As an Owner/operator the one thing I'll disagree with you on is the being early part.. I just need you to show up on time. No point in coming in early. I've made time for you to come in stock the truck use the bathroom gossip figure out your work orders and head out.. We all have life's spend that extra 15 minutes with your kids and family.
@@montanamike7948 No I understand the point but why do you, or anyone else need to show up early. Unless it's something special. Put in the effort and do a good job, during the hours I scheduled you. Not during your time, your entitled a life too...
I literally show up early on the basis that traffic is weird where I live. If I show up 10-15 mins early, I can sit in my car for a minute and scroll insta before work 🤣
Im 28 years old and a father of four. I was working at a dead end manufacturing job for 10 years and knew it wasn't it for me. This past fall I saw a scholarship that was hard to get but I worked my butt off for it and it paid off!! I just got accepted this spring for a full ride for my HVAC associates degree! TIME TO MAKE A CHANGE! GOD IS GOOD! 🙏
Awesome! I’m also 28 and have been in the hvac field since I was 18, you will love it if you like working with your hands! Much love and hope the best for you and your family🤘
@@BUSSINHCI’m currently in the Army deployed and get out soon. I have a little one I need to provide for and was wondering how did you get into the HVAC field? Don’t really know what to do. I keep hearing union, college, and/or trade school.
@@FinsUp365 become a technician, every call is different so you’re always challenging yourself to problem solve while helping someone and making good money.
I've been in printing for 27 years operating production lines and gotta get out. A friend offered me a HVAC job starting at $23/hr. Says I'll go out and prep for the technician to work and give all the training and a work vehicle. It's a lot less money but I feel like I'm in the same boat as you. These factory jobs are horse shit.
I’m an almost-30 y/o woman and I’m starting hvac school in a couple of months, your videos have been very educational and insightful as to what I can kind of expect from this industry. It’s making me so excited to start!!
Landed an apprenticeship with a local company, no prior experience or knowledge, I was still given the opportunity which I think is a big plus in my book. Now it’s up to me to put in the work and time to educate myself within this ever expanding industry. Super excited.
Same here! Start as an installer on Monday. No prior experience or knowledge in hvac. These videos have been entertaining to watch and insightful. Best of luck to you!
local company gave me their card while i was serving them at my current job. took about 5 months but i’m finally in contact with the job and might be able to land the gig. no prior experience either but they thought i might’ve been a good fit. hoping for the best
hows it going for you rn? Im about to start my apprenticeship with this one local company as well, had my phone and I am about to have my in person interview as well, super nervous
Just want to point out, for someone as yourself that is a hvac tradesman, you have a good eye for shot composition, good quality video, and editing skills. Hope you have a good day!
The number 1 thing I tell my install helpers is to take pride in your work. I firmly believe looks, and functionality go hand in hand. Especially in install. Chances are if it looks good, it will function for years and years to come.
This is what the main home owner notices. They don't know much about the unit other than it looks good. That is also what they will tell their neighbors.
A new apprentice here and about to start tomorrow after graduating aug 2022. A year of schooling was rough but i know i can do this and will stick with this career. Thank you for the tips and ill make sure i take my job more seriously because this stuff in HVAC is very interesting!
Hey man im about to finish school in may, did you feel like you learned alot? I feel i learned almost nothing in those 2 years and now i feel really anxious because of that, and them thinking ill know stuff when i really dont
@@ItzArsenal402 I feel your pain…i'm going to graduate May of 2024 and even though my classmates and I try our bests to learn the info, i feel I don't get the real world training I really need
As a customer, I had a young guy show up in a joke t-shirt, saggy pants and long, ratty hair. He was constantly looking at his phone. He just didn’t seem professional at all, like he was still in teenager mindset, not adult tradesman. I didn’t trust his competence, so took the estimate but never called his company back. Point is, your appearance has to inspire confidence that you’re a professional. People aren’t going to be willing to write a fat check to someone who looks like a goofball.
