Home Heating Boiler Explodes at Startup Antiquated Ignition System Replaced in How to Video

[@metallitech]

Good job reporting the dog situation.

[@thunderbird233]

Bless u Mike for reporting this! As a plumber and animal lover I appreciate u.

[@PipeDoctor]

Very painful to see that dog

[@thunderbird233]

@@PipeDoctor agreed, now that dog has a chance.

[@TimothyCarey-k9h]

Mikey pipes u should have called the SPCA or the cops on them and had the dog given to a better home for me I'm a big puppy lover and seeing that made my blood boil it's sickening how people treat something that loves un conditionally

[@ronlovell5374]

I got pretty emotional watching this one Mike. Thank you! Not all heros wear capes, some service uniforms apparently. I hope and pray that dog gets a new home and some real well deserved love.

[@PipeDoctor]

Prayers too

[@joelpfas]

Mike, thank you for helping rhat poor dog. There are some people that should never have a pet, specifically dogs. What that poor animal was experiencing was criminal and I am happy you reported them.

[@user-iu3uo2kz5k]

Mike, your pride in your work results in pride in self. Your patience in training your new technicians is most commendable. Your love of animals is enduring. Your success exceeds the dreams of the wealthiest. People can be happy in any job if they can attain self-worth. I love your videos because you do not see problems, but a challenge. The can-do attitude is what the youth need to learn about.

[@markeverson1999]

Mike I’ve been watching your videos but his one touched me a lot. I’ve been a service technician for almost 40 years and thought I saw it all. Just wanted to thank you for making the boiler safe but especially getting help for that defenseless dog.

[@Knoxxy91]

Man whole nother level of respect for you for reporting that guy

[@wardawgt5896]

Thank you Mike, I have been an animal lover my entire life, 🙏🐈 Bless You my Man ❤️❤️💕🐈🐈🐈

[@BoilerMaker56]

Mike, that was the most awesome video that I have ever seen that is so caring for the helpless animals. I am constantly telling people to go to the shelters and save animals instead of purchasing them and I’ve seen treatment of animals just like you did in this video. Thank you so much for standing up for those that can’t. The other thing is I hate when you make a 67-year-old plumber cry 😢

[@donhaas8547]

Thank you for reporting that guy. ❤ I hope the dog finds a loving home. I worked for a water department for 30 years and had to go into people’s houses everyday. Luckily I never came across anything that bad.

[@flyer617]

Wow, didn't know that about you. You can tell a lot about a person by how they treat pets. And good for you for not being apologetic, coming right out there and telling it like it is, even knowing that homeowner is watching. And on top of that you were a pro and did the job to the best of your ability.

[@jeremyszczepanski216]

You're not just a consummate professional and seasoned tradesman, you're also quite the mensch.

[@PipeDoctor]

;)

[@nikkicrouse6713]

I’m gonna have to come back to this one when I’m less emotional about the dog. What actually put me over the edge was the owners response which clearly said how that innocent creature was treated 24/7.

[@ronsamson3559]

Good guy - did the right thing. Happy First Day Of Chanukah - you are a ray of light for that poor dog

[@PipeDoctor]

Chag Sameach

[@yurizhivago4848]

Great video. I saw a lot of those gas valves 25+ yrs ago in Canada on ICG/now Heil furnaces. I think it had a mercury/liquid filled tube and sensor and bellows which expanded when heated and proved ignition. The assembly with 3 pins that plugs into the gas valve would come loose and the pins corroded and it was a real pain in the azz. Glad you got it retrofitted. With furnaces at that age we replaced them as the repair cost and chance of a heat exchanger failure soon convinced people to go that route.

[@ted3422-p1y]

You absolutely did the right thing by making those calls. More people should follow your example. Keep up the good work.

[@tresa1971]

Kudos to you Mike. We live in a world where people are either scared or they don’t want to get involved so they pretend like they don’t see stuff like that doggie. We need more Mike’s in the world. 😊

[@joed9908]

Thank you sir for giving that animal some peace before he goes to dog heaven. I was very surprised that you actually work on the boiler.

[@chatrkat]

Nice neat gas valve replacement. The other situation is very upsetting. You are always a very kind man when animals are involved.

[@PipeDoctor]

Yeah it really sucks

[@chatrkat]

@@PipeDoctor I commend you for stepping in and doing the right thing.

