What people need to know is… It’s not for everyone. There’s not a day that doesn’t go by that isn’t challenging in some way . Whether it be mentally or physically. Some days can be just that more difficult when dealing with a client with a peculiar personality type. You have to remain calm, because if you let this profession get to you it could mess with your mental well being. There’s also something beautiful about it. The unpredictability, I enjoy the long drives and discovering how I could help the next person. I’ve been on the commercial and residential side… If you’re more of an introvert definitely go commercial. On either side networking is a must if you want to grow your business, I don’t stop talking. Because you never truly know who could need your help, or who could be your next pay check. I’ll say this, the ones who dominate in this trade are the ones who are dedicated to all aspects. Don’t be a one trick pony, learn and learn .
everything we do comes with challenges, whether it be in HVAC or not. I'm more on the maintenance side, just because of my background in controls. I do try to get into some new installs and work with other people...but that doesn't go so well. with me they WANT me as a one trick pony: call me up when something isn't working and say go fix it. Not saying I don't agree with what you're saying...just using the internet to voice my experience on what you've said.
I retired 6 years ago after being in the hvac business for 45 years. I appreciate your professionalism. Keep it up so others can learn to take pride in what they do.
Im 34 years old and I think I’m starting late into this industry but I’m loving it. I’m in trade school and I just started working 2 weeks ago your videos are very helpful thank you sir
Nah man you're not too late. I worked healthcare for literally the first 15 years of my life. Hardly knew how to swing a hammer. Entered HVAC 10 months ago and freaking love it. I was made a lead installer in 6 months and haven't looked back since. It's very challenging but being 35 has nothing to do with it, I just turned 35 myself. Wish I got into it earlier.
New service tech here. Some days are harder than others but I’m always willing to do what it takes to get the job done. Better tools make my life a lot easier so definitely investing in yourself is worth it.
Hey man just saw your comment. I’m tryna become a service tech. I’ve been in hvac for 4 years now. Started as a gas piping installer for new home construction for a year and a half. Went to a diff company for residential as a water heater service tech and installer. Wanted to try something different after that and installed furnaces , AC’s, heat pumps and hot water tanks as a helper but I would install the systems with a lead. Any tips on how to get into hvac service as a service tech? I have experience
I'm 30, been doing it for about 3 years now. Before I started, I knew nothing about any sort of trade or construction. Now I've learned skills that I never thought I could do and I'm still hungry to keep learning. Best career decision ever
I have been in crawl spaces with dead animals. I’ve been in basements with busted sewer lines. I’ve been on roofs that were so hot, you couldn’t put your knee down. I’ve ran service calls 24 hours a day for telecom buildings, if it gets too hot people will loose internet for miles. I’ve had customers have to move 100s of gallons of ice cream so they would not loose it. I had metal shards in my eyes. I’ve had cuts all over my hands… HVAC/R is not for the weak. And that is a great thing for me, more money for me that way 💪🏻💪🏻💪🏻
Me too bro, except.i did vapor barrier for mobile homes.. duct work, insulation, vapor barrier... also doing the unit cleaning etc.. been in some homes soo low we had to dig trenches.. stuff in your eyes,banging your head, spiders and stuff even did a flooded home! Anyways it builds character i believe and at least i learned deff sisnt get paid good enough
Just apply at every HVAC company in your area. Be haoest that you dont have experience but can learn. Trust me you will get hired. They cant find peope. Its not for everyone. You have to want to do it. Most quit after a few years.
People complaining their office is 72 degrees and too hot to work in, after you just came out of a 120 degree attic for 10 hours putting in duct work or equipment.
i started HVAC a little over a year ago. went from running parts to maintenance calls and by summer was a full fledged breakdown tech with not much clue what I was doing. One summer of 14 to 15 hour days, working every weekend and being on call constantly burned me out quick. I really liked the work but I felt like I could never devote enough time to the call if I ever wanted to make it home. Physically and mentally a very tough job especially when you are basically teaching yourself. Its a great field but I hopped over to the electrical side and I'm training to be a sparky now. Decided the on call life will never be for me lol
Get out of that company. Get into commercial. We have a few Resi companies around here that for maybe 9 hours or 10 hours on a busy day but thats only a few days a year. If your running more then 10 hours and weekends then the company you work for gives 0 F's about the customer and worships the almighty dollar.
I have been in HVAC trade for 12 years, installed equipment for a year or less, and jumped to commercial and residential service for a little over 10 years. I had my fill of on call late nights and early mornings, and I definitely got burnt out. My advice would be don't work yourself to death. I got an offer with the company I was with to do sales, and I jumped on it and love it, not as much hard physical work but still get to talk hvac every day. Keep grinding, and you'll get to choose what you want to do as you gain experience and knowledge.
I know what you're saying man, I've been on call since june and with the exception of a 10 day trip back home to see my brother and a couple of weekend concerts I've gone to, I've worked every day of the last 13 months. I am the definition of burned out. may be time for a career change of my own.
@@Kevin-ip8uf That's too much for me. Making me think twice about this as a career now. But sometimes I see HVAC jobs that may be less hours. I don't want to burn out.
@@damienholland8103 if you find a shop that does 40 hour weeks or whatever you'll enjoy it. But unless you're doing new installs only, you might end up with some emergency call outs at some point
You got any advice I'm starting a hvac apprenticeship did a cert 2 (career start) in a whole different industry in electrical and I'm abit nervous as to I don't know a lot in the industry especially when it comes to the certain power tools used am I overthinking it? Will I get the help I need to succeed in this industry quick?