@@ItzArsenal402hey you sound a lot like me lol. Have you started hvac work yet? I got my license years ago but I felt like I didn’t learn anything in school. So I was hesitant to start. Now that I’m getting older, I need to be serious about it
These tips definitely help out. I started working for a local company and I knew the contractor way before I started working for him. He taught me everything he knew too. The reason why he had a hired me was because I showed up on time and not just some time but like you said 1015 minutes before she had told me the fact that I showed up before that said a lot about me. He is no longer with us but I will forever remember everything he taught me and I am very thankful that he took me in when I knew nothing about HVAC. Unfortunately he passed away April 2019 and since then I have started working for another company in my little town, but if it wasn’t for him I would’ve never be where I am at today! The best decision of my life that I’ve taken was to take the job offer he offered to me. I’ve been in this train for 4 to 5 years now and I would love to get up in the morning go to work and learn new things about the trade. Keep up the good videos I enjoy watching your content
Sorry for your loss my best friend taught me and he also passed Away he was also my instructor in 1987. He always said a day you don't learn something is a day wasted. I got in pipe fitters local union in 1997 he would have been so proud I since have worked for trane and york
Tip #6 never park on home owner’s driveway before asking them. Tip #7 when installing Always protect homeowners wood floors and carpets or cover your shoes with shoe covers if you are just doing maintenance.
Did that exactly, showed up early 10 to 15 minutes every day. 10 years worked for same place. Never really good pay. So started my own business to help pay bills. One day called into the office and fired for conflict of interest. Yeah, it still bugs me to this day. I'm at a better place in life because of what happened tho.
Absolutely loving your videos man I’m 3 months into working at an hvac company coming from no schooling whatsoever ever and I’ve been learning a lot insanely fast. Willingness to learn, common sense, and paying attention really goes a long way in this trade I’m excited to keep learning and keeping getting my hands on new things 🙏🤘
Show up earlier, actually retain information, and make atleast look like you give a shit. I learned to do all that with every job started, Hvac in 2019 lucky to start with a good guy got me 5 raises my first 6 months🤘🏽
These are all great tips! I have about 100 more I could easily add. But I know there aren't too many apprentices watching these videos because I've been looking to hire a decent technician and I can't find any of them !!!! How about a tip on getting these young bucks to actually progress in the trades without needing there hands held the whole time! Lol!
20 years old and i just started last Tuesday in NYC. Attending the Refrigeration Institute for 7 Months. I try doing all the things he noted, following what tools he uses and having em ready, taking note of small things like leaving 2 bolts on a cap for protection in case pressure blows the cap off and your face lol, my boss explained it to me. I ask questions as to what is what and am studying it on my own. Trying to understand condensation, superheating, sub cooling, whatever there is. Breakers, 3 phase 1 phase, control boards, compressor, air handled units, exhaust fans. Tomorrow we are installing a condenser in a residential building in Brooklyn. I hope to learn more as i go but i assure you we’re here. Goal is to master the trade and be the best i can be at it and show gratitude to my boss for giving me the opportunity by becoming the best tech i can be. 1 full week so far and i am Loving it every single bit !
@@thoota3010 hell yeah! The trade needs your efforts amigo. I'm in San Diego, and there isn't nearly enough techs out here, let alone techs that aren't lazy. Good job man!
Great tips, im on my last couple days of hvac trade school, and I'm kinda nervous to start. I've never done anything like this and that's what makes it worse. The electrical part makes me extra nervous but hey we all have to start somewhere i guess.
Absolutely bro we all started riding being helpers, but like some of us we didn’t go to school we learned as we went so you got a jump on some people, and hey most people don’t know they have a split system 😂 “da thing outside make the air cold” and aye it’s gonna suck being tool grabber at first but at least you get paid for it lol
Quick tip always check your leads to ground aka bare metal anywhere - If you’re dealing with 3 phase contactors theres always a terminal or ‘leg’ with power
If you are able to ride with a good tech pick up on what they do right and what could be done better and incorporate that into your own practices. Your only an apprentice for a short time and then your thrown to the wolves, so pick up all you can before your running on your own, 45+ years in one of the best all around trades in the world.
There will be days you get stuck working with a 20 year journeyman that is a hack do not follow his bad habits like him not using nitrogen, or cleaning up the job site always do things the right way no short cuts.Grab a can of tough up paint and make the unit look good.
as an apprentice it makes a huge difference its helped me make more money ive doubled my income in one year sure i missed out on a few hours being esrly bjt i make 6 figures and just turned 21 all trainkng was paid by my company
Well I am stuck with this dude who thinks he knows everything and 90% of the things he says is B.S and as the "helper" I get bitched at and yelled at on a daily basis dude told me you have to use the low side to check sub cool I'm like wtf??
