The following references are recommended to be used during the Texas Air Conditioning and Refrigeration examinations. Please note that Manual D, Manual S, and Manual J are recommended for the environmental air exam ONLY.
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Modern Refrigeration and Air Conditioning, 22nd Edition
$236.99View ProductThe Modern Refrigeration and Air Conditioning, 22nd Edition is the HVACR standard for a new generation of learners. It correlates to HVAC Excellence and PAHRA accreditation requirements to ensure complete coverage that prepares students for career success.
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Manual J Residential Load Calculation (8th Edition Version 2.50)
$174.99View ProductManual J 8th Edition Version 2.50 is the national ANSI-recognized standard for producing HVAC equipment sizing loads for single-family detached homes, small multi-unit structures, condominiums, town houses, and manufactured homes. A proper load calculation, performed in accordance with the Manual J 8th Edition procedure, is required by national building codes and most state and local jurisdictions.
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Manual D – Residential Duct Systems [ANSI/ACCA 1 Manual D – 2016]
$98.99View ProductManual D is the nationally recognized standard for designing residential duct systems, published by the Air Conditioning Contractors of America (ACCA). The 2016 edition, aligned with ANSI standards, outlines the procedures necessary to design efficient, quiet, and code-compliant air distribution systems in single-family homes and townhouses.
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Manual S – Residential Equipment Selection
$99.99View ProductManual S is the essential companion to Manual J! It shows you how to select and size heating and cooling equipment to meet Manual J loads based on local climate and ambient conditions at the building site. Manual S covers sizing strategies for all types of cooling and heating equipment, as well as how to use comprehensive manufacturer’s performance data on sensible, latent, or heating capacity for various operating conditions.
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Texas ACR Tab Pack
$45.99View ProductThe Texas Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Tab Pack includes the following:
- 2024 Uniform Mechanical Code
- 2024 International Mechanical Code
- 2024 International Fuel Gas Code
- Modern Refrigeration and Air Conditioning
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Texas Environmental Air A & B Tab Pack
$75.99View ProductPreprinted tabs for the Texas Environmental Air A & B Exam Prep course.
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The Texas Environmental Air A&B Online Exam Prep Complete Package
$1,486.90View ProductThe Texas Environmental Air A&B Exam Complete Package includes all references needed to study for the exam, pre-printed tabs for only those references allowed to be taken into the exam and 365 days access to our online exam prep course. The highlighting guides and quizzes are designed to familiarize students with testing materials. We do not provide students with exact test questions, as the state does not release this information.
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2024 International Fuel Gas Code (International Code Council Series)
$131.99View ProductThe 2024 International Fuel Gas Code (IFGC) provides comprehensive regulations for the design, installation, and inspection of fuel gas systems and gas-fired appliances in buildings. It aims to ensure safety, efficiency, and compliance with modern standards in fuel gas applications.
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2024 International Mechanical Code (International Code Council Series)
$131.99View ProductThe 2024 International Mechanical Code (IMC) sets modern, standardized regulations for the design, installation, and maintenance of mechanical systems in residential and commercial buildings. Published by the International Code Council (ICC), it covers HVAC systems, ventilation, refrigeration, combustion air, ductwork, and equipment safety. The 2024 edition includes updates for new refrigerants, indoor air quality, leak detection, and emerging technologies, ensuring safer and more energy-efficient mechanical systems aligned with current industry practices.
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2024 Uniform Mechanical Code
$172.99View ProductThe 2024 Uniform Mechanical Code Illustrated Training Manual provides the most complete reference document for all levels of code users of the 2024 Uniform Mechanical Code. The commentary narrative is a living document that continues to grow and mature and displays qualities that have progressed beyond its previous edition. Known for technical accuracy, its value lies in its use as a training document. Every narrative has been revaluated for both its technical and grammatical content. Based on the 2024 UMC, this edition of the ITM includes the entire 2024 UMC text as developed and published through the ANSI consensus process. A narrative discussion is provided for most sections of the code and an icon (tin snips) is placed underneath the applicable code section serving as a pointer to direct the reader toward important information. There are hundreds of full-color photos and graphics.

