Thank you for the motivational talk. I just started HVAC school at the state college and I was born missing my right hand, I'm 46 and just wanted to learn something that can maybe take me a little further in life. I was a little intimidated and somewhat scared period. We are doing electricity now and I have never done any of that, best wishes to you. You didn't have to take time out to encourage anyone...but you did, I thank you.
You get your 4 or 5 years of residential and commercial..you will be able to go anywhere. City, state, or county governments. You will get to meet some famous folks. It's been a journey for me and everyday can be very interesting. Customers giving gifts at times. They showed their appreciation. I've lost a few elderly folks. It can be very saddening at times. You get regular customers and they just warmed my heart. I miss them dearly.
I just got a job today starting at $15 an hour. I have no experience at all. I just received my masters degree in school counseling. During my interview, I explained how I was working and going to school full time and that the same work ethic and dedication I put into school I will transfer over to hvac. Don’t think that you can’t switch careers. I am super excited to get started. Thanks for the videos
@@Fornwith I'm 36 and started school in January and been in the field 3 weeks. 15 years in oilfield and mechanical work started at 16hr and already being prepared for lead tech positions. No age is too old or young just apply yourself and be willing to learn and also learn on your own time as much as possible. This career is as big or small as you want to make it.
@@mitchellarmyguy2515 I took the union test to try and get in needed to score at least 70% missed it by 1 question. No studying beforehand just show up and test. Felt super shitty and defeated. They said you can always reapply and try again but idk.
@@Fornwith then go again man. You obviously know some things about the trade if you almost passed the test without studying. Just really apply yourself next time, study a bit, and go in there and make a great score. It's not a really hard job. Hardest part is the heat, the work itself is mainly troubleshooting issues or just checking things to make sure they're running correctly. Good trade to get into.
My dad and I left a company and went out on our own because they push for you to sale and not fix and you get commission for it but lying to the customers is not what we wanted to do but it was the best decision we ever made me have been super busy and not lying to the customers and being honest has got us a lot of work. It’s sad the company’s around here just want to sale sale sale.
I think the biggest advantage is you can have your own business and then build it into a moneymaker for yourself before you are too old to enjoy it. It takes motivation, continuous learning and integrity but it does not take a college degree or a half of a million dollars to get off the ground.
@@VF1Skullangel its competitive but someones gotta make it. If you aren't willing to be the one thats on you and the harder working man will take the opportunity. Nothing wrong with being comfy though thats fair
Bro, great video. I do commercial and industrial HVAC/R. I work 40+ every week. I know you residential guys make a killing during the cool season but I run cooling in December...lol! There are soo many HVAC jobs. Refrigeration is definitely steady work, but commercial is great too. No lie on the whole robots taking our jobs..,too many things to consider. I love HVAC/R and everyday is a school day!
Definetly gives me more motivation. I'm 15 and want to get my contractors license to do residential and light commercial HVAC in Delaware. Thanks for the great videos!
@@MohammedChowdhury95 I would recommend working with a company for a while. There’s lots of ins and outs that school can’t or doesn’t teach you. Here in the states at least. There’s always so much to learn. I’ve had guys come out of schools and do their own thing and it gets exspensive to learn on the fly that way if you’re a quick study it can work that way tho. Good luck.
@@johnmccracken5465 thank you for taking time to reply to me means a lot as I’m thinking of having a good career /stable income where I can settle down in the future, in uk I didn’t even get to do my secondary school grade which is middle school in the us and I was always thinking to have a good career without having spent so much time working in the warehouse. God bless u and enjoy your Friday
I cannot wait to start HVAC training, I am currently 20 years old and work as a Cashier at a grocery. I am very excited about this field and I'm educating myself about it right now in my free time.
I watched this video back when I got out of the army and didn't know what I wanted to do now I just graduated from HVAC School with my Universal EPA and I'll get my Certificate of Studies in a month and I start my internship tomorrow with one of best companies in my area crazy looking back haha
I hope you’re killing it this year man. Your videos are awesome. Definitely will be using you guys once I need maintenance on my unit. I am in the electrical supply business and maybe deciding between electrical and HVAC. HVAC definitely sparks my interest. Thanks again, God bless man.
Even in 2024, this presentation is relevant! I support bringing the trades back into middle and high school education. There are definitely other pathways to a career besides college.
Awesome video! I have three years left on my contract, looking into Veterans in Piping to attend the HVAC Course in JBLM, and pursue the HVAC Technician Career at age 27. Great content!
Thanks for the video ima usmc veteran in the construction business and was looking for more training to add 2 my resume still nervous and unsure but after this video im leaning towards this career just a lil more ty for keeping it real about the pros and cons
It is a great career. I looked at many jobs possibilities when I did a career change in my 30s. I chose HVAC and 15 years later I haven’t regretted it once. It’s a massive field full of opportunities.
