The Training Center of Air Conditioning and Heating

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Chris Walters’ Method

Chris Walters has 38 years experience and is a State Subject Matter Expert
in air conditioning and heating!

Chris Walters, the director and an instructor at The Training Center of Air Conditioning & Heating, teaches true-to-life skills that will enable graduates to find work in the HVAC industry. Every class mimics real-world experiences and encourages active participation with each student. The program is 10 weeks covering 16 subjects that are taught in small class settings to allow for more interaction and one-on-one instructor time. Discover how we can help turn your life around by clicking the button to learn more.

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With our hands-on approach to training, you will gain in-depth knowledge that will enable you to immediately find work upon graduation.

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The 10-week program consists of 16 subjects and flexible hours offered Monday-Thursday.

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Get answers to the most commonly asked questions about our air conditioning and heating program.

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Professional Endorsement
by John Lain

I recently visited with Chris Walters, founder of The Training Center of Air Conditioning & Heating. The facilities are state of the art, and the integrity and commitment of Chris Walters to his students is unsurpassed. Graduates of The Training Center of Air Conditioning & Heating will be prepared and ready to immediately participate and contribute.

It is my honor and privilege to wholeheartedly endorse The Training Center of Air Conditioning & Heating.

44 years of HVACR experience including 10 years of TDLR. Retired Compliance Division Program Manager, Cheif Mechanical Inspector for the State of Texas, Department of Licensing and Regulation.

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What is New About Our 10-Week HVAC Classes?

Apr 6 | HVAC Classes, News, Technical Career

Did you see the news about some changes happening here at The Training Center of Air Conditioning and Heating? We have recently changed the format of our HVAC classes from a 14-week class format to a new 10-week format. The adjustment in the length and format of our...

An HVAC Career Change is the Fresh Start You Need

Mar 15 | HVAC Career, HVAC Classes, HVAC Education, Technical Career

Looking for a career change? The first path people take in their career isn’t always the correct one. After many years at a job in a career you once saw as your passion or direction in life, many find themselves burnt out, lacking that passion they once had, or simply...

What You and Your Customers Need to Know About R22 Refrigerant

Mar 3 | Air Conditioning, HVAC Education, HVAC Services, HVAC System, News, Refrigerant

For years, R22 refrigerant was used in the majority of in-home air conditioning systems and considered the king of refrigeration. Well, the times have certainly changed. Since January 2020, the production and importation of R22 has been banned, allowing only for...

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Testimonials

Google Rating

5.0

Based on 95 reviews

The Training Center Of Air Conditioning & Heating

5.0

Andy R

22:58 12 Dec 19

This school is excellent. If you are interested in getting into the HVAC field, I totally recommend this place. I didn't have any knowledge of HVAC prior to me attending, and know I understand completely how everything thing works and how to correctly troubleshoot. Chris Walters is a very smart guy and is EXTREMELY knowledgeable, from his many years in the field. I attended the morning class and my instructor Shane Mauldin did a great job educating us, and giving advise for our future careers.

Makay Higgins

15:29 11 Dec 19

Very hands on school, super beneficial. Within the course you will learn almost everything there is to know about hvac. I would highly recommend this place if your interested in getting into the business or just want to know as much as possible about it

Charles Beam

03:43 25 Aug 19

Attended a free session for homeowners that presented a wealth of information on how to get competent HVAC service that is fairly priced. Chris did an excellent job of presenting a lot of really useful material that would benefit any homeowner. It was 2 hours very well spent by those of us who attended. He is not selling anything, but just seems dedicated to educating consumers on how to get the most out of whatever money they have to spend on HVAC. My thanks to Chris for doing this.

Bruce Lundberg

22:34 20 Aug 19

I attended a Saturday morning homeowner's seminar. It may have been the best short course I've ever attended; full of useful information, practical advice, and exposure to the real equipment in the training workshop.The information about R-22 system maintenance and possible replacement refrigerants vs. whole system change out for R-410A alone may save me thousands of dollars over the next few years.

Greg F

21:47 10 Aug 19

I attended a two-hour homeowner's class the school offered this morning. Chris was the instructor and very knowledgeable with lots of show-and -tell. It was all wonderful!

