Career fit quiz

Is HVAC Technician the Right Career for You?

A quick, free 8-question quiz to see how well the HVAC technician career fits your personality, preferences and goals.

Updated By the Career Education Institute Curriculum Team
How this quiz works

Rate how much you agree with each statement. The quiz compares your answers with the realities of the HVAC technician job and gives you an honest fit score in under two minutes. Nothing is saved or sent anywhere.

Statement 1 of 8I like troubleshooting machines and electrical systems
Statement 2 of 8I can handle heat, cold and cramped spaces
Statement 3 of 8I’m comfortable talking with customers in their homes
Statement 4 of 8I want to start working within a year or two
Statement 5 of 8I like a mix of driving, fixing and installing
Statement 6 of 8I’m OK with long hours during busy seasons
Statement 7 of 8I’m willing to spend about 6–24 months training for this career
Statement 8 of 8A typical salary around $61,010 a year would meet my needs

What this career really involves

HVAC technicians install, maintain and repair heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration systems that control temperature and air quality in homes, businesses and industrial facilities.

  • Install heating, cooling and ventilation equipment and ductwork
  • Perform preventive maintenance on systems
  • Diagnose electrical, airflow and refrigerant problems
  • Recover, recycle and charge refrigerants according to EPA rules
  • Test pressures, temperatures, voltage and airflow

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