My First day in HVAC / 5 tips for the new guys

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[@robertbray683]

I worked with an old-timer once who slapped me because I told him that we should use a scale to weigh in the charge. This dinosaur was just holding onto to the suction line while he added refrigerant. I'm not gonna lie, I didn't retaliate because dude was a pretty big guy. The next day I told my service manager and by the end of the week, I was let go. After the I worked at Tom Thumb for a few months before landing another job with a residential company. I'm half Mexican and black and I guess some of the guys had issue. I was called blacky and boy a lot. After that, I got out of the industry altogether. I like HVAC but not the culture of some of the old-timers. Looking back I wished I had thicker skin, but I believe everything worked out the way it was supposed to. I wish all the best on your HVAC careers, but remember, you will run into some jerks. Don't let them run you off. Stay strong.

[@roman2237]

Whaaaaat that’s crazy

[@SalvadorHVAC]

Man that breaks my heart brother! Being Mexican or Black isn't easy but fuck those guys and company for having that toxic culture. I had bosses criticize me for my knowledge at the time and bad habits but never experienced any racism. Definitely give HVAC a shot again. Even working in the trade like at the Local Parts Distributor. I love walking in and meeting the guys talk some shit for a bit. I'm really sorry your experience forced you out bro

[@ReliableHVACR]

Brooo, that ain't right. That is the shit I hate about the trade, but that's just the crappy people not the trade itself.

[@hvacslayer2929]

Talking shit is one thing, laying hands on another person that’s just crossing the line big time. The devil in me would have wanted to donkey Kong that dude with the ref bottle. Side note there is other jobs you can do in hvac other than service or installation find that goal and go for it make that money. Get a degree and become a engineer and slap that dude with a wade of cash.

[@brandonmoreno1752]

He’s right, you could sue that company and get a fat check.

[@bhunter3850]

My best advice for the new techs is to be patient and be humble. You’re gonna work with a wide variety of techs that do things differently and they’re not gonna all do things the same way. Just take each thing you learn from each tech and create your own routine when you are out on your own. And if you’re not getting the knowledge and trade experience from your current company then keep your options open because you may find a better opportunity out there.

[@victornunez307]

Oh man I miss his videos thanks for all the work you've put in primo!

[@brianhernandez2741]

I just dropped off some resumes and had two on site interviews this Friday. Honestly cant wait to be on the field and start learning. Great tips for newbies man!!!

[@blazeeisner9620]

Brother Ernesto. Great content. The entrance level techs who follow your advice will go far. Have a great Friday evening and weekend. God bless.

[@milanlipovic7349]

And I’m a greenhorn graduated June 2020 and am a1st class convicted felon 13 1/2 years ago been looking for a job since I graduated just got hired with a great company 3 weeks ago and got a truck Monday and I am so grateful that they say jump and I say how high and am grateful for you teaching new techs and I believe you said the line I used, I will work for free for a week or AK hvacrs line but who ever said it I’m still grateful for u taking the time to film in the heat and adding time to your day to help both new and experienced techs oh and I graduated at the top of my class and everyone else is doing install or p.m.‘a I’m the only one that started as a tech it’s too bad those other companies passed on me it’s there loss🤪 and I’m not kissing your or there ass just like you said thanks for doing what you do 👍

[@TheSasuke1202]

The only thing I don't like is the "not asking questions there" part. If I have a question, I'm gonna ask. I won't annoy the person by constantly asking questions but if the dude gonna get irritated from me trying to learn, we gonna have a problem.

[@richardh9048]

I disagree as well. At the company I work for, if you're not asking questions on the job site, the lead techs will assume you're not invested into the trade and they let the bossman know. It's all about communication. If it isn't a good time for me to ask questions, the lead techs just let me know and I keep my mouth shut and then they'll let me know when they are okay for questions. Asking on the job site is gonna help you learn better and luckily the guys I work for understand that.

[@asmrfoodbank4159]

Im always 30minutes early when i collect rent

[@jesseramos714]

That tip on asking questions later is a good one! And the phone one I’ll definitely keep those in mind.

[@AllTattedUp13]

If u get confused, let the senior tech atleast get his troubleshooting done, then ask. Or guys like to "talk shop" and ask ?? In the truck.

[@marcotorres5080]

Don't fall asleep in the work truck when the senior guy is driving.

[@joshuat2751]

fuckin huge one right here lol

[@juan251100]

I always asked questions while working, I never experienced racism in my 21 years in the trade. Hell, I still ask questions because I don’t know everything. Don’t be afraid to ask questions, that’s how we learn. Good video man.