Hello, and Thank you for this video! I am 40 yrs old, looking to change my career, and thinking about going to a vocational school to learn the hvac trade. I’m coming from a very different industry (tv/film video editing). My question is, am I too old and inexperienced to start a new career in hvac?
I'm 47 yrs old looking for a good trade I drove a truck and looking for something different something with real skills looking into hvac or maintenance I have a good mechanical knowledge and tools considering a community college for 5000 . but don't know if I'm to old to start in this field with no exp the only issue I'm working 14.40 an hr and don't want start for less than I'm making
No you’re not too old at all. We have a guy at our place 53 years old. Went to college for two years doing night school and now works for my company as a service engineer and he’s picking the trade up really well to the point he’s doing his own call outs without having to ring other guys. Go for it buddy you’re never too old!
I opted for install over service because I didn't want to sell unnecessary items to a customer. No matter how honest a company portrays themselves, the incentive to sell is very corrupting
Not trying to brag but I think I'm having the best learning year any technician has ever seen. Started in HVAC/R working on huge commercial contracts with easy to work on equipment, moved then got a taste of residential, now I'm getting flown out across the country to be trained up on industrial dehumidification and precision cooling/heating using their custom systems. No sales, engineered by people who keep technicians in mind with a starting rate that put me into a new tax bracket. Absolutely insane.
Installed my 1st R32 unit today. Only a little spilt wall mounted 3KW unit. It’s amazing how quite & small these new inverter compressors are getting now. Are inverter compressors used much in the U.S as they are everywhere now in the U.K?
Fox Family Heating and Air Conditioning yes R410a is still widely used in the U.K but R32 has just exploded. It’s similar pressures to R410a but new manifolds and lines are also required. Do you guys still have many old R22 & R07c kit about? I can imagine domestically there’s quite a bit around? I also work on a lot of American Chillers mainly York & Carrier.
You mentioned robots and computerized systems not being a huge part of the trade right now. Is it going that direction? Are techs not going to use their daily tools as usual in years to come? I wonder about the technology advancements in all trades. Do you guys do boilers and chillers/ refrigeration techs as well and is the R of the trade a mandatory piece of being a tech? Great video
Thank you for this video it motivates me I am about to go to school for this I love this type of work is great for me I want to do it even more now thank you
Im 36 and its s a slippery slope I wouldn't unless u plan to get a license As soon as u eligible and get a engineer job In hospital or government . Been in 15 years but I wouldn't start in my 40 s considering what job intels.
interesting video, I have been researching about being an HVAC I'am just fearful that I have not ever picked up a tool before. and I want to attend trade school next year. Do i have to be mechanically inclined or be good with your hands to do any trade?
I’m 15 and a sophomore in hs. I’m thinking about this bring my path because I’m only an average student as I have a 3 gpa. For any people that have experience in the trade do you think it’s worth it?
Great videos! I am retired from Fire and Rescue and working a pretty boring desk job now. HVAC has been in the back of my mind for many years with the hope of starting my own business. I am in my early 50's. Is that too old to get started? Thank you!
For an installer it may be too old because installing will be hard on your body. But being a technician is more mentally straining! Depends how healthy you are I suppose
i wish u were in miami! i been having a tough time finding a company that will hire an unexperience man like me. im trying everyday to get a chance. im gonna sign up for hvac classes at the south florida institute of technology, the cost is around $9.000 and it takes 10 months. love your videos! and the way you explain things.
miamilakes.edu/about/programs/career-and-technical-programs/air-conditioning-refrigeration-heating-technology/ 18 miles from the school you mentioned. 7 months long, and 3 grand. Never go to a for profit school. This cost can be covered just through the Federal grant. No student loans needed.
I don't recommend it unless you are union. I did it in Arizona for 2 years. I made more money as a custodian than I did doing installs. I ended up quitting because I wasn't making anything. Most people in Arizona make nothing in trades
I'm 27 and make about 55k at a desk job. I'm looking at HVAC because I want to do something with my hands. How long do you think it would be before I make close to what I'm making now?
Hey I’m only 17 but I’ve lived with my cousin quite some time now and he is 29 and has over 3 years experience in head he is really damn good at what he does but me living with him has gotten me interested in the career so when I graduate high school I’m going to go to trade school for hvac I know a little bit about it but we have talked about it and he’s gonna help me do U have any like extra tips in going into a trade at a younger age like my main goal is to really get better with tools rn
If you are going to a school for it I would just absorb anything they tell you. Being a person who is talking all the time is probably one of the most annoying things about training someone. Yet at the same time asking questions that are pertinent to the subject is a great way to show you are taking it in and want to learn. Good luck to you!
I hope you see this and can reply. Im about a month shy of starting hvac training and one of my biggest concerns has been just what you talked about in your top comment which is alot of companies seem to wanna screw over the customer if not you. Is that a common thing in the field? I would hate to be pressured to lie and "scam".
Unfortunately yes there is a lot of this in the industry. I can't lie about that. It's still rewarding, and you'll face this kind of stuff in all industries though.
