What is an HVAC Technician?

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HVAC Technician Career Overview

HVAC Technician Duties

HVAC technicians perform a variety of tasks that cover technical, administrative, and customer-service-related areas of the job. Following is a selection of essential HVAC technician duties:

  • Installing, cleaning, and maintaining HVACR systems
  • Installing electrical components and wiring
  • Repairing or replacing defective equipment, components, or writing
  • Discussing malfunctions with customers
  • Studying blueprints and designing specifications
  • Complying with standards, policies, and procedures
  • Connecting equipment to fuel, water, and refrigerant sources
  • Making recommendations for improved system performance
  • Keeping records of work performed [4][5]
Learn more about what an HVAC technician does.

Where Do HVAC Technicians Work?

HVAC Technician Requirements

Job Outlook for HVAC Technicians

HVAC Technician Salary

Similar Professions

There are several professions that are comparable to HVAC in terms of job duties, according to the BLS:

  • Boilermakers
  • Electricians
  • General Maintenance & Repair Workers
  • Plumbers, Pipefitters & Steamfitters
  • Sheet Metal Workers
  • Solar Photovoltaic Installers
  • Stationary Engineers & Boiler Operators
  • Wind Turbine Technicians[13]
SOURCES
  • [1] https://www.bls.gov/ooh/installation-maintenance-and-repair/heating-air-conditioning-and-refrigeration-mechanics-and-installers.htm#tab-6
    [2] https://www.achrnews.com/articles/123311-hvac-offers-numerous-career-paths
    [3] https://www.bls.gov/ooh/installation-maintenance-and-repair/heating-air-conditioning-and-refrigeration-mechanics-and-installers.htm#tab-6
    [4] https://www.bls.gov/ooh/installation-maintenance-and-repair/heating-air-conditioning-and-refrigeration-mechanics-and-installers.htm#tab-2
    [5] https://www.onetonline.org/link/summary/49-9021.01#menu
    [6] https://www.bls.gov/ooh/installation-maintenance-and-repair/heating-air-conditioning-and-refrigeration-mechanics-and-installers.htm#tab-3
    [7] https://www.bls.gov/ooh/installation-maintenance-and-repair/heating-air-conditioning-and-refrigeration-mechanics-and-installers.htm#tab-4
    [8] https://www.bls.gov/ooh/installation-maintenance-and-repair/heating-air-conditioning-and-refrigeration-mechanics-and-installers.htm#tab-6
    [9] https://www.achrnews.com/articles/123311-hvac-offers-numerous-career-paths
    [10] https://www.deltatechnicalcollege.com/documents/GE/RIMS-HVAC.html
    [11] https://www.deltatechnicalcollege.com/documents/GE/HLMS-HVAC.html
    [12] https://www.bls.gov/oes/current/oes499021.htm
    [13] https://www.bls.gov/ooh/installation-maintenance-and-repair/heating-air-conditioning-and-refrigeration-mechanics-and-installers.htm#tab-8
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