Task-by-Task Analysis
Here's how AI might impact each core task of a hvac technician:
Install systems20% automatable
Diagnose problems45% automatable
Perform repairs15% automatable
Maintain equipment30% automatable
Live Risk Signals
Real-time factors affecting this job's automation risk score:
-1%
employment
+0.5% employment change year-over-year
Risk scores update automatically based on news, layoffs, employment trends, and AI capability announcements.
Score Breakdown
Base Risk (O*NET Research)17%
Employment Trends (BLS)-1%
Final Score16%
Risk Trend (90 Days)
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AI Tools Threatening This Role
AI diagnostics
Smart HVAC systems
Predictive maintenance
What AI Cannot Replace
Installations
Complex repairs
Emergency service
Retrofits
How to Future-Proof Your Career
EPA certification
Commercial HVAC
Building automation
Energy efficiency
Key Skills for This Role
HVAC SystemsTroubleshootingRefrigerant Handling
Data sources: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), O*NET OnLine, industry research reports. Risk scores are updated daily using our proprietary algorithm. Last updated: February 2026.
Analysis by AI Crisis Research Team.