Advice for Beginner, Apprentice HVAC Technicians
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- Опубликовано: 24 фев 2016
- New techs need advice right? Advice for Beginner, Apprentice HVAC Technicians is a good sit down talk all new HVAC techs should hear.
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I just got my HVAC certification from Lindsey-Cooper in Irving Texas...at 42 years old...getting ready for the EPA 608 certification in 2 weeks...subscribed....
Gerardo Flores so did ya pass?
I also went to that school lol..passed all my exams...(EPA). I am now a universal techinician....I will now be going to work for the Union. That is where the money is plus you learn so much. Salary after 4 years is about $32-$34 an hour
Awesome man. Good luck to you!
Gerardo Flores so you live here in Irving tx??? I went to that hvac school in 2013
@@bblazeff1 Yes I passed
I'm on pace to be the highest paid tech at my firm within two years of being hired. Videos like this were foundational to my HVAC success. Thanks
I'm 30 and now starting to understand the refrigerant cycle so I can get certified doing HVAC Being on your game is a habit that they told me during the ride. Hearing and watching this video so I can get it down subconsciously is what I believe will make me great with the people I work with.
Much respect
I agree with The air conditioner guy, I felt like I was hearing myself talk. you're awesome dude, spot on advice for new guys. this is the REAL stuff you need to learn and get through.
Awesome tips. There's not a lot of people with your work ethic left today. It's refreshing to hear your words.
Awesome advise. Just got into HVAC after 20 years in law enforcement.
Right on. I like it.
Timothy D. Munday why?
*advice
Cómo estás amorgnn😀😆😅😅😄😐😘😇
Thank you! I'm starting out in 2 weeks and I'll keep all you have said in my head when starting
This is great advice for almost any job people are getting into. Work hard and be honest, it'll usually be recognized and even if it's not you can take pride in your work.
great advice went to school for a year and now been working for 3 years i love it everyday is a different problem
HVAC/R junkee how is the salary
denilson its good thank god am not complaining
lol nice, what do you feel is the most paying trade overall? For someone just graduating..
C&H GUY hi' I wanted to know how much mathematics knowledge is needed for hvac.
AWESOME!!!!!
Almost to my first year as a mechanical apprentice in Oklahoma! I can tell you when I first started it all seemed very hard but even though I am still doing install and sometimes it’s crappy, I love what I have learned! And I’ve lost 90 pounds in the past year from all the physical activity! Looking forward to my journeyman’s test in 2 years!!
I appreciate this video, Monday is my first day and im excited and nervous, I’m 32 years old and just getting into this trade! I have no experience what so ever! Thanks again and wish me luck!!
Yes absolutely. I started when I was 35!
How’s it going now?
@@foxfamilyheatingandaircond4696 Wow at 35? I guess it's not too late for me than.
Native2458, I am also encouraged! I’m 26 but I might consider switching up from teaching field to HVAC! I need to contribute to my mom & family financially already! That’s all :)
Matthew P how’s it going with that currently? I’m 29 and wanna do the same
Early on in the video you said that if you do a good job, your boss will tell his boss etc.
Well that's subjective, a lot of the older workers will deliberately put down younger apprentices and make them seem incompetent to make sure they have job security and won't be replaced by a younger work force.
There's been many times where I've been blamed for things I didn't do or been given 3rd hand service jobs where other service engineers have fucked up on then tried to wash their hands of it and pass the buck onto the younger guys.
I'm not disagreeing that apprentices should work hard but they should be wary of being used as cheap labour by companies that don't care about expanding their skillset.
Im in this situation myself i fear.
if that's the case, you go to your superiors, give them examples and stick up for yourself. If they won't listen, thank them for meeting with you and continue to work hard while you look for a better company.
Just finished my last class for hvac. Your video helped me out I learned quite a bit just to get my foot in the door is my first goal and then growing from there.
Awesome! Good luck Andrew!
can i contact you pleas
i Love teaching the young guys some of who couldn't use a screwdriver when i met them.Always be HUMBLE!! today your a hero tomorrow your zero.And Dont blow up the customers bathroom
Lol so funny. That's why we don't use a customer restroom
Great advice! I really enjoy your videos. Very informative and helpful for a 41 yr old guy that's just starting out in the hvac field. Keep them coming!!!
I appreciate you watching. I'm really glad you enjoy the videos. I sure do enjoy doing them.
Great video ,thank you for making this. I am the same type of person, I always take notes.
My class watches all your videos, starting at 27 in the field I was nervous I wouldn't catch on quick being out of school so many years, but your videos after a theory lesson allows me to retain a lot more and see a more hands on aspect. Thank you!
