Edward Faulconer

Residential HVAC Installer and Consultant

Westside Neon (Self Employed)

01.1995 - 01.2016

Removed old equipment from customers' homes and cleaned up areas to prepare for new installations.
Assembled air ducts, pipes, discharge valves and flues to central heating and cooling equipment.
Installed components to improve HVAC system performance.
Utilized pressure gauges and soap-and-water solutions to test pipe and tubing joints for leaks.
Connected heating or air conditioning equipment to water, fuel, or refrigerant sources to form complete circuits.
Installed bypass dampers, low voltage wiring, smoke detectors, split systems, and package units in commercial or residential buildings.
Located and marked pipe positions, hole passages and duct connections in walls and floors.
Increased longevity of HVAC systems by performing preventive maintenance.
Maintained environmental conditions by rebuilding and replacing faulty components.
Operated portable metal-working tools/welding equipment to fabricate, assemble, and install ductwork and chassis parts.
Completed thorough inspections of supporting electrical systems to assess continuity and locate faults.
Optimized performance by balancing systems and calibrating controls.
Responded to emergency HVAC service requests promptly, finding swift resolutions.
Tested automatic, programmable, and wireless thermostats in residential or commercial buildings to decrease energy usage
Installed new air conditioning, heating and refrigeration systems according to manufacturer's specifications and local codes.
Used technical skills, tools, and techniques like soldering to repair parts.
Installed, connected and adjusted thermostats, humidistats and timers for optimal performance.
Assisted in maintenance, repair and installation of ventilation systems.
Installed HVAC system expansions, discharge valves, air ducts, dampers, and stokers.
Repaired, replaced and serviced both residential and commercial HVAC equipment, components, and wiring.
Worked on both home and business units for maintenance, repairs, and new installations.
Analyzed blueprints and manufacturers' design specifications to determine HVAC equipment configuration and complete proper installation.
Worked in strict compliance with applicable OSHA regulations and safety requirements.
Repaired and replaced faulty motors, blowers, switches and compressor units.
Installed supporting components such as fuel lines and wiring to complete systems.
Kept accurate records of work activities, time, materials and faults on work orders.
Performed routine maintenance on heating and cooling systems
Supervised and instructed apprentices
Inspected cooling systems and identified potential problems.
Consulted with customers to trace malfunctions and identify root causes, completing speedy repairs to return full performance levels.