7 No Heat Calls, 4 Supply House Trips

Furnace - 0:23
Supply House 1- 2:07
Hot Water Oil Boiler - 3:46
Supply House 2 - 7:37
Supply House 3 - 8:57
Tankless Water Heater - 9:11
Supply House 4 - 11:46
Tankless Water Heater 2 - 16:53
Tankless Water Heater 3 - 19:00
A day of HVAC challenges with us as we navigate through the twists and turns of "4 Supply House Trips" and tackle the urgency of "7 No Heat Calls" spanning a diverse range of systems-a furnace, an oil boiler, and not just one, but five tankless boilers!
Join our journey as we encounter the unexpected, troubleshoot issues, and demonstrate the versatility and expertise required in the HVAC profession. From the initial supply house visits, where the quest for essential parts unfolds, to the high-pressure moments of responding to 7 distinct no heat emergencies, this day promises to be both a rollercoaster of challenges and a showcase of resilience.
As we address the unique intricacies of a furnace, an oil boiler, and multiple tankless boilers, delve into the methods employed to diagnose and resolve issues efficiently. Gain insights into the diverse world of HVAC systems, learning how professionals navigate through the complexities of each, ensuring the restoration of warmth and comfort for every client.
This narrative isn't just about troubleshooting; it's a testament to the adaptability and skillset of HVAC professionals. Whether you're an industry enthusiast or someone curious about the dynamics of HVAC work, this journey guarantees a deeper understanding of the challenges and triumphs that come with servicing a variety of heating systems in a single, action-packed day. 🛠️🔥 #furnace #boiler #plumbing

[@kittehofdovrefjel]

Walking in to the supply house wearing something from a different supply house is just a good excuse for them to throw you some freebies.

[@MichaelCowden]

Really enjoy your videos for the content, your sense of humor, production quality, and music. I'll keep watching even though I don't work in HVACR. Still interesting and could save me tons of money doing things myself in the future.

[@jamesszalla4274]

I’m a retired plumber and HVAC tech. I hated doing apartments. On Friday afternoon, landlords would call for a no heat that they handymen have been playing with all week. Then, when you get there, they tell you that they actually have multiple no heats. Meanwhile, you have other calls pending that were booked on the basis of the apartment only have one no heat.

[@mr.roberts3886]

I saw that little nick on the ceiling with your sawzall, don't worry, I won't tell anyone 😂

[@theapprenticesurvivalguide]

Just keep calm and carry on 😂

[@samuelaiken2570]

Don’t mind me.. just binging your videos rn🤣 can’t sleep

[@georgejetson4378]

Other problems worth investigating with those mod-con boilers is cleaning the heat xchanger. They require annual thorough cleaning and scrubbing with CLR. If condensate can’t drain properly from heat xchanger, boiler will start throwing all types of obscure codes and have you chasing your tail. Also, when replacing an air pressure switch on these beasts, it’s also a good idea to replace the tubing. Some components within combustion gas can embrittle tubing over time resulting in leaks.

[@ale_9450]

I did not know that the SC680 can read mV that's very interesting

[@jamesszalla4274]

To check a pressure switch, hook up a manometer to the line and see what the inducer is pulling. If the inducer is pulling about 2x what the PS is rated, use your multimeter to see if the PS is closing. Doing this takes the guess work out the equation.

[@rollinwitbigc]

Just a note to you. The pressure you were supposed to verify was the gas pressure with unit running At 10:10 not the water pressure.

[@CommieCat]

Yeah 14 inches of water column is like half a PSI.

[@stopthetyrants2851]

That is Weehawken

[@PawsumGaming]

That was a heck of a list of problems... pressure switch issues always look strange too.. I don't know why..

[@theapprenticesurvivalguide]

I’m changing my philosophy from it’s always the control board to it’s always the pressure switch 😂

[@PawsumGaming]

@@theapprenticesurvivalguide we are dealing with a furnace that looked like it was dealing with a wonky stat... but we swapped it for a super basic stat and it's still doing the same thing.. only heats a couple degrees, not to the set point, and it just keeps doing that and never hits set point. This is a new issue for me... but we just swapped the inducer because it was seized si we don't want to do the control board too unless it's absolutely necessary. Just gotta rule it out too..

[@georgejetson4378]

Like the video only comment is why didn’t you just use a Furnco on that pvc? 14:16

[@FRANKLIN-vu1vn]

Do you like working on boilers gas/ oil or forced air furnaces more. 🧐 Good job on that furnace and keep up good work on all your vids you keep putting out for us to watch and enjoy 🎉

[@theapprenticesurvivalguide]

I like boilers hands down! Thank you for the support!

[@citylockapolytechnikeyllcc7936]

How about COAL ?@@theapprenticesurvivalguide

[@eugenkaranxha1659]

Me too I wear small and it’s always hard finding my size I joke with people I’m going on kids section to find my size I’m athletic so I like my slim size

[@mikev.1034]

👍🤙🤘✊

[@AmericanFarmerHVAC2024]

Usually when you blame the control board you are right the first time....

[@theapprenticesurvivalguide]

Only the first time! Not the second lol

[@coreybabcock2023]

I need to visit pizza land someday

[@elijah3807]

Goddangit wipe them pipe joints!

[@cssSUL]

yo that navient board looked fucked up, melted/oily like it was being contacted by flue gasses.

[@josephtramutola592]

It’s gas pressure not water pressure. Use your monometer.

[@citylockapolytechnikeyllcc7936]

I woulda guessed MICE....

[@BluTrollPro]

As a commercial controls guy, trust me you’re by no means the worst heating engineer for always blaming the controls board. I’ve had call-outs from our heating guys for ‘controls issues’ to find the boiler flue hanging off, or the gas manual shut off closed (yes really).