Friday, March 22, 2013


Why should you hire a company that is NATE Certified? because NATE  actually tests their technitians. You can have the peace of mind and conviction that our technitians are NATE Certified and ready to find the solution.


>> What is NATE CERTIFICATION?

Get to Know NATE

Founded in 1997, North American Technician Excellence (NATE) is the nation’s largest non-profit certification organization for heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration technicians. Headquartered in Arlington, VA, NATE is the certification organization governed, owned, operated, developed and supported by the entire HVAC/R industry.

NATE Tests. Others Train.

NATE certification tests represent real world working knowledge of HVAC and HVAC/R systems. Developed by a committee of industry experts nationwide, our NATE exams represent HVAC/R 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

Friday, March 8, 2013




Why hire a licensed contractor?

  • The Contractors State License Board (CSLB) protects consumers by licensing and regulating California’s construction industry. Think about it, if you hire a non-licensed contractor you have no protection as a consumer. The person you hire may not be insured, bonded and may not know what he is doing.
  • Anyone in California that is performing construction work, which totals $500 or more in labor and materials must be licensed by the Contractors State License Board.
  • Must demonstrate at least 4 years of experience/education in the trade
  • Must be bonded
  • Unlicensed contractors do not pay taxes, insurance, or follow safety laws
The most important take-away is your piece of mind. We encourage you to work with licensed contractor to protect yourself and help those contractors who are honest and licensed. 
Coastal Refrigeration, 760-683-5683. License #974929