There’s crooks in every industry. From mortgage brokers, to lawyers, but especially car salesmen. Wanna know if a car salesman is lying to you?…See if his mouths movin
Man I can’t wait to start HVAC school but I’m scared at the same time because I don’t want to spend 16 grand only to make less than what I am now starting out.
Try doing an apprenticeship first man. Trade schools really aren't that good anymore. What you want to try to find first is a strong mentor and company willing to teach you.
Consistency, Bro. Learn something new everyday, buy tools that make your life easier and always be accountable...plus dont take no....😆 12yrs exp, 2 yrs Commercial HVAC Foreman. Doing a 16 story mixed use building in NC currently, should be 14-16 months getting money 👍
I spent 16k and got my epa universal , I got my first job In the bay for $21 an hr being an Hvac helper and after 6 months I’ll have the choice to drive the company van or truck and earn 25, only experience I have is from trade school 👍
I did my Anomia certificate last year in the U.K. the tech side isn’t too tough, it’s just remembering all the regulations that can be tough. Just good revision is all it takes to pass. plus you seem to get more job offers once you have a Ammonia qualification. So I say go for it!
Hey man awesome videos, love your channel. Im doing Hvac Technical school right now. They supply us with some tools but I know there are some must have tools that some of the experienced techs use. Can you do a video on the must have tools and recommendations?
HVAC just seemed more intresting to me. The tools the different systems you get to work on all that fun stuff. So thats what I went with. I may end up goind for both in the end.
Im 14 and I have been thinking about doing HVAC Technician, and I truly think that I won’t regret this decision. I just think I won’t be able to make enough for my future, Who knows... Also I’m in Florida, I don’t know if that will affect the amount I can earn.
HVAC will support a pretty good life, you won’t be the richest person, you probably won’t have any supercars, but you will have enough money for a nice car, house, and a little on the side to do things you enjoy, and you can do research for what HVAC techs make in your area but generally it will probably be between $25-35$ an hour, best of luck
I just finished my local collage in December for HVAC and next week I will take the 608. What they teach in the collage is not that hard to understand (it was actually very easy) but I wish they went more into looking at the pressures to identify issues. They just tell us that is an art that you just need experience to learn effectively. The electrical was far too easy. I look forward to the more career freedom this will give me over Automotive(the career of the more you know the less you make).
If electrical was easy for you it was because you already knew the basics, perhaps from Automotive. Besides the basics, many have to learn effective troubleshooting and diagnostics from experience. Those that don't end up becoming parts changers by "shotgunning" the problem. Sometimes called using the "Parts Cannon". For many effective diagnostics is a stumbling block. Often school expectations are too high. Even Architects, Engineers or Brain Surgeons are worthless until they have experience even though they have an advanced degree. I used to tell people that a four year degree for beginning engineers is simply proof that they are trainable and should know where to look for answers. The Profession Engineer (PE) tests are open book but timed. Many fail even though they have a degree and are required to have hands on experience under another PE for years prior to qualifying for that test.. Experience counts in all fields and is the reason some states require formal Apprenticeships before one can become licensed Journeymen.
im currently a registered plumbing apprentice in Canada, I just finished my level 1 school and have been plumbing for 1 year. I got an offer to apprentice in the HVAC/R trade that im considering.. do you think HVAC/R is better than plumbing? it seems like the earning potential is higher, its more challenging on your mind but cleaner and easier on your body. also seems to be the way of the future if they phase out gas.
Im thinking to change my career.Im 38 year-old.Do you think I still have chance?I know its better off start this career at early age .like in their 20s.
@Chris Macy Thank you.I just want to be confident of making right choice.I already start taking classes one night a week for beginners.plus Im about to give up $18/hr and go for HVAC.Why I choose HVAC?I want to get up in morning and something I like to do because I found interesting
@Chris Macy Im glad to hear this you found your path.Keep going you will make it through.I hope I can do it too.I wish you all good luck in your career.
@@abdelabdel9699 that is the million dollar question. And a decision you'll have to make. I only really know the non-union side. So it would be unfair for me to comment about union work.
It really just depends on the state you live in. I doubt it though. Your work can.oroctor the test or maybe you could go to the local HVAC distributor and ask them to proctor your test? They have online teats too.
Hey Craig/Kraig - I'm really interested in the trade and have met with an owner of one company where I was able to learn more. I enjoy more hands on, physical work, because it's hard for me to sit still all day like at desk. However, I am also a big extrovert. Enjoy conversing with others throughout the day. Is there much of that in HVAC? I've heard its pretty head down, solo work. Thanks for any advice you can give me!
Sounds like the residential route is the way for you. You get to work with the people who live in the house. They're usually very nice to deal with. In commercial it's less personal.
@@foxfamilyhvac Thanks for the response! Is commercial pretty solo then? Like are you left to yourself most of the time or are there other people around?
