Airconditioning and Refrigeration Mechanics

Airconditioning and Refrigeration Mechanics install, repair, operate and maintain of refrigeration and air conditioning equipment and systems in industrial, residential and commercial establishments.  The number of people working in this occupation grew very strongly over the past 5 years and is expected to stay about the same over the next 5 years: from 28,500 in 2018 to 29,200 by 2023.  

Minimum requirements for airconditioning and refrigeration mechanics include diploma, relevant experience and registration.

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Duties

• install, check, maintain and fix air conditioning systems and equipment: compressors, motors, condensers, evaporators, switches and gauges and copper lines 

• test refrigeration systems, inspect mechanisms and performing adjustments if necessary

• checking and overhauling refrigeration systems, diagnose faults and fix or replace faulty components 

• adjust system controls and mechanisms and reassembling systems