PLUMBING vs HVAC: Which Is Better?

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  • PLUMBING vs HVAC: Which Is Better? - Plumbing VS
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Комментарии • 318

  • @RogerWakefield
    @RogerWakefield  4 года назад +52

    Which is better? Let me know!

    • @imranrind414
      @imranrind414 4 года назад +7

      please make video..
      plumber vs automotive technician

    • @fishstix6976
      @fishstix6976 4 года назад +3

      Plumber vs welder video please

    • @austinjantz1709
      @austinjantz1709 3 года назад +6

      Hvac !

    • @rwbright78
      @rwbright78 3 года назад +6

      Hardest work hvac. Most dangerous electrician. Dirtiest plumber. Least paid and underrated. Residential maintenance tech. :(

    • @bigtuna4037
      @bigtuna4037 3 года назад

      @Idiot Megaphone Keep your mouth shut when opening something up, unless you really want to know what s$&t taste like.

  • @esl4058
    @esl4058 Год назад +36

    Electrician here. I always thought it was cool how hvac is sort of the bridge between us and plumbing. I recently did some minor troubleshooting on the electrical side of an ac unit alongside a plumber who looked at the “plumbing” side of the unit and together we were able to get it working haha. Love it!

  • @nathanielgooding7729
    @nathanielgooding7729 4 года назад +84

    Respect your plumbing videos man, planning on going into HVAC ✅

  • @b-2466
    @b-2466 3 года назад +131

    I'm 29 and in my 1st semester of hvac school. Really wish I would have gotten in way sooner but I'm hoping I can make it through and find a career in this trade.

    • @derekchatcavage7425
      @derekchatcavage7425 3 года назад +33

      You will my brother. I was in your exact situation a couple of years ago. The best advice I can give is to start looking for a job now. It will make school so much easier once you do a couple of installs and get your hands on the equipment. I’m making real good money now. Stick with it man!

    • @b-2466
      @b-2466 3 года назад +4

      @@derekchatcavage7425 Thanks man. That sounds like a good idea.

    • @jackyboyslim1379
      @jackyboyslim1379 3 года назад +5

      I’m 28 now. Went to school for a year and been in the field 2 years. I love it and enjoy almost every day on the job. A lot to learn and a lot of work to do. Get the basics down and when you get a job you’ll be alright. I’ve never made better money in my life and it didn’t take long to find a company I like and one that pays well. Good luck.

    • @chucknv5482
      @chucknv5482 3 года назад +3

      More about thinking than physical anything. Age honestly helps most people in this trade. Mostly it’s about being competent and grasping the refrigeration cycle as well as how electricity and pressures effect the mechanical aspects of the machines.

    • @chucknv5482
      @chucknv5482 3 года назад +4

      I’d also recommend going to the union if you can. The education is top notch and you will have access to the entire field. Residential HVAC just brushes the surface of what a technician can do. Learn controls, chillers, etc and the salary climbs very quickly.

  • @williamknighton7416
    @williamknighton7416 4 года назад +86

    None of them are better than the other they're all equally necessary in this day and age and depending on a person's skills and just inborn Talent they will pick the one that they're best suited for

    • @williamknighton7416
      @williamknighton7416 3 года назад +9

      @First Last no clean water means no cooking,bathing or drinking.
      No proper waste disposal means you are literally living in crap and urine. If you don't think proper waste disposal is important, ask the people who lived during the BLACK PLAGUE

    • @colemcgrath1718com
      @colemcgrath1718com Год назад +1

      @@williamknighton7416 those people are dead now, how r we gon ask? 🤔

    • @unsalted_computer
      @unsalted_computer 10 месяцев назад

      @@colemcgrath1718com a ouija board

  • @devonwalcott
    @devonwalcott 3 года назад +79

    Was not expecting such a fun and engaging video about the trades. You should be proud of this channel, it's great.

  • @mikeantj
    @mikeantj 3 года назад +21

    Been doing heating/plumbing for awhile with my gpa on the side. Did hvac for about 5 years now, currently a plumber for new york empire plaza. I love working for myself on the side doing both trades. If you take pride in your work and are honest with your customers, you'll always have work. The bad side about hvac is you will always be on call all the time year-round and you can get burnt out easily especially if you have young children and a house to take care of. I'm not saying its different from plumbing because when someones basement is flooding, and you get that call, you need to leave now. All in all both are awesome trades and will definitely mold you into a hard working individual and you will have a sense of accomplishment at the end of the day.