Watching Quality HVAC/R really inspires me ! Im also in trade for 3 years now and we face new obstacles each and everyday. Keep up the good GUYS ‼️ love the videos !
All thanks to you I’ve been killing it on the field (installation). I’ve implemented most, if not all your tips from all your videos. My PM & other superiors already want me to start running my own jobs (after being in the trade for only 3 months). Thank you sm for everything you do and showing us how to become a better HVAC technician/installer
I work in the commercial side of the trade. The challenge for me is when you are send to a equipment that you are no familiar with. But you still have to make it work. And when you call techsupport they are new also and they can't help you. Then you go to youtube and then it was better than tech support. You have good content I don't work with that type of machines but still is good to learn about machines desing for difrent states. I see that each part of the country has difrent need and difrent aplications.
Speaking of tough areas, I have a new attic unit, I have made my area very easy to access by flooring the attic, reinforcing the attic, and even cutting new holes that were difficult to access prior.
One of the first big jobs I did myself from estimate to install ended with me going home at 11pm because I got into my own head too much, led to a lot of dumb mistakes like not taking things into account, such as size difference between old an new and so on. I felt like the worst tech in the planet. But I learned a lot, it's gotten a lot better since then.
Finding a job you love can and will be tough, but it's so worth it. Please do not ignore your passions. I’ve been there, struggling with unfulfilling work. But once I found the line of work that aligned with my passions, it was like a whole new world opened up. Keep searching, you'll find it.
I have been an installer for over a year now and one thing I learn is this trade is all about favoritism .. If the lead don’t like you they won’t train you and will wait for you to mess up .. They will tell you to ask questions but soon as you do they will get tired of you asking lol .. So good luck out there fellas .. I hope I give you good information
Good stuff! Thanks for sharing this might be the most honest and upfront realistic way of putting it in a nut shell!! 20 years experience and yup I feel the same way you expressed. I'm in Chicago with 100 year old houses and the newest new high technology in new construction so I see it all too. Appreciate you!
One thing I will say is if I really want this I have to learn patience. Gotta learn to be in tune with the moment and forget about what’s going on an hour from now
Said it perfectly at the end of the video. It’s something you can’t describe to someone and have them understand without experiencing it. It’s a love/hate relationship especially just started out in this trade and getting thrown in the fire, but if your cut out for it you sleep good at night cause your tired as shit and wake up wanting more punishment also know as”knowledge”
Been in the business about 4 months now and all I can say is that it’s a love hate relationship lol. It’s extremely rewarding at the end of the day and feels great when I can put a smile on a customers face. Crawl spaces and extremely cluttered attics are very hard to get used to. Living in South Carolina doesn’t help considering an average summer day can be over 100 degrees including humidity. I’m excited to get in my own van in a couple weeks and bust out maintenances, all I’m waiting for is the day I get to do repairs and bang out some coils all on my own!
By the way, you got the crimps going the wrong way. On a hood vent you need to do the crimps pointing down with the crimp end opposite of air flow. The reason, it keeps the grease from building up on the joints and allows the grease to flow all the way back down the pipe.
ive been interested in a lot of different trades but theres 2 things that concern me. 1. starting work at 6am 2. ladder work. im not good with heights and most trades require them.
@@jeremygallagher6711there's literally no difference between it and later, just go to bed earlier. It's better for you too, and you can go to almost all shops after work before they're closed.
Sure hope you insulated that pipe in the attic and installed a damper that closes when that exhaust fan shuts off. When the ac is running it will pull air back into the house through that pipe acting as a return and when that hot humid outside air meets that cold air at the hood, it will sweat and cause mold over the stove and inside the hood! Just sayin, I see it every year! And be sure to have a VERY GOOD ROOFER show you how to install those caps! If it leaks, you will be liable for ALL THE DAMAGE! A quick way to loose a good reputation and A LOT OF MONEY!
Your work on this field is very much similar to and airline pilot. I compare you with a captain of a Boeing 737-900 that has already been upgrade to a B-767-400 , or Boeing triple 7, or even to a Boeing 787 Dreamliner, with international routes to Europe. Really! You got the experience, know how, confidence , and operates state of the art tools. 777 and 787 are state of the the art American passenger planes… and you probably deal with different people, work issues, safety, and so on . Not different at all from a pilot. Great videos, great content, I like to watching them and I learn something different all the time . Thank you .
You could never have enough tools and equipment. I agree that it doesn't happen over night but throughout your whole career. I tell my men to buy at least one to two tools every Paycheck. The last thing you want to be is the guy who always borrows tools from co workers. If you wanted to go in business for yourself doing side work you're going to need the tools and equipment and don't always rely on your companies equipment for your side work. INVEST IN YOURSELVES.
I live in central europe where there are concrete panel buildings. My problem with the trade would be hanging out of the 8th floor window, with a big a- hammer drill, fixing stuff to the walls. Google the buildings, and they would be your most frequent place of work.
This is my 25th year in Hvac 15 as an installer 10 years as a service tech wanted to slow down not work 12 to 16 hours a day. (should mention I work and live in Massachusetts) I work for high-end companies so we do high dollar and a lot of times high profile jobs so we really expect a lot from the guys, should also mention, I am the quality assurance & warrantee manager now for about a year now. It’s getting really hard to find experienced help and a lot of people over sell themselves nowadays if you’ve been a service tech for 5+ years there’s very little I should have to help you with. I’m right now trying to open an electronics repair business to get out of HVAC because the trades are dying a lot of times the quality just isn’t there anymore and it’s saddening.