Kyle Hayden so happy to hear this news Kyle. HVAC is an honorable career. just today I was so happy to get another customer up and running with heat after making a repair. really makes me happy.
I got treated like shit when i did hvac. They would call me names and put me down everyday. I did hvac installs for a year before i quit
vwa...who would call you names? The customers or coworkers?
nick4819 co workers
Thank you, tomorrow is my first day for commercial, zero experience but trying to get advice from the pros!
Wow! What an awesome video. My son is 16 he is doing his first HVAC job shadow next week. You gave some great advice that I’m so happy to share with him.
Drink lots of liquids. I mean a lot. Nothing hurts more than a cramp on your leg that won't leave for an hour.
Great advice. First ride along this Sunday. Gonna put this info into good use. It's the little things that count.
I'm 29 and I'm starting out as a helper with my local HVAC company, they told me if I do well they might hire me on full time. I have ZERO experience and made sure to tell them that but I said I will do whatever it takes to learn the trade and they said to come back in March and they will give me a shot! Excited and also nervous!
heck yeah! good luck. that's the way to get on with a shop!
How’d it go?
I start HVAC school next Monday and your videos are great we information
Great advice. I'm going to school to get into the hvac industry. Thanks for the advice Fox
very cool.
Great advice! Felt like I was hearing myself talk. Sounds like we went thru the same. Agreed with everything you said. 👍☺
Thanks Juan
About to be 30 and I am starting hvac school in the fall. Pretty excited and have been researching a lot. I really appreciate this video as I have been second guessing myself. Been bar tending for the past 7 years and I am looking forward to a new career.
Enjoy you videos very excited to get started !
right on man! it's a great field to get in to.
I started at 30 too. Try to get in the field now, you may or may not get a chance since you havent completed school, but a company might see your worth if you are currently enrolled. School with actual work in the field is the best combo
Dang im 27 and thinking about getting into but i thought i was too old, but if you're 30 starting out, then ill be ok, thanks man.
This applies to every trade. Thank you for this.
Great video I’m having my interview tomorrow at 32 years old I have some knowledge on the trade but never professional thank you
I’m not even in the business and I enjoy learning from this gentleman.
Hey thanks for watching!
I have an interview for an apprenticeship tomorrow morning and this video helps a ton than you so much!
Did u get it
good advice bro..those that wanna learn are listening...thank you..
Great video & advice. I’m an Hvacr Apprentice Technician now. Been in the field for about 2 years now. Keep up the good work.
I have apprenticeship interview I just wanna make sure which is better way Servicing or pipefitter? it’s really hard to learn? Thanks
Awesome great insights hard work & determination will make you a better technician. 👍🏻
Thanks for your videos I'm 49 years old and starting at UEI Collage in Fresno January 28 and while I'm waiting I have been way hint yours and other talk about the field and I'm feeling a bit better about starting at my age thanks for the tips and I will keep.watching thanks again for taking a minute in your day I help.
Good luck Shawn!
Thanks for the advice! Getting my a.a.s and already have my epa and osha 10. Just nervous if i will know enough when i get to the field.
Hey fox I like ur video 👍🏻 and I wish all the best for you take care 😉
Thank u for all the good tips
just seen a video where u change a compressor. Ive seen a few HVAC videos and for the most part from the professionalism of work performance motivated me to get in RUclips and look up Fox Family ( you guys) and subscribe.
i got my certification and haven't had a HVAC job yet due to lack of actual experience. That being said im watching hvac videos of on of these apps and I'm glad í ran into yours because the app is a compilation of videos regarding hvac and not all are adherent to their duties and standards as any professional should be.
Good stuff
Jerome Kendall thanks for watching Jerome. Good luck to you man. I know you'll do well!
A great motto would be ... Quality over Quantity.. Nice vid and good tips
Started HVAC school in mayfield this month. So far it's pretty touch but pretty fun. I've got 9 months to go.
Lol love the R2D2 ring tone!!!
I’ll be graduating in May with a degree in HVACR. I’m pretty nervous about entering the field, but I love the trade. Wish me luck
You'll be fine. Get some repetition going OJT and you'll be fine. Not too hard I promise.
Good luck 👍😁
Great advice sir, I got my certification from ranken here in St. Louis, I consider myself an apprentice, and I'm working for an apartment community. These tips are very helpful and I'm soaking it all in. Thanks for the vids
He'll yeah boi 314
Thank you so much. My first few months in HVAC and the summer is coming and everyone talks about how brutal it is. Alittle nervous lol
It's only the attics. Just drink lots of liquids
How did everything go
that's a blessing I do the same thing's you do take note's make mistake's and learn from them!!! I cut some duct work open year's ago and had mice running all over me and the guy's were laughing!!!!
