

Air Conditioning
Air Distribution
Heat Pumps
Gas Furnaces
Oil Furnaces
Hydronics Gas
Hydronics Oil
Light Commercial Refrigeration
Commercial Refrigeration
Ground Source Heat Pump Loop Installer
Senior HVAC Efficiency Analyst

About North American Technician Excellence (NATE) Headquartered in Arlington, Va., NATE was founded in 1997 as the nation's largest industry-endorsed, non-profit certification organization for heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration technicians. Candidates can earn installation and/or service certification in specialty areas including air-conditioning, air distribution, heat pumps, gas heating, oil heating, hydronic gas, hydronic oil, and commercial, light commercial refrigeration and senior efficiency analyst. NATE also offers the International Ground Source Heat Pump test. For more information about NATE, visit www.natex.org.

About Abacus Plumbing, Air Conditioning & Electrical: Abacus Plumbing, Air Conditioning & Electrical is a full service residential contractor that has been serving the greater Houston area since 2003. Abacus is a member of the Greater Houston Women's Chamber of Commerce and has an A+ rating on the Better Business Bureau of Houston. Abacus is licensed and insured and offers 24/7 emergency service. To learn more about Abacus Air Conditioning, Plumbing & Electrical, visit www.abacusplumbing.net or call (713) 812-7070. License Numbers: ALAN O'NEILL M-20628 | TACLB 49330E | TECL 30557

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