Department Resources in HVACR

Currently the HVACR department at Ferris State University enjoys some of the most comprehensive lab areas in the industry. With eight dedicated laboratories, students receive hands-on instruction in all aspects of HVACR equipment diagnostics and repair. Among the various pieces of equipment are oil and gas-fired furnaces, commercial refrigeration, residential and commercial air conditioning and direct digital control (DDC) systems. Our department has one of the most advanced and complete DDC labs in the country.
In addition, students receive instruction in fundamentals of electricity and learn refrigeration in our basic refrigeration laboratory. There also are areas for learning and practicing support skills, such as sheet metal, pipe fitting and soldering.
Many of our labs contain integrated classrooms. Instructors are able to perform lecture and lab sessions congruently, without moving equipment or supplies. Lab demonstrations can be performed by the instructor as part of lecture, as well as during hands-on sessions.
The HVACR department also has a dedicated computer lab for instruction in general and industry-specific computer functions. The lab is open for student use throughout the daytime and evening hours.
Taking into consideration the above attributes, as well as the many not listed here, it becomes easy to see why the HVACR department at FSU is among the most respected and advanced in the industry. Students leaving this program can rest assured they have received training in the most comprehensive HVACR labs anywhere.