  • @Hvaceveryday
    @Hvaceveryday 3 года назад +12

    I’m a hvac journeyman in Ky. My father and I own a hvac business in eastern Ky called 1st Service Heating And Air we service (Richmond/Lex) area. I love the HVAC trade because every day is different. Your always learning something new every day. All the different technologies etc. we are looking into expanding our business to plumbing as well. I’m looking forward to hiring on a master plumber and learning that trade too. Thank you for all of your videos. I have learned so much from you. Kudos to you my friend. Please keep them coming!!

  • @Albyinthesky
    @Albyinthesky 4 года назад +16

    I'm a HVAC commercial pipe fitter and I LOVE my job!!! All the "plumbing" job are actually really cool, but the pipe fitter i reckon is the best one...when you have to focus on the drawing and have a look that all the other services done as the drawing shows and if not, go to tell them that they mistake, as well as take all the measurement to do a perfect job that first work and then that looks nice...

  • @tylormosier891
    @tylormosier891 3 года назад +34

    I am a commercial hvacr technician and it was the best decision I made for a career. I plan on getting into plumbing in the future. Love your videos!

    • @HalfJapMarine
      @HalfJapMarine 3 года назад

      Are you switching?

    • @dabombsquad7858
      @dabombsquad7858 11 месяцев назад +1

      do you think knowing both you’ll make more money bc i’m looking to go to school for HVAC and learn pluming from a HAVC & Plumbing business?(do you think it would be a good idea?)

  • @6.2kev56
    @6.2kev56 3 года назад +8

    Loved the video ! I am in the hvac side working on commercial refrigeration equipment for supermarkets but always good running into the plumbers when the stores need both of our services 💪🏽

  • @plympytheplumber4605
    @plympytheplumber4605 4 года назад +28

    I did 10 years as a “fresh water plumber” new commercial construction, then about 8 years in HVAC service and now the last 2years in plumbing service, All with the same company but soon planning on starting my own business. I’m glad I did HVAC but I like plumbing much more!

    • @franciscojaviergomezparra2747
      @franciscojaviergomezparra2747 3 года назад +4

      I just started working some months ago as HVAC apprentice in residential installation and I almost understand everything about it, but they offered me to convert in an plumber apprentice (they got one spot free), I told them yes, I made some research but what do you think about it?

    • @plympytheplumber4605
      @plympytheplumber4605 3 года назад +5

      @@franciscojaviergomezparra2747 learn both sides, then you can decide later if you want to specialize on one or the other. Whatever you do, do it with honesty and integrity and you’ll be good!

    • @justinwilliamson5834
      @justinwilliamson5834 Год назад

      @@plympytheplumber4605 which trade was harder for you to fully understand before you became fully efficient?

  • @labinotnamani8057
    @labinotnamani8057 4 года назад +12

    I went to work as a helper in a plumbing company and for 6 months I end up leraning a lot for hvac and some electric as well . I just dont like installing hvac units long hours and really hard job to do.
    Plumbing and electric its fun 😀

  • @BabyCakes32301
    @BabyCakes32301 3 года назад +11

    Just got into plumbing. I live in California I am a helper right now turn 20 next week. I can get my own van within 6 months depending on how quick I learn. Today’ was my first day I loved it. Never thought I would get into plumbing. My uncle owns a HVAC company always wanted to work with him but he suggested I go to school first. So will do plumbing for a little while and see where life takes me!

    • @BabyCakes32301
      @BabyCakes32301 3 года назад +1

      Now I’m going to learn everything hands on from my boss and his workers. He’s been doin plumbing for 20 years and he is great at what he does. I have a great teacher. Do u still suggest I get some licenses or it’s not that necessary ?

    • @BabyCakes32301
      @BabyCakes32301 3 года назад +2

      When I become a plumber I get 30% commission of every job

    • @henry.g.9093
      @henry.g.9093 2 года назад

      @@BabyCakes32301 how are you liking it now after some months?

    • @DaBigHomie100
      @DaBigHomie100 2 года назад

      Im in California too
      Mind sharing what companies to look at?

