How to Get Into the HVAC Career Field! Brain Dump!

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[@robertmalpica6514]

I just wanna say,your about the only channel that gives actual step by step information and helps people like me wanting to come in this field and not be discouraged and overwhelmed.

[@acservicetechchannel]

I really appreciate your comment. It is just about your desire and nothing can stop an individual with a deep desire to learn and grow, thanks and very glad to hear that the videos are helping!

[@MaMa-qh4dy]

Please keep up the GREAT work Craig. Your time and conscientious efforts are greatly appreciated. I never miss one of your videos!!

[@acservicetechchannel]

Thanks a lot Ma Ma! I appreciate it!

[@GeoffFX]

Im an installer trying to make the switch to service tech and i love your videos, you're very imformative and humble.

[@acservicetechchannel]

I am glad you appreciate the videos and thank you very much SLY Eagle!

[@paulmain7987]

I Appreciate you dude! I've learned a ton watching your videos over and over and over till it stuck in my mind.

[@acservicetechchannel]

Awesome Paul! I will be developing more videos here, other online resources, as well as content on the new Patreon page at Patreon.com/acservicetech , thanks!

[@paulmain7987]

acservicetech I was fortunate. I started out as a temp helping out in the parts department of the local food equipment HVAC company. I would ride with the guys sometimes doing installs. Pretty soon I was doing preventative maintenance on ice machines. The company I work for would send me to seminars at parts houses. I slowly accumulated tools. I have no formal education other than my own experience and gathering what information I can from the Internet which was totally free. I was fortunate to come up in this business in the age of free information. I've learned the most from your videos because the way you explain things.so you're very welcome dude carry-on your much appreciated.some of the things I've learned out in the field were wrong. From watching your videos I realized that.

[@BJ-ne3hx]

Love your videos and thank you for sharing your knowledge.

[@acservicetechchannel]

Thanks Bob!

[@attissotogbo6981]

Thanks for your advice. I really appreciate it.

[@acservicetechchannel]

I am very glad to help and thank you for letting me know that you appreciate it!

[@user-ep1vq3dn2i]

Ac Service Tech for President!!! Thank you👍🏿

[@acservicetechchannel]

Glad you enjoyed it Gye!

[@peterescalante6893]

Sir, I just want to thank you. I got out the Army and joined the reserves. I currently serve as a Drill sergeant. I have to travel a lot for the army and can't sing up for hvac school at this time. I started watching your videos and study everything you teach. I wanted to say, you give me the believe that I can make a living in this field, Thank you.

[@acservicetechchannel]

Yes you surely can. This field has always provided for me very well. Thanks for your service!

[@troy1672]

First off, love the channel. I have a lot of respect for people who really know their stuff and are willing to share. One thing I would interested in knowing is tips and tricks for how to do a repair that you have to cut into an existing system. More specifically, ways to cut into lines without leaving trash. Or any suggestions on tools that do a better job than others from the perspective of opening lines up. It's the fear I always have in the back of my mind, "did any of the burrs or other trash get into the line and I missed it". Thanks!!

[@acservicetechchannel]

I hear you, ok. If you are cutting a line that is dirty on the outside then sand it first then cut. I only ream the tubing when the tubing is faced downward. If I cannot move the tubing to face downward on an existing system replacement then I will not ream it. Thanks!

[@r1cky42]

Nice video thanks for being straight forward and for your advice 👍🏾

[@acservicetechchannel]

Thanks a lot R1ck!

[@steveo7624]

great video , I realy didnt think of some of your ideas Robert thank you

[@acservicetechchannel]

Great, I hope they help!

[@user-ep1vq3dn2i]

Your Great Man Thank you so much!! Much respect

[@acservicetechchannel]

Thanks Gye!

[@Impedancenetwork]

Great video. I am going to follow your advice.

[@acservicetechchannel]

Great to Hear!

[@greatpharoh0303]

Thanks man! Super helpful!

[@acservicetechchannel]

Thanks Phil!

[@wesleysullivan8047]

great video man. as someone who has my first hvac apprentice interview next week, this video has been extremely informative and valuable. thanks!

[@acservicetechchannel]

Thanks Wesley!

[@joelpineda2042]

By chance how is everything now for u in this field. I'm really interested myself. I Had work in the construction cement industry for 20 yrs and breathing in all the junk has taking a little toll so I quit before it was really to late. But yeah just want to know how is it working out for u after 5 yrs. Appreciate the feedback. Thank u in advance

[@jimbola77]

sweeet video thank you for sharing I practice @ home.....