I’ve never gone to hvac school. I was probably 20 years old working some 9-5 job and I got hired by an hvac company with no prior experience or knowledge. I didn’t even know what a 6” elbow was lol. Now I’m 23 and working at another hvac company learning news things everyday. Always something new for me to learn. So if I can do it so can everyone else if you make an effort.
Leave your problems at home because believe me you're co worker's and company doesn't care you're there to work. You're co-workers are not you're friends
I am confused with vacuuming a drain line that. I don't often see drains that need vacuumed and I just do a basic flow test. If I pour half a galleon of warm water with some cleaner, it's gonna get the job done. Especially after cleaning the coil. You also use turbo caps. Why would you not use the proper capacitor? It's cheaper for the customer and in my limited experience, those universal caps are unreliable and expensive. I use them for temporary repairs only. Edit - I lack experience and knowledge. I myself, am an apprentice.
Any advice for someone going on 40 years old and has pondered this as a career to get out of factories? Or would that possibly be too old and late in life?
I'm 47 and looking at the option. I have a few years of electrical experience and experience in other related fields. I feel pretty confident that the majority of shops would like to have me on their team. I've listened to a few of these finding employment in HVAC type videos and have heard them say multiple times that they see guys starting in their 40's and 50's. I'm so fascinated by this stuff I feel like I have to pursue it. Best of luck and God bless
can you recommend a book for apprentices ???? to learn more hvac ??? some techs we ride with are not good at explaining what they do the only know how to do it ??? need to learn more ??
50 years in the trade, I've always tried my best to be professional, when I finished a job, I'd ask myself, did I treat the customer right? Did I give this job my best? I took great pride in not having call backs. I would used recipe cards for note taking, I would build up a library of my customers, of what I had done, and many times I would find myself going back to find out some info from months ago.
Man if I had information like this back in the early 90s I would’ve been so good at my job way sooner! UA-cam is amazing. When you have trouble just watch some videos.
Rule #1 anticipate the leads needs. Rule #2 never walk to the the truck or from the truck empty handed I agree with your tips though. I’ve had helpers draw diagrams of how to hook up recovery before. Note taking is essential. I like to be organized and efficient too.
I'm new to the trade but I don't think using a pressure washer to clean the inside is a good idea could bend the crap out of the coil not letting air through (risk factor) I also don't know the pressure of the water he was using either but it looked a little high. Just a cringe moment for me lol 😂 if anyone has another opinion please share.
Tip number 6, Dont park in customer drive way. Park on the street. Yes you might have to walk a ways, but no chance of dripping oil from truck on driveway or other fluids. also you block the driveway of customer.
For someone who’s been a service tech for the past 3 years. I started off as an apprentice one thing I can say is work hard and ask questions. Many things I still don’t fully understand but asking the questions in the beginning gives me some answers.
Another tip is that you have to be physically fit and able to work in confined spaces on you knees every day. Not suitable for just anyone, regardless of their attitude toward the job in general.
Dont wear boots with heavy lugs on the soles. They leave mud and dirt all over the homes, no matter how hard you try to clean them. Wear shoes with no tread at all if possible. Or shoe covers.
Paying Attention to Detail, capacitors do not come mounted from the factory with zip ties for a reason, they need to be grounded, use a small metal strap, people that leave them in the box or hang them with a zip tie are where the term "run cap bandit" comes from! Find out what books are required in your state for passing your license exam and study them, once your have met your states experience requirements you will be ahead of the game to start getting your license.
If the capacitors needed to be grounded via metal strap, brand like TradePro would not make them enclosed in plastic. I don't disagree they need to be mounted however as long as it's sturdy, the material doesn't really matter as long as is isn't encapsulated in any way like keeping it in the box it came in
Question: that condenser unit weep hole vent pipe where you placed the vacuum cleaner, is that suppose to have water all of the time? Or is it suppose to be dried?
Hey bud i got a question. Im considering a career change in hvac. Do you recommend going to school and learn hvac or just doing an apprenticeship to get experience?
I graduated HVAC school back in 2020. I felt confused on some stuff coming out too. Once you get out in the field and gets hands on it’ll all come together.
@@jaybrick8973 apprentice/helper is what you’ll start out as. Trust me school helps everything come together once you get out there. You’ll move up faster since you have schooling and know most of the theory. You just need the hands on. You’ll still need to work hard and pay attention. I’ve learned so much since being out of school.. stuff they didn’t even cover. But it’s fun and I enjoy this type of work. I’m continually learning.. everyday. Something that might help you is to UA-cam like residential installation of furnace coil & condenser. It’ll help you get a better understanding of what’s to come. Also “AC Service tech” is a GREAT UA-cam channel to learn from I cannot stress that enough. I learned more from that channel then I did from school.
