{"id":17830,"date":"2021-04-05T15:15:33","date_gmt":"2021-04-05T19:15:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.mesotheliomahope.com\/?page_id=17830"},"modified":"2024-11-19T12:12:57","modified_gmt":"2024-11-19T17:12:57","slug":"hvac-mechanics","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.mesotheliomahope.com\/occupations\/hvac-mechanics\/","title":{"rendered":"HVAC Mechanics"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2>HVAC Mechanics and Asbestos Exposure<\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"\/asbestos\/\">Asbestos<\/a> was a very common ingredient in construction materials between the 1930s and early 1980s due to its insulating, fireproofing and waterproofing qualities, and because it is cheap to purchase. Asbestos was a desirable material and manufacturers across the world used it with abandon.<\/p>\n<div>\n<div class=\"did-you-know icon-bell\"><style type=\"text\/css\">.did-you-know{background:#F3F2F0;border-radius:10px;margin:40px 0;padding:20px 20px 20px 80px;position:relative}.did-you-know:before{position:absolute;left:20px;top:20px;width:45px;height:45px;background:#0FAEBF;border-radius:50px;color:#fff;text-align:center;line-height:45px;font-size:27px}.did-you-know .heading{font-size:24px;color:#100134;padding:10px 0;display:block;margin:0 0 5px}.did-you-know h2,.did-you-know .h2,.did-you-know h3,.did-you-know .h3{font-size:24px;line-height:1.14}@media screen and (min-width: 1024px){.did-you-know{padding:25px 25px 25px 90px}.did-you-know:before{left:25px;top:25px}.did-you-know .heading{padding:8px 0}.did-you-know h2,.did-you-know .h2,.did-you-know h3,.did-you-know .h3{font-size:24px;line-height:1.14}}<\/style><strong class=\"heading\">Did You Know?<\/strong><p>HVAC mechanics are at risk of asbestos exposure every time they work in a building that contains asbestos. While asbestos isn&#8217;t used in new construction buildings and homes today, it is still present in many of the older structures that HVAC mechanics service.<\/p>\n<\/div>When left alone, asbestos is a safe material. However, when asbestos is disrupted through any sort of handling or movement, fibers are released into the air. These asbestos fibers can be breathed in or swallowed by HVAC mechanics, putting them at risk for asbestos-related diseases like <a href=\"\/mesothelioma\/\">mesothelioma<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>To this day, HVAC mechanics encounter many materials that may contain asbestos, including:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul class=\"special gears\">\n<li><a href=\"\/products\/cement\/\">Cement<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Floor and ceiling tiles<\/li>\n<li>Gaskets, wires<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"\/products\/insulation\/\">Insulation<\/a>, including HVAC duct insulation<\/li>\n<li>Pipes<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"\/products\/roofing\/\">Roofing<\/a> and shingles<\/li>\n<li>Sealants, adhesives, and glues<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>HVAC mechanics work with countless components of a home, which makes it nearly impossible to recognize every element that may contain asbestos.<\/p>\n<p>Precautions should always be taken when there\u2019s even a small risk of being exposed to asbestos. In addition, all HVAC mechanics should take training courses in identifying asbestos and staying safe.<\/p>\n<p>Once the dangers of asbestos were discovered, it was phased out of construction. However, buildings are made to stand the test of time, and that means many residential, commercial, and industrial structures are still riddled with asbestos.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><div data-vqueid=\"1361\" class=\"widget widget_oscar-vque default image-right has-img\"><style type=\"text\/css\" data-style=\"default\">.widget_oscar-vque.default{margin:60px auto;max-width:315px}.widget_oscar-vque.default:first-child{margin-top:0}.widget_oscar-vque.default:last-child{margin-bottom:0}.widget_oscar-vque.default>a{background:#2F293D;display:block;padding:20px;border-radius:10px;color:#fff;text-decoration:none}.widget_oscar-vque.default img{margin:0 auto 20px;max-width:150px;width:100%}.widget_oscar-vque.default .vque-content{font-size:16px;text-align:center}.widget_oscar-vque.default strong.subheading{display:block;line-height:1;font-size:14px;margin-bottom:5px}.widget_oscar-vque.default strong.heading{font-size:20px;display:block;margin:0 0 25px}.widget_oscar-vque.default ul{font-size:16px;text-align:left;list-style:none;max-width:265px;line-height:1.4;margin:15px auto 25px}.widget_oscar-vque.default ul li{padding-left:28px;margin-bottom:10px}.widget_oscar-vque.default ul li:last-child{margin-bottom:0}.widget_oscar-vque.default ul