What is a gas furnace installer and how to become one

Key steps to become a gas furnace installer

1. Explore gas furnace installer education requirements

   Most common gas furnace installer degrees

   High School Diploma

   58.3 %

   Certificate

   16.7 %

   Associate

   16.7 %

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2. Start to develop specific gas furnace installer skills

   Skills	Percentages
   Hand Tools	61.57%
   HVAC	18.54%
   Tape Measure	15.56%
   Gas Meters	4.33%

3. Complete relevant gas furnace installer training and internships

   Accountants spend an average of 4-10 years on post-employment, on-the-job training. New gas furnace installers learn the skills and techniques required for their job and employer during this time. The chart below shows how long it takes to gain competency as a gas furnace installer based on U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data and data from real gas furnace installer resumes.

4. Research gas furnace installer duties and responsibilities

   • Install pellet stoves and ensure customers properly run equipment.
   • Install, inspect and maintain multiple types of stoves and liners to include gas, wood and pellet.
   • Used house blueprints to properly set stoves into their location.
   • Install stoves, hearths, chimney liners for various homeowners.

5. Apply for gas furnace installer jobs

   Now it's time to start searching for a gas furnace installer job. Consider the tips below for a successful job search:

   1. Browse job boards for relevant postings
   2. Consult your professional network
   3. Reach out to companies you're interested in working for directly
   4. Watch out for job scams