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HVAC Schools in DeFuniak Springs, FL

Emerald Coast Technical College trains HVAC technicians in DeFuniak Springs, and 5 more HVAC schools sit within 60 miles.

By the HVAC Technician Careers editorial teamUpdated September 26, 2026

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Is There an HVAC School in DeFuniak Springs?

  • Emerald Coast Technical College in DeFuniak Springs, 1 miles away, offers Heating, Ventilation, Air-Conditioning/Refrigeration (HVAC/R) 1 and Heating, Ventilation, Air-Conditioning/Refrigeration (HVAC/R) 2.
  • Okaloosa Technical College in Fort Walton Beach, 34 miles away, offers Heating, Ventilation, Air-Conditioning/Refrigeration 1 and Heating, Ventilation, Air-Conditioning/Refrigeration 2.
  • Tom P. Haney Technical College in Panama City, 45 miles away, offers Heating, Ventilation, Air-Conditioning/Refrigeration (HVAC/R) 1 and Heating, Ventilation, Air-Conditioning/Refrigeration (HVAC/R) 2.
  • EPA 608: 3 of these 6 schools name EPA 608 preparation or testing.
  • HVAC pay in Florida: a median $56,670 a year (BLS, May 2025).

Best HVAC Schools in DeFuniak Springs for What You Need

Closest to DeFuniak SpringsEmerald Coast Technical College1 miles from the city centerMost HVAC AwardsGeorge C Wallace Community College-Dothan55 HVAC credentials in 2024–25Working AdultsOkaloosa Technical CollegeEvening or weekend classes published

HVAC Schools in DeFuniak Springs and the Surrounding Area

DeFuniak Springs · 1 mi from DeFuniak SpringsPublic, under 2-year

Emerald Coast Technical College

Offers 2 certificates in HVAC

  • EPA 608 Prep
HVAC awards offered
2
certificates and degrees
HVAC awards
12
conferred 2024–25

The closest campus to DeFuniak Springs.

Covers EPA 608 · Refrigeration · Heating · Air conditioning · Ductwork

Fort Walton Beach · 34 mi from DeFuniak SpringsPublic, under 2-year

Okaloosa Technical College

Offers 2 certificates in HVAC

  • Evening Classes
HVAC awards offered
2
certificates and degrees
HVAC awards
38
conferred 2024–25

Evening or weekend classes.

Covers Refrigeration · Heating · Air conditioning · Commercial

Panama City · 45 mi from DeFuniak SpringsPublic, under 2-year

Tom P. Haney Technical College

Offers 2 certificates in HVAC

  • Certificate Program
HVAC awards offered
2
certificates and degrees
HVAC awards
43
conferred 2024–25

Covers Refrigeration · Heating · Air conditioning · Ductwork

Dothan, AL · 57 mi from DeFuniak SpringsPublic, 2-year

George C Wallace Community College-Dothan

Offers an associate degree and 3 certificates in HVAC

  • EPA 608 Prep
  • Associate Degree
Tuition / year
$4,980
in-state, 2024–25
HVAC awards
55
conferred 2024–25

The most HVAC awards nearby (55 in 2024–25); a degree option on top of certificates.

Covers EPA 608 · Refrigeration · Electrical · Heating · Air conditioning · Heat pumps

Dothan, AL · 57 mi from DeFuniak SpringsPrivate for-profit, under 2-year

Fortis College-Dothan

Offers a diploma in HVAC

  • Evening Classes
  • EPA 608 Prep
HVAC awards offered
1
certificates and degrees
HVAC awards
29
conferred 2024–25

Evening or weekend classes.

Covers EPA 608 · Refrigeration · Electrical · Heating · Air conditioning · Heat pumps

Tuition and HVAC awards: NCES College Navigator. Programs and topics: each school's own HVAC page, reviewed September 2026. Distances are straight-line from DeFuniak Springs.