[@BlueCollarBiceps]

Great points bro!! Awesome advice. 👨🏻‍🔧💪🏼

[@djsportsofficial2268]

i'm new subscriber here. i'm west sacramento. i want to be a technician. and i like your video cuz i learn a lot from you sir.

[@brucesayre9695]

I"ve been following you for a year. Even though I'm not a HVAC tech. I'm a maintenance tech in the industrial side. You gave some good tips. I'II take them with me to my new job I'm starting. Thanks for your advice.

[@camgarlin1293]

Got into HVAC 3 months ago, I’m 22. Hardest part is waking up at 5am not getting home till 6 some days. You learn a TON each day. I’m residential, mostly custom homes. But long days, make sure u always have ur tools because it sucks when ur boss asks too borrow a bit or something and u took it out of bag by accident. Big jug of water, all tools, mentality of I’m gonna go in, learn, work hard, and go home. You will do great. I’m up in Ontario, Canada. Good call too say never be on personal phone. In front of someone for that case. But just try too blend in, ask questions. And work hard, and u will have nice career in trades.

[@tbglo3170]

Damn bro im in toronto too im 21, can i msg u on ig or something else i need insight on this career

[@ogradus]

If you put 2 fans in the middle, would they be exhaust or intake? Is that as good as putting them at the beginning and end of the system?

[@josequinterojr8185]

Good advice bro!!

[@chasemcnugget8027]

I appreciate the video. This is for the new techs. Always have an exit strategy. When you're 20, you may think it's cool climbing ladders, working outside, and being on-call, but trust me, it gets old. HVAC is a noble profession, but honestly, think seriously about getting secular education while you're younger, so you can move into management, project management or even sales. Hell, you may decide to get into the controls side of things (building automation is the future btw). If you want to be a tech when you're 45, then more power to you. I know from experience that your knees and back will thank you later for taking those online and night classes. I wish y'all the best. Keep up the good work, Teto! 🔥🔥🔥

[@anthonyburrus2522]

I worked with an hvac tech he has no kids but he is well off cars motorcycles houses it’s money in hard work

[@AllTattedUp13]

@@anthonyburrus2522..sky's the limit. I started out working for feld entertainment 20 some yrs ago. Traveling the world setting up n monitoring the ice for Disney on ice shows. Now run my own business..thats the way to go. You know the ol'say..you ain't gonna get rich workn for somebody else 🤷‍♂️🤷‍♂️

[@anthonyburrus2522]

@@AllTattedUp13 Facts bro I actually started out as a driver at my hvac company ima going to take all I can get out of this job get really good at hvac then go to school for diesel mechanic in the words of my wife #a man of many trades

[@anthonyburrus2522]

Our oldest tech is 71 collecting social security and working full time when you got that much knowledge of the game you do what you want

[@AllTattedUp13]

@@anthonyburrus2522 lol that's pretty badass tho. Hell, I'm 42, I hope I can last till 70s in this trade lol. I know installs aint as easy as they used to be 😂😂😂

[@jayvibez8822]

I finish school next week I'm real anxious about starting a new job in a new field but I just keep telling myself to stay humble and adaptable and remember that I already been through some of the worst work environments so nothing can really phase me.

[@AllTattedUp13]

Just stay focused. I been doing hvac for 20+ yrs now and I look back on it all..You'll be fine. Just chill and gain as much knowledge from all n any senior techs. I love teaching new guys n showing them the rope.

[@jayvibez8822]

@@AllTattedUp13 will do! I love to learn, and at the very least understand what is going on in the system, and the machinations of all the switches and loads that I was taught over the past 7 months. I’ve also had my hands on several machines and am ready to absorb all the wisdom from all the willing senior techs that I will work with! Thank you for the advice!

[@joshuat2751]

what are you getting hired as? service or install?

[@jayvibez8822]

@@joshuat2751 I just started my search, so nothing yet. However I would go with either! I'd even take something involving stationary maintenance of industrial low pressure systems if I could! Whatever gets me in the door.

[@joshuat2751]

@@jayvibez8822 haha :) the service side gets super stressful in the summer... currently just done with the week already and its only tuesday lmfao. Had a blower motor / wheel install yesterday morning then 2 service calls and a late call at 6pm. Today i had a blower motor , blower wheel , control board, and a compressor to change out and tomorrow i have 2 compressors to change out. .-.

[@tkgotwings_6401]

at 4:48 it's funny you say that. I'm fresh out of school and my 2nd day riding along with someone the guy I was with started asking ME about politics. I was cool with it since I actually pay attention and turns out we both have the same views. I also made it a habit right away to keep my personal phone in the truck and only take the work phone on site.

