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Becoming A HVAC Technician in Illinois

    United States
    Illinois

Overview

HVAC is an abbreviation for heating, ventilation, and air conditioning. A qualified HVAC technician is a technician who installs, maintains, and repairs heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration systems that control the temperature and air quality in buildings. HVAC/R is an alternative abbreviation.
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$40,000/yr in Illinois

Tools of the Trade

Tin Snips
Tin Snips
Multimeter
Multimeter
Refrigerant Gauges
Refrigerant Gauges
Seamers
Seamers
Brazing Torch
Brazing Torch
Thermometer
Thermometer

What HVAC Technicians Love About Their Trade

Helping people in need.
Great pay.
Problem solving.

Characteristics

High Paying
Variety of Tools
Indoor and Outdoor Work
Solo or Small Teams
Physically Challenging
Involves Precision Tuning

Outlook

Demand Forecast
High
One of the highest demand trades. Recession proof demand.
Entrepreneurship Potential
Very High
Very low startup cost and high likelihood of success.
Optionality Potential
High
Can easily transition into other mechanical fields.

Reviews
 (218) 

Ryan C.
This skill will make you the master of your own destiny. Be on time and show up to work every day. Be respectful. Show initiative. Learn all you can from everyone you work with and you will be the master of your own destiny.
Michael M.
This is a very good job. You can make as much money as you want. There will always will be work--you immediately become an in-demand worker.
George W.
It's a rewarding job. When someone needs heat or AC, they really appreciate you when it's fixed. Don't be afraid. Jump in with both feet and you'll do great!
$77,500/ year
Estimated Salary

HVAC Technician Apprenticeships In Illinois

Peoria,ILIllinois,ILLa Salle Co,ILMattoon,ILBloomington,ILSpringfield,ILDecatur,ILRockford,ILSouthern Il,ILChicago,ILWestern Il,ILChambana,IL

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