I was in HVAC for a long time and had and electronic service business; eventually I got rid of the electronic as most new equipment is disposable.- HVAC = $$$
@@bobboscarato1313 $2500-$4000 laptops usually are not disposable, the motherboard I have in my computer is almost $1000. I don’t consider that disposable either. when you work in a big market like the north east there’s a lot of competition and a year and a half ago. The company I worked for was bought out by Morgan Stanley‘s construction division. Yes, I said Morgan Stanley. What was the first thing we had to do as management reduce costs and how do you reduce costs in a construction company? Keep the knowledge base get rid of everyone else and hire people at a lower wage. And this is to be the norm. The company I work for is now is part of a group of 22 companies. So you can see where this is going. Once big business gets involved, the workers lose and there is so much money being made now the group I will call it is now looking at companies with less than 15 employees. The company I work for we have 60 and we were bought for $18 million too by the way. Just so you know the scale of the money that’s being talked about they are buying up small businesses just to shut them down and now no one can compete with us either so we are even driving businesses out of business. Hvac is not a cushion it used to be. you need to look at the market as a whole and not just where you live. I should also add the electronics repair sector, especially with the rising price of electronics is growing fast right now if you did get out of electronics repair you picked the wrong time to like I said I got 25 years in and a lot of people I know with the same type of experience are thinking the same way it’s time to go loyalty is gone. You are only a number and you are one bad performance review away from being jobless.
Love your video's and content! They have been very benefical in this trade! Thank you for the motivation and encouragement! I couldn't agree more with your last tip-a lot of this is definitely mental.
On the tools thing, I also think it is important to not get too hung up on that. I have seen a lot of newer techs run out and buy Milwaukee everything day 1 (over priced in my opinion) and end up with a lot of stuff they paid a lot for that they rarely use. The stuff you use a lot, get good one, the stuff you rarely use you can get away with harbor freight.
I agree with you 💯 % about working in extreme temperatures. Out here in Arizona attics can get upwards of 130-150 degrees. Usually, if I'm replacing a blower motor I will pull the blower assembly out and work on it outside in the shade. If you're in an attic when it's that hot you shouldn't be working up there for more than 15 to 20 minutes tops. There have been technicians that have gone down with heat strokes from being in an attic for too long. Personally, I think that installing furnaces and air handlers in an attic in the Southwest should be banned. It's just too damn hot here for that.
Or they should INSULATE them at the roofline and not the ceiling. Just think about how much cooling they're wasting by putting it and the ductwork in that oven of an attic. Put it inside the living area walls and such and you practically don't even need to insulate it or seal it very well.
Im learning now. I already know how to do duct work. Properly too. I never see anyone do it right. With the right glues right amount of tape and squeegeed , then pasted. Hence why ducts are always rotting off etc.. now im learning the actual unit. MAINLY bc my AC broke down ac guy came out and did literally nothing and bam charged 500. Just to tie it from the breaker it was on into the existing 1. Fast forward it broke again thought it just needed freon cuz it froze up bad.. mind you new ducts. And cleaned the coils really good hosed it out.. it was actually a fan motor ecm... cost 1000 bucks.. so yeah. I alrwady know alot and havwnt went to school yet.. good luck yall and thanks
One thing you should know is how to complain about home owners looking over your shoulder (aka “Helicopters”). If you can do that, you will fit right in!
When unfamiliar with equipment you service contact your supplier/distributor and get all needed data so you can get work done right and gain a new happy customer.-
Some companies want you to be it all seriously carpenter , plumbing electrical and mechanic like hvac is stressful like youd think your job is to replace split systems when reality somedays youll have to change out a car’s transmission to get paid or make the customer happy 🤷♂️
Nothing happens until you sell something. An honest salesperson has to be able to explain to the customer why something should be replaced and not just patched-up; safety concerns, efficiency, durability and warranties.
I have my epa universal certificate I'm in hvac apprentice want to be a tech but they git me doing fabrication in shop and I love it can't Waite to keep learning
I'm 66 years old and am going into HVAC because there is a void of people who want to work or have technical knowledge. My background is motorcycle and automotive with all the electronics and computer technology related. My interest is service and diagnostics. Any comments are welcome: what do you think?
Thanks for sharing all this information currently I am a service technician for a property management company i service residential apartments helping me to level my skills. I like the HVAC trade its good however like you mention you have to be mentally ready you work in all type of weather conditions. It’s a trade that will always be there and always hire my question is would I need to start as a apprentice ?
Have a question for all you hvac guys out there. I’m a heavier set guy and want to get started in this trade but am concerned about my weight and size being a problem what do you guys think
Did I see it wrong? It looks like you started your pipe with the crimp on the elbow going backward, against the airflow. Then at the roof it looks like the crimp is facing down also. Isn’t the crimp supposed to to point toward the airflow. Same way with supply, return ductwork, and flues. Am I missing something? ,
I have no clue what I really want to do after high school. I’m about to graduate in 1 months and I’m lowkey scared. I’m not going to college i definitely know that but, I do know that I want to be rich and be financially free and be able to provide for my family and he the breadwinner but don’t know how I want to do that. I’m about to apply for this trade school because I feel like it’s a better option and might be a better alternative for me instead of going into the workforce after high school. But at the same time idk if I want to do that fr either but I don’t want to do nothing. What should I do?
