A Career in Heating, Ventilation Air Conditioning (HVAC)

You see the term HVAC here and there, and its simply a short way to say heating ventilation air conditioning.  More and more today, the need for temperature control in homes, and buildings is more of a necessity than a luxury.  Without proper heating, cooling and ventilation, mould sometimes goes wild. This becomes an extreme health hazard.  Good climate control is one of the very best methods of preventing mould growth.

The highly trained folks that install, maintain and repair the climate control systems in your home and work space are known as HVAC technicians. The demand for highly skilled HVAC technicians such as the Smiley Heating and Cooling technicians are in high demand. Smiley is careful to make sure only highly skilled HVAC technicians service your expensive equipment.

New equipment is becoming more and more complex each year. If you have not had formal technical training in one of the many technical schools, you will be handicapped in the field of HVAC today. As a matter of fact I would go so far as to say you are actually a danger to yourself and those around you. The technical schools of today provide greater exposure to the latest developments and changes that are occurring at an ever increasing rate. At todays rate of change, technicians are continually being sent back to factory and technical schools just to keep up.

The technical schools of today is not a holiday, as they cover such items as electronics, computers, chemistry, science and physics. A study of electronics is an essential element for the qualified technician.  As I have discussed in previous articles, the most difficult task for a technician is that of determing the size of unit that will be needed to properly maintain the level of heating and cooling that is required. This is one of the most frequently abused items today. Many times the contractor simply replaces the failed unit with an exact replacement without considering what improvements have been made to the home. It is possible that home improvements in recent years, like the addition of insulation, or possibly room addons have made the old system totally inefficient. During a system change, a highly experienced technician must evaluate the entire situation.

In many cases, the technician may be servicing equipment in difficult and inaccessible locations which may require him or her to be in good physical condition. Who knows, you may have to run away from the dog or crawl under a very low house to access a furnace.

An attempt to set up your own business, can be a huge financial challenge. Equipment of today is very expensive and makes it difficult for a beginner to start his own business, even after years of on the job training with a previous company.

If you are a top notch technician in the Hampton Roads area contact Smiley Heat and Cool for a confidential interview. Only the best quality technicians need apply, but if you make the grade we do have some great benefits.. Confidential appointments can be made by visiting our web site at http://www.smileyheatandcool.com and filling out the contact me form or you may call 757-455-8650.

Author
Tom Chambers