[@acservicetechchannel]

Thank you!

[@sincityhvacr]

i watch all ur videos love them very informative can u please explain how to wire walk in temp control to solenoid in refrigeration if u don't do refrigeration that's cool merry Christmas and happy new year to u and ur family

[@acservicetechchannel]

Not sure when I would get a chance to make a video like you are looking for. Here is a thread. The first answers to the question are pretty spot on. --- hvac-talk.com/vbb/showthread.php?82793-help-walk-in-wiring-for-liquid-line-solenoid

[@SombraLocs]

Great video!

[@acservicetechchannel]

Thank you!

[@deloct]

a how to test a defrost board video will be nice to see. please keep the great job and sharing experience.

[@acservicetechchannel]

I will keep that in mind when I get a chance. Thanks

[@frustratedmechanic6263]

Excuse my language, but you are a cool-ass-dude. I wish there were instructors like you in my 'neck of woods' that's motivated to help technicians like you. Love your training videos.

[@acservicetechchannel]

Thank you very much Dwayne!

[@deloct]

Thanks!.

[@acservicetechchannel]

I appreciate your comments!

[@kabirkabiry7092]

thank you for this informative video. Do you think you can make another video explaining about hermetic and scroll compressor Thank you

[@acservicetechchannel]

I will keep that question in my mind. I will likely cut a compressor apart at some point in the future and explain. Thank you!

[@junaidbaig2001]

Good tips

[@acservicetechchannel]

Thanks Junaid Baig!

[@stevebracken8400]

Thanks

[@acservicetechchannel]

Thanks Steve!

[@ddcws1]

Long terms plans that's exactly what is written on my resume. My plan is to be with a company I can grow with. I don't want to be job hoping. Another great video.

[@acservicetechchannel]

That's right invest in the one who is investing in you, great!

[@johnd4348]

Well if you want to make more money then you will have to job hop because most employers don't give raises. I job hopped the first 10 years I worked in HVAC. Never stayed more than 2 years at any place. Learned what I liked and did not like about certain companies. And got more experience with every move. Expect to be lied to by every employer. They will promise the world just to get you in the door, then totally forget all about what they said after your hired. Just saying. Been at this game over 30 years. and worked for over a dozen companies.

[@jimbola77]

I learned by fixing my girlfriend's grandmother's old goodman unit kept it runnin for over 15 years and other people who did not have fund's.... many year's ago!!!!!

[@acservicetechchannel]

Very Cool!

[@Autyj]

Great video! Thanks for all of the advice and videos. Didn't know you could take the 410A/PM Tech Certifications for free! Could you possibly tell me the website for the OSHA 10 Hour Training? Thanks!

[@acservicetechchannel]

I have all the links right on acservicetech.com as well as some other tech links. Look under tech certifications. Thanks

[@Autyj]

Alright, thank you very much!

[@davidmarler7]

.I just don't understand many video's .but yours are all great ,in fact i never seen one of yours that I didn't learn from

[@acservicetechchannel]

Thank you very much David!

[@1MNUTZ]

your videos are great

[@acservicetechchannel]

Thank you 1MNUTZ!

[@1MNUTZ]

Thank you when my knowledge gets a bit fuzzy i go to your videos to shine light on my hvac learning and your videos really put the pieces together. They've been really helpful in the past and in the present when i'm hands on a unit

[@acservicetechchannel]

Awesome to hear!

[@ia3598]

I've watched a lot of HVAC videos recently and this is one of the best and most informative. I'm turning 33 this year and I'm hoping it's not too late to get into the field. I have no experience except for the work I've done in my own house. I hope you can help me with the following: You're the only channel I found, so far, that operates in Jersey. I live in North Jersey. What is the word on reputable HVAC schools? Up here, I hear mostly about Lincoln Tech, but have heard mixed reviews. Is there a school that employers tend to favor more? I think that experience in the field is more important but I would like to get off on the right foot. Thanks for all the knowledge.

[@acservicetechchannel]

Honestly I would just go to your local county technical night school and take night courses there for HVACR and start applying at businesses. I would not recommend paying a lot for one of those schools. County school courses are very cheap but usually very good quality for time ratio. Thanks and keep going for it!

[@ia3598]

Thanks

[@acservicetechchannel]

My student just won SkillsUSA NJ for High School HVACR tonight and I am very proud of him! I just needed to say that!

[@adameater]

I watched this video like 4 times now. I have my first HVAC interview Friday, I'm nervous as hell!