I feel like this is the same situation as my son. He graduated Highschool this past May and is now thinking to do the 13 week HVAC program at a technical school. He wants to make good money and did not want to go to college. Best of luck to you
@@doctorcropse2795School was great. I attended RSI in Phoenix AZ before moving back to Tennessee. I learned a lot. I genuinely enjoy HVAC work, however the job I’m working at hardly has me doing anything with HVAC. I was hired by a company to be a “commercial HVAC service technician”, but my company does more work with $20k+ commercial ovens than HVAC… HVAC is awesome, commercial kitchen equipment repair is terrible. Looking for a new job.
I'm starting my new HVAC job in a few weeks. My program is giving me some money to buy my first set of tools. What would you recommend getting started as a service tech? I have a 2k budget.
I'm in Chicago what's the best path to choose to get into HVAC going to Kennedy King or try to find a apprenticeship program? Are you accepting apprentices?
The hvac industry is so mentally stressful soMedays youll have to change out a trucks transmission to get a check or make a customer happy seriously theres too much involved carpenter, electrician, plumbing, handyman roofing 😂 assembly a car at the ford plan
Whats up dude, love your videos. Watching you has inspired me to start getting side jobs. And possibly start my own small business. However, i don’t know how to start. What do you recommend me to do?
Start networking with neighbors, family, and friends. Soon, either they or someone they know will need your services. Quality should be your main focus. Soon you will have more work than time to do them. Make sure you bid high enough to make more profit than you think you need. Something will always come up. Good luck, get it!
Work 2 more calls and its passed 6? Screw that , they can wait until morning, unless your on call i don't understand why you should work that long ... Please explain why?
Hello, I’m looking to start my HVAC career after high school, I’m currently in my junior year. I’m enrolled in a career academy for HVAC, I’m gaining knowledge for this trade, this is a 2 year plan and I’m hoping to get an apprenticeship somewhere, do you have any recommendations for me starting out?
Yea, that sort of vent is used for attic ventilation. Real restrictive because the air has to turn so abruptly. We always used a separate roof Jack, and regular roof caps, and extended the pipe well above the roofline, into the roof Jack.
I should have mentioned that with condensing furnaces vent pipes are plastic as the temperature is very low. In some cases due to very cold winters, pipes may need insulation to prevent condensation. Check your local regulations for safety.-
TLDR from my experience: this trade sucks. Home warranty has ruined this trade. You can do commercial but if you enjoy talking to people, don't do HVAC.
Im in the trade for 40 years I’ve worked on everything from ductwork to 800 chillers my body is getting stiff about 5 years left never been laid off since 1982 many 80 hr weeks. Millions of lazy people count on me
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What people need to know is… It’s not for everyone. There’s not a day that doesn’t go by that isn’t challenging in some way . Whether it be mentally or physically. Some days can be just that more difficult when dealing with a client with a peculiar personality type. You have to remain calm, because if you let this profession get to you it could mess with your mental well being. There’s also something beautiful about it. The unpredictability, I enjoy the long drives and discovering how I could help the next person. I’ve been on the commercial and residential side… If you’re more of an introvert definitely go commercial. On either side networking is a must if you want to grow your business, I don’t stop talking. Because you never truly know who could need your help, or who could be your next pay check. I’ll say this, the ones who dominate in this trade are the ones who are dedicated to all aspects. Don’t be a one trick pony, learn and learn .
Could not have been said any better !!!!!!
💯👌🏽
I’m more of an introvert and I prefer residential by far
Don't do it for the Money, do it for the will to learn something that can do people a Great Service then come the Rewards.
everything we do comes with challenges, whether it be in HVAC or not. I'm more on the maintenance side, just because of my background in controls. I do try to get into some new installs and work with other people...but that doesn't go so well. with me they WANT me as a one trick pony: call me up when something isn't working and say go fix it. Not saying I don't agree with what you're saying...just using the internet to voice my experience on what you've said.
I retired 6 years ago after being in the hvac business for 45 years. I appreciate your professionalism. Keep it up so others can learn to take pride in what they do.
since you’ve retired do you get payed alot?
It’s not for everyone BUT there is a fantastic feeling that comes with solving a problem that helps society thrive and flourish.
Im 34 years old and I think I’m starting late into this industry but I’m loving it. I’m in trade school and I just started working 2 weeks ago your videos are very helpful thank you sir
how are you liking it, im 28 and looking at starting hvac school
what career did you transfer into this from?
Don't worry about your age, I'm 43 years Old and I start 8 months ago! Keep going my friend.
I'm 38 yr olds and I've been in this trade close to 2yrs. Your never too old! Continue to learn and enjoy the challenge!😀
Nah man you're not too late. I worked healthcare for literally the first 15 years of my life. Hardly knew how to swing a hammer. Entered HVAC 10 months ago and freaking love it. I was made a lead installer in 6 months and haven't looked back since. It's very challenging but being 35 has nothing to do with it, I just turned 35 myself. Wish I got into it earlier.
New service tech here. Some days are harder than others but I’m always willing to do what it takes to get the job done. Better tools make my life a lot easier so definitely investing in yourself is worth it.
Hey man just saw your comment. I’m tryna become a service tech. I’ve been in hvac for 4 years now. Started as a gas piping installer for new home construction for a year and a half. Went to a diff company for residential as a water heater service tech and installer. Wanted to try something different after that and installed furnaces , AC’s, heat pumps and hot water tanks as a helper but I would install the systems with a lead. Any tips on how to get into hvac service as a service tech? I have experience
@@hvac24 Just get your EPA cert. Good to go.