If I could do it over again, I would not have chosen HVAC. After 8 years of doing this, I'm still waiting for those "rewards" and "great pay". $20/hr just doesn't cut it here in SoCal. I've worked at 3 different places and they are all the same, slam them in as fast as you can and move on to the next one. You try to take your time and do it right, but it just leads to you getting yelled at for being slow, after awhile you become desensitized to the hackery and just don't give a shit anymore. Most installs I can't even use the Minneaplois duct blaster to test the duct leakage before the HERS rater comes, just no time. All 3 places I've had to leave installs to run service calls or help a $35/hr tech with troubleshooting, none of these places would give me a shot at those $35/hr positions.
Randy.. maybe relocate..? It’s not necessarily the trade or the job but the location. Here in Arkansas $20 an hr can get you a pretty well off life style and they also pay more in this area for HVAC techs.. nothing less then $20 an hr
How about I break it down 24 year, real world experience. #1 2am the phone rings because a 27 story apartment building piece of crap boiler died. #2 Bust your butt in 90 degree heat for 8 hours just for the office to say, "Go home? Sure after the three service calls that just came in." #3 Roping up a heat exchanger in minus 10 degree weather to a roof full of ice with your van backed into the ladder because the parking lot is all ice, just so you can stand in front of the RTU for 8 hours changing the heat exchanger on some 20 year old piece of crap York. Oh and your on call so when you get done there a boiler out so hurry up and get over there. #4 My favorite, opening a RTU in the summer and being attacked by 100 yellow jackets. #5 literally
@@succajoeblow its not something I like to do. Long hours working in the hot attics. Dirty ass crawl spaces. Did try other fields. None of them stuck. So im stuck with this one.
Thank you for the motivational talk. I just started HVAC school at the state college and I was born missing my right hand, I'm 46 and just wanted to learn something that can maybe take me a little further in life. I was a little intimidated and somewhat scared period. We are doing electricity now and I have never done any of that, best wishes to you. You didn't have to take time out to encourage anyone...but you did, I thank you.
Keep us updated with your progress! I’m genuinely rooting for you brother
you're gonna make it compadre, keep at it
So awesome to hear your story my friend! I do HVAC in Ohio. You are going to do great!! Good luck!
You get your 4 or 5 years of residential and commercial..you will be able to go anywhere. City, state, or county governments. You will get to meet some famous folks. It's been a journey for me and everyday can be very interesting. Customers giving gifts at times. They showed their appreciation. I've lost a few elderly folks. It can be very saddening at times. You get regular customers and they just warmed my heart. I miss them dearly.
You sir are motivational !!! Keep it up !!! I’m impressed !
I just got a job today starting at $15 an hour. I have no experience at all. I just received my masters degree in school counseling. During my interview, I explained how I was working and going to school full time and that the same work ethic and dedication I put into school I will transfer over to hvac. Don’t think that you can’t switch careers. I am super excited to get started. Thanks for the videos
How old are you if you dont mind sharing?
@@Fornwith I'm 36 and started school in January and been in the field 3 weeks. 15 years in oilfield and mechanical work started at 16hr and already being prepared for lead tech positions. No age is too old or young just apply yourself and be willing to learn and also learn on your own time as much as possible. This career is as big or small as you want to make it.
@@mitchellarmyguy2515 I took the union test to try and get in needed to score at least 70% missed it by 1 question. No studying beforehand just show up and test. Felt super shitty and defeated. They said you can always reapply and try again but idk.
@@Fornwith then go again man. You obviously know some things about the trade if you almost passed the test without studying. Just really apply yourself next time, study a bit, and go in there and make a great score. It's not a really hard job. Hardest part is the heat, the work itself is mainly troubleshooting issues or just checking things to make sure they're running correctly. Good trade to get into.
Yup most installing jobs are 15-18. Some done even require school or trade because it’s just labor.
My dad and I left a company and went out on our own because they push for you to sale and not fix and you get commission for it but lying to the customers is not what we wanted to do but it was the best decision we ever made me have been super busy and not lying to the customers and being honest has got us a lot of work. It’s sad the company’s around here just want to sale sale sale.
That's great to hear. Our values align very similarly. That's the reason I left my old company too.
What’s the name of ur company?
So damn true that’s where I’m at right now. I don’t have enough experience to start my own business yet
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I think the biggest advantage is you can have your own business and then build it into a moneymaker for yourself before you are too old to enjoy it. It takes motivation, continuous learning and integrity but it does not take a college degree or a half of a million dollars to get off the ground.
If everyone became a business owner like real estate at some point you won't make as much money. Because everyone wants to be the broker
Well..what's too old to enjoy anything you have a passion for and still have your health.
@@VF1Skullangel its competitive but someones gotta make it. If you aren't willing to be the one thats on you and the harder working man will take the opportunity. Nothing wrong with being comfy though thats fair
I have followed fox since I started my business. This man is a great business owner and a great technician.