li:before{font-family:\"mesohope\" !important;font-display:swap;speak:none;font-style:normal;font-weight:normal;font-variant:normal;text-transform:none;line-height:1;-webkit-font-smoothing:antialiased;-moz-osx-font-smoothing:grayscale;content:\"\\e904\";border:none;position:absolute;left:0;top:0;background:#0FAEBF;width:20px;height:20px;border-radius:20px;line-height:20px;text-align:center;font-size:12px}.widget_oscar-vque.default strong.button.arrow{width:100%}@media screen and (min-width: 768px){.widget_oscar-vque.default{max-width:620px}.widget_oscar-vque.default>a{padding:0}.widget_oscar-vque.default>a>div{display:block;display:flex;align-items:center;flex-wrap:wrap;flex-direction:row-reverse}.widget_oscar-vque.default>a>div>div{padding:0 25px 0 0;width:41%}.widget_oscar-vque.default>a .vque-content{width:59%;padding:30px;text-align:left}.widget_oscar-vque.default img{max-width:90%;margin-bottom:0}.widget_oscar-vque.default strong.subheading{font-size:16px}.widget_oscar-vque.default strong.heading{font-size:24px;margin:0 0 16px}.widget_oscar-vque.default ul{max-width:none}.widget_oscar-vque.default strong.button.arrow{width:auto}.widget_oscar-vque.default.image-left>a>div{display:block;position:relative;overflow:hidden}.widget_oscar-vque.default.image-left>a>div img{max-width:100%}.widget_oscar-vque.default.image-left>a>div>div{float:left}.widget_oscar-vque.default.image-left>a>div>div:first-child{width:27%;padding:30px}.widget_oscar-vque.default.image-left>a>div>div.vque-content{width:73%;padding-left:0}}<\/style><a href=\"\/mesothelioma-guide\/\" title=\"Get Your Free 2026 Mesothelioma Guide\" class=\"cte\" data-ce-category=\"In-Content Ads\" data-ce-label=\"Get Your Free 2026 Mesothelioma Guide Ad\" data-desktop-image=\"https:\/\/www.mesotheliomahope.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/guide-image-vertical.png\"><div><div><div class=\"image-fade\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"296\" height=\"290\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mesotheliomahope.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/guide-image-vertical.png\" class=\"attachment-Medium size-Medium wp-post-image\" alt=\"Mesothelioma Guide Images\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mesotheliomahope.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/guide-image-vertical.png 296w, https:\/\/www.mesotheliomahope.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/guide-image-vertical-55x55.png 55w, https:\/\/www.mesotheliomahope.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/guide-image-vertical-102x100.png 102w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 296px) 100vw, 296px\" \/><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vque-content\"><strong class=\"heading\">Get Your Free 2026 Mesothelioma Guide<\/strong><ul>\n<li>Symptoms &amp; staging<\/li>\n<li>Average prognosis<\/li>\n<li>Life-extending treatments<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong class=\"button arrow\" title=\"Get Your Free Guide\">Get Your Free Guide<\/strong><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/a><\/div><\/p>\n<h2>HVAC Mechanics Roles and Responsibilities<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<p>HVAC mechanics ensure a building has a comfortable temperature and decent air quality, directly impacting the well-being of occupants.<\/p>\n<p>Some HVAC mechanics specialize in a single aspect of HVAC, such as a specific heating mechanism like solar power, while others act as generalists taking on any HVAC-related task. Similarly, HVAC mechanics may choose to work only with residential or commercial buildings, or they may work with both.<\/p>\n<p><strong>HVAC mechanics have several roles and responsibilities, including:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul class=\"special gears\">\n<li>Consult with customers and make educated recommendations<\/li>\n<li>Install new HVAC systems, including electrical wiring<\/li>\n<li>Maintain, test, and analyze existing HVAC systems to ensure quality<\/li>\n<li>Repair faulty or malfunctioning HVAC systems<\/li>\n<li>Replace individual parts and components as needed<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Because HVAC systems affect every room in a home or building, HVAC mechanics may need access to several areas, including roofs, walls, and floors. Sometimes creative solutions are required to give HVAC mechanics access to a space they need.<\/p>\n<p>HVAC mechanics come into contact with a range of building materials, including wood, drywall, metals, cement, and glues.<\/p>\n<p>At times, HVAC mechanics may need to partner with other specialists to complete a task.