I'm 30, been doing it for about 3 years now. Before I started, I knew nothing about any sort of trade or construction. Now I've learned skills that I never thought I could do and I'm still hungry to keep learning. Best career decision ever
How did you start your hvac career? And what was the pay? I am 17 and I want to do this trade how is the difficulty and pay?
Ditto
Replaced my first roof jack and mobile home furnace yesterday pretty much solo.
Less than year and a half in the trade. Feeling pretty Good
I have been in crawl spaces with dead animals. I’ve been in basements with busted sewer lines. I’ve been on roofs that were so hot, you couldn’t put your knee down. I’ve ran service calls 24 hours a day for telecom buildings, if it gets too hot people will loose internet for miles. I’ve had customers have to move 100s of gallons of ice cream so they would not loose it. I had metal shards in my eyes. I’ve had cuts all over my hands… HVAC/R is not for the weak. And that is a great thing for me, more money for me that way 💪🏻💪🏻💪🏻
Love it!
Me too bro, except.i did vapor barrier for mobile homes.. duct work, insulation, vapor barrier... also doing the unit cleaning etc.. been in some homes soo low we had to dig trenches.. stuff in your eyes,banging your head, spiders and stuff even did a flooded home! Anyways it builds character i believe and at least i learned deff sisnt get paid good enough
You just described my 30 years in the hvac business. You have to have TRUE GRITT to be in hvac.
How did you get started? Would like to know your perspective a little more!
Just apply at every HVAC company in your area. Be haoest that you dont have experience but can learn. Trust me you will get hired. They cant find peope. Its not for everyone. You have to want to do it. Most quit after a few years.
People complaining their office is 72 degrees and too hot to work in, after you just came out of a 120 degree attic for 10 hours putting in duct work or equipment.
i started HVAC a little over a year ago. went from running parts to maintenance calls and by summer was a full fledged breakdown tech with not much clue what I was doing. One summer of 14 to 15 hour days, working every weekend and being on call constantly burned me out quick. I really liked the work but I felt like I could never devote enough time to the call if I ever wanted to make it home. Physically and mentally a very tough job especially when you are basically teaching yourself.
Its a great field but I hopped over to the electrical side and I'm training to be a sparky now. Decided the on call life will never be for me lol
Get out of that company. Get into commercial. We have a few Resi companies around here that for maybe 9 hours or 10 hours on a busy day but thats only a few days a year. If your running more then 10 hours and weekends then the company you work for gives 0 F's about the customer and worships the almighty dollar.
I have been in HVAC trade for 12 years, installed equipment for a year or less, and jumped to commercial and residential service for a little over 10 years. I had my fill of on call late nights and early mornings, and I definitely got burnt out. My advice would be don't work yourself to death. I got an offer with the company I was with to do sales, and I jumped on it and love it, not as much hard physical work but still get to talk hvac every day. Keep grinding, and you'll get to choose what you want to do as you gain experience and knowledge.
I know what you're saying man, I've been on call since june and with the exception of a 10 day trip back home to see my brother and a couple of weekend concerts I've gone to, I've worked every day of the last 13 months. I am the definition of burned out. may be time for a career change of my own.
@@Kevin-ip8uf That's too much for me. Making me think twice about this as a career now. But sometimes I see HVAC jobs that may be less hours. I don't want to burn out.
@@damienholland8103 if you find a shop that does 40 hour weeks or whatever you'll enjoy it. But unless you're doing new installs only, you might end up with some emergency call outs at some point
@@Kevin-ip8uf thanks. will keep looking into this field.
You got any advice I'm starting a hvac apprenticeship did a cert 2 (career start) in a whole different industry in electrical and I'm abit nervous as to I don't know a lot in the industry especially when it comes to the certain power tools used am I overthinking it? Will I get the help I need to succeed in this industry quick?
Watching Quality HVAC/R really inspires me ! Im also in trade for 3 years now and we face new obstacles each and everyday. Keep up the good GUYS ‼️ love the videos !
All thanks to you I’ve been killing it on the field (installation). I’ve implemented most, if not all your tips from all your videos. My PM & other superiors already want me to start running my own jobs (after being in the trade for only 3 months).
Thank you sm for everything you do and showing us how to become a better HVAC technician/installer
I work in the commercial side of the trade. The challenge for me is when you are send to a equipment that you are no familiar with. But you still have to make it work. And when you call techsupport they are new also and they can't help you. Then you go to youtube and then it was better than tech support.
You have good content I don't work with that type of machines but still is good to learn about machines desing for difrent states. I see that each part of the country has difrent need and difrent aplications.
For anyone getting into hvac if you want to save money on tools. Do not do it on your meter or gauges. You will regret it
Dont buy at supply house. Way too expensive
I'm 35 and starting over in life and this is good advice about the HVAC trade.
hows it going im in cabinet making thinking of switching to hvac or plumbing i am also mid 30s.
Get into the trade early, get out early before it wrecks your body and family life. Just my 30 years in the trade opinion.
Speaking of tough areas, I have a new attic unit, I have made my area very easy to access by flooring the attic, reinforcing the attic, and even cutting new holes that were difficult to access prior.
When is was working dual careers electrical and hvac I actually enjoyed the hvac side. Enjoying the videos and tips thank you.
One of the first big jobs I did myself from estimate to install ended with me going home at 11pm because I got into my own head too much, led to a lot of dumb mistakes like not taking things into account, such as size difference between old an new and so on. I felt like the worst tech in the planet. But I learned a lot, it's gotten a lot better since then.
Don't give up now!
Hows it been going now??
@masontroglen3413 Been doing great, still want to work on some things but I've improved a lot.