[@Strong4life7]

👍great stuff can you do a part two

[@llamacebu216]

What leak detector do you suggest for residential hvac? Cost doesn't matter

[@wdp367]

Great information for new hires! What brand of gloves are you wearing ?

[@PanchitoELgeneral14217]

Thank you for this

[@maguivergutierrez684]

Saludos hermano buenos videos

[@George-yz1sx]

Do commercial hvac technicians have to be on call as well or is that just for residential?

[@ying0129]

When you are on time, you are already late.

[@ramirosoto283]

I start my first hvac tech apprentice job this Monday thanks for the tips !

[@jonathanvazquez5511]

Desde que miro tus vídeos siempre e pensado que eres de Zacatecas

[@Flowcap]

Good luck man I start mine in two weeks im so nervous

[@AllTattedUp13]

Don't panic, doubtful they'll throw u to the wolves, you usually ride with an experienced tech, atleast that's how we do it. But just breath and chill. You'll love it, and get the concept of it all.

[@takethe101totarzana4]

Speaking of new guys Ernesto, have you kept in touch with the young fella you had in your video "Fresh out of SCHOOL / hvac apprentice Day 1" at the last company you worked at? Is he still in the trade and how is he making out?

[@brianhernandez2741]

I wondered what happen to him too lol

[@lazypinkeye236]

I've been out of high school for almost a year and I thought I wanted to go into culinary. but after working in the kitchen I realized I don't like being stuck in the same place doing the same repetitive shit. I'm thinking of getting into this trade. Especially since I live in the chicago area i don't think finding work would be a big issue. Is it difficult to learn and get into?

[@vergil5603]

lol me to

[@sounddoctoraloi7837]

Those are some helpful tips man im learning to be HVAC technician too my cousin is learning it to me he is professional HVAC technician thanks again for the helpful tips be safe ❤️🙏🏼

[@diazj775]

Your trade school id looks like a San Quentin mug shot lol!!! Teto was your vato loco street name all good

[@neftalibaeza3624]

Hey brother do you have a video doing a leak search repair?

[@milanlipovic7349]

Oralay puwes I know I’m misspelling it,but right on dude 👊 stay strong 💪

[@joesolis8423]

Hey Ernesto those carrier RTUS are from the 1980’s?

[@epicone2449]

You should go union bro. You already mastered the light commercial side. You should get into chillers boilers etc Easier work than those hot rooftops

[@AllTattedUp13]

Not to mention journeymen pay after 5yrs

[@lostinthewoods3918]

Man I hear this alot and it's pretty aggravating. if I have questions I'm asking. Idc if the old guy has an attitude problem, I'm trying to learn. If he can't stand it hand me to someone who actually gives a f about the trade and teaching people, not taking a shot at your tips bro I respect what you're saying and I'm definitely going to use these, this is just my thought on that particular tip

[@Willyum28]

Yeah you should definitely be able to ask questions

[@lostinthewoods3918]

@@user-hj5le6lo9w trust me, I've been around the workforce long enough to know exactly what type of guys he's referring to, and I know not to be an obnoxious co-workwr, but I stand by what I said. I am enjoying this trade and I want to learn it, no one is going to stop me, especially not some grumpy tech. Because his wife left him. I've seen this guy's video and he's willing to teach, so I know there are more like him out there.. Don't pair me with someone if they're going to be a silent jerk, because I'll call them out on it. I'm a grown ass man as well, and I'm willing to learn as much as they're willing to teach. If they're wasting my time I won't hesitate to ask for a new trainer, simple as that. Of course I'm not going to be disrespectful about it. I just don't get why some veteran techs feel the need to act that way. They were new once too. They need to get off their high horse.

[@Raptor200637]

@@lostinthewoods3918 The people who do “get it” may be at a place in their mind where they think that what they know or do is obvious and that everyone should get it. That what they do or understand is nothing special, and therefore not worth explaining or trying to communicate to others.

[@michaelgomez3874]

Where you get them gloves i want to get me some. Please and thank you

[@D2DNYAC]

What was your game plan?

[@jonathanvazquez5511]

Saludos desdes Zacatecas México

[@Iamlegend114]

Yo soy de cienega 👍

[@jonathanvazquez5511]

@@Iamlegend114 Zacatecas ?

[@Iamlegend114]

@@jonathanvazquez5511 es un rancho en jerez

[@garrett4990]

I wish I had apprentices ask me trade related questions, instead they ask me when break is, how long is lunch, and if they can leave early.

[@vergil5603]

Just curious, how many breaks you have?

[@ImZyluxOG]

Damn bro, i graduate from IOT Modesto this thursday haha. small world, i start working the following monday as well

[@JR-mj8kh]

Graduated last week from that one lol

[@ImZyluxOG]

@@JR-mj8kh congrats man. Welcome, you probably knew my boy Shane Kumar.

