Manasota Air Conditioning Contractors Association

Upcoming events

Education Series: Aluminum Coil Repair

Start
Tuesday, March 24, 2026

7:00 AM

End
Wednesday, March 25, 2026

8:00 PM

Location
Winsupply of Port Charlotte & Thread Source Training Facility

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MACCA Education Series: Aluminum Coil Repair

SOLD OUT - MARCH 24th CLASS AT WINSUPPLY OF PORT CHARLOTTE

If interested, please register for the March 25th Aluminum Coil Repair Class at Thread Source in Sarasota.

THANK YOU!

Presented by Sal Hamidi of Uniweld

Dates & Times:

March 24 @ 7 AM - 10 AM @ Winsupply of Port Charlotte SOLD OUT
1615 Market Cir, Port Charlotte, FL 33953
Registration, coffee, and donuts from 7–8 AM.
Training to follow at 8 am

March 25 @ 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM @ Thread Source Training Facility

1144 Tallevast Rd. #112, Sarasota, FL 34243
Registration begins at 5 PM, with class starting at 6 PM.

Pricing:
Members: $35 | Non-Members: $65 | Free for MACCA Apprentices

What You'll Learn

Aluminum repair basics

Solder vs. braze vs. weld

Safe torch handling

Nitrogen brazing practices

Working with dissimilar metals

Enhance your repair skills and take your knowledge to the next level. This event provides hands-on learning in a collaborative environment and the chance to network with industry professionals.

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HVAC Health Solutions: Exploring the Public and Private Markets to Build a Smarter Coverage Platform

When
Wednesday, April 01, 2026

6:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Location
Courtyard by Marriott Sarasota at UTC, 8305 Tourist Center Dr., Sarasota, FL 34201

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HVAC Health Solutions

Exploring the Public and Private Markets to Build a
Smarter Coverage Platform

Date: Wednesday, April 1, 2026
Time: 6:00 – 9:00 p.m.
Location: Courtyard by Marriott Sarasota at UTC, 8305 Tourist Center Dr., Sarasota, FL 34201

Healthcare affects everyone in HVAC, from the shop floor to the front office. Join us for a practical breakdown of public and private coverage options, Medical Loss Ratio (MLR) strategies, and smarter ways to balance protection, cost control, and long-term stability across the HVAC workforce.

What You'll Learn:

Employer-sponsored and individual coverage pathways

Public vs. private market comparisons

Medical Loss Ratio (MLR) explained clearly

Cost control strategies tailored to HVAC companies

Thank You to Our Event Sponsor:

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2026 FRACCA Educational Conference & Expo

Start
Thursday, April 09, 2026

6:00 AM

End
Sunday, April 12, 2026

5:00 PM

Location
Rosen Centre Hotel, Orlando

CLICK HERE FOR MORE DETAILS AND TO REGISTER

FRACCA 2026 Educational Conference ~ 407.676.0031 ~ 2026Conference@FRACCAair.com

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Education Series: ECM Motors

When
Wednesday, April 22, 2026

5:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Location
Thread Source Training Facility, 1144 Tallevast Rd. #112 Sarasota, FL 34243

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ECM Motors

Speaker: Ken Darin of Regal Rexnord

April 22, 2026

Check-in 5:30 PM | Presentation begins 6 PM

Thread Source Training Facility, 1144 Tallevast Rd.
#112 Sarasota, FL 34243

This presentation will cover the following:

Understand the three types of ECM: Constant Torque, Constant Airflow, and Constant Speed

Familiarize yourself with Regal's aftermarket Evergreen Motors for OEM Replacement

Learn how to install all Evergreen ECM motors

Learn how to troubleshoot ECM motors

Maximize your truck space by stocking fewer motors that cover 90%+ of all applications

Learn how Evergreen will not only save you time and money, but make you more money

Members $35 | Non-members $65 | Free for MACCA Apprentices

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N.A.T.E. Exam | Testing and Review

When
Tuesday, June 23, 2026

5:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Location
Aqua Plumbing and Air, 8283 Vico Court, Sarasota, Florida, 34240

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N.A.T.E. Exam | Testing and Review

N.A.T.E Exam to include two day review and facilitation of NATE Core exam and NATE Air to Air Heat Pump. Review days and testing day starts promptly at 5:00 p.m. and is strictly enforced.

Friday, June 12th is the last day to register!
Thursday, June 23, 2026, 5 - 9 PM - Review Date 1
Tuesday, June 25, 2026, 5 - 9 PM - Review Date 2
Thursday, June 30, 2026, 5 - 9 PM - NATE Testing

Location
Aqua Plumbing and Air, 8283 Vico Court, Sarasota, Florida, 34240

All materials and testing fees will be included in the registration fee.

MEMBERS $450; NON-MEMBERS - $550

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The training location at Aqua Plumbing and Air is located behind their main building. It is represented in the image below with the red marker. You will need to turn left prior to entering the main building parking lot to access the location.
The link below will provide directions if needed.

Directions link -
https://www.google.com/maps/place/8271+Vico+Ct,+Sarasota,+FL+34240/@27.3493601,-82.4012878,164m/data=!3m1!1e3!4m6!3m5!1s0x88c3380f44439205:0x6fd149b08840bf5f!8m2!3d27.3496421!4d-82.400332!16s%2Fg%2F11c4t1b867!5m1!1e4?entry=ttu

LINKS TO NATE TRAINING RESOURCES, MATERIALS, AND PRACTICE TESTS
https://www.hvaccertificationpracticetests.com/nate-quiz/
https://passemall.com/free-nate-practice-test
https://hvaccareernow.com/practice-tests/nate-certification
https://www.smartservice.com/smart-service-blog/nate-practice-test-resources/
NATE Core Study Guide
NATE Core Reference Material List
NATE Air-To-Air Heat Pump Study Guide
NATE Air-To-Air Heat Pump Reference Materials List
NATE Practice Test Questions
NATE - What You Need To Know
VIDEOS
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WwFj6z4HN04
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y7VZOXj01qw
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uAGK7Im4n-Q
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WFoJ-Q9qeRA
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=01odB_UPlxw&list=PL22vCucXyBLtfJFguo-t5kqpB-s843H7U
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WFoJ-Q9qeRA&list=PL22vCucXyBLtfJFguo-t5kqpB-s843H7U&index=2
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ghwW0aUYfz8&list=PL22vCucXyBLtfJFguo-t5kqpB-s843H7U&index=3
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y7VZOXj01qw&list=PL22vCucXyBLtfJFguo-t5kqpB-s843H7U&index=4

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