Will AI replace Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers?

−Already happening(1)

• 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.

~Within reach(6)

• Comply with all applicable standards, policies, or procedures, such as safety procedures or the maintenance of a clean work area.
• Record and report time, materials, faults, deficiencies, or other unusual occurrences on work orders.
• Discuss heating or cooling system malfunctions with users to isolate problems or to verify that repairs corrected malfunctions.
• Recommend, develop, or perform preventive or general maintenance procedures, such as cleaning, power-washing, or vacuuming equipment, oiling parts, or changing filters.
• Schedule work with customers and initiate work orders, house requisitions, and orders from stock.

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+Out of reach(23)

• Estimate, order, pick up, deliver, and install materials and supplies needed to maintain equipment in good working condition.
• 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.
• Test pipes, lines, components, and connections for leaks.
• Install auxiliary components to heating or cooling equipment, such as expansion or discharge valves, air ducts, pipes, blowers, dampers, flues, or stokers.
• Supervise and instruct assistants.

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