@@Betoven81 so so..still probably a little better than some things I have done but it is construction so there are lots of days where communication is difficult and professionalism suffers in this industry as well a lot of times in my experience. As in people don't know how to communicate with each other in a professional manner many days in this profession. ( personal opinion).
Ive been doing commercial in the area with local 5 just switched ro residential its definitely alot different line of work but im learning way more and enjoyong it more as well
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As an Owner/operator the one thing I'll disagree with you on is the being early part.. I just need you to show up on time. No point in coming in early. I've made time for you to come in stock the truck use the bathroom gossip figure out your work orders and head out.. We all have life's spend that extra 15 minutes with your kids and family.
I love your perspective
This the kind of people I can work for
you're missing the point.... glad you're not my boss I guess. maybe I am lol
@@montanamike7948 No I understand the point but why do you, or anyone else need to show up early. Unless it's something special. Put in the effort and do a good job, during the hours I scheduled you. Not during your time, your entitled a life too...
I literally show up early on the basis that traffic is weird where I live. If I show up 10-15 mins early, I can sit in my car for a minute and scroll insta before work 🤣
Im 28 years old and a father of four. I was working at a dead end manufacturing job for 10 years and knew it wasn't it for me. This past fall I saw a scholarship that was hard to get but I worked my butt off for it and it paid off!! I just got accepted this spring for a full ride for my HVAC associates degree! TIME TO MAKE A CHANGE! GOD IS GOOD! 🙏
Great story, God Bless.
Awesome! I’m also 28 and have been in the hvac field since I was 18, you will love it if you like working with your hands! Much love and hope the best for you and your family🤘
@@BUSSINHCI’m currently in the Army deployed and get out soon. I have a little one I need to provide for and was wondering how did you get into the HVAC field? Don’t really know what to do. I keep hearing union, college, and/or trade school.
@@FinsUp365 become a technician, every call is different so you’re always challenging yourself to problem solve while helping someone and making good money.
I've been in printing for 27 years operating production lines and gotta get out. A friend offered me a HVAC job starting at $23/hr. Says I'll go out and prep for the technician to work and give all the training and a work vehicle. It's a lot less money but I feel like I'm in the same boat as you. These factory jobs are horse shit.
I’m an almost-30 y/o woman and I’m starting hvac school in a couple of months, your videos have been very educational and insightful as to what I can kind of expect from this industry. It’s making me so excited to start!!
have you started?
Landed an apprenticeship with a local company, no prior experience or knowledge, I was still given the opportunity which I think is a big plus in my book. Now it’s up to me to put in the work and time to educate myself within this ever expanding industry. Super excited.
Wow, Go for it! Study, give of your efforts! You will be rewarded in many ways along with big paychecks!
Same here! Start as an installer on Monday. No prior experience or knowledge in hvac. These videos have been entertaining to watch and insightful. Best of luck to you!
local company gave me their card while i was serving them at my current job. took about 5 months but i’m finally in contact with the job and might be able to land the gig. no prior experience either but they thought i might’ve been a good fit. hoping for the best
hows it going for you rn? Im about to start my apprenticeship with this one local company as well, had my phone and I am about to have my in person interview as well, super nervous
@Guznx How is it going so far?
Just want to point out, for someone as yourself that is a hvac tradesman, you have a good eye for shot composition, good quality video, and editing skills. Hope you have a good day!
The number 1 thing I tell my install helpers is to take pride in your work. I firmly believe looks, and functionality go hand in hand. Especially in install. Chances are if it looks good, it will function for years and years to come.
Installs are art man, You want other people to be impressed when they see your installs(art work), That is how I look at installs when I do some.
Nothing better than a nice sharp looking install makes you feel great and makes the home owner feel even better!
This is what the main home owner notices. They don't know much about the unit other than it looks good. That is also what they will tell their neighbors.
A new apprentice here and about to start tomorrow after graduating aug 2022. A year of schooling was rough but i know i can do this and will stick with this career. Thank you for the tips and ill make sure i take my job more seriously because this stuff in HVAC is very interesting!