Finding a job you love can and will be tough, but it's so worth it. Please do not ignore your passions. I’ve been there, struggling with unfulfilling work. But once I found the line of work that aligned with my passions, it was like a whole new world opened up. Keep searching, you'll find it.
I have been an installer for over a year now and one thing I learn is this trade is all about favoritism .. If the lead don’t like you they won’t train you and will wait for you to mess up .. They will tell you to ask questions but soon as you do they will get tired of you asking lol .. So good luck out there fellas .. I hope I give you good information
Good stuff! Thanks for sharing this might be the most honest and upfront realistic way of putting it in a nut shell!! 20 years experience and yup I feel the same way you expressed. I'm in Chicago with 100 year old houses and the newest new high technology in new construction so I see it all too. Appreciate you!
One thing I will say is if I really want this I have to learn patience. Gotta learn to be in tune with the moment and forget about what’s going on an hour from now
Said it perfectly at the end of the video.
It’s something you can’t describe to someone and have them understand without experiencing it. It’s a love/hate relationship especially just started out in this trade and getting thrown in the fire, but if your cut out for it you sleep good at night cause your tired as shit and wake up wanting more punishment also know as”knowledge”
Been in the business about 4 months now and all I can say is that it’s a love hate relationship lol. It’s extremely rewarding at the end of the day and feels great when I can put a smile on a customers face. Crawl spaces and extremely cluttered attics are very hard to get used to. Living in South Carolina doesn’t help considering an average summer day can be over 100 degrees including humidity. I’m excited to get in my own van in a couple weeks and bust out maintenances, all I’m waiting for is the day I get to do repairs and bang out some coils all on my own!
By the way, you got the crimps going the wrong way. On a hood vent you need to do the crimps pointing down with the crimp end opposite of air flow. The reason, it keeps the grease from building up on the joints and allows the grease to flow all the way back down the pipe.
I never heard of that makes sense though.. also i didnt see any spray glue b4 the metal tape.. it actually makes such a difference
ive been interested in a lot of different trades but theres 2 things that concern me.
1. starting work at 6am
2. ladder work. im not good with heights and most trades require them.
Working at 6am bruh
I start work at 5am in a factory get over it
@@jeremygallagher6711there's literally no difference between it and later, just go to bed earlier. It's better for you too, and you can go to almost all shops after work before they're closed.
Sure hope you insulated that pipe in the attic and installed a damper that closes when that exhaust fan shuts off. When the ac is running it will pull air back into the house through that pipe acting as a return and when that hot humid outside air meets that cold air at the hood, it will sweat and cause mold over the stove and inside the hood! Just sayin, I see it every year! And be sure to have a VERY GOOD ROOFER show you how to install those caps! If it leaks, you will be liable for ALL THE DAMAGE! A quick way to loose a good reputation and A LOT OF MONEY!
As long as there was a damper on the roof cap it should be fine. Definitely agree with the insulation part
It’s code where i live
I didnt see him spray any spray glue before taping either, got to add the glue its a must. Then squeegee it.
Why is an HVAC guy even doing that job instead of a roofer or just a handyman type.
So many skills are needed for this type of work. I feel the pain.
Your work on this field is very much similar to and airline pilot. I compare you with a captain of a Boeing 737-900 that has already been upgrade to a B-767-400 , or Boeing triple 7, or even to a Boeing 787 Dreamliner, with international routes to Europe. Really! You got the experience, know how, confidence , and operates state of the art tools. 777 and 787 are state of the the art American passenger planes… and you probably deal with different people, work issues, safety, and so on . Not different at all from a pilot. Great videos, great content, I like to watching them and I learn something different all the time . Thank you .
You could never have enough tools and equipment. I agree that it doesn't happen over night but throughout your whole career. I tell my men to buy at least one to two tools every Paycheck. The last thing you want to be is the guy who always borrows tools from co workers. If you wanted to go in business for yourself doing side work you're going to need the tools and equipment and don't always rely on your companies equipment for your side work.
INVEST IN YOURSELVES.
I live in central europe where there are concrete panel buildings. My problem with the trade would be hanging out of the 8th floor window, with a big a- hammer drill, fixing stuff to the walls. Google the buildings, and they would be your most frequent place of work.
This is my 25th year in Hvac 15 as an installer
10 years as a service tech wanted to slow down not work 12 to 16 hours a day. (should mention I work and live in Massachusetts) I work for high-end companies so we do high dollar and a lot of times high profile jobs so we really expect a lot from the guys, should also mention, I am the quality assurance & warrantee manager now for about a year now.
It’s getting really hard to find experienced help and a lot of people over sell themselves nowadays if you’ve been a service tech for 5+ years there’s very little I should have to help you with. I’m right now trying to open an electronics repair business to get out of HVAC because the trades are dying a lot of times the quality just isn’t there anymore and it’s saddening.
Hey Billy I'm n my 40's is it too late to enter in the Hvac field
@@duanebenjamin2200 yes
I was in HVAC for a long time and had and electronic service business; eventually I got rid of the electronic as most new equipment is disposable.- HVAC = $$$
@@bobboscarato1313 $2500-$4000 laptops usually are not disposable, the motherboard I have in my computer is almost $1000. I don’t consider that disposable either.
when you work in a big market like the north east there’s a lot of competition and a year and a half ago. The company I worked for was bought out by Morgan Stanley‘s construction division. Yes, I said Morgan Stanley. What was the first thing we had to do as management reduce costs and how do you reduce costs in a construction company? Keep the knowledge base get rid of everyone else and hire people at a lower wage. And this is to be the norm. The company I work for is now is part of a group of 22 companies. So you can see where this is going. Once big business gets involved, the workers lose and there is so much money being made now the group I will call it is now looking at companies with less than 15 employees. The company I work for we have 60 and we were bought for $18 million too by the way. Just so you know the scale of the money that’s being talked about they are buying up small businesses just to shut them down and now no one can compete with us either so we are even driving businesses out of business. Hvac is not a cushion it used to be. you need to look at the market as a whole and not just where you live.
