Do you love working with your hands? Does the idea of working at a desk all day give you nightmares? Would you like to pursue a career that’s always in demand? If the answer to all those questions is yes, training to become an HVAC technician may be the right choice for you. Here are some other factors to consider when debating is a career in HVAC right for you.

You want to make good money and have job security.

Nearly every home, office, and building in the country has an HVAC system; that means that HVAC technicians are always in demand. All those HVAC systems need to be installed, maintained, and repaired, which means you’ll never be short on work. Also, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the median pay for an HVAC technician is $50,590/year – or $24.32/hour. That’s more than three times the federal minimum wage! If you need to make a comfortable living to support yourself or your family, this could be the job for you.

You’re good at fixing things and solving problems.

Are you the person friends or family comes to when something needs to be fixed? Do you prefer to do things instead of reading about things? Are you curious about mechanics, machinery, and equipment? You could build on your natural talents by becoming an HVAC technician, learning to diagnose problems, and determining the best ways to solve them.

You enjoy helping people.

As an HVAC technician, you could make an immediate impact on people’s lives. In the case of restoring heat when it is freezing cold or fixing the AC when it is dangerously hot, you could actually be saving people’s lives. You’ll typically get to interact with people one-on-one and get the satisfaction of immediately seeing the difference your work has made.

You like to stay active and do a variety of things.

Not everyone wants to sit at a desk all day or attend countless meetings. HVAC techs stay active at work, traveling from job site to job site and then working on their feet, which is actually better for your health than sitting all day. Additionally, each day on the job will be different – you’ll go to different places, get to meet new people, and have different projects to deal with and problems to solve. You’ll likely be too busy to ever get bored.

You value your freedom and independence.

Since HVAC systems are everywhere, you can choose to live anywhere and still find work. Also, most HVAC technicians often work on their own, so you don’t have to worry about constantly being supervised or micromanaged. Finally, you won’t be locked into going to the same place every day. If you like the idea of taking control of your career and having the freedom to handle the job yourself, getting the training to become an HVAC technician is your first step to getting there.

If you think a career in HVAC is right for you, Ohio Business College can help! Our HVAC/R Program can help you gain the skills and knowledge you need to start a successful career – in just 12 months! You’ll learn how to install, maintain and repair residential and commercial HVAC units, wiring and electrical components, and more. To learn more, contact us today!