[@acservicetechchannel]

Just think long term, good eye contact, and do a little history digging online into their company to explain why you want to work for them and how you respect what they have accomplished, thanks and let me know how it goes!

[@tasjourney7778]

I've got my first one tomorrow. I'm not out of school yet and this is a huge company around here! How did it go for you?

[@adameater]

acservicetech I got the job!

[@adameater]

Tas Journey got the job!

[@acservicetechchannel]

YES!!!! Stay hungry and work hard!

[@adamsmashups4839]

When you first said all 4 parts..I thought,huh?4..what the hell? Oh yes,the Core!Forgot about that one.

[@acservicetechchannel]

Yeah and that was an old video, sorry about the quality!

[@AmateurSuperFan]

Hello, I googled this subject and you came up and you definitely have great content. This field interests me because there is so much work available for this and this is what I took away from your video: #1) EPA Section 608 Cert's, Type 1, 2, 3, 4 #2) Other Certs at local supply houses to see what trainings they have available, such as: Different CSST Manufacturers, Furnace training or Tankless Water Heater training #3) EPA 410a & PM Technician Cert #4) OSHA Training Certification #5) Have some type of community involvement & have your most important thing in life ready to go #6) Getting your own tools #7) Highly recommended to know: Down Cold a Tape Measurer, Knows Down Cold Sheet Metal like cutting sheeting metal, sheet metal out without barbs, putting gas piping together, basic knowledge in air conditioning. #8) During the interview process, best thing to do is not seem too cocky. Have a mix between you know stuff but prove yourself. #9) Employer is looking for someone to move up in the company and really take responsibility. #10) Don't shut the door if someone offers less than you want (money wise) #11) Put some type of long term goal on the resume My question pertains to this, is there any way to study the EPA Section 608 Cert's with no on-the-job experience? I have plenty of time to dedicate to a cause and I feel this is a good way to be a good citizen in my community, to give heat and cool in the harshest environments. My concern is that as someone with no working knowledge of any of the material (other than what I can see from your video's which I WILL watch) such as I, there will be no chance to study this test. Coming from an absolute 0, I feel that getting those cert's will be very very valuable, so I must ask you very kindly, how can someone study for these Certs?

[@acservicetechchannel]

I highly recommend that you take maybe a night HVACR course at a local technical high school for adults. The prices are great and they may offer the epa 608 as well. We use epatest.com They allow free retests but you still have to use a proctored location to test so that will cost some money. You can definitely get certified with a night course or watching enough videos depending on the person. EPATEST.com offers a cd which has the manual, practice tests and study mode. They also provide a quick study guide as well. Stay hungry and go after it! Thanks for letting me know you found the channel in google!

[@williambryant3422]

I am getting my associate's degree in HVACR. currently have this semester and next semester left here in NC. What is your opinion on people coming out of school with a degree looking to be a service tech? how long are we typically just helpers and how much does the degree pay off down the road?

[@acservicetechchannel]

It really depends on who your boss is. If they have a degree then your degree will be valued. If they do not have a degree it will mean nothing. If you work for a larger company doing maintenance such as a school, factory, hospital or some other large outfit then likely the cfo will have a high degree and your degree will be valued. Either way it is nice to have that done already. It may take a year to move into service and anyway I would highly recommend doing install and replacements first. I would say a quarter to 1/3 of service calls have a problem that originated with something bad on the install so you really need to be out there seeing how things are done in the building structure and dispersing heat vlaues due to heat load and loss calculations. If you get all of this under your belt in the beginning you should be able to make any person comfortable and meet their HVACR needs in the future. Thanks!

[@williambryant3422]

+acservicetech Thanks for the advice. Really appreciate it

[@johnd4348]

Well you can start in service, but most start in installation. Service techs don't have helpers. They work alone. and most like it that way. Try to go commercial if possible. Advancement is much faster and work more steady.

[@whitesheatingairappliancer7101]

I use Federated insurance for my business. What insurance do you use for your business? Thanks for the video

[@acservicetechchannel]

I actually just switched. You want to work with someone who will issue certs of insurance to your clients fast. My old policy with Selective was very costly and my local insurance agency who I was dealing with was sold many years ago and I had terrible service ever since. I could never get a hold of them for my insurance certs. Selective is good insurance but seems a little high for 2 million liability. I ended up going through a local Allstate Branch after another contractor recommended them to me.

[@whitesheatingairappliancer7101]

thank you

[@vruizify]

Epatest.com is not directly affiliated with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. Despite this, I certainly agree that obtaining certificates on your own time is a great way to show initiative.