Hey man im about to finish school in may, did you feel like you learned alot? I feel i learned almost nothing in those 2 years and now i feel really anxious because of that, and them thinking ill know stuff when i really dont
@@ItzArsenal402 I feel your pain…i'm going to graduate May of 2024 and even though my classmates and I try our bests to learn the info, i feel I don't get the real world training I really need
@Jacob Simmons man same here. Honestly not sure if it's on the teachers or on us at this point.
As a customer, I had a young guy show up in a joke t-shirt, saggy pants and long, ratty hair. He was constantly looking at his phone. He just didn’t seem professional at all, like he was still in teenager mindset, not adult tradesman. I didn’t trust his competence, so took the estimate but never called his company back. Point is, your appearance has to inspire confidence that you’re a professional. People aren’t going to be willing to write a fat check to someone who looks like a goofball.
@@ItzArsenal402hey you sound a lot like me lol. Have you started hvac work yet? I got my license years ago but I felt like I didn’t learn anything in school. So I was hesitant to start. Now that I’m getting older, I need to be serious about it
Great video and great tips. I would also add, leave the workspace cleaner than you found it! Always watch your content.
I have one more year of hvac school!! I got my epa universal licenses before the semester ended. Thank you for all you do man
That license is gold brother!
i’m about to go into community college for HVAC, how should i go about obtaining the EPA universal ?
These tips definitely help out. I started working for a local company and I knew the contractor way before I started working for him. He taught me everything he knew too. The reason why he had a hired me was because I showed up on time and not just some time but like you said 1015 minutes before she had told me the fact that I showed up before that said a lot about me. He is no longer with us but I will forever remember everything he taught me and I am very thankful that he took me in when I knew nothing about HVAC. Unfortunately he passed away April 2019 and since then I have started working for another company in my little town, but if it wasn’t for him I would’ve never be where I am at today! The best decision of my life that I’ve taken was to take the job offer he offered to me. I’ve been in this train for 4 to 5 years now and I would love to get up in the morning go to work and learn new things about the trade. Keep up the good videos I enjoy watching your content
Sorry for your loss my best friend taught me and he also passed Away he was also my instructor in 1987. He always said a day you don't learn something is a day wasted. I got in pipe fitters local union in 1997 he would have been so proud I since have worked for trane and york
Tip #6 never park on home owner’s driveway before asking them.
Tip #7 when installing Always protect homeowners wood floors and carpets or cover your shoes with shoe covers if you are just doing maintenance.
You must be a one hour man😂
@@RedemtionMusic not at all lol, I just think it’s good to do that
Use drop cloths or tarps in work area! Show respect for your customer's property!
@@RedemtionMusicone hour man?
@@Betoven81escort man
Did that exactly, showed up early 10 to 15 minutes every day. 10 years worked for same place. Never really good pay. So started my own business to help pay bills. One day called into the office and fired for conflict of interest. Yeah, it still bugs me to this day. I'm at a better place in life because of what happened tho.
Absolutely loving your videos man I’m 3 months into working at an hvac company coming from no schooling whatsoever ever and I’ve been learning a lot insanely fast. Willingness to learn, common sense, and paying attention really goes a long way in this trade I’m excited to keep learning and keeping getting my hands on new things 🙏🤘
6 months in how are you feeling?
9 months in howre you feeling?
10 months in how are you feeling?
A year in how are you feeling
2 years in how are you feeling?
I appreciate your channel so much! Im starting off as a LV1 apprentice and this video is helping me a lot to what I need to know, learn, and excel at.
Anywhere we can buy the quality hvac hat your wearing in the video? Thanks!
Definitely need that too ha
Seems like you fired your apprentice lol
Show up earlier, actually retain information, and make atleast look like you give a shit. I learned to do all that with every job started, Hvac in 2019 lucky to start with a good guy got me 5 raises my first 6 months🤘🏽
Where are you from?
what is something you would tell somebody before they join the work field in hvac?
@@lukeroelofs2968have you gone in the hvac field?
These are all great tips! I have about 100 more I could easily add. But I know there aren't too many apprentices watching these videos because I've been looking to hire a decent technician and I can't find any of them !!!! How about a tip on getting these young bucks to actually progress in the trades without needing there hands held the whole time! Lol!