Bro, great video. I do commercial and industrial HVAC/R. I work 40+ every week. I know you residential guys make a killing during the cool season but I run cooling in December...lol! There are soo many HVAC jobs. Refrigeration is definitely steady work, but commercial is great too. No lie on the whole robots taking our jobs..,too many things to consider. I love HVAC/R and everyday is a school day!
Great feedback!
Definetly gives me more motivation. I'm 15 and want to get my contractors license to do residential and light commercial HVAC in Delaware. Thanks for the great videos!
hey i have a question
@@fatcat3679 Go ahead
@@D0g3tyr why are you gay?
Been doing HVAC for 32 years I still love it I've had my own business work for people didn't matter it's still fun
Thanks for sharing!
Im in the uk im going to study hvac on the 16th this month, do you advise i go work for someone or start on my company
@@MohammedChowdhury95 I would recommend working with a company for a while. There’s lots of ins and outs that school can’t or doesn’t teach you. Here in the states at least. There’s always so much to learn. I’ve had guys come out of schools and do their own thing and it gets exspensive to learn on the fly that way if you’re a quick study it can work that way tho. Good luck.
@@johnmccracken5465 thank you for taking time to reply to me means a lot as I’m thinking of having a good career /stable income where I can settle down in the future, in uk I didn’t even get to do my secondary school grade which is middle school in the us and I was always thinking to have a good career without having spent so much time working in the warehouse. God bless u and enjoy your Friday
I cannot wait to start HVAC training, I am currently 20 years old and work as a Cashier at a grocery. I am very excited about this field and I'm educating myself about it right now in my free time.
That's great, I hope you like it!
Update?
I watched this video back when I got out of the army and didn't know what I wanted to do now I just graduated from HVAC School with my Universal EPA and I'll get my Certificate of Studies in a month and I start my internship tomorrow with one of best companies in my area crazy looking back haha
Legend 😎
I hope you’re killing it this year man. Your videos are awesome. Definitely will be using you guys once I need maintenance on my unit. I am in the electrical supply business and maybe deciding between electrical and HVAC. HVAC definitely sparks my interest. Thanks again, God bless man.
Thx so much!
Even in 2024, this presentation is relevant! I support bringing the trades back into middle and high school education. There are definitely other pathways to a career besides college.
Another good thing is right now I donr know about every where but the job feild is in high demand in certain areas such as nashville
Awesome video!
I have three years left on my contract, looking into Veterans in Piping to attend the HVAC Course in JBLM, and pursue the HVAC Technician Career at age 27.
Great content!
Same here man starting at 28
I'm on jblm and I'm about to start hvac school through csp
Im at JBLM as well, how would you go about attending the HVAC Course?
I'm 52 and starting in may 2023 @jblm, lol
I start class next month. Can’t wait
How is class bro? I start class next week man!
@@OFFTHEDOMEApparel I love it. A lot of information to taken in but if you have a cool instructor you will be fine. Good luck
@@princedotson9583 thanks bro.... how long is your program ?
@@OFFTHEDOMEApparel 4 months but I’m going back for my diploma which will take two years
@@princedotson9583 ok got ya my program is 7 months my school is in jacksonville
Debating on going from trucking to HVAC due to the shortage of trucking jobs in my county which sucks because I love trucking.
Thanks for the video ima usmc veteran in the construction business and was looking for more training to add 2 my resume still nervous and unsure but after this video im leaning towards this career just a lil more ty for keeping it real about the pros and cons
It is a great career. I looked at many jobs possibilities when I did a career change in my 30s. I chose HVAC and 15 years later I haven’t regretted it once. It’s a massive field full of opportunities.
Man Im in my early 30s making the career change to HVAC now. This comment was so refreshing! God bless you!
Im in my early 30s to I start school this month
I tend to be heat sensitive. I find I can only be in a hot attic for so long. Based on that, I am thinking I should reconsider.
Na. That just means you shouldn't do residential. There's plenty of HVAC work that doesn't require you to be in an attic.
Great video I’m 3 months In HVAC thanks for the info
Absolutely. Thanks for watching!
Great video, very informative.
Hello, and Thank you for this video! I am 40 yrs old, looking to change my career, and thinking about going to a vocational school to learn the hvac trade. I’m coming from a very different industry (tv/film video editing). My question is, am I too old and inexperienced to start a new career in hvac?
Im finished with my HVAC school this Tuesday. I hope I can be a good technician but I am for sure not going to join a commission style company.
Very convincing 🤔🤔 good thing I’m going to school for HVAC
I'm 47 yrs old looking for a good trade I drove a truck and looking for something different something with real skills looking into hvac or maintenance I have a good mechanical knowledge and tools considering a community college for 5000 . but don't know if I'm to old to start in this field with no exp the only issue I'm working 14.40 an hr and don't want start for less than I'm making
No you’re not too old at all. We have a guy at our place 53 years old. Went to college for two years doing night school and now works for my company as a service engineer and he’s picking the trade up really well to the point he’s doing his own call outs without having to ring other guys. Go for it buddy you’re never too old!