[@acservicetechchannel]

The company is Mainstream Engineering and it is one of the companies that are authorized by the EPA to license the techs for the EPA's standards. I believe that they have licensed the most though. ESCOINST.com has also licensed many as well. Technicians in the US need that EPA 608 license to buy and handle refrigerants. Yes the more certs the better, thanks vruizify!

[@savagegolfer]

Any one getting into this should do as I did. 1. Learn to install do it for one year that's all it really takes. 2. Learn service.Then 3. refrigeration. That way you don't pass up any money to be made, you can do it all.

[@acservicetechchannel]

Good Advise!

[@johnd4348]

How long should all this take to learn. I have been doing HVAC for 30 years and still don't know jack. Must have passed up all kinds of money.

[@angelomartinez2580]

What’s the best knowledge on how to get a job after or during school with only school knowledge ?

[@acservicetechchannel]

Really it is to not give up and keep knocking until a door opens. One will eventually open. Go in person. Companies are hiring even if they say they are not if they can get the right person but don't just call, show up with a resume, thanks

[@angelomartinez2580]

Thanks bro u pretty much explained it in the video don’t kno y I committed befor watching

[@Betoven81]

Great video! I have a question..well I'm in my early 30's and I couple years ago I went to a night school and actually got my certification for HVAC technician. The problem is, there really wasn't much hands on experience in that school and forgot most of what was taught. Although I do have my license I feel like I kind of cheated the system. What would you suggest for me to do in trying to get into this field at this point?

[@acservicetechchannel]

I would advise a county night school refresher course such as a 30 hr night school adult class, watch all the videos in the playlists on the channel home page- kzbin.info/door/OZR-1IqsAer9wzlvFgb4mAplaylists - and if you know any tech's, ask for free ride along if at all possible. The reality also is just do your homework, get the tools needed and apply for a job. You could go to the local supply house and ask if you can buy a 4' by 8' sheet of 26 gauge sheet metal and just practice cutting metal and putting collars in. Just some ideas. Keep asking questions. The more hungry you are and determined the better and employers see that. I had one young man go right through all my videos and put a comment or ask a question on every video in about a week and a half period. That is the kind of person I would like to scoop up and hire if I were presently an employer looking for the right help! In regards to hands on search through the closest technical high schools for night courses. Usually the instructors are there for the right reasons because they don't get paid much at all to do it. Thanks

[@Betoven81]

acservicetech I’m re watching your vids and thank you so much for the advice! Thank you

[@johnd4348]

Appy for jobs. If you have a Universal Refrigerant certification most employers will hire you. HVAC is always hiring.

[@acrepairnearme]

Thank you. I have brother. He very look like you ))))

[@acservicetechchannel]

Ha ha, thanks Tapch MC!

[@Jayscorpio94]

Should I do a certificate program or union?

[@acservicetechchannel]

That would really depend on your location. If the union is very close and hungry for talent then maybe go there. You want to work and make money while learning. I am not really happy hearing someone pay to go to school and are not already working, thanks

[@franny11786]

As far as the osha certification goes, does HVAC fall under construction or general Industry?

[@acservicetechchannel]

Construction, thanks Franny!

[@jordanduenas8560]

UEI college recently added the HVAC program in their school. I know UEI is very hands on, but in your honest opinion would employers consider hiring someone with a degree from that school?

[@acservicetechchannel]

Well honestly, it really depends on the individual who is hiring. It tends to be that if the employer has gone through something like college or technical training then they want to see the individual that they are hiring having something like this. In my perspective, it is about looking at the individual, measuring the basic skills of the individual, and all about initiative, and communication skills, thanks. Overarching licenses such as epa608, r410a, CSST line certs, BPI, and NATE CERTs are the most recognized, thanks!

[@jordanduenas8560]

Thank you for responding to my comment, I will definitly look into those certifications and where I can take them in my area. I live in the state of california and Ive heard this trade pays really well here. I'm also taking consideration in going to community college and getting a associates degree and taking HVAC courses. Once again thank you and I subscribed to your channel to make sure I stay up to date on your latest videos. Have a blessed day.

[@acservicetechchannel]

Thank you and May the Lord Bless You Jordan! Let me know how you are making out as you progress with your training and interviews, thanks!

[@EliteAD]

Thanks for the content👍🏽I just got hired at a local HVAC company as an apprentice .

[@acservicetechchannel]

That's awesome, good luck and keep learning!