    • @BabyCakes32301
      @BabyCakes32301 2 года назад +5

      @@henry.g.9093 things are going good. I am now a plumber making pretty good money for my age and within a year … still a lot to learn

  • @timyakabowich6273
    @timyakabowich6273 3 года назад +11

    Nice videos! I am in Manitoba and a Redseal plumber/gas fitter and HVAC tech...very diverse with not only commercial/residential...the rural people need the same comforts.
    I had an outstanding and diverserse opportunity to learn anything from drainage, water supply, water treatment and HVAC comfort.
    Funny story...when I bought my Klein lineman pliers..the crusty guy entering the purchase looked at me and said..'Do you know how much they cost?'
    I asked 'When did we start dating?'

  • @CopperChief
    @CopperChief 3 года назад +17

    Up here in Connecticut if you don’t work in a union you usually do both. During my apprenticeship it was a 50/50 mix of hvac and plumbing. It’s great knowing both trades. It makes you worth more and gives you more versatility when working in a residential service business. I got in for my plumbing first but ending up preferring heating.

    • @freestyleroller12
      @freestyleroller12 3 года назад +2

      Where in Connecticut do you do this? This is exactly what I wanna do.

    • @CopperChief
      @CopperChief 3 года назад +2

      OhSo Wavyyy Probably most service companies I’m in the northwest corner

    • @esl4058
      @esl4058 Год назад +1

      Electrician here. Grew up in the New Haven area of ct! Been working in nyc for a long time though. Small world!

  • @soluciones-termicas
    @soluciones-termicas Год назад +6

    Friendly correction, the R in HVAC/ R stands for Refrigeration. Refrigeration would be like for example, ice machines, walk-in coolers, walk-in freezers, beer walk-ins, kitchen equipment in restaurant or grocery stores. And refrigeration does differ from HVAC work, needs it’s own training

    • @hunterhill1013
      @hunterhill1013 8 месяцев назад

      Thank you. Man it bugged me when this plumber butchered the R...Refer tech here

  • @lukeb5372
    @lukeb5372 Год назад +1

    Whoever does the editing and throwing in funny videos in your videos is amazing. Thoroughly enjoy watching your videos🤙

  • @Chinaonetakeout99
    @Chinaonetakeout99 4 года назад +15

    I don’t get how you don’t have more subscribers? You know meme culture and what’s actually funny, while making it applicable to plumbing!

    • @RogerWakefield
      @RogerWakefield  4 года назад +17

      Craig Williams I need you to tell 4,000 of your closest friends to subscribe to my channel. Then each one of them tell 4,000 of their closest friends... That will put me at 16,000,000 subs! I will be huge! The biggest plumbing channel on Earth! Thanks for watching and commenting. I do appreciate it!

  • @dustinmeldrum4325
    @dustinmeldrum4325 4 года назад +26

    I love the editing style, very fun to watch while still helping me learn

  • @BlueCollarBiceps
    @BlueCollarBiceps 3 года назад +5

    I do both here in N.H.! I like plumbing boilers the best and installing AC!! Service plumbing and drainage are my weakest areas that I am trying to learn more about. I am a journeyman here and finishing up class for my epa so I can do ac on my own In the spring!

  • @cg-constantlygrowing1896
    @cg-constantlygrowing1896 4 года назад +4

    Awesome video man! Got a new subscriber here from Chicago 👍🏽

  • @PredTrades
    @PredTrades Год назад +3

    I was in Hvac for 4 years and now transitioned to Plumbing. I’m glad I decided to get into the Plumbing industry. Being in Florida… the heat&humidity is brutal.

    • @RogerWakefield
      @RogerWakefield  Год назад +3

      What made you want to transition to plumbing? You made the right choice 😎

  • @undefined7463
    @undefined7463 3 года назад +3

    Worked on 350 up to 6000 ton chillers powered by steam turbines and electric motors in nyc from plumbing with custom cut oil pipes, to refrigerant, mechanical, and electrical diagnosing, commercial hvac, to now working with huge portable 15 - 1000 ton chillers and HVAC equipment, and generators from 40kw to 1mw, and electrical distribution for all of that. Plumbing, HVAC, electrical, electrical controls and theory (think 24v controls), masonry and concrete work, and carpentry, there all good! If you like to landscape, nothing is stopping you from building and fully customizing your own house, and maintaining it :)

  • @monononny3974
    @monononny3974 2 года назад +10

    Been worried about hvac...but maybe I'm worrying too much, and i am capable of doing it. Thank you Roger Wakefield for all your videos. I'm 27 working nights in a hotel rn, but hopefully in a couple years I'll. Be working as an hvac tech.

