Can You Name All of These HVAC Tools?

By: Robin Tyler
Estimated Completion Time
4 min
Can You Name All of These HVAC Tools?
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About This Quiz

A toolbox is an essential must-have in many different types of employment around the world. A car mechanic, for sure!  An electrician ... can't do without one. A handyman, yes of course.

And in the world of heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC), it is no different. Of course, although many tools are similar, there are many specialized pieces of equipment that are used on a daily basis to not only help with repairs but detect problems. A great example of this would be a leak in the gas system that forms an integral part of your air conditioner. Leaking gas means it certainly is not operating properly, so that means not enough warmth in winter or cold air in summer.

Heating, ventilation and air conditioning systems are found all over, in our homes, at our offices and even in our cars. Each of these needs to be maintained to keep the system in peak shape, able to do its job at 100%.

So in this quiz, we are going to see if you can identify the tools an HVAC technician would have in his toolbox. Some are similar to what technicians in other fields would carry, while others are specific to the field.

Can you pick them out?

Good luck!

Multipurpose screwdriver
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Identify the tool in this picture, a must in any HVAC toolbox.
Multipurpose screwdriver
Flat nose pliers
Hammer
Flashlight
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Either use a multipurpose screwdriver with various detachable heads or a selection of screwdrivers such as a flathead and Phillips. These are used every day in the HVAC environment.

Flat nose pliers
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What is this tool called?
Multipurpose screwdriver
Flat nose pliers
Hammer
Flashlight
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

A range of pliers are important in HVAC work, including the flat nose.

Hammer
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This should be the easiest tool to identify. It is found in almost every toolbox including in the HVAC industry.
Multipurpose screwdriver
Flat nose pliers
Hammer
Flashlight
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Sometimes things need to be hit. That's where a hammer comes in useful. As an example, a tight bolt might need a friendly tap to loosen it.

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Flashlight
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To illuminate things, a toolbox should include a ____________
Multipurpose screwdriver
Flat nose pliers
Hammer
Flashlight
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

A flashlight is perfect for those dark places where equipment is stored.

Cordless drill
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When you're making holes, you use the piece of equipment shown here. What is it?
Cordless drill
Flashlight
Flat nose pliers
Multipurpose screwdriver
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Often, no power points are available when working on HVAC units. Cordless drills are therefore, a must!

Heavy duty sprayer
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You would think this would be found in a garden, but it has its place in the HVAC environment. What is it?
Hammer
Cordless drill
Flat nose pliers
Heavy duty sprayer
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Refrigeration units, air conditioners and other HVAC components are often dusty, especially if they are older units. Sometimes they need a good clean before they are worked on. A heavy-duty sprayer is the best way to do this.

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Thick gloves
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Every toolbox should carry protection for its owner. What are these?
Flashlight
Thick gloves
Heavy duty sprayer
Multipurpose screwdriver
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

To protect your hands, a pair of thick gloves should always be in a HVAC technician's toolbox.

Stepladder
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Helps you reach the hard-to-reach places. What is this piece of equipment called?
Stepladder
Cordless drill
Heavy duty sprayer
Thick gloves
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

The perfect way to get to higher places, a stepladder is easily transported as well.

Wire strippers
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Any idea as to the name of this tool?
Cordless drill
Multipurpose screwdriver
Stepladder
Wire strippers
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Does exactly what it says on the box, strips wires as needed. Don't buy cheap. You want wire strippers that will do the job the first time!

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Heavy-duty tape measure
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How long is it? This will help!
Heavy-duty tape measure
Wire strippers
Screwdriver
Flat nose pliers
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

A tape measure of around 50 feet is a toolbox essential in the HVAC world. You will be measuring often.

Crescent wrench
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In this image, we have a ________________
Flashlight
Cordless drill
Crescent wrench
Thick gloves
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

A range of different-sized crescent wrenches are always handy to have in any toolbox and in an HVAC environment as well.

Allen key set
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An alternative fastening system, can you name this tool?
Crescent wrench
Socket
Screwdriver
Allen key set
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Never leave home without them! Many manufacturers use bolts with Allen key heads, so having a range of sizes is a great idea as well. Having a metric and standard set is what you should aim for.

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Metal cutters
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Identify this HVAC tool that is used often.
Allen key set
Metal cutters
Flashlight
Flat-nose pliers
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

While working in an HVAC environment, cutting metal is a daily requirement. A sharp pair of metal cutters will get the job done.

Multi-meter
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This tool performs a variety of functions. What is it?
Metal cutters
Two-way radio
Multi-meter
Altimeter
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

A top of the range multi-meter can test a/c and d/c voltage, amps, temperature, and micro-farads. It is a must for your toolbox.

Drill bits
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One tool is useless without these. What are they?
Drill bits
Multi-meter
Screws
Nails
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Having a range of drill bits means never getting frustrated when holes are needed. Nothing is more frustrating than not having the necessary bit.

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Coil fin straightener
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This is a specialized HVAC tool. What is it called?
Drill bits
Heavy duty sprayer
Tape measure
Coil fin straightener
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

This is used to help straighten bent fins on an air-conditioning unit. Of course, if they are bent too much, they will need to be replaced.

Digital thermometer
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This measures hot and cold ... but what is it?
Multi-tool
Digital thermometer
Coil fin straightener
Multi-meter
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

These can be left in supply or return vents while working on the HVAC system to make it easier to monitor temperatures.

Multi-tool
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A tool for every occasion. What is shown here?
Phillips screwdriver
Digital thermometer
Flat nose pliers
Multi-tool
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

A multi-tool can come in very useful in many situations. No self-respecting HVAC technician would be without one on their belt.

