Washington DC HVAC training can provide you with a promising career. Practically every building and home need repair, maintenance and installation work to control the humidity, temperature and air quality. An individual with certification in HVAC maintenance and installation can expect to earn on average approximately $59,090 per year.
The majority of certified HVAC mechanics typically work with heating, air conditioning and plumbing contractors. Others may work doing repair and maintenance for large climate-control systems for businesses, schools, hospital or local and federal offices. Here are examples of HVAC job titles:
- Air Conditioner or Furnace Gas Appliance Mechanic
- Air and Hydronic Balancing Technician
- Baseboard Heating Installer
- Commercial Service Technician
- Furnace Mechanic
- Heating Systems Installer
- HVAC Mechanic (Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning Mechanic)
- Refrigeration Technician
- Service Manager
- Ventilating Equipment Installer
Washington DC HVAC Training Education
You can learn many skills needed to succeed in heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) maintenance and installation through the standard 2 to 2-1/2 years of training. You may find out how to use various hand tools such as tubing, soldering, fasteners and brazing. The classes also will help you develop skills in:
- Flow controls
- Electrical circuits
- Compressors
- Refrigerant systems
- Water chillers
More specific courses will typically cover:
- Heating systems
- Domestic appliances
- Commercial refrigeration
- Electronic, automatic and programmable controls
- Air conditioning and refrigeration technology
- System charging and system evacuation
The Washington DC area requires every HVAC contractor to register and obtain a “Specialty Contractor License”. The license costs $40. You also must have insurance and post bond to qualify.
Figures courtesy of the U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Employment & Wages database.
