The HVAC/R program teaches the skills needed to service and install temperature, humidity, and air quality control systems in both commercial and residential settings.
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Some call us an HVAC/R Technician, but we like to think of ourselves as Comfort Engineers! This cool profession is heating up year-round! After all, what would we do here in Cleveland without heat in the winter and what would Miami be like without air conditioning in the summer? The HVAC/R program teaches you the skills you need to service and install temperature, humidity, and air quality control systems in both commercial and residential settings.
HVAC/R systems consist of many mechanical, electrical, and electronic components such as motors, compressors, pumps, fans, thermostats, switches, and much more. Technicians must be able to maintain, diagnose and correct problems throughout the entire system. Students enrolled in this program learn to install, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair residential and commercial comfort control systems. This class offers the opportunity to work on gas and electric furnaces, air conditioners, heat pumps, light refrigeration and more!
Email Rick Reitz
Education: Associate Degree; Cuyahoga Community College
Certifications: CFC, OSHA 30-Hour
At Polaris Since: 2009
Industry Experience: 30-years industry experience as a service technician, installer and factory representative
Interests/Hobbies: Rick enjoys golfing, biking and Kent State.
Heating, Ventilating, Air Conditioning & Refrigeration (HVAC/R) 2023-2024 Advisory Members
Mr. Dave Bania, Refrigeration Sales Corporation
Mr. Jimmy Barnicle, Refrigeration Sales Corporation
Ms. Heather Denomme, Total Line Refrigeration
Mr. Tony Papagna, Fazio Mechanical Services
Mr. Matt Peyton, Cleveland Clinic
Mr. Mike Platko, Portman Mechanical
Mr. Josh Ramos, Engineering Excellence
Mr. Michael Robbins, Silco Fire & Security
Mr. Ken Shvorob, Wolff Bros Supply, Inc.
