Question

donna sue

Sorry for a question that is obvious to everyone here, but I do wallpaper and have no idea. What is the difference between a professional HVAC mechanic and a certified HVAC person who does apartment maintenance?
The answer will settle an argument I had with a friend.
Thanks

CoolBoyAC

I would Google this one. It depends on what the argument is about. A certified HVAC mechanic is someone who has passed their state's licensing test and is certified (and insured) to do HVAC work. A professional could be someone who has experience and is working for a certified company (hence, the certified HVAC mechanic). But, like I said it all depends on the argument. Hope this helps.

mdshunk

Probably 10 or 12 dollars an hour. Other than that, probably nothing.

TechNickL

HVAC certified implies that the individual has documentation on his/his company's credentials ie, EPA cert, state license, NATE certs, insurance etc.
An HVAC professional implies an individual who works in the trade for a living with a mandatory minimum of an EPA certification. The implication is that this person doesn't do it as a hobby, or on the "side" but full time.
Certified usually refers to a business description, where Professional refers to an individual.

cleveman

working guy with piece of paper
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working guy
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piece of paper

It looks like the piece of paper is the difference.

I can do addition as well.