    • @Saturns_Return
      @Saturns_Return Год назад +1

      aint exactly brain surgery

    • @monononny3974
      @monononny3974 Год назад

      @@Saturns_Return well, nothing really is like brain surgery. lol

    • @esl4058
      @esl4058 Год назад +3

      I hear brain surgery is like brain surgery lol. You’ll do fine man! Ignore the haters like the guy above. Hvac, plumbing and electrical can definitely be tricky in the beginning when things are new but just keep at it and slowly but steadily things will start making sense. That hotel job will be a thing of the past before you know it!

  • @gregburns8099
    @gregburns8099 3 года назад +5

    I'm both. Raised as a plumber. Work by day in sheet metal. I'm on the residential side. I work by day slinging tin and work on the side doing residential repairs and remodels for plumbing. Best of both worlds. I know what plumbers need. That works out well on new installation. But the side work is in plumbing. Everyone needs a plumber to call.

    • @justinwilliamson5834
      @justinwilliamson5834 Год назад

      Which would you say is the harder trade to be really successful in, like owning your own business and doing well

  • @stevevanhecke6367
    @stevevanhecke6367 4 года назад +9

    I am a HVACS technician
    The S stands for sanitair (Dutch for plumbing)
    So i do it al, but i love plumbing the most.

    • @RogerWakefield
      @RogerWakefield  4 года назад +1

      Steve Van Hecke welcome. Thanks for commenting and watching. Great to have you here! How did you find my channel?

  • @VimalSharma-tr7em
    @VimalSharma-tr7em 3 года назад

    I work with Hydronic Heaters. There is alot of plumbing involved. The water heater sends hot water through the pipes and the water is recirculated back into the water heater. We have to turn off the water to work on the heaters. They are super efficient. Love plumbing.

  • @jimdefilippis9630
    @jimdefilippis9630 3 года назад +1

    I do maintenance work in a hospital- commercial plumbing, hvacr, electrical work , welding and some basic carpenter work and can't see were one job is any better than another. They all have as many bad work orders as good work orders, but if I had to pick I would say commercial refrigeration, heating and air conditioning is my pick of my best job. There is so much to learn in any one trade and to keep up with all changes going on is quite a challenge.

    • @EK-po6zj
      @EK-po6zj 2 года назад

      Spending an entire shift in a hospital maintenance chasing work orders during covid or unclogging sanitary floor drains in a factory for 6 hrs as a service plumber- take your pick

  • @Enlightenmentcircle
    @Enlightenmentcircle 2 года назад +1

    I’m a Hvac Technician by trade and have plumbing experience because I’m a Maintenance supervisor in the apartment maintenance Field.I like both and installing water heaters is cool and toilets and faucets but troubleshoot in Hvac is the best.

  • @Jrock9887
    @Jrock9887 Год назад +4

    I wanna join the hvac team. I keep hearing how challenging it is and how hot and dirty it can get, but that’s my type of work environment. I love a challenge and I like how the work is not slowing down anytime soon. I’m hoping to start school this afternoon when I get off work. I’m super excited about getting certified

  • @alexp818
    @alexp818 Год назад +2

    I personally hold 2 licenses from Cslb and my company has 3 licenses with an Rmo we do general contracting, plumbing and hvac. Yes hvac does include a bit of electrical and plumbing, I started out as working for 4 years as an electrician this is how I would rate after doing them all.
    1- plumbing need experience beyond belief Gas, water , drain , vent and has to be spot on!
    2- electrical although hvac is close depending on commercial or residential, residential electrical is easier.
    3- hvac. residential is harder although doesn’t even come close to commercial electrical
    After 22 years in construction all licensed work!!!

  • @HVACRSurvival
    @HVACRSurvival 3 года назад +2

    Just subscribed, good channel 👍👍. I'm a HVAC/R technician that had to do electrical, plumbing and whatever else needed to be done. To answer the question, I prefer HVAC any day over plumbing. (I'm also a RUclipsr)

  • @The360Electrician
    @The360Electrician Год назад

    Can't have one without the other. I love both of you, HVAC needs us all the time to install long runs and plumbers hate hardwired garbage disposals, need ingnitor plugs on tankless units etc. Roger, love to get on a B2B video with you. Our channel is 100% B2B for Electrical Contracgtors. God Bless see you on the next one!

  • @bassnerd4918
    @bassnerd4918 2 месяца назад

    This is the question ive struggled with. I’m 35 and I’m in industrial maintenance but I’m looking for a change. I want to get out of the factory scene. This video helps a lot.

