Heating and Cooling Technician Interview Questions

1 Describe a time when you successfully serviced, repaired, or tested a machine or device that operates mainly by mechanical principles.
2 What kind of experience do you have repairing or servicing heating, ventilating, and air conditioning (HVAC) systems to improve efficiency, such as by changing filters, cleaning ducts, or refilling non-toxic refrigerants?
3 Describe an effective method to install and test automatic, programmable, or wireless thermostats in residential or commercial buildings to minimize energy usage for heating or cooling.
4 What have you found to be the best way to install dehumidifiers or related equipment for spaces that require cool, dry air to operate efficiently, such as computer rooms?
5 Describe a time when you successfully serviced, repaired, calibrated, or tested a device that operates mainly by electronic principles.
6 Tell me about a recent experience you've had working with your hands.
7 Share an experience when you applied new technology or information in your job. How did it help your company?
8 Tell me about an experience in which you analyzed information and evaluated results to choose the best solution to a problem.
9 Tell me about the last time you monitored or reviewed information and detected a problem. How did you respond?
10 Tell me about your last experience doing repair work. How did you determine what tools you needed?
11 Share an example of when you went above and beyond the "call of duty". (Look for answers that show the candidate is dependable.)
12 Share an experience you had in dealing with a difficult person and how you handled the situation.
13 What is the most challenging part of testing electrical circuits or components for continuity, using electrical test equipment?
14 Share an experience in which your attention to detail and thoroughness had an impact on your last company.
15 Share an example of a time you had to gather information from multiple sources. How did you determine which information was relevant?