HVAC Q&A with AK (Feb 2019)🔥❄

[@jimcarrera4546]

7:13 a technician motto to success! Welcome back AK! We miss you! Man without your vids I was burning up compressor left and right!

[@zleef565]

Just started school at the age of 22 really have been debating if this is the career for me for years now but after watching some of your videos I feel confident going into the HVAC Industry thanks brother!

[@RayRay-nb7tn]

Glad to see AK HVAC back in the swing of things. Glad to have you back. Will be watching when I can and feel better. Until next time HVAC ON!!

[@aaronjamison7007]

As always, thanks for making the videos. I’ve been in a maintenance position fueled rut lately and I appreciate that kick to always be the best. Thanks AK!!!

[@pocketducks]

Been waiting for an upload. Glad your posting again

[@nicholasfecteau4476]

Really enjoy your content man, I graduate my HVAC course next week. Excited to start the trade!

[@dailygrindism]

Nicholas Fecteau the hard work hasn’t even started son! Goodluck.

[@alexbennett9423]

Do you have any advice for a 19 year old installation apprentice who just started at a local company in Utah? Other than school and certs, I'll begin a 2 year class this fall. I'm a big fan of your videos by the way, the cinematography is superb. You inspire me not only in HVAC but also to create a KZbin channel of my own, eventually.

[@brenta1905]

Excellent and very valid points/answers to the questions presented. Never stop learning; if you're not learning...you're dying!

[@jaymorin4466]

How’s it going? I just wanted your feedback on wireless temp sensors that I can monitor via iPhone. Any recommendations? I do my share of service and installs but with the cold winter it is beneficiary to not have to keep going inside and out numerous times in one visit. Temp probes or strap on sensors to monitor supply air and pipe temp. Any suggestions will help. Thanx

[@Rezcat-y6r]

Great job Andrew. Looking forward to seeing what you’re doing since you left JCI. Have a great evening! God bless.

[@scottaguilar3310]

Hey I’m here to learn and learn as I go but what should I start off wit in trades ? Cuz hvac stuff also is similar to plumbing like u said I’m the video what will get me on the best track what ( what trade school stuff should I lean towards

[@brandonskater911]

Mr. PP Burns hahaha! Welcome back!

[@wesleysmith7443]

Are you out of Lexington?

[@macmcclelland2938]

Keep them coming!! Missed you man! 👊

[@GOOD4U360]

Great vid bro, I had a question is it normal for leads to get real frustrated with a guy still learning an to go as far as to yell and talk crap to you. Makes it difficult to work like that

[@ianicus123]

that question about school is a no brainier, absolutely school. In Canada we have no choice, to work on refrigerating equipment you need to be a certified journeyman or an active apprentice, and its all strictly regulated through the government, who issues you your certification once you complete your 4 year apprenticeship (including 4 stints at school, 2 months a piece) it always blows my mind that down south any old joe can pick up some tools and start doing refrigeration/ac

[@Jjack66hj]

What kind of work shoes do you recommend?

[@hilikus4530]

Great video bro. Great idea with q&a!

[@cristianrozadilla2783]

Hola AK que se te cruzo por la cabeza para empezar este trabajo??

[@willdavey9387]

Enjoyed the video!

[@NorCal-refrigeration]

Enjoyed the show. 👍👍

[@johnpaulmckee8462]

Hey I’m currently 23 years old, working in local 94 nyc operating engineers union as a apprentice, was wondering if you could help me out with directing my studies for my universal core,type1,type2,type3 test

[@gstone7164]

I’m starting a HVAC trade school and I was wondering what is the best boot for HVAC price doesn’t matter, or which one do you personally use ?

[@AKHVAC]

Gstone 716 I wear Ariat and redwing, both are great options

[@gstone7164]

AK HVAC which red wing ?? Thanks for the response

[@JimmieNightmare]

It's a damn shame you only have 27K subs.

[@runningcoyote3897]

Why is it so damn hard to get into industrial HVAC. I tried at so many companies, but have been rejected each time. Do you think is because I'm new to the trade and they don't want to have to train me?