20 years old and i just started last Tuesday in NYC. Attending the Refrigeration Institute for 7 Months. I try doing all the things he noted, following what tools he uses and having em ready, taking note of small things like leaving 2 bolts on a cap for protection in case pressure blows the cap off and your face lol, my boss explained it to me. I ask questions as to what is what and am studying it on my own. Trying to understand condensation, superheating, sub cooling, whatever there is. Breakers, 3 phase 1 phase, control boards, compressor, air handled units, exhaust fans. Tomorrow we are installing a condenser in a residential building in Brooklyn. I hope to learn more as i go but i assure you we’re here. Goal is to master the trade and be the best i can be at it and show gratitude to my boss for giving me the opportunity by becoming the best tech i can be. 1 full week so far and i am Loving it every single bit !
@@thoota3010 hell yeah! The trade needs your efforts amigo. I'm in San Diego, and there isn't nearly enough techs out here, let alone techs that aren't lazy. Good job man!
@@hvacgoat9451 hopefully soon You find em, appreciate your words Boss. Motivation and passion can only lead 1 place my father tells me 👍🏽
@@hvacgoat9451 point me the the lead techs willing to teach us the right way
@@Matt-hr5ng right here bud, and the guy who makes these videos. He seems pretty good. That being said, there aren't enough of us either
Don't get burned out work 8 for 8 and enjoy life. The office will want you to work overtime because your cheap labor. Don't be afraid to say No.
Great tips, im on my last couple days of hvac trade school, and I'm kinda nervous to start. I've never done anything like this and that's what makes it worse. The electrical part makes me extra nervous but hey we all have to start somewhere i guess.
Absolutely bro we all started riding being helpers, but like some of us we didn’t go to school we learned as we went so you got a jump on some people, and hey most people don’t know they have a split system 😂 “da thing outside make the air cold” and aye it’s gonna suck being tool grabber at first but at least you get paid for it lol
Be comfortable with not knowing. That’s the best advice I ever got.
Quick tip always check your leads to ground aka bare metal anywhere - If you’re dealing with 3 phase contactors theres always a terminal or ‘leg’ with power
2 years later how’s it going
me an my best friend have been doing this shit for 5 years and we go above and beyond love watching your videos detail is key!
If you are able to ride with a good tech pick up on what they do right and what could be done better and incorporate that into your own practices. Your only an apprentice for a short time and then your thrown to the wolves, so pick up all you can before your running on your own, 45+ years in one of the best all around trades in the world.
There will be days you get stuck working with a 20 year journeyman that is a hack do not follow his bad habits like him not using nitrogen, or cleaning up the job site always do things the right way no short cuts.Grab a can of tough up paint and make the unit look good.
ENJOYING YOUR VIDEOS AN APPRENTICE CAN BE VERY SUCCESSFUL WHEN PAIRED WITH THR RIGHT TECHNICIAN KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK
You're still young when you get older I doubt you'll expect people to show up 15 minutes early for free omg..
as an apprentice it makes a huge difference its helped me make more money ive doubled my income in one year sure i missed out on a few hours being esrly bjt i make 6 figures and just turned 21 all trainkng was paid by my company
Well I am stuck with this dude who thinks he knows everything and 90% of the things he says is B.S and as the "helper" I get bitched at and yelled at on a daily basis dude told me you have to use the low side to check sub cool I'm like wtf??
CARRY A TAPE MEASURE. Because your journeyman probably won't!
Don't write notes in your phone. Buy a rite in the rain notepad and just fill it. Phones suck for taking notes, only useful for pictures and video.
Jesus loves you!
Thanks so much for the advice! I just landed my first HVAC position and will definitely put them to use.
Enjoy the journey my bro. Never stop learning. This field is always changing
Hows it going
Fantastic video. Great tips that will go a long way to a successful career in ANY trade. Keep on posting these informative videos.
I’ve never gone to hvac school. I was probably 20 years old working some 9-5 job and I got hired by an hvac company with no prior experience or knowledge. I didn’t even know what a 6” elbow was lol. Now I’m 23 and working at another hvac company learning news things everyday. Always something new for me to learn. So if I can do it so can everyone else if you make an effort.
Leave your problems at home because believe me you're co worker's and company doesn't care you're there to work. You're co-workers are not you're friends
Did you fire your apprentice?
I always try and stock a bunch of capacitors. I only use Turbo’s if it’s an emergency
Great video! Where did you get the long wand that attached to the water hose to clean the condenser coil? Do you have a part number for it? Thanks👍
Following. I wanna know too. 👀
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Would like to know where to get that too
Great vid! Been in the field for 2 years. Straight out of highschool. Thanks for the tips, you hit the hammer on the nail!
