Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers
Did You Know:*
- Job prospects are expected to be excellent.
- Employment is projected to grow much faster than the average.
- Employers prefer to hire those who have completed technical school training or a formal apprenticeship.
Industry Areas
- Building Equipment Contractors
- Direct Selling Establishments
- Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment (except Automotive and Electronic) Repair and Maintenance
Day-to-Day Tasks*
- Observe and test system operation, using gauges and instruments.
- Adjust valves according to specifications and charge system with proper type of refrigerant by pumping the specified gas or fluid into the system.
- Test lines, components, and connections for leaks.
Overall Kind of Work*
Heating and air-conditioning systems control the temperature, humidity and the total air quality in residential, commercial, industrial and other buildings. By providing a climate controlled envir...
Work Environment*
Civilian
Heating, air-conditioning and refrigeration mechanics and installers work in homes, retail establishments, hospitals, office buildings and factories – anywhere there is climate-control equipment t...
Military
Heating and cooling mechanics may work inside repair shops. Frequently, they work wherever equipment is to be installed or repaired.
Workweek Breakdown
The hours worked per week by people currently pursuing this career.
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Skills at a Glance
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Workplace at a Glance
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Business Breakdown
The different sectors people in this career currently work in.
- 76.52% (Private For-Profit)
- 2.29% (Private Not For-Profit)
- 5.27% (State and Local Govt)
- 1.45% (Federal Government)
- 14.46% (Self-Employed)
This data also pertains to Heating, Air Conditioning, And Refrigeration Mechanics And Installers
Military Breakdown
The number of people who currently hold this career in the Military.
4,464 Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers in the military