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Sawzall
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Cuts just about anything. Can you name it?
Cordless drill
Multi-tool
Scissors
Sawzall
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

For when sawing is the only option, a Sawzall can cut through just about anything.

Safety glasses
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Only for protection, name the tool in this image?
Stepladder
Sawzall
Safety glasses
Digital thermometer
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

To protect your eyes, a pair of safety glasses should always be in a HVAC technician's toolbox.

Vacuum pump
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Do you have any idea what this tool is called?
Vacuum pump
Safety glasses
Sawzall
Thick gloves
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Although it can be costly, a vacuum pump is a great addition to any HVAC toolbox. It helps to remove any excess water and water vapor in an air conditioning system, for instance.

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Needle nose pliers
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When another version of this tool won't work, you turn to this one. What is it?
Tape measure
Vacuum pump
Wire strippers
Needle nose pliers
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

A range of pliers are important in HVAC work including the needle nose.

Temperature clamp
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Used for tell how hot or cold certain points in the HVAC system is, this tool is a must! What is it?
Temperature clamp
Needle nose pliers
Cordless drill
Multitool
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

A temperature clamp can plug into a multi-meter and is used to tell the temperature at a certain point in the HVAC system.

PVC cutters
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Used to create the right lengths of piping an HVAC tech works with every day, can you name the tool?
Temperature clamp
Gloves
PVC cutter
Side cutters
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

PVC cutters are the perfect tool to cut PVC piping.

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Infrared digital thermometer
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The most accurate way to take temperature readings is with this tool. Do you know what it is called?
PVC cutters
Vacuum pump
Multi-meter
Infrared digital thermometer
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

An infra-red digital thermometer is perfect to take accurate readings to check for motors, breakers or other parts of an HVAC system that is overheating.

Side snips
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The tool shown in this image is a ___________
Infrared digital thermometer
Side snips
Flatnosed pliers
Scissors
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Side snips can be used to cut PVC piping, wires, thin pieces of metal. They are invaluable in the HVAC environment.

Refrigeration gauges
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Are you able to identify this strange-looking tool, a must in any HVAC toolbox?
Side snips
Refrigeration gauges
Heavy duty sprayer
Multi-meter
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

An important part of an HVAC technician's toolbox, refrigeration gauges can read the different pressures of gases in air conditioning or cooling systems.

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Caulking gun
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This is usually filled with silicone. What is it?
Cordless drill
Tube of glue
Refrigeration gauges
Caulking gun
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

A caulking gun is used to seal piping, among other handy applications.

Micron gauge
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Another gauge! What is this HVAC-specific tool called?
Infrared digital thermometer
Caulking gun
Micron gauge
Refrigeration gauges
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Need to measure the strength of a vacuum in an HVAC system? Then a micron gauge is the perfect gadget.

Core removal tool
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What tool is shown here?
Core removal tool
Micron gauge
Sawzall
Stepladder
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

A core removal tool is used to remove restrictive access valves in HVAC systems.

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Extension cord
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Could you please identify what we have in this image?
Flashlight
Core removal tool
Extension cord
Cordless drill
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Sometimes power outlets are not easily to come by where HVAC systems are found. That's where an extension lead comes in handy.

Heavy-duty scissors
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Another important tool that is often overlooked, what is shown in this image?
Extension cord
Allen key set
Crescent wrench
Heavy-duty scissors
Side cutters
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

A pair of heavy duty scissors is perfect for cutting thin PVC piping among other things.

Tubing cutter
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This tool is used daily in the world of the HVAC technician. What is it?
Tubing cutter
Drill bits
Core removal tool
Heavy duty sprayer
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Tubing cutters do what they say, cut tubing ... a daily requirement in the HVAC world.

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Wet Dry vacuum cleaner
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Not something you would think would be needed in the world of HVAC ... but it comes in very handy.
Wet/Dry vacuum cleaner
Heavy duty sprayer
Tubing cutters
Refrigeration gauges
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

The easiest way to clear a clogged drain line in an HVAC system is by simply using a wet/dry vacuum cleaner.

Leak detector
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Can you identify this tool?
Extension cord
Leak detector
Wet/Dry vacuum cleaner
Safety glasses
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Although sometimes leaks are obvious to find, when they are small, a leak detector will locate them in next to no time.

Ear muffs
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A tool for protection, what is shown in this image?
Leak detector
Heavy duty gloves
Safety glasses
Ear muffs
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

HVAC systems can be noisy. To protect their ears, HVAC technicials should keep a pair of ear muffs handy.

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Pipe wrench
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Found in every toolbox in the world, what do we have here?
Ear muffs
Pipe wrench
Flat nosed screwdriver
Hammer
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

No toolbox is complete without a pipe wrench, especially one belonging to a HVAC technician.

Steel-toed boots
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Always keep a pair of these handy! What are they?
Steel-toed boots
Safety glasses
Pipe wrench
Ear muffs
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

HVAC equipment is heavy, and technicians should wear steel-toed boots to protect their feet when carrying parts or air conditioning units.

Manifold gauges
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More dials! What are these called?
Manifold gauges
Micron guage
Temperature gauge
Steel-tipped boots
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

A manifold gauge is a must in an HVAC toolbox. It can help to determine if leaks are present in a system

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Welding torch
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Sometimes metal has to be joined. You do it with this. What is it?
Heavy duty sprayer
Welding torch
Glue gun
Manifold gauge
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

With a welding torch, pieces of metal can be fused together. Not a necessary tool but a great one to have.

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