[@gerard46ify]

Cheer's for you MP ,hope the pooch gets out of there may it will have a real holiday and not a cage!!! BLESS YOU !!

[@mikecrevier5811]

Great job in keeping that household safe and warm during the coming winter months, thats our job. The other situation well he'd be lucky getting cuffed up, be a responsible pet owner everyone its not that hard. Nothing to be ashamed about Pipes probably saved that kind soul for someone deserving of it ❤

[@PipeDoctor]

Sad

[@REWYRED]

Mikey what you did to help that dog is pure class... I love animals, all animals, more than people really and they ALL should be given a warm loving clean environment. That lil pup will soon have the same thanks to you! We have 2 rescues, one of which is a "morkie", a level 5 biter and was to be euthanized, his condition stemming from the abuse he was given when a pup. Lets just say he has a warm loving home now, spoiled to bits and is no where like how he was with trying to bite your arm off 🤣.

[@PipeDoctor]

🙏

[@nycowboy2288]

Good job Mike. I’ve been sending customize your way with wall hung boilers that we don’t cover.

[@michaelmartin200]

Bless you Mike for being so caring.thank you from the bottom of my heart

[@davidtaylor7174]

Good call. No different from person abuse or drunk driving. Nice job on the repair. Looks like somebody did it.

[@goldmarkg]

Bravo Mikey!!! At one point in my life I owned three Yorkies at the same time, two boys and a girl. I truly loved those animals and miss them to this day. There is no question you did the right thing. I respect you for what you did.

[@scottk0623]

Great job Mike, so glad you called .

[@PipeDoctor]

What else could I do

[@chorton141]

Way to go Mikey. So glad you reported that! I have been in that situation before. It is hard to hold back your anger when you encounter something like that. Hopefully that dog gets a new family.

[@johnhegarty3491]

Good job keeping your cool. You’re an angel for doing something about that poor dog.

[@dr.comforthvacr8889]

Amazing work father! You did a great a job! Also used house call pro do a while it’s amazing!

[@khl619]

You earned a new subscriber. I been watching a bunch of your videos and always liked your workmanship Mikey. But this video hit differently and I couldn't agree more with your last remarks. I work maintenance at the westchester SPCA and really appreciate you reaching out to help this defenseless animal. Keep up the great work.

[@kangaroogod]

A good technician is observant of their surroundings and makes sure ALL occupants are safe

[@BeastCY2]

Well done. Thank you for doing that. Greetings from South Africa

[@arvadamechanical2012]

My dude… Props to you for all of that! Signed, A local hvac company

[@wickedxe]

You absolutely did the right thing Mikey Pipes!

[@bruceharris5734]

Hi Mikey, again from Australia, this video made my day, not so much as the technical aspect but the kind hearted person you really are. Damm proud of you. Take care big guy, Be well.

[@abrucetar]

My heart was broken! Thank you for reporting him!

[@PipeDoctor]

What else could I do?

[@abrucetar]

@@PipeDoctor you did exactly what you should have done, outside of taking the pup.

[@chadillac_256]

Bravo I’m glad you had the balls to do it I’m not a over the top animal lover but I would definitely treat them like kids because they do depend on you and more people needs to call people out that mistreat them some people don’t know no better but they need to learn thx bud

[@ralphhofland7439]

Thank you Mike for doing the right thing. Very upsetting video but definitely necessary

[@2pugman]

Why would you have a dog and keep it in the basement ? Our dogs have always ruled the house !

[@jeremy4207]

That was bad ass ending bro ! Love the videos ! so messed up cant believe that guy could leave his dog like that

[@lindasimard1902]

Good on you mikey

[@bzima1]

Love your video's wanted to mention the pilot lights with flame rectification but the main gas valve is turned on using a Mercury Flame sensor, which used expanding mercury to change the single pole double pole switch from pilot to main valve. Your the Best.

[@eriktownsend4553]

Hi Mike! I enjoy your videos. I am a technician myself and have seen instances with pets like this and it is sad. On a technical note the original flame safety didn’t use flame rectification. It uses a mercury filled bulb and tube that when heated expands and pushes a switch in the plug. Keep up the videos.