  • @anthonyla9069
    @anthonyla9069 2 года назад

    Great video. I'm currently taking HVAC 2nd semester learning electrical

  • @edwardmcdermott9948
    @edwardmcdermott9948 Год назад +2

    dad was a plumber and he said like you did that plumbers PREVENT diseases

  • @alfonsorivera8408
    @alfonsorivera8408 3 года назад

    I'm a licensed HVACR technician and a journeyman electrician but when I started my company I only did it as an HVACR company. I mainly specialize in appliance repair and commercial refrigeration and appliances in restaurants, usually a lot of ice machines, coolers or freezers but I'm starting a plumbing course in August so I can incorporate the plumbing aspect of the trades into my already existing HVACR company. They always ask me whenever I'm doing service in a restaurant if I also do plumbing so I figured I should just go ahead, get certified and combine the two. My journeyman certification was more so I'd have the knowledge about things and I'm still unsure if I'll test for my Masters seeing as covid put a stop to renewing licenses where I live and it's made it ten times more difficult.

  • @PiercedSpicyNoodle
    @PiercedSpicyNoodle 4 года назад +7

    Do you edit your videos?

  • @rwbright78
    @rwbright78 3 года назад +4

    Lets get a shout out for maintenance techs. Im hvac plumbing electrician. Jack of all master of almost none. Love your videos!!! Keepem comin

  • @edwardmcdermott9948
    @edwardmcdermott9948 Год назад +1

    my son is a HVAC technician he had to aquire a lot of tools but I was able to find many at flea markets and garage sales and estate sales for good tools at low prices!!!!! also Local Habitat for Humanity stores !!!!!

  • @dashydoobie9788
    @dashydoobie9788 3 года назад +1

    Planning on going into plumbing. Not a lot of open shop apprenticeships here so i’m going to look into the 130 here in Chicago

    • @caspercasper5413
      @caspercasper5413 3 года назад

      I’m in Chicago too looking to get into the same union howd you do

  • @joelmichaelnavejasjr6224
    @joelmichaelnavejasjr6224 3 года назад +1

    Im a student in HVAC but I am joining the union in September for HVAC, Plumbing and Pipefitting

  • @erickdafoe2723
    @erickdafoe2723 4 года назад +53

    Man your meme game is good

    • @RogerWakefield
      @RogerWakefield  4 года назад +14

      ErickDaFoe we are always trying to do things better! How did you find my channel?

    • @erickdafoe2723
      @erickdafoe2723 4 года назад +8

      Roger Wakefield through the electrician vs plumber video

    • @aaalex56
      @aaalex56 4 года назад +2

      ErickDaFoe his editors meme game*

    • @Tonystark-jm5jf
      @Tonystark-jm5jf 3 года назад +1

      @@RogerWakefield through drain addicts

  • @gerardolopez3858
    @gerardolopez3858 4 года назад +8

    What If you love both and just cant decide which path to fully take? I've been doing plumbing and hvac for 2yrs and have a more better understanding in the hvac side however I'm currently doing plumbing and just asking myself if I should stick with plumbing only so I work on getting my license..? My end goal is becoming a very solid HVAC tech and plumber I just need direction from someone. I do have many doors open for me with my current knowledge.

    • @RogerWakefield
      @RogerWakefield  4 года назад +2

      Where are you located? What is the licensing like? I have both of mine and I think it’s great!

  • @trentmorrison6074
    @trentmorrison6074 21 день назад

    Im kinda both and neither at the same time. Im enrolled in HVAC in renton technical college and have applyed for a residential plumbing aprentiship at UA32. and the cherry on top. Most work Ive done was non employed automotive because I owned a beater car 2001 crv. Closest thing I did to a HVAC job besides partially vacuming vents is replace a radiator.

  • @jerrellshes9249
    @jerrellshes9249 3 года назад +3

    I'm HVACR MAR certified and I love it

  • @dylanmartens2282
    @dylanmartens2282 4 года назад +9

    I do hvac in canada but want to get my plumbing ticket.