Good points made!
Other than being a tech or engineer what other options are there? I enjoy what I do but I'm just curious
I opted for install over service because I didn't want to sell unnecessary items to a customer. No matter how honest a company portrays themselves, the incentive to sell is very corrupting
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It's a great career
Thanks for the input Stefano
How does an HVAC/R tech go about picking up solar skills?
Hey same but I’m wrapping up 7 years in the army and I want to do this as well as earn a CDL
You can do it bro. Just got my cdl's ima a tanker now. Looking at this for fun
I love my office job, but HVAC is my passion
Not trying to brag but I think I'm having the best learning year any technician has ever seen. Started in HVAC/R working on huge commercial contracts with easy to work on equipment, moved then got a taste of residential, now I'm getting flown out across the country to be trained up on industrial dehumidification and precision cooling/heating using their custom systems. No sales, engineered by people who keep technicians in mind with a starting rate that put me into a new tax bracket. Absolutely insane.
That's great I'm jealous!
What's a typical schedule look for a tech? I understand it may vary company but can you give me a general schedule like hours and days
Installed my 1st R32 unit today. Only a little spilt wall mounted 3KW unit. It’s amazing how quite & small these new inverter compressors are getting now. Are inverter compressors used much in the U.S as they are everywhere now in the U.K?
They certainly are making their way up in the market here. Still R410 systems
Fox Family Heating and Air Conditioning yes R410a is still widely used in the U.K but R32 has just exploded. It’s similar pressures to R410a but new manifolds and lines are also required. Do you guys still have many old R22 & R07c kit about? I can imagine domestically there’s quite a bit around? I also work on a lot of American Chillers mainly York & Carrier.
@@matty6848 yeah still seeing a lot of R22 and 407c systems along with all kinds of other alternative refrigerants. What country are you in?
@@matty6848 oh I see UK.
Curious if you use a flat rate system and if so which one?
Thanks
We made our own based on previous experience with time and materials. Not too hard to do in my mind. 😊
You mentioned robots and computerized systems not being a huge part of the trade right now. Is it going that direction? Are techs not going to use their daily tools as usual in years to come? I wonder about the technology advancements in all trades. Do you guys do boilers and chillers/ refrigeration techs as well and is the R of the trade a mandatory piece of being a tech? Great video
Thank you for this video it motivates me I am about to go to school for this I love this type of work is great for me I want to do it even more now thank you
Awesome! So glad it helps motivate you
Getting my universal in the next couple weeks. Will be ready for hot season in Tampa.
I'm wondering if this is a right move for an old man; 43 years young, mechanically inclined, and out of shape. Not happy with my office job.
Im 36 and its s a slippery slope I wouldn't unless u plan to get a license As soon as u eligible and get a engineer job In hospital or government . Been in 15 years but I wouldn't start in my 40 s considering what job intels.
aren't you also considered an essential employee?
How do I become a hvac tech
interesting video, I have been researching about being an HVAC I'am just fearful that I have not ever picked up a tool before. and I want to attend trade school next year. Do i have to be mechanically inclined or be good with your hands to do any trade?
I’m 15 and a sophomore in hs. I’m thinking about this bring my path because I’m only an average student as I have a 3 gpa. For any people that have experience in the trade do you think it’s worth it?
Good one. Thanks a lot
About to take my epa 608
Heck yeah!
Great videos! I am retired from Fire and Rescue and working a pretty boring desk job now. HVAC has been in the back of my mind for many years with the hope of starting my own business. I am in my early 50's. Is that too old to get started? Thank you!
For an installer it may be too old because installing will be hard on your body. But being a technician is more mentally straining! Depends how healthy you are I suppose
@@roastbattles3676 the last company I worked for had a salty ol bastard type who was lead installer who was age 55.
Very informative thank you sir.
IAM AC technician from India I have 13 years experience
i wish u were in miami! i been having a tough time finding a company that will hire an unexperience man like me. im trying everyday to get a chance. im gonna sign up for hvac classes at the south florida institute of technology, the cost is around $9.000 and it takes 10 months.
love your videos! and the way you explain things.
miamilakes.edu/about/programs/career-and-technical-programs/air-conditioning-refrigeration-heating-technology/
18 miles from the school you mentioned. 7 months long, and 3 grand. Never go to a for profit school. This cost can be covered just through the Federal grant. No student loans needed.
Im about to graduate highschool in a month do you guys offer any apperticeships i stay near sacramento and really intrested great worker too!!
I don't recommend it unless you are union. I did it in Arizona for 2 years. I made more money as a custodian than I did doing installs. I ended up quitting because I wasn't making anything. Most people in Arizona make nothing in trades
Hey is it cool if I ask you some questions regarding HVAC?
@@Dj-rp9vy why?
I'm 27 and make about 55k at a desk job. I'm looking at HVAC because I want to do something with my hands. How long do you think it would be before I make close to what I'm making now?
