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HVAC Schools in Willowbrook, IL

ETI School of Skilled Trades trains HVAC technicians in Willowbrook, and 7 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 Willowbrook?

  • ETI School of Skilled Trades in Willowbrook, 1 miles away, offers HVAC/R Technician.
  • Moraine Valley Community College in Palos Hills, 7 miles away, offers Heating and Air Conditioning Certificate and Basic Air Conditioning Technician Certificate.
  • College of DuPage in Glen Ellyn, 8 miles away, offers Heating, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Service Technician, A.A.S. and HVACR Contractor, A.A.S..
  • EPA 608: 5 of these 8 schools name EPA 608 preparation or testing.
  • HVAC pay in Illinois: a median $77,410 a year (BLS, May 2025).

Best HVAC Schools in Willowbrook for What You Need

Closest to WillowbrookETI School of Skilled Trades1 miles from the city centerLowest TuitionMoraine Valley Community College$3,822 a year, in-district (2024–25)Degree PathCollege of DuPageStationary Engineer A.A.S.Working AdultsHVAC Technical InstituteEvening or weekend classes published

HVAC Schools in Willowbrook and the Surrounding Area

Willowbrook · 1 mi from WillowbrookPrivate for-profit, under 2-year

ETI School of Skilled Trades

Offers one other award in HVAC

  • Most HVAC Awards in IL
  • Evening Classes
HVAC awards offered
1
certificates and degrees
HVAC awards
268
conferred 2024–25

The closest campus to Willowbrook; the most HVAC awards nearby (268 in 2024–25); evening or weekend classes.

Covers EPA 608 · Refrigeration · Electrical · Heating · Ductwork

Palos Hills · 7 mi from WillowbrookPublic, 2-year

Moraine Valley Community College

Offers an associate degree and 6 certificates in HVAC

  • Associate Degree
Tuition / year
$3,822
in-district, 2024–25
HVAC awards
109
conferred 2024–25

The lowest tuition of the 6 HVAC schools here ($3,822); a degree option on top of certificates.

Covers Heating · Air conditioning · Controls · Ductwork · Commercial

Glen Ellyn · 8 mi from WillowbrookPublic, 2-year

College of DuPage

Offers 3 associate degrees and 5 certificates in HVAC

  • Evening Classes
  • Hybrid or Online Options
Tuition / year
$4,560
in-district, 2024–25
HVAC awards
73
conferred 2024–25

Evening or weekend classes; some coursework online; a degree option on top of certificates.

Covers Refrigeration · Electrical · Heating · Air conditioning · Controls

Cicero · 10 mi from WillowbrookPublic, 2-year

Morton College

Offers an associate degree and a certificate in HVAC

  • EPA 608 Prep
  • Associate Degree
Tuition / year
$5,502
in-district, 2024–25
HVAC awards
6
conferred 2024–25

A degree option on top of certificates.

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

Chicago · 11 mi from WillowbrookPrivate for-profit, under 2-year

HVAC Technical Institute

Offers one other award in HVAC

  • Evening Classes
  • EPA 608 Prep
HVAC awards offered
1
certificates and degrees
HVAC awards
155
conferred 2024–25

Evening or weekend classes.

Covers EPA 608 · Refrigeration · Electrical · Heating · Air conditioning · Commercial

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

ETI School of Skilled Trades and 7 More Programs Within 60 Miles

SchoolDistanceTuition and feesHVAC awardsGraduation rate
ETI School of Skilled TradesWillowbrook1 miles268
Moraine Valley Community CollegePalos Hills7 miles$3,82210940%
College of DuPageGlen Ellyn8 miles$4,5607325%
Morton CollegeCicero10 miles$5,502631%
HVAC Technical InstituteChicago11 miles155
Triton CollegeRiver Grove12 miles$5,070529%
City Colleges of Chicago-Kennedy-King CollegeChicago15 miles$4,5903331%
Oakton CollegeDes Plaines21 miles$3,9852837%

HVAC programs near Willowbrook, 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 Willowbrook: 3 Schools Teach Evenings or Weekends

  • ETI School of Skilled TradesDay and evening classes are offered. Students complete a senior project near the end of the program.
  • Moraine Valley Community CollegeMost certificates can be completed in as little as two semesters; the stackable certificates combine with electives toward the Stationary Engineering A.A.S.
  • College of DuPageIn-person and hybrid formats, with day, evening and online learning.

Also publishing schedules: HVAC Technical Institute (11 miles) and Triton College (12 miles). See each profile for times.

Certificate or Associate Degree Near Willowbrook?

ETI School of Skilled Trades, HVAC Technical Institute and Triton College offer certificates or diplomas only; Moraine Valley Community College, College of DuPage and Morton College also award an HVAC associate degree, which adds general education and usually takes about two years full time.

  • ETI School of Skilled TradesHVAC/R Technician: as little as 7 months
  • Moraine Valley Community CollegeHeating and Air Conditioning Certificate: 33 credit hours; Basic Air Conditioning Technician Certificate: about one year (two semesters); Electrical Troubleshooting Certificate: one to two semesters (four courses)
  • College of DuPageHeating, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Service Technician, A.A.S.: 4 semesters; HVACR Contractor, A.A.S.: 4 semesters; Facility Maintenance Mechanic, A.A.S.: 4 semesters

HVAC Technician Pay in Illinois

Annual wages for HVAC mechanics and installers in Illinois (9,740 jobs); U.S. median $61,010. Source: BLS OEWS, May 2025.

Questions About HVAC Schools in Willowbrook

How Much Do HVAC Schools in Willowbrook Cost?

Moraine Valley Community College charges the least, $3,822 a year full time in 2024–25 (in-district); Morton College charges $5,502. Tools and books cost extra (Moraine Valley Community College budgets $1,632 for books and supplies).

How Long Does HVAC School Take Near Willowbrook?

It depends on the credential. At ETI School of Skilled Trades, the closest program that publishes lengths, HVAC/R Technician runs as little as 7 months. 5 of the 8 schools near Willowbrook also offer an associate degree, which usually takes about two years full time.

How Much Do HVAC Technicians Make in Willowbrook?

HVAC mechanics and installers in Illinois earn a median $77,410 a year (BLS, May 2025), 27% above the U.S. median of $61,010. The top 10% earn more than $117,550.

What Is the Best HVAC School Near Willowbrook?

Moraine Valley Community College scores highest on program size, cost and completion among the HVAC schools within 60 miles, with 109 HVAC awards in 2024–25. Oakton College ranks second.

Where Can You Get EPA 608 Certified Near Willowbrook?

ETI School of Skilled Trades, Morton College and HVAC Technical Institute name EPA 608 preparation or testing on their HVAC program pages.

Are There Night HVAC Classes Near Willowbrook?

Yes. ETI School of Skilled Trades (1 miles), College of DuPage (8 miles) and HVAC Technical Institute (11 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 8 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.