I should also add the electronics repair sector, especially with the rising price of electronics is growing fast right now if you did get out of electronics repair you picked the wrong time to like I said I got 25 years in and a lot of people I know with the same type of experience are thinking the same way it’s time to go loyalty is gone. You are only a number and you are one bad performance review away from being jobless.
I agree with you; HVAC repair folks aren't interested anymore and look for work in airconditioned environments!
Great points. Im a hvac owner and follow you. I like the last one. Mentally strong .
Love your video's and content! They have been very benefical in this trade! Thank you for the motivation and encouragement! I couldn't agree more with your last tip-a lot of this is definitely mental.
On the tools thing, I also think it is important to not get too hung up on that. I have seen a lot of newer techs run out and buy Milwaukee everything day 1 (over priced in my opinion) and end up with a lot of stuff they paid a lot for that they rarely use. The stuff you use a lot, get good one, the stuff you rarely use you can get away with harbor freight.
BACK TO BACK WITH THE VIDEOS I LOVE IT🔥🔥🔥
I agree with you 💯 % about working in extreme temperatures. Out here in Arizona attics can get upwards of 130-150 degrees. Usually, if I'm replacing a blower motor I will pull the blower assembly out and work on it outside in the shade. If you're in an attic when it's that hot you shouldn't be working up there for more than 15 to 20 minutes tops. There have been technicians that have gone down with heat strokes from being in an attic for too long. Personally, I think that installing furnaces and air handlers in an attic in the Southwest should be banned. It's just too damn hot here for that.
Or they should INSULATE them at the roofline and not the ceiling. Just think about how much cooling they're wasting by putting it and the ductwork in that oven of an attic.
Put it inside the living area walls and such and you practically don't even need to insulate it or seal it very well.
Im learning now. I already know how to do duct work. Properly too. I never see anyone do it right. With the right glues right amount of tape and squeegeed , then pasted. Hence why ducts are always rotting off etc.. now im learning the actual unit. MAINLY bc my AC broke down ac guy came out and did literally nothing and bam charged 500. Just to tie it from the breaker it was on into the existing 1. Fast forward it broke again thought it just needed freon cuz it froze up bad.. mind you new ducts. And cleaned the coils really good hosed it out.. it was actually a fan motor ecm... cost 1000 bucks.. so yeah. I alrwady know alot and havwnt went to school yet.. good luck yall and thanks
You’re making me love installs! Really love how clean the first one is! 👌🏼
One thing you should know is how to complain about home owners looking over your shoulder (aka “Helicopters”). If you can do that, you will fit right in!
When unfamiliar with equipment you service contact your supplier/distributor and get all needed data so you can get work done right and gain a new happy customer.-
Some companies want you to be a salesman more than tech
true, you will never learn to properly diagnose and repair. sales are more important to the company.
Some companies want you to be it all seriously carpenter , plumbing electrical and mechanic like hvac is stressful like youd think your job is to replace split systems when reality somedays youll have to change out a car’s transmission to get paid or make the customer happy 🤷♂️
Nothing happens until you sell something. An honest salesperson has to be able to explain to the customer why something should be replaced and not just patched-up; safety concerns, efficiency, durability and warranties.
Your work ethic is outstanding 🎉
I appreciate these videos your enthusiasm and dedication
if you like working 6-7 days and 60-70 hrs a week then you will love doing hvac
how much do i get paid tho
@@magnito9811good question
@@magnito9811 We never get paid what we think we're worth.-
@@bobboscarato1313 where u live at?
@@magnito9811 Hello; I'm in Houston metro area. Yeah I'm retired!
Thank you for time brother and hard work
I have my epa universal certificate I'm in hvac apprentice want to be a tech but they git me doing fabrication in shop and I love it can't Waite to keep learning
Keep making these videos repeatedly! Love it
Videos a great but you should also attend classes at suppliers and distributors to gain additional knowledge.
Been in hvac about 2 weeks now apprenticeship
12:57 I see the friday arvo calls are a global phenomenon 😂
All I see is red in that van. Love it, long live Milwaukee
I'm 66 years old and am going into HVAC because there is a void of people who want to work or have technical knowledge. My background is motorcycle and automotive with all the electronics and computer technology related. My interest is service and diagnostics. Any comments are welcome: what do you think?
I feel you on running those two more calls on that Friday night!
The last tip is the most important!!
Crazy how hvac has to do kitchen stuff when its a handyman or kitchen guy installer suppose to do it
This was just a video of us watching you work 😂
i appreciate the knowledge you gave
Thanks for sharing all this information currently I am a service technician for a property management company i service residential apartments helping me to level my skills. I like the HVAC trade its good however like you mention you have to be mentally ready you work in all type of weather conditions.
It’s a trade that will always be there and always hire my question is would I need to start as a apprentice ?
Good job. I Agree with all that you've said! Keep up the valuable videos. 😊 😎
As for the tools, if I'm starting out which ones should I prioritize getting first?
