HVACR: Heating, Venting, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration

Without temperature control, areas otherwise inhabited by people may be deemed as inhospitable. Areas with intense hot or cold seasons need climate control systems to ensure that homes and businesses provide the right environment for families and workers. Providing businesses, homes, and schools with heating, air conditioning, ventilation, and refrigeration, HVACR technicians are the unsung heroes of comfort. From scientists to teachers, many would find it hard to work if it were not for climate-control and refrigeration. HVACR technicians install new heaters and coolers, dispose of chlorofluorocarbons (CFC) and other materials, and recycle materials. Keeping the environment safe is another important responsibility for HVACR maintenance employees. Technicians are also called in to fix dangerous leaks, program control systems, and inspect systems for maintenance and safety. Ambitious HVACR technicians can move on their career path towards becoming promoted to service managers, supervisors, or contractors and be on their way to earning higher wages.

The Bureau of Labor Statistics, www.bls.gov, reports that increasingly sophisticated heating, air-conditioning, and refrigeration systems have caused employers to prefer employees with technical school or apprenticeship training. It is not uncommon, however, for employees to train on the job, and learn from superiors as they work. In the case that the employer requires preliminary training, the bureau states that many technical and trade schools, community colleges, and even the Armed Forces offer programs in HVAC. In these programs, students study theory, design, and equipment construction, and electronics as well as basic installation, maintenance, and repair.

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