David Davila

01:26 19 Apr 19

I love coming to the school and enjoy every minute of class. The instructors are very articulate and they keep your attention with their ways of teaching. They always make you feel welcomed and no questions are dumb. They show you the right way to be successful in this business. I have learned a lot and excited to get started. I recommend this school for anyone and even if you are not in the least experienced, to take this class and you will be impressed and impressed with yourself after you completed the 14 week program.

Elijah Gallegos

23:28 18 Apr 19

Moved down here from Lubbock Texas. And Wass looking for a different trade to start here in Houston. Started looking in Google and reviews and saw this school and thought it would be perfect to get life started for me and my family. Started class and thought this place is Amazing. Instructors here are there by your side 24/7 while you are here. I wouldn't wanna pick any other school than this one. Thank God for these amazing people and for all the hands on experience I've been through.

Elijah Gallegos

23:28 18 Apr 19

Greg Flint

21:44 18 Apr 19

I had an awesome experience with this school! All the teaching is done with hands on training so you experience it right then and there. Our instructor David Dooley is very knowledgeable of the trade and does a great job of breaking things down so they are easy to understand! The rest of the staff Chris, Shane, Kathy and April are all great as well!

Greg Flint

21:44 18 Apr 19

joe sanchez

15:07 18 Apr 19

When I came for a tour of the school I knew I was going to enroll simply because of how Chris was very detailed on what they teach and how hands on the school is. I had Shane as my instructor really good instructor he makes class fun but also very knowledgeable about the trade. Most definitely recommend checking this school out before any other !

Mark Abbott

14:00 18 Apr 19

This hvac program has changed my life in a positive way. The hands on approach is what i really like about the school. The instructors Shane and Chris are very attentive and will work on a one on one basis to make sure you understand the process. The entire staff has been very helpful and all have a great attitude. I highly recommend this training center!?

Gods Plan

05:48 18 Apr 19

Awesome school! Great hands on training! Office staff are very helpful and the atmosphere is team oriented. We learned as a class as opposed to individuals! Our instructor was Shane! Very knowledgeable, patient and hilarious to say the least. You have fun while you learn. Repetition is key, and you will get plenty of that here. Chris is a walking H-Vac system! You will be blown away by the knowledge that this school provides.Very coordinated and informal. DO NOT! Submit to a school before checking these guys out. I almost made the same mistake!

Felipe Espinoza

17:53 19 Dec 18

I came with no knowledge at all of HVAC , Now in my last week of school I can proudly say that i can do everything from diagnose the unit , wiring a condenser or furnace , charge a unit , take the superheat and supercool , Do a pump down or a full recovery and a lot of other things , It's a hands-on school so don't expect to be in your workbook all class , The environment is very friendly and the instructors take the time on explaining everything , Overall is the best HVAC school you could invest your time and money in , It is really worth it and I fully recommended.

Chris Vu

00:45 14 Dec 18

Even some experience, I still walked away with more knowledge then I could've imagined. Thanks Mr Dooley for the great experiences.

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Facebook Rating

5.0

Based on 13 reviews

The Training Center of Air Conditioning & Heating

5.0

Billy Pendley

23:10 01 Aug 20

I am about to finish the 14 week program and feel I have acquired knowledge that would’ve taken me years in the field to get. Chris and Shane are extremely knowledgeable and helpful. The school provides an awesome foundation for anyone wanting to build a career in the HVAC field

Ricky Gallegos

03:39 14 Jun 20

school wass Great! go to class, go home and study your notes. This trade class will Definitely get you to the Professional Level.

James Lemley

01:12 15 Jan 20

The knowledge of the instructors paired with a direct hands-on class gave me the opportunity and ability to confidently enter the HVAC job market.

Gerald Huerta

17:38 19 Dec 19

This is a great school. Shane the instructor is a great laid back teacher and very helpful. I highly recommend this school to anyone looking for a new career.