[@AKHVAC]

Hard to say...did you try a bunch of companies through the internet or in person? Walking in the door, a handshake and a commitment to doing good by them goes a long way today just like it did 50 years ago. If youre new to the trade maybe try a residential company to get some more experience and exposure while you continue looking to move industrial.

[@runningcoyote3897]

@@AKHVAC thanks for the advice will do!

[@Thekingoffungus]

I went into industrial HVAC right out of school. Actually I didn't even have a degree yet. Just depends on your location and the company.

[@NotOurRemedy]

Shake as many hands and ask as many people to lunch to “get advice from them as possible” That’s what I did. Everyone is looking for good helpers/filter changers.

[@engineer1793]

AK what up. I need some help picking a manifold. I have yellow jackets analog, but it’s time for a new one. Had these for 4 years

[@AKHVAC]

If you're going back for analogs, try NAVAC's. Several models available and extremely durable. If you're going smart/digital, until NAVAC releases a fully loaded digital manifold I liked the YJ P51-870's I started using last summer.

[@engineer1793]

AK HVAC thanks brother. I’ll look into those. Where can I find them?

[@expeditoquirino2790]

Good afternoon I learn a lot with your videos this week my friend brought me brand protection goggles that you use very good I am very happy and satisfied is a brand of first world Many thanks a hug

[@nickr473]

I am an installer working 7 months already, I don’t seem to really enjoy the no guide in learning with my crew, I asked for help and for to go to school and it seems no one wants to teach anymore or put the time for you when your new. also would like to be a tech but being in installs takes a total different look when lifting heavy equipment. I been trying and with hard work drive it hurts when they don’t give us 35 or 40 hrs in slow season, kinda lost on what to do. Also I always want to work but when we are slow they make us not coming in and stay at home barley get to ride with a tech. I have to beg for hours. A company should want you at work, not the other way, I thought.

[@GrisGrisPhill]

man look for another company, know your worth and time.

[@r1cky42]

What up ak which meter and gauge manifold do you recommend ?

[@BuckarooBeatdown]

He has links to some of his stuff in the description.

[@AKHVAC]

Fluke 902 has never let me down my whole career. The last 2 years or so I almost exclusively used wireless probes vs a manifold (Testo and Fieldpiece). For analogs I'd say give the NAVAC manifolds a shot, extremely rugged and functional.

[@r1cky42]

Ok thanks for your tip AK 👍🏽 And Donald I’ll pay more attention to the brands thanks

[@derickkenny3110]

I need a sporlan hat! How do I get one?!?!

[@AKHVAC]

We give them away regularly on the HVAC Shop Talk live show every Sunday night at 9 on KZbin! kzbin.info

[@terrylugo2474]

Finally another video And i have a question If you ever grew your channel to a high number of views would you stop working hvac Great job on the video

[@jhhvacplumbing1944]

I liked that

[@HVACRDUDE]

Updates on life....😁

[@AKHVAC]

next time😁

[@harrydickson4575]

👍👍👍

[@clintglasgow5633]

👍

[@michaelowens1890]

Miss you videos man. That beard is growing by the day. Hvac refrigeration tech here in Las Vegas.

[@onkevinoffkevin]

How did you get into that?

[@macmcclelland2938]

I got into refrigeration with a company that does restaurant service work. Straight out of HVAC school. Did it for over 8 years.

[@onkevinoffkevin]

@@macmcclelland2938 Thanks for the reply

[@michaelowens1890]

Started hustling in the field. Chasing work. I can never be basic and settle in anything I do. I got lucky and jumped into a refrigeration company out of school and have been blessed since then. It’s up to the individual to take hisself where he wants to in this field. There is no limit to where you can take yourself here. I am currently training to get RETA certified and work on ammonia systems. Anything o chase that dollar is what I’m hunting for. Refrigeration is year round and that’s what I’m looking for.

[@onkevinoffkevin]

@@michaelowens1890 I'm in the process of building my career up, I'm two weeks into a HVAC company but I'm starting in the wearhouse. They know my goal is to be a HVAC technician so I'm just soaking up as much as I can in the shop. I'm coming from a security job so I know very little about HVAC.

[@connivingcrow1006]

7:00 Too hot for KZbin

[@jamesbowmanhvac2149]

Watched the whole video, not in one setting mind you but.......