Turn up the heat: HVAC Airmen perform preventative maintenance

Senior Airman Kelby Finch, 22nd Civil Engineer Squadron heating, ventilation and air conditioning technician, works on a disassembled boiler at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas, Aug. 19, 2025. Finch inspected the boiler for signs of leaks, corrosion, rust and cracks. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Paula Arce)

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Turn up the heat: HVAC Airmen perform preventative maintenance

Staff Sgt. Daniell Blade, 22nd Civil Engineer Squadron heating, ventilation and air conditioning technician, performs maintenance on a boiler at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas, Aug. 19, 2025. Once then maintenance was completed, Blade reassembled the boiler and performed operational testing. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Paula Arce)

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Turn up the heat: HVAC Airmen perform preventative maintenance

Senior Airman Kelly Finch, 22nd Civil Engineer Squadron heating, ventilation and air conditioning technician, picks up a socket at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas, Aug. 19, 2025. Finch performed maintenance on a boiler and later performed a combustion and operational test on the unit. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Paula Arce)

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Turn up the heat: HVAC Airmen perform preventative maintenance

From left, Senior Airman Kelby Finch and Staff Sgt. Daniell Blade, 22nd Civil Engineer Squadron heating, ventilation and air conditioning technicians, reassemble a boiler after inspection at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas, Aug. 19, 2025. Inspections are done on a routine basis to ensures the unit works safely and efficiently. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Paula Arce)

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Turn up the heat: HVAC Airmen perform preventative maintenance

Staff Sgt. Daniell Blade, 22nd Civil Engineer Squadron heating, ventilation and air conditioning technician performs maintenance on a boiler at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas, Aug. 19, 2025. Once the maintenance was completed, Blade reassembled the boiler and performed operational testing. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Paula Arce)

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Turn up the heat: HVAC Airmen perform preventative maintenance

Published Aug. 20, 2025
By Airman 1st Class Paula Arce
22nd Air Refueling Wing

MCCONNELL AIR FORCE BASE, Kan. -- Senior Airman Kelby Finch, 22nd Civil Engineer Squadron heating, ventilation and air conditioning technician, works on a disassembled boiler at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas, Aug. 19, 2025. Finch inspected the boiler for signs of leaks, corrosion, rust and cracks. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Paula Arce)