Brayden Solt depends what state u live in and how good u are overtime
Hey I’m only 17 but I’ve lived with my cousin quite some time now and he is 29 and has over 3 years experience in head he is really damn good at what he does but me living with him has gotten me interested in the career so when I graduate high school I’m going to go to trade school for hvac I know a little bit about it but we have talked about it and he’s gonna help me do U have any like extra tips in going into a trade at a younger age like my main goal is to really get better with tools rn
Meant to say hvac not head autocorrect
If you are going to a school for it I would just absorb anything they tell you. Being a person who is talking all the time is probably one of the most annoying things about training someone. Yet at the same time asking questions that are pertinent to the subject is a great way to show you are taking it in and want to learn. Good luck to you!
I hope you see this and can reply. Im about a month shy of starting hvac training and one of my biggest concerns has been just what you talked about in your top comment which is alot of companies seem to wanna screw over the customer if not you. Is that a common thing in the field? I would hate to be pressured to lie and "scam".
Unfortunately yes there is a lot of this in the industry. I can't lie about that. It's still rewarding, and you'll face this kind of stuff in all industries though.
There’s crooks in every industry. From mortgage brokers, to lawyers, but especially car salesmen.
Wanna know if a car salesman is lying to you?…See if his mouths movin
Man I can’t wait to start HVAC school but I’m scared at the same time because I don’t want to spend 16 grand only to make less than what I am now starting out.
I highly agree with that. See if there is a company that will take you on and teach you. That is how I did it. Your local.union might do that too.
Try doing an apprenticeship first man. Trade schools really aren't that good anymore. What you want to try to find first is a strong mentor and company willing to teach you.
@@kingfolk500 how can i find one?
Consistency, Bro. Learn something new everyday, buy tools that make your life easier and always be accountable...plus dont take no....😆 12yrs exp, 2 yrs Commercial HVAC Foreman. Doing a 16 story mixed use building in NC currently, should be 14-16 months getting money 👍
I spent 16k and got my epa universal , I got my first job In the bay for $21 an hr being an Hvac helper and after 6 months I’ll have the choice to drive the company van or truck and earn 25, only experience I have is from trade school 👍
Will learning ammonia be difficult
I did my Anomia certificate last year in the U.K. the tech side isn’t too tough, it’s just remembering all the regulations that can be tough. Just good revision is all it takes to pass. plus you seem to get more job offers once you have a Ammonia qualification. So I say go for it!
Hey man awesome videos, love your channel. Im doing Hvac Technical school right now. They supply us with some tools but I know there are some must have tools that some of the experienced techs use. Can you do a video on the must have tools and recommendations?
Here's a good video for you. ua-cam.com/video/hh5KFZKgdOE/v-deo.html
@@foxfamilyhvac thanks man.
HVAC or Electrician trade school?? I need help?
What’d you decide? Why?
HVAC just seemed more intresting to me. The tools the different systems you get to work on all that fun stuff. So thats what I went with. I may end up goind for both in the end.
Im 14 and I have been thinking about doing HVAC Technician, and I truly think that I won’t regret this decision. I just think I won’t be able to make enough for my future, Who knows...
Also I’m in Florida, I don’t know if that will affect the amount I can earn.
HVAC will support a pretty good life, you won’t be the richest person, you probably won’t have any supercars, but you will have enough money for a nice car, house, and a little on the side to do things you enjoy, and you can do research for what HVAC techs make in your area but generally it will probably be between $25-35$ an hour, best of luck
@@BetterThanYesterday69 Hey I’m 16 now taking Architectural Drafting and doing DE to get my Degree in Civil Engineering.
I don’t know about the job security point. I’m a phone man and no one has house phones anymore.
Does anyone make a wireless AC system? Can you go pick one up at the Apple store 😁?
I just finished my local collage in December for HVAC and next week I will take the 608. What they teach in the collage is not that hard to understand (it was actually very easy) but I wish they went more into looking at the pressures to identify issues. They just tell us that is an art that you just need experience to learn effectively. The electrical was far too easy. I look forward to the more career freedom this will give me over Automotive(the career of the more you know the less you make).
Great feedback Joe!
If electrical was easy for you it was because you already knew the basics, perhaps from Automotive. Besides the basics, many have to learn effective troubleshooting and diagnostics from experience. Those that don't end up becoming parts changers by "shotgunning" the problem. Sometimes called using the "Parts Cannon". For many effective diagnostics is a stumbling block.
Often school expectations are too high. Even Architects, Engineers or Brain Surgeons are worthless until they have experience even though they have an advanced degree. I used to tell people that a four year degree for beginning engineers is simply proof that they are trainable and should know where to look for answers. The Profession Engineer (PE) tests are open book but timed. Many fail even though they have a degree and are required to have hands on experience under another PE for years prior to qualifying for that test..
Experience counts in all fields and is the reason some states require formal Apprenticeships before one can become licensed Journeymen.