David Oustifine

00:14 18 Apr 19

I am presently attending the Spring evening class and will graduate in one week on April 25th. I did extensive research and read numerous reviews for several local training programs prior to choosing this institute for my training and I have zero regrets with my choice. The length of 14 weeks vs 2yrs was a huge selling point. The simplified classroom curriculum coupled with the extensive amount of hands on labs really saturates you with practical knowledge in a short period of time. I have already applied some of the trouble shooting techniques on my home AC unit and hot tub heater. David Dooley has been my evening class instructor and his 30+yrs of experience really comes through in his mentorship and his first hand experiences bring levity to what you are learning. If you are looking to get into the HVACR field I would highly recommend this training program.

Stacy Denning

18:33 12 Apr 19

I am about to graduate from the training center and loved every minute! Everyone there is awesome. David, Shane, Chris, Kathy and April, I loved you all! David was a great teacher, comedian and BBQ chef. I was comfortable from the beginning and look forward to putting my new skills to work. I recommend this class for anyone, male, female, young or old:)

Jose M. Garcia

01:55 13 Dec 18

Definitely a great program, very hands on and the instructors are very knowledgeable.

Kevin Ryan

23:48 12 Dec 18

This is a great program! They give you a lot of hands on experience and everyone is very knowledgeable in all aspects of the trade. If you are interested in a career in HVAC this is a good place to start.

Joey Kertis

16:28 12 Dec 18

The Training center isn't just like a class setting. It's more of a place where you're coming to work. Shane is a great instructor and helps you learn all you need to learn! From the refrigeration cycle, to wiring, to biking a unit with the class. I wouldn't want to go anywhere else but here!

Julio Venegas

17:07 25 Apr 18

Definitely the best school out there. I highly recommend this school to anyone men or women. All hands on and all instructors are very knowledgeable and professional.

Kathy Mauldin

17:23 29 Jan 18

Come sit in a class and see why we are different!!

Nicasio Nicky Campos

15:01 29 Apr 17

HVAC searches have led you here. Let me give you some helpful advice. If you have a desire to be in this field or you've realized like myself refrigeration is all around us and isn't going away anytime soon or maybe you're in the HVAC field already, but you're limited on knowledge and wanting to get an edge above the rest. Let me explain my own personal experience with this school compared to the other local HVAC / refrigeration schools in the Houston area. There's many and it can be a tough choice if you read about these schools online. So I made a list of all the schools in the area then visited them. As I walked into most of them the setting was like high school and sterile. Some had students in and out the front door like if the bell just rang. I realized that cause some schools have many fields in one location filled with dozens of classes. Some had a staff just like a high school with countless employees running around keeping the school in check. I spoke with instructors that seemed to have outstanding knowledge of things I didn't realize existed and had no idea what they talked about. One school said I would finish with over 10 certificates before the course was over. Some said, the EPA test would be the last certificate. So my feeling leaving each one of these was I've got some huge hurdles along with a financial burden. I also felt there were way too many distraction in some of these schools. At this point I was down to a few schools to check out and this is where it became very clear to me what I should do. I drove up to a secluded fenced in area where The Training Center of Air Conditioning & Heating is located. It was quite and relaxing. I walking into a small office just past the main classroom buildings. I didn't feel intimidated at all. The staff was very polite and had no interest in bragging to me about what they could offer or why I should choose their school from the others. I then was escorted to the main classroom. I sat in the class like I did all the others. Every student had a seat that could easily view all of the types of internal parts that make up refrigeration and heating. This was the students first week of class and already seeing and being exposed to what you would see in the field. The students unlike the other schools had their full attention to the instructor. All the other schools I visited seemed like they were on break while I sat in their classroom. This gave me confidence that I was making the right choice of not only choosing to make a life changing career but to choose this school. I walked out and met Mr. Walters. He spoke with me, gave me helpful tips, ideas and answers to real life scenarios that would benefit me in the HVAC field. Mr. Walters explained to me the principals and high standards and a real hands on learning process his school has to offer. I left with confidence and a eager desire to devote my time and money into The Training Center of Air Conditioning & Heating. When I started my first day of class I realized my thoughts and feelings of this school were correct. Mr. Walters and his vision had also brought some key people into his school. The assistants in the class are top notch HVAC techs in the working field. Those guys are what I want to become. In my lifetime I've encountered two teacher / instructor / professor that made a huge difference in my life. Mr. Dooley is the second. His patience, high standards and his desire to share his first hand knowledge set the foundation of my training. He is the Master Sansei of HVAC. He taught us chemistry and electrical in a simplistic easy way to understand while our hands where in motion at our workstations. Hands on training was the key to my understanding and training. I never missed a day and when you enroll and start you will know why. I now have the ability to design a system. I understand why parts fail. I understand how parts fail. I understand how to diagnose when they could fail. I also have been introduced to many other directions HVAC refrigeration can take me. My limit is my own and with what I've learned at The Training Center of Air Conditioning & Heating.... I have no limits.