[@HighTechHandy]

Well Done Mike! Dogs lives matter!Authenticity wins! The guy knows he’s a POS for how he’s treating the dog, now it’s time to pay the piper! The Mikey Piper! He doesn’t sound like the profile of a client that you focus on, he sounds like Mr Cheap and when he is forced to replace his boiler he will be looking for a chuck in the truck price. No loss to you!

[@PipeDoctor]

Absolutely ZERO loss to me, but if I don’t help this poor dog? I’ve lost all hope.

[@danobrien3109]

Good on you Mike. Just because you can do something doesn’t mean you should. That guy has no shame and deserves to be treated like the “ pet “ he kept. I’ve had 4 dogs in the thirty years I’ve been in my house. Everyone has been a rescue and I’ve never had better dogs. Our current one ( number 4 ) is six years old and is a hound/ husky mix, she is a riot when you get home she howls to you. The others lived to 12, 14 & 17 respectively. People need to be better.👍👍👍🇨🇦

[@PipeDoctor]

Amen 🙏

[@combatrock3069]

Great job….you know as we all know that you did the right thing.

[@johnmcfetridge3974]

Seen things like this working in homes of every walk of life. Stay resilient. "Doctor pipes". What comes around goes around.

[@Kevin-ip8uf]

I don't know how you do it. Mikey, a video every damn day. It's insanity. I'm glad you do it though

[@kevinburton2511]

I feel the same way as you about animals being treated badly. It infuriates me like nothing else. I hope that poor dog gets rescued. Thanks for caring too. You are a good person…

[@raymondjacobs8429]

Mikey, I've got one in Schenectady up north. Thinking it was mercury filled?

[@PipeDoctor]

Yeah maybe

[@markdiot64]

Great video Mike.. tough call to make for sure. Well executed repair and start up. If you will mention on next combustion test the difference between Diluted combustion and undiluted . Thanks mike

[@db7040]

Good job Mike as I was woke this morning to one of my guys telling me he needed to go out so what did I do on my day off. Yup I got up got my guys outside and hit the coffee pot then I watched this video. We do what we gotta do for our pets. Hope you and your family have a wonderful Christmas.

[@db7040]

BTW that was at 0430 !

[@ronniehvac653]

Thank you Mike for reporting this no eligible pet owner. I absolutely love all animals and have been bitten a couple of times because I crossed the line with the pets. But I absolutely did not report an incident. Dogs instinctively protect their home and master. I've always wondered at what point do you report animal abuse? I carry dog treats in my truck and always ask first before I offer the treat because I love animals so much. Usually the customer will crate the dog because they may bite, but if it appears that the animal actually lives in that crate. I will definitely call the ASPCA. Thanks so much for sharing this unedited video. A fan forever, ronniehvac

[@TheJirish]

Saint Mike! Happy Hanukah !🕎 You're the best! Dogs should not be treated like that for sure. Who knows what the whole situation is there.

[@PipeDoctor]

Ty.

[@jaepcam]

Who is?@@oilandfireguy1739

[@tb-bk9kh]

@@oilandfireguy1739?

[@MrFinallythere]

Why the nasty comment ? You git an axe to grind here ?@@oilandfireguy1739

[@andydelle4509]

Did you notice the cloths hangers on that gas pipe hanging right next to the flue pipe. I wonder how many times that fire trap setup is used per week? And you did the right thing for that dog! Why even have a dog if you are going to lock them in the basement for 99% of their life?

[@williampagan4489]

BRAVO!!!! To you Sir...Great looking out.👏👏

[@johnwalker890]

Good job Mike, I would have installed a disconnect means close to the equipment, and that panel looked overloaded, I can't work in that type of environment, because it makes me depressed and not feeling well afterwards, the customer has to keep their house clean and organized for me to be serious about helping them, And the dog issue is another issue that needed to be addressed by other authorities.

[@theCybershot123]

Good on you Mikey Pipes about the dog

[@MrBen527]

Wow! Glad you called on that stroke. I'm really curious as to how that works when they come to a house and the owner answers the door.

[@PipeDoctor]

You and me both!

[@bobwhammer4237]

Those of us who've run service calls in folks' homes have encountered this on many different levels. This one in particular makes no sense to me; I could almost understand having a guard dog that must stay outside most of the time or a dog that's got to be caged for the techs protection but this one's got me.

