This educational course thoroughly explains water heater construction, operation and upkeep. It also provides plumbers in Kentucky with important details regarding changes to federal energy standards, which will require the adoption of heat pump technology in residential water heaters by 2029.
Course material will cover:
- Key terminology pertinent to water heaters, both gas and electric
- Common types of water heaters used in the U.S.
- Functions, components and standard operating procedures for water heaters
- Relevant regulations, guidelines and code resources for continued learning
- Safety and maintenance protocols for residential systems
- Methods for accurately sizing and installing water heaters
- Renewable energy, conservation practices and hydronic systems
- Energy-saving technologies for commercial applications
The course features quizzes at the end of each section instead of a comprehensive final exam. Quizzes are preceded by review questions, which allow students to re-examine the content that was presented.
Course ID(s): 41014
Approved By: Department of Housing, Buildings & Construction - Division of 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
