Simply put, HVAC is the acronym that stands for heating, ventilation and air conditioning. Therefore, someone that is licensed in this field works on heating, ventilation, cooling, and refrigeration systems that control the temperature and air quality in homes and buildings. In doing so, they provide a climate controlled environment. This makes it possible to store and transport food, medicine, and other perishables. If you ever need help with your HVAC, a technician from Mechanical Technologies can help.
HVAC Training and Specialization
While most technicians are trained to do all three, oftentimes they will choose to work strictly with just one. Additionally, those in this field can also specialize in certain types of equipment. For example, one can work on water-based heating systems, solar panels, or commercial refrigeration.
Tools of the HVAC Trade
In the course of a day, licensed HVAC technicians can work with anything from screwdrivers, wrenches, and pipe cutters to carbon monoxide testers, voltmeters, combustion analyzers, and acetylene torches. In doing so, they must follow government regulation when it comes to the conservation, recovery, and recycling of refrigerants.
The Typical Day of an HVAC Technician
A technician needs to be able to work under adverse conditions including in places that are very hot or cold. This is because the heating and cooling systems they must repair may not be working properly and also because some parts of these systems are located outdoors. Additionally, working in cramped spaces and during irregular hours is also common.
If involved in installing a new system to a new building, a technician will set up the electrical wiring for these systems. Once complete, they test them to ensure that they work properly. Therefore, they must be familiar with how the fuel and water supply lines and other components of the building are designed since they will be connecting HVAC systems to these during installation. They must also be able to work with duct workers and electricians as they are often part of the installation process.
If a technician is called out to fix a system, they need to be knowledgeable enough to conduct tests of each individual part in order to find out which ones need to be fixed. Once the problem is found, the technician needs to determine whether to repair or replace the part. Finally, it is also an HVAC technician’s responsibility to determine the energy use of a building’s systems and recommend ways to make them more efficient.
If you are in the El Paso area and are in need of an HVAC technician, call Mechanical Technologies.
