Refrigeration and air-conditioning installer | Average UK Salary & Outlook

Refrigeration and air-conditioning installers work on air quality and cooling systems in buildings and transport.

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Test electrical circuits or components for continuity, using electrical test equipment.
Repair or replace defective equipment, components, or wiring.
Discuss heating or cooling system malfunctions with users to isolate problems or to verify that repairs corrected malfunctions.
Connect heating or air conditioning equipment to fuel, water, or refrigerant

Test electrical circuits or components for continuity, using electrical test equipment.
Repair or replace defective equipment, components, or wiring.
Discuss heating or cooling system malfunctions with users to isolate problems or to verify that repairs corrected malfunctions.
Connect heating or air conditioning equipment to fuel, water, or refrigerant source to form complete circuit.
Install, connect, or adjust thermostats, humidistats, or timers.
Comply with all applicable standards, policies, or procedures, such as safety procedures or the maintenance of a clean work area.
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.
Install auxiliary components to heating or cooling equipment, such as expansion or discharge valves, air ducts, pipes, blowers, dampers, flues, or stokers.
Braze or solder parts to repair defective joints and leaks.
Lay out and connect electrical wiring between controls and equipment, according to wiring diagrams, using electrician's hand tools.
Inspect and test systems to verify system compliance with plans and specifications or to detect and locate malfunctions.
Record and report time, materials, faults, deficiencies, or other unusual occurrences on work orders.
Perform mechanical overhauls and refrigerant reclaiming.
Adjust system controls to settings recommended by manufacturer to balance system.
Install expansion and control valves, using acetylene torches and wrenches.
Install dehumidifiers or related equipment for spaces that require cool, dry air to operate efficiently, such as computer rooms.
Recommend, develop, or perform preventive or general maintenance procedures, such as cleaning, power-washing, or vacuuming equipment, oiling parts, or changing filters.
Cut or drill holes in floors, walls, or roof to install equipment, using power saws or drills.
Mount compressor, condenser, and other components in specified locations on frames, using hand tools and acetylene welding equipment.
Measure, cut, thread, or bend pipe or tubing, using pipe fitter's tools.
Keep records of repairs and replacements made and causes of malfunctions.
Install or repair air purification systems, such as specialized filters or ultraviolet (UV) light purification systems.
Estimate, order, pick up, deliver, and install materials and supplies needed to maintain equipment in good working condition.
Schedule work with customers and initiate work orders, house requisitions, and orders from stock.
Supervise and instruct assistants.
Layout reference points for installation of structural and functional components, using measuring instruments.
Lift and align components into position, using hoist or block and tackle.
Install or repair self-contained ground source heat pumps or hybrid ground or air source heat pumps to minimize carbon-based energy consumption and reduce carbon emissions.
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.

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Refrigeration and air-conditioning installers typically work around 48 to 50 hours per week.

As a Refrigeration and air-conditioning installer you will typically work on call.

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Average salary
34,789 GBP *
per year

* data taken from the Office of National Statistics (ons.gov.uk)

Average salary for Refrigeration and air-conditioning installer

34,789 GBP

Average salary for full-time Refrigeration and air-conditioning installer

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Salary over time for Refrigeration and air-conditioning installer

Salary for this role has increased over time

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Future outlook for Refrigeration and air-conditioning installers

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6 000+ jobs available

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2% yearly wage growth (on average)

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51% chance of automation in the future

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