[@obetordaz8244]

What brazing rod is good for brazing

[@acservicetechchannel]

Sil Fos 15, that is what I use -- amzn.to/2iJG8QC

[@Vinhdao8090]

I just graduated form high school, i don't know if i would go to school or get into a company that they will train me as well? Because i could not offord the tuition. Do you have any ideas?

[@acservicetechchannel]

Honestly, I would try to get into a position where they pay you while you are learning instead of the other way around if possible. I would just knock on doors until one opens. That's what I did. I did not go to school for it and learned as I went. It is pretty cool now with the ability to learn on youtube nowadays which I didn't have back then. Thanks and let me know how you make out!

[@johnd4348]

Yes, Apply at every HVAC service company you can. Go to the company in person if possible. Learn the Service Managers name and go to the company and ask for him by name and tell him your looking to get into HVAC field and looking for work. You will start as a helper doing installs and maybe after 3 years are so work up into service. Try with larger companies. They are always hiring. Mom and Pop , one man companies are poison. They pay low wages have no benefits and work is not steady. Don't worry about having any experience. With persistence you will land a job. HVAC field is always hiring. Don't give up. If you put in a resume follow up on it in a week or two with a phone call. More than likely the Service Manager or who ever is doing the hiring will have a copy of it on their desk and if you call they will invite you in for an interview But you have to get pass the gate keepers first. That is HR. Be very nice to any receptionist or office personal because they often determine who gets hired. Good luck.

[@tonybrah8828]

I've always been mechanically inclined have some experience in the field and have my g2 licence . tracpipe. Gastite and 636 certifications and yet the expectation of companies is to accept getting paid only 2 dollars more than minimumwage. All while using my own vehicle to go from the shop to the jobsite. In addition to expecting my own tools. I would have been better off staying in the Toyota plant and investing my money i put into schooling for this trade. If you are looking at getting into the trade because you have heard it is a good paying career please heed my advice , i only wish someone had told me

[@acservicetechchannel]

Tony, I am very sorry to hear that! Secondly, thank you for taking the time to comment! I usually do not advise anyone paying for 1-1.5 years of schooling at $20,000-$27,000 but to just try to get their foot in the door at a company and find trainings to do at night such as at local county technical high schools or other less expensive routes. This way the individual can see what it is like and be able to tell if they will enjoy it. They also can see the lives of the other technicians. I don't like any person at all starting their life off in debt or transitioning into debt. That is usually my response when someone asks me what I think about it. I will tell you that I started off with a company and had to leave because the environment was not a good one financially and more so morally. As well, I felt I was working hard and not making too, too many mistakes. The next company I started working for paid more and was great and all the sudden I am working under the installation manager of 35 years asking questions and learning a lot. I was given another good raise after 3 months and then after a year I passed my Nate in Heat Pumps and I received another another raise. I then started doing installs myself for this company and ventured into service. This company sent me away to three trainings out of state that were a week long each along with a multitude of other cert or hourly certificated trainings. This company treated me very well and after a while the owner sold the company and I went out on my own and I subbed work from his other General Contracting Business and started building my own referrals with my business. I developed my communication and business strategies from him either by asking or just watching over the years. He now still comes in to speak to my HVACR students once or twice a year. I say all this because it is a journey and sometimes even though you really want the first company to be the right one, sometimes it is just not a good fit for a multitude of reasons, including financial ones. I learned much about carpentry, plumbing, and electrical in this trade by working side by side with licensed professionals. This has allowed me to buy land and build my house from scratch. It has also allowed me to move into a position to be a Facility Manager for a school for a while before I ended up moving into teaching. I have always kept my business and continued in that. I really think it has to do with the company you work for and the location in the US or Country abroad, that determines what potential of growth exists financially and knowledge wise. This trade has given me the keys to my future and even before I was teaching, I was blessed with several opportunities to move into related fields where my skills were valued financially. I really think it has a big deal to do with location, company owner or trade organization, and if you enjoy what you are doing. Once again, I am sorry for the direction your journey went!

[@johnd4348]

This is because there is a lot of Hispanics and illegal aliens in it. Hell I started at minimum wage putting in installs in 130 degree attics 30 years ago. Had to have a second job just to stay alive. I make the same amount of money now as I did in 2004. Wages just don't go up because of you know who. (Illegals). Employers feel they don't have to give raises. Had my first raise in 8 years. It was 2 percent. Yet this field gets more complicated everyday. The days of changing a thermocouple are over. You have to have a degree in IT for most jobs now days to know how to troubleshoot and fix most units. Well in 8 years I will be retired from it with some not so fun memories of it.