+jimbola77 OMG that would have freaked me out! Ahhhhhhhh!
I just graduate tech school and I haven't work with anyone. So I don't have a mentor I have been doing service on my own. I wish I had someone to learn from.
Saul Celis lol I agree
Same boat
Going to school in the spring after 21 year in service
Awesome pointers sir I'm loving the crawl and attic spaces lots of snake skins motivated me to finish faster hahaha
absolutely. hope you like your new career. I do!
🤣👍🏼 my first day we ripped out oooollllddddd hard-pipe from a crawl space. We had to re locate air handler because it was like 23 inches and wouldn’t fit where the old one was. We also had to take it over a cast iron pipe at the crawl door and of course the gap from the pipe to the floor joyce was only 19 inches 🙄 so we took it all apart and finally got it re-assembled under there and put in all new flex and she was good to go! Second day we had an equipment change out in an attic, it was 160 degrees!!! 🤣 once we got some air blowing on us felt good though! Get ready for some hard work fellas
Good video dude ...i used to work on ground 0 in nyc and got asthma and cant really do this kind of work ..this guy def has a good Vibe to him.. most ppl in those construction have loud mouths and bad attitudes at work...thanks for the video
dude thanks for watching! We really appreciate it!
Thanks for the tips
Hi Greg I appreciate your video I’ve owned my own business for 15 years electrical/HVAC you seem like a man with character grade advice for new workers sadly they don’t take the advice I am going to take this video and show it to my man hopefully they will take your advice I Two Love to teaching them; some of them don’t care to learn but we cannot stop teaching. it’s in our blood keep up the videos you’re very encouraging. ‘‘‘Tks Joe
thanks so much. will keep pumping out the videos.
Shad is the man. He is a supervisor in the install department.
*Subscribed*
Yes he is, He'll teach you a lot!
Excellent advice as I come from the service side and have done a little duct work over the years. I am a retired industrial electrician and the largest problem I see in new Technicians is the lack of good hard core understanding of the basics. Hard to troubleshoot without understanding why it works like does. I learned refrigeration as young man and the man who was my teacher said you spend 8 hour, go home shower eat and pull out the book for 2 hrs. It served me a life time. That why we have so many part changers in this trade.
+Gene J Well said sir, In today's society of educated kids thinking they have to have a college degree and have white collar jobs; any advice I can give the ones who are blue collar inclined to join us and stay with us in the HVAC industry, I feel it's very important to try and relay that information to them. If they will just put forth the effort and try, they can go far in this industry. Thanks for the comment!
Shout out to this video fox I'm 18 and I start hvac school in a couple weeks
yeah buddy! good luck man!
wya now? i’m 18 and looking to go into HVAC after i finish HS
@@keshawnrose8246 I'm 22 I know enough to run my side jobs like a construction business, invest in yourself no matter how long it takes for things to click, buy your tools, watch videos, read , study breathe enjoy it, I started with refrigeration, went into pipe fitting/ heating, it's great
Thanks Greg! helpful tips it is till a lot to learn.
+Octavio Delgado Right on brother, thanks
Brilliant advice! I'm starting hvac at 53. I'm old, stiff, partially deaf, and beginning to have cataracts. Can't believe how popular I am because I don't play on my cellphone or talk endlessly with the younger guys.
Do not discuss recreational toking at work! Sports okay during break. Can't believe they employ these young people. They are liabilities, not assets to a reputable company.
Congratulations on being a strong willed survivor. I’m 55 and trying to start . I’m apprehensive but excited. I’d love to talk to you over the phone if possible
This was much needed 🙏
great vid.
props to u brother knowledge is power!!!!!!!
+jimbola77 Thanks for watching!
Good advice man !!! I had been working with maintenance guys they don't even have experience, doing crazy thing at work, too much cellphone or talking about Kardashian xxx movie, or doing personal stuff in your working hours etc. I was always away from them. Unfortunately , I had a supervisor like that too. Well, now I am in a better place working with good people .
How u came up with those guys.. ..?
Where r u from?
Thanks so much!
No I'm
@@abhishekjadhav1877 I smell bullshit
You should like write a book or something. You have so much knowledge for the people wanting to get interested in this business. Thank you for it all. This is going to help me a lot as well as others who are watching.
Thanks brother. Good luck to ya!
Subscribed.
