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Some Like It Hot, Some Like It Cold

September 6, 2005
By Austin Brentley
Technical Programs Columnist

Don't touch your thermostat. We control the temperature. We control the humidity. If you do as we say, you can bask in the comfortable abyss that is "room temperature." If you disobey us, we will exile you to a world of excruciating cold or suffocating heat. We are HVAC electricians. And without us, you would be forced to suffer the whims of Mother Nature.

What Is an HVAC Electrician?

Short for heating, ventilation, and air conditioning, HVAC deals with any aspect of controlled temperature for homes, schools, and businesses. The HVAC electrician is the man or woman who comes in to save the day during numbing winters or sweltering summers. You never really think about them until the room temperature starts to resemble the outside temperature. But when such times come, we suddenly realize how amazing HVAC electricians actually are.

A Little-known Secret: HVAC Electricians Have It Good

HVAC electricians have a pretty sweet set up once you think about it. People always appreciate your visits. You are literally a knight in shining armor. However, there are some additional perks once you become an HVAC electrician. Read on…

Let's be honest, how often do you use your air conditioner or heater during spring or autumn? If you become an HVAC electrician, you have busy seasons flanked by relatively relaxing seasons. And if you're lucky enough to live in sunny Florida or cold Minnesota, your winters or summers is a breeze respectively.

Follow the Buffalo

The fact of the matter is, once you become an HVAC electrician, you can relocate to a city that will keep you as busy as you desire. If you want constant work, live in Chicago. If you want a lot of free time, move to Hawaii. Just follow the buffalo and find the perfect workflow to suit your particular needs. With some schooling, training, and experience, you can become an HVAC electrician and start bringing greater equilibrium to the world; one room at a time.

About the Author

A freelance writer and researcher, Austin Brentley is an English teacher currently living and working in Yamaguchi, Japan. His previous experience includes working for a lobbying firm in his native Washington, DC and working for various record and television studios in New York. Austin holds a B.A. in history

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