[@Raminder55]

Sir I am a fresher and I have done my graduation in ELECTRONIC Engineering and I have proper professional knowledge of Air condition and Refrigeration(HVAC) repair troubleshoot and installation and now I am moving abroad. I want to know that if I have to do any additional course or my electronics degree will be enough to get job in HVAC field?? Note: (NO WORK EXPERIENCE) In abroad countries my Indian work experience is not counted as I am not working at any recognised company.

[@acservicetechchannel]

If you are trying to get into an HVACR position as a technician then you shouldn't need additional courses but anything that you can add to your resume would be great. I wouldn't do any courses that are very expensive anyway. Thanks Raminder!

[@babi9579]

I am going to attend HOUSTON COMMUNITY COLLEGE to get an associate degree in HVAC. Can you please tell me what should I do to get a job after that?

[@acservicetechchannel]

Make sure that you have a well written resume and try to get as much practical hands on experience as possible. In fact keep track of your hands on experience in the shop in case that question comes up in an interview. You may want to look up what local unions are around, see what companies are in them and apply directly to those companies. You can try other local companies as well. Show up in person to drop the resume off, then show up again to check up, make yourself known as that hungry person that is serious, well mannered, decently dressed and determined to make a career of it! Good luck and keep me up to date on your progress at school and as you move on. I have gotten to know some good people that have moved on from where you are at right now and now they are hard at work progressing in our trade, thanks

[@johnd4348]

Try applying for one. That is often the best help. Apply often and frequently. The HVAC field is always hiring. Expect to start at the bottom as a helper doing installations. Schooling has very little to do with the hvac field. Those that work hard, show up on time and don't whine about every job usually advance in this field. I went to a technical school also and started out doing attic installs for minimum wage. It sucks but that's were most guys start. Good money does not come until after about 5 years. For me it was 10 years when I got into commercial work. If your really good in school and put in a lot of work there and take the classes seriously then your instructors will often recommend you to potential employers. They know people in the field and will recommend you as a potential employee. School and in the field is 180 degrees apart. If you get into the field you will never be out of a job. I have never been unemployed in over 30 years in this field. Good luck.

[@meerscan9101]

very good video, the guys ask me and I tell them to buy the universal 608 study/test, study for 2 months, read over and over, take the test then about any employer will pull you in, but without 608 your just nothing! keep up the great videos, share the wealth of knowledge to others

[@meerscan9101]

but also I warn them that HVAC/R required the most expensive tools, I myself do electrical, plumbing, maintenance, and more... and out of all HVAC cost the most to own the tools! but once you own the tools the pay you receive pays quickly for then.

[@acservicetechchannel]

That is why I was mentioning a little bit of tools at a time until you have all. Thanks for the video idea. I hope it was what you were looking for. Let me know if you were looking for something else or more for the new upcoming techs.

[@SuperHtownswag]

lowes or home depot credit card?

[@Matende13]

Would I need my drivers license?

[@acservicetechchannel]

A common question is if you have a drivers license which an employee thinks is very important. Also a drivers license is a form of identification. Thanks

[@srilakshmichalla5600]

Thank you so much sir for the information ,,,nice video....and i have a doubt sir...Iam a mechanical engineering graduate...and i want to enter into air conditioning field ..so...1. Is HVAC is the only course that proving knowledge about airconditioning...or is there any other courses that made me Air conditioning engineer.? 2.IF you know about air conditioning companies in Kuwait ...or else if you have any information about that kindly inform how to enter in that and what will be my role and what qualifications i need?

[@acservicetechchannel]

Honestly I am from the technicians side without an engineering degree. I also now am a teacher at a high school for young students as well as adults at night. I had to prove knowledge and time in the field. In the US if you had an engineering degree you would get a career as an engineer. Most smaller HVACR companies would be afraid to hire you as you may leave after a short time of acquiring experience and knowledge. You may want to target manufacturers or medical, or energy fields in more of an energy auditor, technician. Yeah you need to start somewhere to get your foot in the door, but you may want to head into research for pharmaceutical industries that need hvacr or something like that possibly. I don't know if I was any help.

[@srilakshmichalla5600]

no problem sir ....and thaks for the reply

[@mp-mh3wf]

What state are you in.

[@acservicetechchannel]

Hey Matt, Southern NJ

[@mp-mh3wf]

@@acservicetechchannel i was just wondering if your company was out of CT I'm a licensed teck looking for a good company any way if been subscribed to your channel for a while is very helpful keep it up thanx.