Licensing guide

HVAC license requirements in Delaware

The Delaware Board of Plumbing, Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Examiners issues HVAC licenses in Delaware. Here's what each license level takes, from the official rules.

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Delaware Board of Plumbing, Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Examiners

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Requirements checked October 21, 2026

License levels

One license level covers this work.

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    Master HVACR or Master Restricted HVACR

    Delaware issues master HVACR and master restricted HVACR licenses, and both require passing the board's exam. A restricted license limits your work to a specialty such as air conditioning.

    Official source

Rules, fees and exam schedules change. Confirm the details with the Delaware Board of Plumbing, Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Examiners before you apply.

HVAC technicians in Delaware

From the Bureau of Labor Statistics. See a city for local wages and contractor counts.

HVAC technicians employed
1,730
Median hourly wage
$29.96

HVAC market data by city

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HVAC licensing in Delaware: common questions

Who issues HVAC licenses in Delaware?

The Delaware Board of Plumbing, Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Examiners. The license levels and what each takes are listed above, with a link to the official source for each.

What does the Master HVACR or Master Restricted HVACR license take in Delaware?

Delaware issues master HVACR and master restricted HVACR licenses, and both require passing the board's exam. A restricted license limits your work to a specialty such as air conditioning.

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