Alaskans pay some of the highest home heating costs in the country.  UAF’s Interior-Aleutians Campus is offering classes in Sand Point that teach students how to troubleshoot their home’s boiler system and controls.  In less than a week, you will learn how to save money on your home heating bill and make minor repairs.   Students will earn UAF credit that count toward an occupational endorsement in Facilities Maintenance.   

CTT 135: Residential Boiler Troubleshooting - This two-credit class teaches students how to deal with low pressure hot water systems, proper fuel air mixtures, and temperatures which maximize BTU output. This class is slated for September 23-27.   The UAF tuition fee for this class is $392.  

 CTT 138: Burner Repair and Residential Heating Controls- This two-credit class teaches you to significantly save on heating costs by adjusting the systems that are already in your home. Students will learn how to diagnosis equipment problems in operation, testing, and adjusting conventional/electronic thermostats as well as the operation of common electrical circuits used to control residential heating systems.   This class is slated for September 30- October 4.   The UAF tuition fee for this class is $392.

The textbook used for both classes is NORA Oil Heat Technician Manual, and can be purchased at the CRCD Bookstore, call 1.877.651.4002 .   Students are responsible for purchasing their own book for $70.    I-AC can help you apply for financial aid and register for classes. For more information, call (888) 474-5207 or call Mike Livingston I-AC Sand Point Facilitator at (907) 386-6000 or email him at mlivingston2@alaksa.edu .  

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