This course provides a comprehensive overview of water heater structure and functionality. The training program also equips Iowa plumbers with resources regarding federal energy regulations, including the mandatory shift to heat pump technology by 2029.
Topics covered in this course include:
- Terminology related to gas and electric water heaters
- Common U.S. water heater models
- Water heater components and functions
- General operation information
- Guidelines, regulations and plumbing code resources
- Residential heater safety and maintenance
- Water heater sizing and installation techniques
- Renewable energy and conservation practices
- Hydronic and commercial systems with a focus on energy-saving technology
Instead of a final exam, the course includes reviews at the end of each section, allowing students to return to the material for clarification. Review questions are followed by section quizzes that vary in length depending on the complexity of the content presented.
4 Hours Plumbing Discipline
Course ID(s): CEUL273986
Approved By: Department of Health - Plumbing & Mechanical Systems Board - Plumbing
- Water Heaters
- Introduction to Water Heaters [1 Activities]
- 01. Introduction to Water Heaters
- Types of Water Heaters Overview [1 Activities]
- 01. Types of Water Heaters, Overview
- Quiz 1 (2 questions)
- Important Terms/Glossary [1 Activities]
- 01. Important Terms/Glossary
- Quiz 2 (1 questions)
- Water Heater Parts: Gas & Electric (General Overview) [1 Activities]
- 01. Water Heater Parts: Gas & Electric (General Overview)
- Quiz 3 (2 questions)
- Basics of Operation [1 Activities]
- 01. Basics of Operation
- Quiz 4 (2 questions)
- Codes & Standards [1 Activities]
- 01. Codes & Standards
- Quiz 5 (2 questions)
- Pressure [1 Activities]
- 01. Pressure
- Quiz 6 (2 questions)
- Water Heater Sizing [1 Activities]
- 01. Water Heater Sizing
- Quiz 7 (2 questions)
- Maintenance [1 Activities]
- 01. Maintenance
- Quiz 8 (2 questions)
- Safety [1 Activities]
- 01. Safety
- Quiz 9 (2 questions)
- Hydronic Systems [1 Activities]
- 01. Hydronic Systems
- Quiz 10 (2 questions)
- Energy Conservation [1 Activities]
- 01. Energy Conservation
- Quiz 11 (2 questions)
- Commercial Water Heaters [1 Activities]
- 01. Commercial Water Heaters
- Quiz 12 (2 questions)
- Innovation in Commercial Materials and Technology [1 Activities]
- 01. Innovation in Commercial Materials and Technology
- Quiz 13 (2 questions)
- Conclusion [1 Activities]
- 01. Conclusion
- Introduction to Water Heaters [1 Activities]
- Course Completion
- Mandatory Questionnaire
- Certificate of Completion
- Expedited Reporting Available