Good
im currently a registered plumbing apprentice in Canada, I just finished my level 1 school and have been plumbing for 1 year. I got an offer to apprentice in the HVAC/R trade that im considering.. do you think HVAC/R is better than plumbing? it seems like the earning potential is higher, its more challenging on your mind but cleaner and easier on your body. also seems to be the way of the future if they phase out gas.
Do it if you want to , I’m going into to hvac and am excited but really plumbing can be just as good!!!
Do HVAC
I'm 25ys and the only thing I need now is better skill to feed my family in future
did you start hvac ?
@@austinja913 yes first year in college
any chance you can make a video that explains required certifications and the best places to get them? I'm also from Sacramento
Im thinking to change my career.Im 38 year-old.Do you think I still have chance?I know its better off start this career at early age .like in their 20s.
Definitely not too late. I started when I was 35!
@Chris Macy Thank you.I just want to be confident of making right choice.I already start taking classes one night a week for beginners.plus Im about to give up $18/hr and go for HVAC.Why I choose HVAC?I want to get up in morning and something I like to do because I found interesting
@@foxfamilyhvac Glad to hear there is a chance.In your opinion If I have a chance join a union,should I do it?Or better off working for a company?
@Chris Macy Im glad to hear this you found your path.Keep going you will make it through.I hope I can do it too.I wish you all good luck in your career.
@@abdelabdel9699 that is the million dollar question. And a decision you'll have to make. I only really know the non-union side. So it would be unfair for me to comment about union work.
There’s some questions that I would like to ask you. Is there any way I could contact you?
sure you can reach me to greg@foxfamilyhvac.net
great video
Thanks for watching 😊
Well done..oh..and you need to be a psychologist in many cases...or learn to use reverse psychology.
Do I have to go to trade school to get epa certified ?
It really just depends on the state you live in. I doubt it though. Your work can.oroctor the test or maybe you could go to the local HVAC distributor and ask them to proctor your test? They have online teats too.
Fox Family Heating and Air Conditioning okay thanks I’m in California. What online websites would you recommend?
Hey Craig/Kraig - I'm really interested in the trade and have met with an owner of one company where I was able to learn more. I enjoy more hands on, physical work, because it's hard for me to sit still all day like at desk. However, I am also a big extrovert. Enjoy conversing with others throughout the day. Is there much of that in HVAC? I've heard its pretty head down, solo work. Thanks for any advice you can give me!
Sounds like the residential route is the way for you. You get to work with the people who live in the house. They're usually very nice to deal with. In commercial it's less personal.
@@foxfamilyhvac Thanks for the response! Is commercial pretty solo then? Like are you left to yourself most of the time or are there other people around?
35 years of Residential and Commercial HVACR Great pay, extreme weather and working conditions, you always have a job .....but it SUCKS!!!!!!!!!!!
Hey man you need to check out World War Two channel lol
If I could do it over again, I would not have chosen HVAC. After 8 years of doing this, I'm still waiting for those "rewards" and "great pay". $20/hr just doesn't cut it here in SoCal. I've worked at 3 different places and they are all the same, slam them in as fast as you can and move on to the next one. You try to take your time and do it right, but it just leads to you getting yelled at for being slow, after awhile you become desensitized to the hackery and just don't give a shit anymore. Most installs I can't even use the Minneaplois duct blaster to test the duct leakage before the HERS rater comes, just no time. All 3 places I've had to leave installs to run service calls or help a $35/hr tech with troubleshooting, none of these places would give me a shot at those $35/hr positions.
Randy.. maybe relocate..? It’s not necessarily the trade or the job but the location. Here in Arkansas $20 an hr can get you a pretty well off life style and they also pay more in this area for HVAC techs.. nothing less then $20 an hr
Get out of CA it’s always a rat race here I make 23 at a hospital and still Barely making it
Over 450 HVAC job opportunities in lovey Cleveland Ohio if like working in the hoods.
And great weather 95 in the summer -30 in winter
How about I break it down 24 year, real world experience.
#1 2am the phone rings because a 27 story apartment building piece of crap boiler died.
#2 Bust your butt in 90 degree heat for 8 hours just for the office to say, "Go home? Sure after the three service calls that just came in."
#3 Roping up a heat exchanger in minus 10 degree weather to a roof full of ice with your van backed into the ladder because the parking lot is all ice, just so you can stand in front of the RTU for 8 hours changing the heat exchanger on some 20 year old piece of crap York. Oh and your on call so when you get done there a boiler out so hurry up and get over there.
#4 My favorite, opening a RTU in the summer and being attacked by 100 yellow jackets.
#5 literally
hm
Extra bonus:
Being HVAC technician gives you two field of work.Electrician and HVAC.
and some plumbing skills too.
I hate this field.
Why
@@succajoeblow its not something I like to do. Long hours working in the hot attics. Dirty ass crawl spaces. Did try other fields. None of them stuck. So im stuck with this one.
So 13 reasons. Lmao