Lotta great advice here; just getting into the trade at 35yrs old and it amazes me how these younger guys(helpers) act on the job...basically standing around smoking and playing on their phone, showing ZERO interest in what's going on, no initiative to learn, showing up late... expecting to get payed for showing up I guess.
They act annoyed when they're asked to do anything, leave trash laying around, complain... it's crazy.
That's how old I was when I started! Two years in install. One as a Lead. Three years service, and got to do some sales. Then just decided to go on my own when I turned 40. Thanks for watching. Join us on Facebook at the RUclips Hvac Group and other hvac groups. Bunch of good guys on there.
Glad to hear i'm not the only one getting in to the game late, unlike some past careers that didn't pan out I actually have interest in this beyond the paycheck and my prior experience(and an Instrument/Electronics degree) have helped me hit the ground running...it's a small, family-run company(which has it's pros and cons), but they're willing to pay me while I learn so it's an amazing opportunity and I treat it as such.
I'm studying to get my EPA license, learning on the job(small family-run company), and buying tools weekly to assemble what I need to get the job done effectively and efficiently.
Might do a 'n00b' toolbag review and 'what tools I carry' video later - it'll be interesting to see how it all changes at the end of this summer or a year or two from now.
+Fox Family Heating and Air Conditioning I recently got laid off after around a decade doing oilfield related work and really wasn't sure what to do, getting into this field and it sure seems daunting.. but def agree with your perspective and like the advice.
mike_HVAC how is it going im in a similar situation
I started in this trade at 34, I do commercial refrigeration. If kids were doing that around me I'd tell them go home I don't need ya
I'm in my apprenticeship, and one of the guys I rode with did 4 calls and kept taking long ways trips and screwing around in-between calls, we started at 8am , I didn't get back to the shop to my car till 9:30pm, this dude spent time in between calls having conversations with the home owner of off topic situations and just kept making stops eating and taking his time on his phone. This is now my absolute pet peeve . On my second ride along I was with a different guy, who did 5 calls and start at 8am I went home at 5pm. It was interesting seeing the difference between techs.
I for sure will be the second tech on the move. I hate being in one spot.
I’ve been doing commercial control installation for 3 weeks now (still feel like I know absolutely nothing ) I didn’t even know how to use wire strippers my first day. Still super overwhelmed thanks for this video it did help a bit with the anxiety
that guy commercial is completely different than residential buddy wonder how your doing
Update?
this msn seems like a great person to work for.
Great job and good information.
Good luck for ur New Business.
Right on! Good luck!
Hey man good video! I'm interested in going into HVAC and my name is also Greg, this was the right video to watch.
Did u do it
@@drippy4622 I did 👍
hey thanks for the video. How old were you when you first started working and how long you've been working now? Thanks , God Bless.
I pretty much do all the things you talked about ,and still get belittled .it's a tough work force.i went to hvac school at 27 . Only been working full time for 1 year ,it's amazing how much more you learn in the field. I'm also interested in other trades too like plumbing and electrical.
I'm sorry to hear that. Yes I too went and got my electrical license because I like doing other things beside HVAC.
Late response on this video, but pertaining to the 1st service call with the RTU: Anytime I go out and check a system that hasn't been powered on in awhile, not knowing who worked on it last, I would ohm out the load side of the disconnect to ground, as well as the load side of contactors, and relays, along with a visual of the electrical in the unit before powering it on. Maybe something to catch that wasn't wired correctly that can be fixed before energizing the system and popping an expensive part. Just good , safe practice. Also, never assume that just because the disconnect is off, that there is no power present. I've seen where the disconnect was bypassed on 1 or more legs because it was bad but the owner was to cheap to have it replaced, or the guy working on it was to lazy to bother quoting the repair. Just my 2-cents.
Were you talking about the entire outdoor unit or changing the condenser coil? Changing the condenser coil is much more involved lol
thanks, your videos are encouraging
Great! Thank you
wish I can work for someone like you u seem down to earth!!!!
+jimbola77 Thanks so much. That' s very nice of you to say
"Everything comes to him who hustles while he waits." - Thomas Edison
What local do you work with? I've been with 292 and 80. We mainly do industrial. And we use a foreman to supervise the installation as it has to pass inspection.
Purchase some "rite in the rain" notebooks, use a pencil (never a pen). You'll never lose a single note due to rain again. :)
What school s would u recommend if u r just coming out of highschool. Or would u advise school at all.
I'm going to be starting my HVAC program in the fall but I feel little doubtful any advice never learned how to build in fix anything?