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I attended a two-hour homeowner's class the school offered this morning. Chris was the instructor and very knowledgeable with lots of show-and -tell. It was all wonderful!

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17:53 19 Dec 18

Even some experience, I still walked away with more knowledge then I could've imagined. Thanks Mr Dooley for the great experiences.

Chris Vu

00:45 14 Dec 18

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Frequently Asked Questions

HOW LONG IS THE TRAINING CENTER OF AIR CONDITIONING AND HEATING COURSE?

This course will take 10 weeks to complete 16 subjects. This is accomplished from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm, or 5:30 -9:30 pm, Monday through Thursday–no classes on Fridays. There are three courses offered per year; Spring class beginning in January, Summer class beginning in May, and Fall class beginning in September. Want to learn more about our courses? View the HVAC classes page.

WHAT IS THE MAIN TEACHING METHOD AT THE TRAINING CENTER OF AIR CONDITIONING AND HEATING?

Hands-on is the short but important answer. Mr. Walters, the school’s Director, has seen many technicians over his 30-year career that did not get enough hands-on training or teaching. Many of these students came with certificates and made excellent grades. These same technicians had never touched some of the most basic components and instead spent most of the time in classrooms. Our facility is one big shop setting. You sit at workbenches and use tools every day. There will be lecture and class instructions, but almost all of it is followed by practical examples. Interested in hearing more about our unique teaching experience? Learn more by viewing the Chris Walters Method page.

WHAT ARE THE CLASS SIZES AT THE TRAINING CENTER OF AIR CONDITIONING AND HEATING?

The facility and the course were designed to teach a small teacher to student ratio. Class sizes will not exceed 18 students.

WHAT CAN I EXPECT TO LEARN AT THE TRAINING CENTER OF AIR CONDITIONING AND HEATING?

The air conditioning and heating technician training program is a comprehensive course designed to teach students the skills and techniques required for entry-level employment into the residential and light commercial, heating, ventilating, and air conditioning (HVAC) field. Upon completion of this program, students will be able to install, service, and maintain typical air conditioning and heating systems found in the southern environment of the United States. Graduates may find suitable entry-level employment with air conditioning companies, building maintenance departments, high rise building engineering departments, or other employment where HVAC skills are required. Graduates will learn with class lecture, discussion, and with hands-on experience in lab environments. They will also be exposed to a variety of actual equipment and mock-up situations designed to prepare them for fieldwork.

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OPEN DURING COVID-19 PANDEMIC

Learn the exciting hands-on

Chris Walters’ Method

Take the Virtual Tour

Experience Our Unique Training

Upcoming Courses

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Our Students Have Been Hired By

Visit Us Today — Come Sit in a Class!

CALL 281-580-4239 TO SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT

Professional Endorsement by John Lain

Read Our Blog

What is New About Our 10-Week HVAC Classes?

An HVAC Career Change is the Fresh Start You Need

What You and Your Customers Need to Know About R22 Refrigerant

Testimonials

Frequently Asked Questions

HOW LONG IS THE TRAINING CENTER OF AIR CONDITIONING AND HEATING COURSE?

WHAT IS THE MAIN TEACHING METHOD AT THE TRAINING CENTER OF AIR CONDITIONING AND HEATING?

WHAT ARE THE CLASS SIZES AT THE TRAINING CENTER OF AIR CONDITIONING AND HEATING?

WHAT CAN I EXPECT TO LEARN AT THE TRAINING CENTER OF AIR CONDITIONING AND HEATING?

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