This comprehensive course covers the structure and function of residential water heaters, equipping Colorado plumbers with essential knowledge on safely installing, operating and maintaining these units. The training also explores federal energy regulations, including the recent mandate that will enforce the use of heat pump technology for residential water heaters by 2029.
Topics covered in this course include:
- Gas and electric water heater terminology
- Common types of U.S. water heaters
- Functions of gas and electric model components
- General operation procedures
- Plumbing regulations, guidelines and codes
- Safety and maintenance for residential units
- Sizing methods for water heater installation
- Renewable energy and energy-saving practices
- Hydronic systems and commercial energy technologies
The course is divided into multiple sections. Each section concludes with a short review question and the opportunity for students to re-examine the material that was covered. Afterward, students will take a quiz to demonstrate their understanding of the topics presented per section. No final exam will be administered.
Course ID(s): WA2024-680
Approved By: Department of Labor & Industries - Plumber Program
- 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 (12 questions)
- Important Terms/Glossary [1 Activities]
- 01. Important Terms/Glossary
- Quiz 2 (9 questions)
- Water Heater Parts: Gas & Electric (General Overview) [1 Activities]
- 01. Water Heater Parts: Gas & Electric (General Overview)
- Quiz 3 (9 questions)
- Basics of Operation [1 Activities]
- 01. Basics of Operation
- Quiz 4 (9 questions)
- Codes & Standards [1 Activities]
- 01. Codes & Standards
- Quiz 5 (9 questions)
- Pressure [1 Activities]
- 01. Pressure
- Quiz 6 (9 questions)
- Water Heater Sizing [1 Activities]
- 01. Water Heater Sizing
- Quiz 7 (9 questions)
- Maintenance [1 Activities]
- 01. Maintenance
- Quiz 8 (9 questions)
- Safety [1 Activities]
- 01. Safety
- Quiz 9 (9 questions)
- Hydronic Systems [1 Activities]
- 01. Hydronic Systems
- Quiz 10 (9 questions)
- Energy Conservation [1 Activities]
- 01. Energy Conservation
- Quiz 11 (12 questions)
- Commercial Water Heaters [1 Activities]
- 01. Commercial Water Heaters
- Quiz 12 (9 questions)
- Innovation in Commercial Materials and Technology [1 Activities]
- 01. Innovation in Commercial Materials and Technology
- Quiz 13 (6 questions)
- Conclusion [1 Activities]
- 01. Conclusion
- Quiz 14 (5 questions)
- Introduction to Water Heaters [1 Activities]
- Course Completion
- Mandatory Questionnaire
- Certificate of Achievement
- Expedited Reporting Available
