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Transcript: Install, maintain, and repairs heating, air conditioning and refrigeration units HVAC technicians earn on average $41,100 a year Technicians who work for bigger companies have insurance and benefits, as opposed to those who work for smaller self-employed businesses Technicians must have an EPA license in order to work in the HVAC field Oversee employers, and most work as much as the technician Always on call, even holidays Being that they're self-employed,they have to make own benefits EPA contractors and Freon license is required. Training from a technical school or college is recommended. Make your own hours, and you are your own boss. FACTS about HVAC The process of heating and cooling has advanced with modern technology. In Ancient Rome, Kings would actually have servants sit big boulders out at night and bring them back in during the day to cool things down. Now, a slight flip of a switch does the job. Willis Haviland Carrier developed the AC system in 1902. His business is still around to this day. HVAC is projected to grow faster through 2018 than any other occupation that requires secondary training. Unless you live in an amazing climate, your heating and cooling systems use up typically 44% of a home owners utility bill. There are many different types of heat and heating systems. Central Heating Resistive Heating & Radiant Heat Geothermal Heating Ventilation is essential for full house comfort and to maintain a safe environment. Air conditioning and refrigeration is produced through the removal of heat. Job Shadowing w/ Sonny Wilcox Work Cited “Air Conditioning Heating & Refrigeration News. “ Air Conditioning Heating & Refrigeration News 242.15 (2011): 8-48. Web “Central Heating Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC) Systems.” Consumer Energy Center- Information for the consumer about saving energy from the California Energy Commission. Web. 5 Feb. 2012. HVAC for beginners. Web. 7 Feb. 2012. Mckay, Dawn Rosenburg “HVAC Technician – Career information for HVAC technician.’’ Career planning-Career planning guide. Web. 13 Feb. 2012. “William Wilcox Interview.” Personal Interview. 3 Feb. 2012. ANY QUESTIONS ???? HVAC Then and Now Air Conditioning Ventilation Heating HVAC business owner HVAC Employment Projection HVAC Technician/ Owner Jimmy Lee Sartin HVAC Technicians Interesting Fact Hydronic Heat There were 308,000 HVAC technicians employed in the U.S in 2008. HVAC Development