<\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s not uncommon for HVAC mechanics to work closely with electricians, plumbers, sheet metal workers, pipefitters, and boilermakers. By partnering with other experts, HVAC mechanics can create, implement, and maintain effective heating and cooling systems for almost any type of building.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><div data-vqueid=\"1361\" class=\"widget widget_oscar-vque default image-right has-img\"><style type=\"text\/css\" data-style=\"default\">.widget_oscar-vque.default{margin:60px auto;max-width:315px}.widget_oscar-vque.default:first-child{margin-top:0}.widget_oscar-vque.default:last-child{margin-bottom:0}.widget_oscar-vque.default>a{background:#2F293D;display:block;padding:20px;border-radius:10px;color:#fff;text-decoration:none}.widget_oscar-vque.default img{margin:0 auto 20px;max-width:150px;width:100%}.widget_oscar-vque.default .vque-content{font-size:16px;text-align:center}.widget_oscar-vque.default strong.subheading{display:block;line-height:1;font-size:14px;margin-bottom:5px}.widget_oscar-vque.default strong.heading{font-size:20px;display:block;margin:0 0 25px}.widget_oscar-vque.default ul{font-size:16px;text-align:left;list-style:none;max-width:265px;line-height:1.4;margin:15px auto 25px}.widget_oscar-vque.default ul li{padding-left:28px;margin-bottom:10px}.widget_oscar-vque.default ul li:last-child{margin-bottom:0}.widget_oscar-vque.default ul li:before{font-family:\"mesohope\" !important;font-display:swap;speak:none;font-style:normal;font-weight:normal;font-variant:normal;text-transform:none;line-height:1;-webkit-font-smoothing:antialiased;-moz-osx-font-smoothing:grayscale;content:\"\\e904\";border:none;position:absolute;left:0;top:0;background:#0FAEBF;width:20px;height:20px;border-radius:20px;line-height:20px;text-align:center;font-size:12px}.widget_oscar-vque.default strong.button.arrow{width:100%}@media screen and (min-width: 768px){.widget_oscar-vque.default{max-width:620px}.widget_oscar-vque.default>a{padding:0}.widget_oscar-vque.default>a>div{display:block;display:flex;align-items:center;flex-wrap:wrap;flex-direction:row-reverse}.widget_oscar-vque.default>a>div>div{padding:0 25px 0 0;width:41%}.widget_oscar-vque.default>a .vque-content{width:59%;padding:30px;text-align:left}.widget_oscar-vque.default img{max-width:90%;margin-bottom:0}.widget_oscar-vque.default strong.subheading{font-size:16px}.widget_oscar-vque.default strong.heading{font-size:24px;margin:0 0 16px}.widget_oscar-vque.default ul{max-width:none}.widget_oscar-vque.default strong.button.arrow{width:auto}.widget_oscar-vque.default.image-left>a>div{display:block;position:relative;overflow:hidden}.widget_oscar-vque.default.image-left>a>div img{max-width:100%}.widget_oscar-vque.default.image-left>a>div>div{float:left}.widget_oscar-vque.default.image-left>a>div>div:first-child{width:27%;padding:30px}.widget_oscar-vque.default.image-left>a>div>div.vque-content{width:73%;padding-left:0}}<\/style><a href=\"\/mesothelioma-guide\/\" title=\"Get Your Free 2026 Mesothelioma Guide\" class=\"cte\" data-ce-category=\"In-Content Ads\" data-ce-label=\"Get Your Free 2026 Mesothelioma Guide Ad\" data-desktop-image=\"https:\/\/www.mesotheliomahope.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/guide-image-vertical.png\"><div><div><div class=\"image-fade\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"296\" height=\"290\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mesotheliomahope.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/guide-image-vertical.png\" class=\"attachment-Medium size-Medium wp-post-image\" alt=\"Mesothelioma Guide Images\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mesotheliomahope.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/guide-image-vertical.png 296w, https:\/\/www.mesotheliomahope.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/guide-image-vertical-55x55.png 55w, https:\/\/www.mesotheliomahope.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/guide-image-vertical-102x100.png 102w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 296px) 100vw, 296px\" \/><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vque-content\"><strong class=\"heading\">Get Your Free 2026 Mesothelioma Guide<\/strong><ul>\n<li>Symptoms &amp; staging<\/li>\n<li>Average prognosis<\/li>\n<li>Life-extending treatments<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong class=\"button arrow\" title=\"Get Your Free Guide\">Get Your Free Guide<\/strong><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/a><\/div><\/p>\n<h2>HVAC Mechanics and Mesothelioma<\/h2>\n<p>Mesothelioma is an aggressive, deadly form of cancer that originates from <a href=\"\/asbestos\/exposure\/\">asbestos exposure<\/a>. Asbestos fibers that are accidentally absorbed into the body can get stuck in the natural lining of the abdomen, heart, or lungs.