Every industry has felt the brunt of the U.S. labor shortage, with 4.3 million Americans quitting their jobs in August alone. But some workforces, like HVAC technicians, have felt the sting of talent shortages long before the great resignation started haunting the labor landscape.
Skilled in installing, repairing and maintaining heating, ventilation and air conditioning equipment and systems, HVAC technicians make up approximately 325,000 laborers in the U.S workforce, according to Bluon, a tech support platform and digital training hub for HVAC workers. But while it’s estimated that this industry’s value will increase by $7 billion by 2025, Bluon foresees the industry being short 100,000 technicians.