  • @keldon_champion
    @keldon_champion Год назад +1

    There is a 3rd option in HVAC/R and that's the commercial refrigeration side. There are a lot of supermarkets and restaurants where refrigeration is serious work, imagine a refrigerated food warehouse and the freezer is slowly getting warmer with hundreds of thousands of dollars in product that will soon be trash if it's not fixed. HVAC/R can also lead you into the food service repair trade where your fixing restaurant equipment which I did for awhile before moving to supermarkets and warehouse refrigeration. Commercial refrigeration is in massive demand for techs and once you have a few years experience and can actually walk the walk you can almost name your price and companies will be tripping over themselves to get you, hell the Walmart near me (we do some contract work there) is hiring HVAC/R techs right out of trade school with zero real world experience for $38/hr.

    • @hunterhill1013
      @hunterhill1013 8 месяцев назад +1

      I do supermarket and industrial refrigeration youre completely right it never slows down. Theres always another call to take if you want to take it and they pay over time by the day (if you work before 8am or after 5pm its time and a half)
      All of the old timers are retiring or dying off and the ones that stay struggle with the new electronics and computerized side of things and the newbies struggle with the old school mechanical type equipment so there is plenty of opportunity if youre a sharp guy and you can learn to work on it all and you are willing to work like 18-20hr work days every here and there...

  • @rogerlerma1033
    @rogerlerma1033 2 года назад

    Love both trades.

  • @Thomzz95
    @Thomzz95 3 года назад +3

    If I was a plumber I don’t know if I could deal with the dirty water and stuff. I think hvac is better because it’s more clean job. I could be wrong though.

  • @davidstock2713
    @davidstock2713 2 года назад +1

    HVAC is seasonal for most part, customers only call when un-bearable heat is un-comfortable, example is wearing a ball cap with a 9-volt battery/plastic fan blade, extra battery's on hand during errand adventures. Plumbing year round, rain, sleet, snow, shine, also come with contraption entity's, comes within the terrain/occupation. Difference being water damage very very expensive, secondary if even leaking outdoors, existing water meter continues to spin, resulting with very high to extreme water bill.

  • @goofygoob0373
    @goofygoob0373 3 года назад +1

    Bro these memes are killing me. Thats a sub from me my friend. 😆😆

  • @robevans8629
    @robevans8629 Год назад +1

    I do HVAC, but for me doing it for a while, you wanna learn all the trades.

  • @edwardmcdermott9948
    @edwardmcdermott9948 Год назад +1

    there is almost always steady stream of good work from equipment breaking down. and when it's slow go on vacation

  • @G.daily.laborer.
    @G.daily.laborer. 4 года назад +5

    Im a plumber in south texas and hvac can get slow where im at, but plumbing is always going strong. Stay busy and knowledge is power. Live by the wrench, die by the wrench.

    • @Ticklepickle875
      @Ticklepickle875 3 года назад

      It’s prolly cus of the season but Same time if u live in a small city that’s why or maybe bc ppl don’t know u 🧐

  • @akintayoowolabi4636
    @akintayoowolabi4636 4 года назад

    I like plumbing,but which is better, commercial, residential or construction? Thanks

  • @ariannabetancourt
    @ariannabetancourt 3 года назад

    Hey man i m hvac tec and journeyman electrician in puerto rico... i love you videos

  • @stevenyoung4936
    @stevenyoung4936 Год назад +1

    I'm actually going from H.V.A.C to being a plumber apprentice. Most companies in my area do both and I enjoy both about equally.

  • @Simpleliving1345
    @Simpleliving1345 3 года назад +3

    I’ve battled which is better over several years, but I’ll take an attic over a plugged main...

  • @jamesmccracken8941
    @jamesmccracken8941 Год назад

    I did plumbing for 5 yrs in Michigan and now I d hvac love both but I do miss plumbing sometimes not going to lie

  • @ycmtay683
    @ycmtay683 2 года назад +1

    That beat is crazy 😂

  • @thegrimguy4191
    @thegrimguy4191 3 года назад

    Hello Roger, im a tad late lol but anyways i am a sophomore. I am takeing HVAC classes in a tech school i would love to be in plubing class although hvac is more appealing to me plumbing is fun and somewhat simple sadly i had not signed up for it. But i did sign up for hvac and some other things i was accepted in hvac and... sorry stretching it out anyways, hvac is also fun but more dangerous because of refrigerant furnace work gas lines... ect. But it fun to figure out that stuff and i also get to do electrical work too which is like 2 classes in one. Its nice to know how to fix for example your cooling/heating in certian weathers instead of highering a technician for more than the job would be worth. And just a couple days ago i got my type 1 (yay) so if my parents have a problem they dont have to spend a whole lot of money for a diagnosis or repair.

  • @kingfolk500
    @kingfolk500 3 года назад

    Learn both!