<\/p>\n<p>Over time, these fibers can mutate the adjacent natural cells, transforming them into cancer cells.<\/p>\n<h2>Compensation for HVAC Mechanics<\/h2>\n<p>If you\u2019re an HVAC mechanic who has worked in buildings with asbestos-containing materials, you may be at risk of developing mesothelioma. Many mesothelioma victims can receive financial <a href=\"\/legal\/compensation\/\">compensation<\/a> to help cover lost wages, medical bills, and pain and suffering.<\/p>\n<p>However, it\u2019s important to act fast and contact a legal professional with mesothelioma experience as soon as you receive a mesothelioma diagnosis.<\/p>\n<p>Our Justice Support Team can tell you more about your legal options. Get a <a href=\"\/simmons-hanly-conroy\/\">free case review<\/a> today.<\/p>\n<div class=\"link-columns-wrapper\"><style type=\"text\/css\">html body .link-columns-wrapper{font-size:16px;margin:40px 0}html body .link-columns-wrapper:first-child{margin-top:0}html body .link-columns-wrapper .h2{border-bottom:2px solid #e9e9e9;color:inherit;display:block;font-size:18px;line-height:34px;margin:0 0 24px;padding:0 0 15px 40px;position:relative}html body .link-columns-wrapper .h2 i{font-size:26px;left:0;position:absolute;top:0px}html body .link-columns-wrapper:last-child{margin-bottom:0}@media screen and (min-width: 768px){html body .link-columns-wrapper{font-size:16px;margin:40px 0}html body .link-columns-wrapper ul.columns-3{column-count:2}}@media screen and (min-width: 1024px){html body .link-columns-wrapper ul.columns-3{column-count:3}}<\/style><strong class=\"h2\" role=\"heading\"><i class=\"icon-welder\"><\/i>More At-Risk Occupations<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul class='columns-3'>\n<li><a title=\"Aircraft Mechanics\" href=\"\/occupations\/aircraft-mechanics\/\">Aircraft Mechanics<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a title=\"Boilermakers\" href=\"\/occupations\/boilermakers\/\">Boilermakers<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a title=\"Construction Workers\" href=\"\/occupations\/construction-workers\/\">Construction Workers<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a title=\"Electricians\" href=\"\/occupations\/electricians\/\">Electricians<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a title=\"Factory Workers\" href=\"\/occupations\/factory-workers\/\">Factory Workers<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a title=\"Firefighters\" href=\"\/occupations\/firefighters\/\">Firefighters<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a title=\"HVAC Mechanics\" href=\"\/occupations\/hvac-mechanics\/\">HVAC Mechanics<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a title=\"Iron Workers\" href=\"\/occupations\/iron-workers\/\">Iron Workers<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a title=\"Plumbers\" href=\"\/occupations\/plumbers-pipefitters\/\">Plumbers<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a title=\"Roofers\" href=\"\/occupations\/roofers\/\">Roofers<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a title=\"Steel Mill Workers\" href=\"\/occupations\/steel-mill-workers\/\">Steel Mill Workers<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a title=\"Teachers\" href=\"\/occupations\/teachers\/\">Teachers<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>HVAC Mechanics and Asbestos Exposure Asbestos was a very common ingredient in construction materials between the 1930s and early 1980s due to its insulating, fireproofing and waterproofing qualities, and because it is cheap to purchase. Asbestos was a desirable material and manufacturers across the world used it with abandon. When left alone, asbestos is a&hellip;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":35,"featured_media":0,"parent":924,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-17830","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.mesotheliomahope.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/17830","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.mesotheliomahope.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.mesotheliomahope.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.mesotheliomahope.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/35"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.mesotheliomahope.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=17830"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.mesotheliomahope.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/17830\/revisions"}],"up":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.mesotheliomahope.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/924"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.mesotheliomahope.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=17830"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}