I got my 608 universal license in the middle of April and still looking for job in dc or md! Did it take u long also and how should I go about look for a job because these internet job site like indeed its not working!
What’s the average salary for a 5 year hvac tech and what hours/shift do hvac techs typically work
Can you make a video on how to get that first job in HVAC?
What you say about being an apprentice is so true. I am not in HVAC but found your channel researching HVAC tools for my son - - As a senior tech in a non trade position it is frustrating when the beginner is too preoccupied with everything else besides the job. It is also important to focus in on what is being taught or required of you; flitting from thing to thing just doesn't sit well with experienced people.
He graduated a while ago and it was frustrating that he never got a position; he has his Universal EPA and OSHA certifications. All he kept hearing was "we are looking for someone with 3-5 years experience" and "you'll leave us once your trained". He tried other things (college and had a crappy FT job (a learning experience in itself)) and loved doing HVAC in High School that he is back in school relearning everything to hopefully get a job in the field. The Union has recruitment in January and he also will pursuing that.
A video on how to get that first job may be helpful as a former beginner and now a HVAC business owner.
I really love you content and videos you put out just please work on audio quality please
How often u get to work on commercial restaurant equipment or u only do residential?
o dear.... OTT abit here... get out the van and stand next to him while filling up..... am not suprised you work by your self..
16vastraturbo it's called showing iniative.
Michael Russell by standing next to him while he is filling the tank??? Are you for real.....
Yea i agree.... why do you need to stand next to a guy while he's pumping?! 😂 if anything, take advantage and use the restroom. Ask your boss if he wants a drink and buy him one! Thats more reasonable lol
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Whoa, I didn't think I would come across a video made by someone in my area! Pretty cool actually. Small world.
From Sacramento? Working hvac?
@@foxfamilyheatingandaircond4696 Sacramento, yes. I looked up, "hvac newbies guide" and this channel was on the top recommended. Pretty neat to see representation from Sacramento.
@@DudeCalledDibs nice man, good luck.
Great advice Fox
Right on!
Im 20 and i got my tdlr from everest but I still have yet to join a company. I currently am looking for one in texas but i dont have my EPA yet. Is that going to affect anything major once i do become a helper? Also appreciate the video, all the tips sure will help.
The thing with me is that i really don't have much pride when it comes to working. I cant think of anything that would actually need to be done that im not willing to do. It's just knowing exactly what it is I need to do that is kind of a worry.
I'm about 4 months into online classes and I seem to be absorbing the information (like a dessicant) because im passing my exams but id be lying if i said it doesnt all seem to be a bit convoluted and complicated at times.
I work hard though so im hoping that will make up some of my kind of lack of technical what have you. Just tell me what to do and ill do it.
Good video Greg get those helpers moving for a change. "And don't take my tools away when I'm not done with it yet!".,.
hahah! ood stuff
Yeah i hate that.
Im a ac novice thats learning commercial units on his own because i work for a really small school district. Check what i do at ag ac guy and maintenance youtube videos. basically i only had 1 year of schooling where i learned mostly out of a book. Dont go to those schools guys. You need hands on in hvac. Didnt even know how to charge my first unit that was low on refrigerant😒😰 i only had book knowledge. But keeping trying if you look for my videos i try to explain everything for guys that dont have a clue. But im still learning too.
Just subbed to your channel
nice video, did you have a bunch of money to buy business? or the license for it?
nice informative video about Hvac. I am currently dealing with low back disc issues and I am in the process of rehab for my back. My question is do you experience alot of heavy lifting of equipment, supplies that could strain your lower back ?
Absolutely. Lots of lifting shoving pushing pulling crawling climbing up and over the craziest positions you've been in. Lol. Its a pretty physical job!
I must say the Union guys I did my apprenticeship with were a lot harder on me. Some of the stuff you talked about would have been instant termination. For you younger guys thinking about doing this for a living, most guys have about 20 years of busting there ass before their body starts breaking down. Backs and knees go first.
unions suck.
@@mrniusi11 says the non union guy.....lol
Very good advice.
+Air Mechanical Thanks.
Is there any technical school that you may recommend to the public???
getting a engineering or engineering tech degree would that be enough to get started?
I’m coming out of working for people that weren’t good ….. how many people have my story? I study on my own and then got my own master license myself….
Who has had this experience? Had horrible mentors but ended up having to teach themselves!?!?
Remember there are no experts in this field it. Takes time to. Really be good in this business don't be afraid to tackle a job. And make mistakes that's how you learn
LOL! long walk to the backyard?? Love to cater company owners homes..........its so close compared to downtown/rooftops/mech. rooms
Thanks