  • @klepthvac
    @klepthvac 2 года назад

    Local 469 HVAC over here in AZ 🤙🏻 love the video and channel 🔥

    • @chriswoodson6875
      @chriswoodson6875 2 года назад

      I'm looking to relocate to AZ and start HVAC, I'm inexperienced. Would love to make contacts

  • @marinermerrill3884
    @marinermerrill3884 Год назад +2

    I do both. I just like doing something different everyday.

  • @jaredparker2196
    @jaredparker2196 2 года назад +2

    HVAC Service Tech doing Commercial & Industrial work

  • @johnjung5718
    @johnjung5718 2 года назад +4

    HVAC IS MUCH MORE SKILLED THAN ANY OTHER TRADE. HVAC DOES EVERYTHING AND THEN SOME!

  • @richeneljeanpierre2205
    @richeneljeanpierre2205 Год назад +2

    I like both. But, I'm more with HVAC

  • @shadowspect09
    @shadowspect09 3 года назад +3

    Roger, what's a good way to get into either one of these trades? I'm interested in getting Into HVAC or Plumbing but no one locally to me is willing to hire and train someone with no experience.

  • @willt9812
    @willt9812 Год назад

    I’m going to boces this school year junior year learing plumbing senior year hvac I’ll lyk which one I like better before going into it I might like plumbing better but will see.

  • @threeeightsixeight
    @threeeightsixeight Год назад +1

    gonna go into hvac right outta highschool. does anyone have any suggestions for around the bay area? I was thinking of taking my hvac classes for 15 months at community college then into apprenticeship. is this the right thing to do?

    • @jacobcarson2559
      @jacobcarson2559 Год назад +2

      Find a paid apprenticeship. Learn as you go, soak up knowledge, and supplement what you learn on the job with book learning.
      That way atleast you don't have any debt, and you'll still get a good education if you're motivated.
      I switched from being an auto mechanic...in 5 months I've learned enough to where I'd be comfortable doing an install.

  • @urhorsin_1124
    @urhorsin_1124 Год назад +2

    Learn both

  • @fishhappens4
    @fishhappens4 3 года назад

    Texarkana area doing HVAC and this year the hottest attic we got in was at 133 degrees.

  • @jeremynorman7741
    @jeremynorman7741 3 года назад +2

    A commercial HVAC-R service tech. And I'll take 100°+ in the sun over raw sewage any day. Plumbers are definitely made of tougher stuff than me lol.

  • @georgenewsome5155
    @georgenewsome5155 3 года назад +2

    I am both love plumbing more its also my main job

  • @kevinr5187
    @kevinr5187 10 месяцев назад +1

    As an HVAC guy it should be against code to install a air handler in an attic in Texas. I live in Texas and have been in attics that were a 160 degrees and can tell you, you can not pay a person enough money to be in that attic trying to wire in a blower motor. For this reason I went to be an tech in industrial HVAC in semiconductor plant.

  • @edwardmcdermott9948
    @edwardmcdermott9948 Год назад +1

    I'm an electrician but if I had it to do over again I would consider HVAC! they do some plumbing, electrical, sheet metal, pipefitting, ect! also they learn state of the art control system ! you get the best of All the trades!!!! then you can CHOOSE what type of business you want to focus on!!!!

  • @anthonyesparsen7776
    @anthonyesparsen7776 2 года назад +2

    always take pride in what you do in your work ok cause it is always terrible when your inspector has to write up a book on your inspection and than fee you for it

  • @nickyoung6659
    @nickyoung6659 3 года назад

    Hvac/r tech by trade but end up doing electrical,cctv,plumbing ,drywall etc.. Northern California

  • @calebhein2788
    @calebhein2788 3 года назад

    I'm an hvac tech. I love it. Someday I'll cross train in both electrical and plumbing. Not that I want to be a turd chaser, but I want to open a business.

  • @user-oq5jj5nb9o
    @user-oq5jj5nb9o 9 месяцев назад

    Ive done only 2 years of both but I prefer residential on both. Plumbing I would choose service work. And you would still want a backhoe or something to dig with incase you have to replace a drain. Hvac I would prefer installations. But service work is ok. I think it takes less tools and less equipment to do hvac.

  • @stixypixy123
    @stixypixy123 3 года назад +1

    I Am an industrial commercial female electrician that work in high voltage sub stations. My work is safe because we lockout, tag out and dead check before we perform are work. Safety is where it is. If you work in commercial or industrial I am sure you have worked with steam lines which you have to lock out and tag out to be safe. So we both have dangerous jobs.