Hey bro how's it going???
Thank you brother for the tips much appreciated it good work your jobs are clean
I just finished my HVAC certification school and it’s insane how hard getting a job is without knowing anyone in the trade
Take care of your tools especially the one's you're company bought for you. Always safety comes first
I’m in school for this now and honestly u making it look easy and I’m excited thanks i subscribe
Planning on starting soon! Great insight on the industry! Can’t wait to start and your videos are helping a lot! Thank you!
I am confused with vacuuming a drain line that. I don't often see drains that need vacuumed and I just do a basic flow test. If I pour half a galleon of warm water with some cleaner, it's gonna get the job done. Especially after cleaning the coil.
You also use turbo caps. Why would you not use the proper capacitor? It's cheaper for the customer and in my limited experience, those universal caps are unreliable and expensive. I use them for temporary repairs only.
Edit - I lack experience and knowledge. I myself, am an apprentice.
I wish our turbo cap zip ties worked in AZ. They are always dry-rotted out of the box =[
21 years old just signed up for Lincoln tech hvac, idk if this is the right idea but at least is a first step. im excited for the future.
Any advice for someone going on 40 years old and has pondered this as a career to get out of factories? Or would that possibly be too old and late in life?
I'm 47 and looking at the option. I have a few years of electrical experience and experience in other related fields. I feel pretty confident that the majority of shops would like to have me on their team. I've listened to a few of these finding employment in HVAC type videos and have heard them say multiple times that they see guys starting in their 40's and 50's. I'm so fascinated by this stuff I feel like I have to pursue it. Best of luck and God bless
I'm in my early 30s definitely not to late
@@truthbebold4009I’m 41 and I thought I was too old. I’ve been procrastinating getting in but I think it’s the right decision. Have you started yet?
So, do you charge the same for a Turbo 200 that you would a $20 Bojack? Just curious about billing.
Right onn Brotha
Do you do like a bronze, silver, gold maintenance plan? If so I'd love to see how you organize everything.
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I show up slightly early 5 minutes or so, and drive across our compound to make sure known of our guys need help doing something in the yard
can you recommend a book for apprentices ???? to learn more hvac ??? some techs we ride with are not good at explaining what they do the only know how to do it ??? need to learn more ??
If you just hustle and show up on time now days you'll stand out.
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No such thing as early. You’re either on time or late. Starting an apprenticeship in commercial service. Wish me luck!
I’m starting my 6th week in my apprenticeship! I appreciate all of your videos!
What’s that hose attachment you used going in between the condenser fan guard? Appreciate your time 🇺🇸
Now days you can't get them off their phones long enough to do any work.
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No smoking in the trucks. Nothing worse than smelling a tech who smells like a ashtray
50 years in the trade, I've always tried my best to be professional, when I finished a job, I'd ask myself, did I treat the customer right? Did I give this job my best? I took great pride in not having call backs. I would used recipe cards for note taking, I would build up a library of my customers, of what I had done, and many times I would find myself going back to find out some info from months ago.
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just got my ep 608 universal time to start Learning more
Thank you very much for the video. I stumbled upon it and will forward this to someone who could really benefit from your very excellent advice.
My company installs Lennox, and LRP's are the easiest maintenance around.
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Man if I had information like this back in the early 90s I would’ve been so good at my job way sooner! UA-cam is amazing. When you have trouble just watch some videos.
Rule #1 anticipate the leads needs.
Rule #2 never walk to the the truck or from the truck empty handed
I agree with your tips though. I’ve had helpers draw diagrams of how to hook up recovery before. Note taking is essential. I like to be organized and efficient too.
I'm new to the trade but I don't think using a pressure washer to clean the inside is a good idea could bend the crap out of the coil not letting air through (risk factor) I also don't know the pressure of the water he was using either but it looked a little high. Just a cringe moment for me lol 😂 if anyone has another opinion please share.
Your right to much pressure bends the fins
Pressure washer? It was a water hose
is going to a trade school for hvac worth it?
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Tip number 6, Dont park in customer drive way. Park on the street. Yes you might have to walk a ways, but no chance of dripping oil from truck on driveway or other fluids. also you block the driveway of customer.
These are great tips for all careers!
Just stumbled onto your channel and very good straightforward info. I didn't know you were in Nashville; my old stomping grounds.