[@paulphillips4148]

Mike I had a call where the owners where breeding puppy’s in there basement. The smell was unbelievable I went down stairs and one I saw the condition of these puppy’s I said that I needed to get a part and called 911 and explained the problem and than left. These people were arrested and all the dogs were removed. Sometimes you have to do what you have to do.

[@DC-do8vd]

You made the right choice, I would’ve done the exact same thing.

[@boldibbb]

You did the right thing mike you know it in your heart

[@Joop5000]

Hey Mikey, Cool video! Got a question on your Testo 320. I have a Testo 310. How often do you have to have yours recalibrated? I bought my 310 brand new from Sid Harvey's. I used it only about a little over a half dozen times, and i always make sure i start it up outside in fresh air like recommended. But now my Testo went bonckers on me, won't operate correctly. I took it back to Sid Harvey's and explained the issues with it and they said it needs recalibration and needs to be sent out to Testo to do the recalibration and will cost $400 plus to get it done. How can a brand new unit need recalibration so soon with such little use?

[@jasonkovach7213]

Im a service tech for a telecom company and I’ve called a few times on people neglecting animals. It’s disgusting how some people are. Good job trying to protect that poor dog.

[@chuckquinn8026]

🏆🏆 Screw the 💰💰💰, save the dog at all costs! 👍👍

[@PipeDoctor]

Yeah I know

[@bradproctor6925]

You're a good man Mike.

[@cssSUL]

Lmao your wife wants you to put the fugn camera down and tell her what happened 🤣 Good on you boss, hope that dog got the help it needed. The first thing I noticed is how hard the tail started wagging when you acknowledged it

[@J-Colt]

I turned in a neighbor once. Would leave his Rottweiler in between garage and fence with 6 foot chain in winter. It was sub zero and when I went outside with my dog I could hear it whimpering. I told them that he would leave it out after they left and really needed to be taken in. No one answered door but knew they were home. Officer took it and left 3 tickets and an estimate for boarding if he wanted dog back. Fines were over $500 and he never got dog back. Luckily they divorced later that year and left area.

[@SirJeep]

SAINT MIKE Keep it going ❤

[@orteg3940]

MIke, Im happy that you did that!

[@jchapman5000]

Good for you! I'm not sure i could have kept my composer and done any work

[@jimgardner6018]

Good job mikey!! I would have probably taken the 🐶

[@THEFlea1991]

Been there, done that. I was swiftly arrested for stealing someone else’s animal. Crappy as it is. This dog IS in possession of this owner until possession is lawfully transferred via legal action. It sucks. But take my advice, just call them in. Don’t try taking the animal.

[@patrickwalsh741]

HAVE A HEATING QUESTION HOT WATER BOULER 3 CIRCULATERS 1 FOR EACH FLOOR 3RD FLOOR ONLY TO ROOMS ARE GETTING HEAT AND 4 ROOMS ARE GETTING NO HEAT?

[@RichB0330]

Mikey hopefully the right people will see this and take care of that sad situation. I know you were where you couldnt say anything. {Hopefully the daughter with MS isn't in a cage to}

[@gtpforever]

What model of Testo combustion analyzer is that?

[@PipeDoctor]

320

[@gtpforever]

@@PipeDoctor evidently the 300LL is the replacement for the 320. Just went ahead and bought the 300LL. Hopefully it does me good. I'm still early in my career at only 5-6 years but this will be my first analyzer of my own. I've used the bosses and I liked it. Can't wait to try it out

[@robevans8629]

Hey mike, if you get any information about that dog and where it ended up please share it with us. Hopefully it finds a nice loving and clean home.

[@rp4323]

The conscience is a powerful thing.

[@tjptony]

Excellent videos, very informative and a true life saver with some of those house call. Question: is it normal to have a 1ppm reading on my floor vent, for my Carrier has forced hot air system. It does not always read that, and I have to leave my Sensorcon Pro meter there for at least 20 seconds for a reading. I know I’ve seen everyone say it should be zero. No readings anywhere in the house or at the furnace. Only at a few of the vents. Heat exchanger issue? I have calls into some local folks. I just don’t want to be told I need to replace a 10 year old system. It’s tough getting good honest people like Mikey.

