AC Repair

If you're a new, career, look no further than heating, ventilation and air conditioning. HVAC is one of the careers , according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, which careers in this will by 13 percent by 2028.

There are reasons why these are so . One is homeowners government to more energy-efficient comfort systems. Then there's the R-22 Freon® refrigerants, which old equipment. , there's the red-hot market and a shortage that's driven in new construction .

One of the needed is working as an HVAC technician. about what they do, how to become one and about how much you can expect to .

What ?

An HVAC technician is who , installs and maintains heating and cooling . Most both homeowners and business owners. And, most important, you'll be :

Some are HVAC-R , which means they also refrigeration.

Is ?

While HVAC can be physically , it can also be satisfying. As a technician be able to:

  • Work in settings, or dirty spaces.
  • Work in hot or cold areas equipment is outdoors.
  • Work evenings, weekends and overtime during peak .

One of the misconceptions about HVAC is that it's a blue-collar . a skill set, and ongoing .

It's career if you want to:

  • debt.
  • Avoid at a desk or in an office.
  • Have job security your position can't be outsourced.
  • your own boss and your own business.

To become an HVAC technician, a high school diploma or GED, comprehensive . Other more specialized (and higher paying) HVAC typically extra or .

You can by classes at a community college or trade school. How long it takes to become an HVAC technician the program, which is six months to two years. Your employer also NATE certification. North American Technician Excellence, this your technical to help you better serve customers.

Career Explorer  that technicians with tablets, electronics and troubleshooting will be in demand as equipment .

Another of working in HVAC is little to no debt.

According to Midwest Technical Institute, attending a technical or trade school around $15,000. A community college around $5,000 annually. , the average student debt for a bachelor's degree is $25,921.

of an HVAC Technician

Your work schedule vary depending on . If you repairs, you work early, late or be on call. If you work in construction/home building or management, you have more of a schedule during business hours.

As a technician, you'll different locations for repair, maintenance or installation . Some might than others, so the number of calls you can vary.

As we previously, you should be working outdoors in extreme weather, dirty or cramped . If you work in a customer-facing role, customer service skills are always .

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HVAC is a , your salary will it. The national average salary for an HVAC technician is $49,242, according to ZipRecruiter. Top earners between $56,600 and $68,000. However, salaries based on your and its cost of living.

your own business, there are career opportunities. These :

HVAC manager, $72,515 average salary

HVAC service manager, $71,176 average salary

Where

HVAC technicians are across the , but even more so in Florida, California, Texas, New York and Illinois. According to hvacclasses.org, these states employ the HVAC workers and are construction growth. Here's why:

  • Florida: Hurricanes, and healthcare .
  • California: Wildfires, transportation, energy and utility .
  • Texas: Hurricanes, energy, utility and other infrastructure .
  • New York: Residential and infrastructure .
  • Illinois: Companies to the Chicago area.

Where HVAC Technicians Will Be in High Demand in the Future

Projections Central, who long-term occupational projections, these states to have the demand for technicians by 2028:

  1. Utah, 31.1%
  2. Colorado, 29.7%
  3. Nevada, 27.9%
  4. Arizona, 21.4%
  5. Iowa, Oregon and Montana, 18.5%
  6. Arkansas, 16.3%
  7. Florida, 16.2%
  8. South Carolina, 16%
  9. Texas, 15.9%
  10. Idaho, 15.7%
  11. Washington, 15.6%
  12. North Carolina, 15.5%
  13. Tennessee, 15.2%
  14. Wyoming, 14.3%
  15. Nebraska, 13.9%
  16. Indiana, 13.8%
  17. North Dakota, 13.8%

Here's where the number of new during that time frame are to be:

  1. Florida, 5,420
  2. Texas, 5,530
  3. California, 4,100
  4. North Carolina, 2,510
  5. New York, 2,290
  6. Colorado, 2,000
  7. Ohio, 1,550
  8. Pennsylvania, 1,510
  9. Virginia, 1,500
  10. Tennessee, 1,360
  11. Washington, 1,290
  12. Georgia, 1,270
  13. New Jersey, 1,170
  14. Utah, 1,170
  15. South Carolina, 1,1060
  16. Indiana, 940
  17. Maryland, 820
  18. Missouri and Arizona, 810
  19. Michigan, 780

Weather and economic is to in these states, according to hvacclasses.org.

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