What is that sweet water hose attachment that you used for the coil at 3:40
Same thing I was wondering
I do hvac and live in a 1.3 million dollar house.
If I get fired whatever
My income means nothing because of momma
Engineer, I love your work and the method of your examination. Can you make videos teaching how to examine the package schlier?
Awesome video thank you so much keeping teaching us 👍
I'm in sales/account manager in MEP not being on time really chaps my ass.
I will take that advice landed my first hvac position started last Monday love the trade so far
helpful video! I like the part about everyday learning. learning is a process so it is all about taking steps every day
For someone who’s been a service tech for the past 3 years. I started off as an apprentice one thing I can say is work hard and ask questions. Many things I still don’t fully understand but asking the questions in the beginning gives me some answers.
Tip NEVER PUT YOU BARE HANDS IN A AC UNIT TO CLEAN THE TRASH IN THE BOTTOM, BLACK WIDOWS, BROWN RECLUSE AND OTHER SPIDERS AND SNAKES LIKE IT THERE.
Where did u buy that vacum
Another tip is that you have to be physically fit and able to work in confined spaces on you knees every day. Not suitable for just anyone, regardless of their attitude toward the job in general.
Dont wear boots with heavy lugs on the soles. They leave mud and dirt all over the homes, no matter how hard you try to clean them. Wear shoes with no tread at all if possible. Or shoe covers.
Paying Attention to Detail, capacitors do not come mounted from the factory with zip ties for a reason, they need to be grounded, use a small metal strap, people that leave them in the box or hang them with a zip tie are where the term "run cap bandit" comes from! Find out what books are required in your state for passing your license exam and study them, once your have met your states experience requirements you will be ahead of the game to start getting your license.
Leaving them in a box is a bad idea.
@@HVACDzo right I’ve seen so many installed inside the boxes 🤦♂️
If the capacitors needed to be grounded via metal strap, brand like TradePro would not make them enclosed in plastic. I don't disagree they need to be mounted however as long as it's sturdy, the material doesn't really matter as long as is isn't encapsulated in any way like keeping it in the box it came in
Question: that condenser unit weep hole vent pipe where you placed the vacuum cleaner, is that suppose to have water all of the time? Or is it suppose to be dried?
Hey bud i got a question. Im considering a career change in hvac. Do you recommend going to school and learn hvac or just doing an apprenticeship to get experience?
Nice to see someone else who removes the fan shroud to clean the inside. Lot of guys don’t do that unfortunately.
Just passed my epa test.
Do I need to go to trade school in order to obtain a HVAC job or can I start as an apprentice without completing trade school?
I graduate from school soon an I'm very nervous I know a lot but I still feel like I'm confused on a lot of things thanks for tips
I graduated HVAC school back in 2020. I felt confused on some stuff coming out too. Once you get out in the field and gets hands on it’ll all come together.
@@Undrocity o ok did you apply for an apprentice position coming out
@@jaybrick8973 apprentice/helper is what you’ll start out as. Trust me school helps everything come together once you get out there. You’ll move up faster since you have schooling and know most of the theory. You just need the hands on. You’ll still need to work hard and pay attention. I’ve learned so much since being out of school.. stuff they didn’t even cover. But it’s fun and I enjoy this type of work. I’m continually learning.. everyday. Something that might help you is to UA-cam like residential installation of furnace coil & condenser. It’ll help you get a better understanding of what’s to come. Also “AC Service tech” is a GREAT UA-cam channel to learn from I cannot stress that enough. I learned more from that channel then I did from school.
@@jaybrick8973 also, what state are you from will determine the work you do
@@Undrocity o ok yeah I've been applying for apprentice position but nothing yet an I'm in Michigan
Thanks for video about to start with first HVAC/R company!
How are things going?
@@Betoven81 so so..still probably a little better than some things I have done but it is construction so there are lots of days where communication is difficult and professionalism suffers in this industry as well a lot of times in my experience. As in people don't know how to communicate with each other in a professional manner many days in this profession. ( personal opinion).
Ive been doing commercial in the area with local 5 just switched ro residential its definitely alot different line of work but im learning way more and enjoyong it more as well
Solid information thank you i am new to this trade frsh out of my trade school looking for work
That is why they have weren't used on air conditioners But that also depends on how long the warranty is and the brand of the air conditioner
Attention to detail is important. Just don't make UA-cam videos while driving.
We started to sell leaf guards for those pesky under tree units we service lol