Have a question for all you hvac guys out there. I’m a heavier set guy and want to get started in this trade but am concerned about my weight and size being a problem what do you guys think
Loose the weight
Did I see it wrong? It looks like you started your pipe with the crimp on the elbow going backward, against the airflow. Then at the roof it looks like the crimp is facing down also. Isn’t the crimp supposed to to point toward the airflow. Same way with supply, return ductwork, and flues. Am I missing something?
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I have no clue what I really want to do after high school. I’m about to graduate in 1 months and I’m lowkey scared. I’m not going to college i definitely know that but, I do know that I want to be rich and be financially free and be able to provide for my family and he the breadwinner but don’t know how I want to do that. I’m about to apply for this trade school because I feel like it’s a better option and might be a better alternative for me instead of going into the workforce after high school. But at the same time idk if I want to do that fr either but I don’t want to do nothing. What should I do?
I feel like this is the same situation as my son. He graduated Highschool this past May and is now thinking to do the 13 week HVAC program at a technical school. He wants to make good money and did not want to go to college. Best of luck to you
@@RobinLee0074 thank you
Well I hope I like it because I start school Monday 😂
Do you like it?
@@doctorcropse2795School was great. I attended RSI in Phoenix AZ before moving back to Tennessee. I learned a lot. I genuinely enjoy HVAC work, however the job I’m working at hardly has me doing anything with HVAC. I was hired by a company to be a “commercial HVAC service technician”, but my company does more work with $20k+ commercial ovens than HVAC… HVAC is awesome, commercial kitchen equipment repair is terrible. Looking for a new job.
I finish concrete and bang up some foundations. Do you recommend hvac something to get into ? If in looking to expand ? And just get more knowledge
The amount of time I’ve cut my fingers is ridiculous, make sure to get some tight silicone gloves
TWO VIDEOS BACK TO BACK!!!!!??? THANKS
Love the channel. Keep them coming...
Im just getting certified so I can do my own projects at home. 😊
I'm starting my new HVAC job in a few weeks. My program is giving me some money to buy my first set of tools. What would you recommend getting started as a service tech? I have a 2k budget.
Service tech here from Chicago it’s pretty solid hours can suck though
I'm in Chicago what's the best path to choose to get into HVAC going to Kennedy King or try to find a apprenticeship program? Are you accepting apprentices?
The hvac industry is so mentally stressful soMedays youll have to change out a trucks transmission to get a check or make a customer happy seriously theres too much involved carpenter, electrician, plumbing, handyman roofing 😂 assembly a car at the ford plan
Whats up dude, love your videos. Watching you has inspired me to start getting side jobs. And possibly start my own small business. However, i don’t know how to start. What do you recommend me to do?
Start networking with neighbors, family, and friends. Soon, either they or someone they know will need your services. Quality should be your main focus. Soon you will have more work than time to do them. Make sure you bid high enough to make more profit than you think you need. Something will always come up. Good luck, get it!
Just run ads
I just watched half this video and all ive learned is don't buy expensive tools right away thanks
music to my ears
Is that royal metal that your using? I love they're 90s and piping but for main duct I've had issues with them locking down nicely
Work 2 more calls and its passed 6? Screw that , they can wait until morning, unless your on call i don't understand why you should work that long ... Please explain why?
Joined school but no hands on just learn from book and many company’s require ssn so can’t get any practice basically 😐
thanks for the info bro great vid
What invoice system you current using?
Cool video, I was thinking about installing a bath fan out a roof in a few days
Do you use mastic when sealing the ducts?
Hello, I’m looking to start my HVAC career after high school, I’m currently in my junior year. I’m enrolled in a career academy for HVAC, I’m gaining knowledge for this trade, this is a 2 year plan and I’m hoping to get an apprenticeship somewhere, do you have any recommendations for me starting out?
WHATS THE BEST ONLINE HVAC COURSE TO TAKE ???WHILE IM WORKING AS A HELPER >???ANY HELP ????
Why the attic vent instead of an 025 assembly? Never done it that way. Not talking crap just curious
Yea, that sort of vent is used for attic ventilation. Real restrictive because the air has to turn so abruptly. We always used a separate roof Jack, and regular roof caps, and extended the pipe well above the roofline, into the roof Jack.
Question:
When installing the vent pipe for the hood range, is there supposed to be insulation around the pipe going through the roof?
Nope
This is a kitchen exhaust pipe; if you had a furnace vent pipe you will require a double wall pipe.-
I should have mentioned that with condensing furnaces vent pipes are plastic as the temperature is very low. In some cases due to very cold winters, pipes may need insulation to prevent condensation. Check your local regulations for safety.-
I’m in high school and I’m thinking about going into hvac what is some advice anyone can give ?
Great tips!
Are those Brunt Ryng boots? If so, how do you like them? Been thinking about getting a pair
I was thinking the same
Not sure if you call it mental toughness or mentally unstable. I question myself sometimes lol
TLDR from my experience: this trade sucks. Home warranty has ruined this trade. You can do commercial but if you enjoy talking to people, don't do HVAC.
You forgot to mention dealing with cobwebs lol
It Gets Worse!
Commercial Refrigeration!
HVAC does ducts for cooktops?
great video
Im in the trade for 40 years I’ve worked on everything from ductwork to 800 chillers my body is getting stiff about 5 years left never been laid off since 1982 many 80 hr weeks. Millions of lazy people count on me
How’s the money ?
@@BigBrothaAlmighty Uncle sam loves the $600 per week i give him!
What is the name of this toolbelt ?
I agree