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HVAC Schools in Essington, PA

All-State Career School trains HVAC technicians in Essington, 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 Essington?

  • All-State Career School in Essington, in town away, offers Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Trades Diploma.
  • Delaware County Community College in Media, 8 miles away, offers Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning, Refrigeration, Certificate of Proficiency (HVCR).
  • Pennco Tech-Blackwood in Blackwood, NJ, 13 miles away, offers Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning & Refrigeration (Day School) Certificate and Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning & Refrigeration (Modified, Evening School) Certificate.
  • EPA 608: 7 of these 8 schools name EPA 608 preparation or testing.
  • HVAC pay in Pennsylvania: a median $62,400 a year (BLS, May 2025).

Best HVAC Schools in Essington for What You Need

Closest to EssingtonAll-State Career SchoolCampus in EssingtonMost HVAC AwardsPennco Tech-Blackwood164 HVAC credentials in 2024–25Working AdultsDelaware County Community CollegeEvening or weekend classes published

HVAC Schools in Essington and the Surrounding Area

Essington · under 1 mi from EssingtonPrivate for-profit, 2-year

All-State Career School

Offers a diploma in HVAC

  • EPA 608 Prep
HVAC awards offered
1
certificates and degrees
HVAC awards
76
conferred 2024–25

The only campus on this list inside Essington.

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

Media · 8 mi from EssingtonPublic, 2-year

Delaware County Community College

Offers a certificate in HVAC

  • Evening Classes
  • EPA 608 Prep
Tuition / year
$6,930
in-district, 2024–25
HVAC awards
16
conferred 2024–25

Evening or weekend classes.

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

Blackwood, NJ · 13 mi from EssingtonPrivate for-profit, 2-year

Pennco Tech-Blackwood

Offers 2 certificates in HVAC

  • Evening Classes
  • EPA 608 Prep
HVAC awards offered
2
certificates and degrees
HVAC awards
164
conferred 2024–25

The most HVAC awards nearby (164 in 2024–25); evening or weekend classes.

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

Philadelphia · 22 mi from EssingtonPrivate nonprofit, under 2-year

Orleans Technical College

Offers a diploma in HVAC

  • Evening Classes
HVAC awards offered
1
certificates and degrees
HVAC awards
65
conferred 2024–25

Evening or weekend classes.

Covers Refrigeration · Heating · Air conditioning · Heat pumps · Ductwork · Commercial

Newark, DE · 24 mi from EssingtonPrivate for-profit, under 2-year

Dawn Career Institute

Offers a diploma in HVAC

  • Most HVAC Awards in DE
  • EPA 608 Prep
HVAC awards offered
1
certificates and degrees
HVAC awards
65
conferred 2024–25

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

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

All-State Career School and 7 More Programs Within 60 Miles

SchoolDistanceTuition and feesHVAC awardsGraduation rate
All-State Career SchoolEssingtonin town76
Delaware County Community CollegeMedia8 miles$6,9301624%
Pennco Tech-BlackwoodBlackwood, NJ13 miles164
Orleans Technical CollegePhiladelphia22 miles65
Dawn Career InstituteNewark, DE24 miles65
Burlington County Institute of Technology-Adult EducationMedford, NJ28 miles0
Pennco Tech-BristolBristol28 miles123
Fortis Institute-LawrencevilleLawrenceville, NJ41 miles69

HVAC programs near Essington, 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 Essington: 6 Schools Teach Evenings or Weekends

  • Delaware County Community CollegeThe certificate can be completed full time in two semesters, and a part-time evening schedule is also offered; some HVA courses rotate by semester.
  • Pennco Tech-BlackwoodStudents can attend the day program (35 weeks, 34 hours a week) or the modified evening program (80 weeks, 12 hours a week), full or part time.
  • Orleans Technical CollegeStudents can take the program as an 8-month day class or a 14-month evening class; upcoming starts are listed for October, November and December 2026.

Also publishing schedules: Dawn Career Institute (24 miles), Burlington County Institute of Technology-Adult Education (28 miles), Pennco Tech-Bristol (28 miles) and Fortis Institute-Lawrenceville (41 miles). See each profile for times.

How Long HVAC Programs Near Essington Take

  • Delaware County Community CollegeHeating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning, Refrigeration, Certificate of Proficiency (HVCR): 30 credit hours
  • Pennco Tech-BlackwoodHeating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning & Refrigeration (Day School) Certificate: 1,200 clock hours (35 weeks); Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning & Refrigeration (Modified, Evening School) Certificate: 960 clock hours (80 weeks)
  • Orleans Technical CollegeAir Conditioning, Refrigeration & Heating Trades Diploma: 8 months (day) or 14 months (evening)

HVAC Technician Pay in Pennsylvania

Annual wages for HVAC mechanics and installers in Pennsylvania (15,880 jobs); U.S. median $61,010. Source: BLS OEWS, May 2025.

Questions About HVAC Schools in Essington

How Long Does HVAC School Take Near Essington?

It depends on the credential. At Delaware County Community College, the closest program that publishes lengths, Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning, Refrigeration, Certificate of Proficiency (HVCR) runs 30 credit hours. Certificates and diplomas are the usual credentials here.

How Much Do HVAC Technicians Make in Essington?

HVAC mechanics and installers in Pennsylvania earn a median $62,400 a year (BLS, May 2025), 2% above the U.S. median of $61,010. The top 10% earn more than $89,440.

What Is the Best HVAC School Near Essington?

Pennco Tech-Blackwood scores highest on program size, cost and completion among the HVAC schools within 60 miles, with 164 HVAC awards in 2024–25. Pennco Tech-Bristol ranks second.

Where Can You Get EPA 608 Certified Near Essington?

All-State Career School, Delaware County Community College and Pennco Tech-Blackwood name EPA 608 preparation or testing on their HVAC program pages.

Are There Night HVAC Classes Near Essington?

Yes. Delaware County Community College (8 miles), Pennco Tech-Blackwood (13 miles) and Orleans Technical College (22 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.