Emerald Coast Technical College and 5 More Programs Within 60 Miles

SchoolDistanceTuition and feesHVAC awardsGraduation rate
Emerald Coast Technical CollegeDeFuniak Springs1 miles12
Okaloosa Technical CollegeFort Walton Beach34 miles38
Tom P. Haney Technical CollegePanama City45 miles43
George C Wallace Community College-DothanDothan, AL57 miles$4,9805535%
Fortis College-DothanDothan, AL57 miles29
Radford M Locklin Technical CollegeMilton58 miles29

HVAC programs near DeFuniak Springs, sorted by straight-line distance. Tuition: 2024–25 full-time rate. Awards: HVAC credentials conferred (NCES College Navigator). Graduation rate is school-wide. Blank cells have no federal figure.

HVAC Classes in DeFuniak Springs: 3 Schools Teach Evenings or Weekends

  • Emerald Coast Technical CollegeClasses meet Monday through Thursday. Full-time students attend 1 p.m. to 9 p.m.; part-time students choose 1 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. or 5:15 p.m. to 9 p.m. New students start in August and January.
  • Okaloosa Technical CollegeDay and night classes are offered at the main campus in Fort Walton Beach, with separate day and night instructors.
  • Tom P. Haney Technical CollegeBoth levels meet Monday to Friday, 7 a.m. to noon. The pages showed applications as closed at the time of review.

Also publishing schedules: Fortis College-Dothan (57 miles) and Radford M Locklin Technical College (58 miles). See each profile for times.

Certificate or Associate Degree Near DeFuniak Springs?

Emerald Coast Technical College, Okaloosa Technical College and Tom P. Haney Technical College offer certificates or diplomas only; George C Wallace Community College-Dothan also awards an HVAC associate degree, which adds general education and usually takes about two years full time.

  • Emerald Coast Technical CollegeHeating, Ventilation, Air-Conditioning/Refrigeration (HVAC/R) 1: 750 clock hours (26 weeks); Heating, Ventilation, Air-Conditioning/Refrigeration (HVAC/R) 2: 600 clock hours (22 weeks)
  • Okaloosa Technical CollegeHeating, Ventilation, Air-Conditioning/Refrigeration 1: 750 clock hours; Heating, Ventilation, Air-Conditioning/Refrigeration 2: 600 clock hours
  • Tom P. Haney Technical CollegeHeating, Ventilation, Air-Conditioning/Refrigeration (HVAC/R) 1: 750 clock hours (30 weeks); Heating, Ventilation, Air-Conditioning/Refrigeration (HVAC/R) 2: 600 clock hours (24 weeks)

HVAC Technician Pay in Florida

Annual wages for HVAC mechanics and installers in Florida (39,160 jobs); U.S. median $61,010. Source: BLS OEWS, May 2025.

Questions About HVAC Schools in DeFuniak Springs

How Long Does HVAC School Take Near DeFuniak Springs?

It depends on the credential. At Emerald Coast Technical College, the closest program that publishes lengths, Heating, Ventilation, Air-Conditioning/Refrigeration (HVAC/R) 1 runs 750 clock hours (26 weeks). 1 of the 6 schools near DeFuniak Springs also offer an associate degree, which usually takes about two years full time.

How Much Do HVAC Technicians Make in DeFuniak Springs?

HVAC mechanics and installers in Florida earn a median $56,670 a year (BLS, May 2025), 7% below the U.S. median of $61,010. The top 10% earn more than $78,210.

What Is the Best HVAC School Near DeFuniak Springs?

George C Wallace Community College-Dothan scores highest on program size, cost and completion among the HVAC schools within 60 miles, with 55 HVAC awards in 2024–25. Tom P. Haney Technical College ranks second.

Where Can You Get EPA 608 Certified Near DeFuniak Springs?

Emerald Coast Technical College, George C Wallace Community College-Dothan and Fortis College-Dothan name EPA 608 preparation or testing on their HVAC program pages.

Are There Night HVAC Classes Near DeFuniak Springs?

Yes. Okaloosa Technical College (34 miles), Fortis College-Dothan (57 miles) and Radford M Locklin Technical College (58 miles) publish evening or weekend classes. Each school profile has its full schedule.

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Sources

  1. Official HVAC program pages of the 6 schools above (each profile links to its page), reviewed September 2026.
  2. U.S. Department of Education, College Navigator (IPEDS).
  3. U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025.