How do they match: Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers

Install or repair heating, central air conditioning, HVAC, or refrigeration systems, including oil burners, hot-air furnaces, and heating stoves.

Adjust system controls to settings recommended by manufacturer to balance system.
Discuss heating or cooling system malfunctions with users to isolate problems or to verify that repairs corrected malfunctions.
Inspect and test systems to verify system compliance with plans and specifications or to detect and locate malfunctions.
Install or repair air purification systems, such as specialized filters or ultraviolet (UV) light purification systems.
Lift and align components into position, using hoist or block and tackle.
Mount compressor, condenser, and other components in specified locations on frames, using hand tools and acetylene welding equipment.
Repair or service heating, ventilating, and air conditioning (HVAC) systems to improve efficiency, such as by changing filters, cleaning ducts, and refilling non-toxic refrigerants.
Study blueprints, design specifications, or manufacturers' recommendations to ascertain the configuration of heating or cooling equipment components and to ensure the proper installation of components.

Cut materials according to specifications or needs.
Inspect systems to determine if they are operating properly.
Interpret blueprints, specifications, or diagrams to inform installation, development or operation activities.
Lay out work according to specifications.
Service heating, ventilation or air-conditioning (HVAC) systems or components.
Test mechanical systems to ensure proper functioning.

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