[@kimballwhite]

1 PPM isn’t anything to worry about. Just keep good CO monitors going.

[@AAustinn9]

You are a true hero. A real one. ❤

[@PipeDoctor]

No I’m not

[@michaelburgess7703]

Way to go Mikey pipes you did the right thing. That guy should be locked in the boiler room.😮😢

[@CJSPENO]

Hey Mikey. Chris from south Jersey . So PSEG just installed my new steam boiler on Wednesday. Is it normal for it to smell like insulation? Or seems to smell like insulation.

[@PipeDoctor]

No

[@mrbig4532]

Some new boilers have a chemical like smell after they fire up for the first couple days . But by it should get less and less as the boiler runs. It’s just the glues , caulk , pipe dope , and other substances they used to build and install the new boiler .,

[@superseal717]

What does insulation smell like? Likely it's just the chemical fumes/ paints etc... burning off like stated by the previous post.

[@CJSPENO]

@@mrbig4532I do know that they put in a cleaning agent to clean up the system. Maybe that’s it …

[@CJSPENO]

Yeah and a new boiler could have a new burn off smell ?

[@michaelbala4225]

Mike great video and observations, I would not have touched that service panel and you did the right thing giving him heat and making the call. Something does not smell right about that guy literally and figuratively. I would have been curious to know if his family is doing well or they have been abused like the equipment and that dog.

[@PipeDoctor]

Who knows. But I’m gonna call daily

[@robertrichard9460]

Good you you Mikey Pipes! I would have handled that in a completely different manner!!!! I’d by in jail right now!!

[@nellomichi6416]

me too

[@PipeDoctor]

Yeah, good thing u weren’t there

[@jacoblarock3623]

You did the right thing, The poor pup

[@scottmaz4063]

Good for you because I've done the same thing. Some people should not have pets.

[@PipeDoctor]

Nor have a house they obviously can’t take care of

[@andrewsexton2247]

Im a big animal lover and being a service guy i have seen worse than this. Breaks my heart to see. Ive made a few calls to aspca

[@MrFinallythere]

Ran my own Service Business for 25 years and encounter a similar, but not as bad. I offer to take the Dog off their hands and they agreed. That dog lived another 11 years although very high strung from the damage inflicted .

[@tdadp]

Happy Hanukkah Mikey

[@PipeDoctor]

Happy Holidays

[@russellmyers934]

Well done, sir. Remaining silent in the face of abuse is the easier path, but you chose the path of righteousness.

[@patrickwalsh741]

BASE BOARD HEAT THE RETURN COMMING DOWN TO THE BOILER IS HOT BUT 4 ROOMS ICE COLD ?

[@williamtorres3394]

Wow I would have done the same thing!!!!

[@marriagepartnersministry5942]

Mickey, your not going to check the in and out gas pressure?

[@peternash4936]

Fantastic job you did reporting it, I wouldn’t go back if he calls you out again,you might end up in a cage.😮

[@zakksrage]

Thought I was watching a lavimoniere production for a minute

[@PipeDoctor]

Who?

[@allstarchris33]

And Mikey knows this owner a fan

[@jaepcam]

I went to a house once to work on the boiler. A guy had three dogs, one large lab and two smaller dogs in one cage the same size as the one you saw today, in his laundry room. When I entered the dogs got excited and started whimpering and wagging their tails. The guy got pissed off and kicked the cage and told them to STFU. I wanted to spit in the guy's face but held back since I don't own the company I worked for. Turned out the POS was a cop. I thought I'd seen it all in 34 years of HVAC service. Apparently not!

[@ride856]

real talk Mikey

[@sbinette3]

WTF is going on here, Mikey your a better man than I cause I would have walked the F out after giving that fella a piece of my mind, and I don't have much left to give. So many people don't understand that many animals, especially domesticated ones, actually have feelings, they are sentient beings, they love, they get angry, jealous and on and on, my heart aches seeing that beautiful loving dog locked in a kennel in a cold dark environment like some murderer in a Turkish prison. Our dogs are treated as family, anyone who may visit us is made well aware of the fact that this is there home as much are ours and as such they share some of the same privileges as we do, don't like or believe in that, then don't come to my house cause you're gonna see dogs no the beads, couches etc...

[@THEFlea1991]

😂

[@brianmohammed1790]

hey mike cool video and happy hanukkah to you and your family i will send you a xmas card soon

[@Shawn_RHVAC]

You’re the man!!!!!