  • @TheDevonFoley
    @TheDevonFoley 3 года назад +1

    I'm a hvac tech and a plumber

  • @falafelbomber
    @falafelbomber 3 года назад

    Residential service plumber, heaviest thing I deal with is a water heater that won’t drain. I see all those HVAC guys at our shop looking around and moving oil tanks... nope

  • @comelon3
    @comelon3 Год назад

    Good video, how difficult is to get the Plumbing license after been a HVAC tech?

  • @brianomara5863
    @brianomara5863 4 года назад +6

    Local 602 steamfitter! I do residential and commercial HVAC with some plumbing experience as well 👍🏻

    • @RogerWakefield
      @RogerWakefield  4 года назад +2

      Thanks for commenting!

    • @brendan4160
      @brendan4160 4 года назад +3

      Brian O'Mara boiii don’t make me smoke yo ugly ass

    • @drewm9185
      @drewm9185 4 года назад +1

      How much do you make a year

    • @brianomara5863
      @brianomara5863 4 года назад

      @@drewm9185 as a second year apprentice I make 24 an hour with full benefits covered as well . Ain't a bad gig at all. But I'm looking at that journeyman pay in 3 years lol

    • @drewm9185
      @drewm9185 4 года назад

      How do I know which ones a better fit Hvac or Electrician

  • @deanevans2505
    @deanevans2505 3 года назад

    I like this guy. He would make a great TV host! Watch your back Mike Row! lol

  • @deeman3527
    @deeman3527 3 года назад +1

    I just registered at SLCC to do a Plumbing apprenticeship but I'm getting a bit nervous as I learn more about it. I have a brother in HVAC and dunno which route to take. I'm a bit of slow learner and feel HVAC is a bit easier to learn.... No??

    • @bbseal6174
      @bbseal6174 3 года назад +4

      no. well, not if you take classes. idk otherwise but the principles behind hvac are more complicated.

  • @imranrind414
    @imranrind414 4 года назад +2

    any one tell me in wich best and difference each other.
    residential plumber
    commercial plumber

    • @drew22
      @drew22 4 года назад +1

      Imran Bsc I do residential because I like to get to know customers. Not much experience in the other commercial and industrial. I’d say it’s better to be a people person in residential though.

    • @EK-po6zj
      @EK-po6zj 2 года назад

      Commercial plumbing works with bigger pipes and more difficult drain systems, I've spent all day unclogging drains in commercial

  • @Demetrio_00
    @Demetrio_00 3 года назад

    You say HVAC they work more in the sun outside. plumbers too when they need to fix a whole Sewer main line 105 degrees but I love your videos haha thanks roger

  • @fishstix6976
    @fishstix6976 4 года назад +3

    Plumber vs welder video please

  • @lzgamer8133
    @lzgamer8133 3 года назад +1

    With all do respect coach, the “R” stands for REFRIGERATION. Mostly commercial from fast food to grocery stores.

  • @seventheoutlawspits
    @seventheoutlawspits 3 года назад

    This video is sweet asf good job

  • @IzzyBizzy73
    @IzzyBizzy73 3 года назад +1

    Up in that blazing attic in Texas where all giant spiders hang out.

  • @lonnierob2442
    @lonnierob2442 4 года назад +9

    @ the 5:00 😂😂😂😂😂

  • @edwardmcdermott9948
    @edwardmcdermott9948 Год назад +1

    a little bit of advice is to save and invest in your personal retirement accounts so you can buy a house and retire at a reasonable age !!! you can if apply yourself make a GREAT living for yourself and your family

  • @jwcatalano3867
    @jwcatalano3867 6 месяцев назад

    Working full time in a machine shop that is going downhill and going to school at night for hvacr

  • @rwbright78
    @rwbright78 3 года назад +2

    Change a compressor, change out a bad breaker... Change a toilet.. Check drywall???? ✔ hybrid, handy man. The wave of the future!!!

  • @zachosborne6577
    @zachosborne6577 Год назад

    HVAC. But I’m also a plumber and electrician on occasion as that ties in with my work a lot.

    • @zachosborne6577
      @zachosborne6577 Год назад +1

      On the attic situation. In Oklahoma it can be up around 140 degrees during the summer inside attics. That’s the same temperature you bake cookies. 😘