[@JR-mj8kh]

@@ImZyluxOG i sure did lol he was in my last mod , cool dude

[@ImZyluxOG]

@@JR-mj8kh sick, well welcome to this field man. If you don’t have a job yet, good luck you’ll get one soon. With an EPA, you should never be without a job. My one piece of advice, fuck residential. Go commercial or industrial

[@milanlipovic7349]

Do we have to subscribe for teto vlogs or will it automatically switch it over and everything he said is so true I started taking a pencil and paper when I started 3 weeks ago because my cousin told me years ago short pencil long memory and what I did is I asked my senior tech if u think I should write something down and he notices that I’m not, please say hey dumb as don’t you think you want to remember this and he has said it a few times 😝you are what I consider one of my Hvacr apostles✌️

[@jamesbrandonto193]

Whats the hourly pay for this field

[@milanlipovic7349]

What happened to the sound Teto???

[@nervouswreck13able]

Hey bro i just signed up for school for hvac and i just realized how im afraid of heigths is there a way to get over that or a technic if you know any

[@vergil5603]

Get used to it

[@Rodzilla408]

You went to IOT on Stoddard Rd? Who was your instructor? I had Jerry and his son and Conrad also Tall Mike. 😆

[@Rodzilla408]

@@Hvac-vlogger oh yeah. He quit after I graduated. I learned alot from him. He took me and another student to help him on one of his jobs in Modesto

[@DominiqueVandelay]

you still with lennox?

[@fernandocastro4157]

Hola saludos desde Ecuador podrás poner subtítulos en español me gusta los video de climatizacion

[@SalvadorHVAC]

Cuantos años tienes

[@Ted_E_Bear]

Damnnnnnn !!

[@Da_Crow]

how much money can i make in hvac

[@armand7822]

thaks from russia

[@YeshuaAnzareth]

Yo bro would u be interested in using any rap music on ur vlogs ? If so feel free to use music by DE$MOND JAME$ on any videos you want and any song you want brother I love your vlogs

[@FlyEaglesFly19111]

E.R.A. Electric, Refrigeration, Airflow. Those 3 things are always need for it to work.

[@joeyysossa4144]

Bro it sounds like yr speaking from experience...like when you were being videod not following safety rules (lock out-tag out)

[@synceirr]

Appreciate it 🙏🏾

[@hvacslayer2929]

Be a sponge and soak in the knowledge that is being shown to you from a veteran. But beware of that senior tech bad habits will bite ya in the ass. If you have to question your self if what another guy is showing you is something bad well more than likely it probably is.

[@gillermosifuentes5353]

If this doesn't give( what I'm doing now) I have NO option but to move to the family trade which is HVACR LMAO open doors fam I'm coming with everything bro!!!. Namaste

[@Hail-Hydra1]

4 months from graduating as tech and i still haven’t found a job

[@BigGoon600]

shit come to san diego youll find one in a dat

[@mackenziegray2090]

Try some maintenance positions. You might be useful to them, be cheaper for them then hiring contractor. You'll be able to use that in interviews at you local hvac companies and can tell them you helped maintain and troubleshoot their hvac systems.

[@synceirr]

damn you look like my age in the thumbnail lol

[@monsterchoon]

Just had my first day as an installer helper , seriously considering ending my hvac journey, talk me out of it fellas

[@anthonyburrus2522]

Install is brutal but it pays

[@mackenziegray2090]

Please explain....

[@anthonyburrus2522]

@@mackenziegray2090 do a side job install it will explain itself

[@MegaMRP10]

why

[@anthonyburrus2522]

@@MegaMRP10 wym why that’s over 1000$ easy 10 12 hours max

[@edwinreyes3339]

The guy i rode with pissed him off that i would call him sir. He told me to be the real me and stop trying to be respectful for reason.

[@natewalker7064]

If you’re not naturally enthusiastic about what A/C units do and what repairs look like just quit.

[@lukec58397]

Who the hell is? Troubleshooting an a/c is about as interesting as watching paint dry

[@gankstar2000]

Great video!! Jesus is Lord!!! Do you know Him?

[@PanchoVillaGang]

Teto Vlogs Aaaayyyy

[@richardschoonmaker9773]

Good job keep up the videos , i'am a 3rd gen HVAC/R serv tech and business owner was raised in the field , when most little kids play with toys i had a set of A/C manifolds in my had 37 + years i live and operated my business in Las Vegas , Nv a harsh climate to work in the Heat but i'am from Ohio it was harsh there as well working in the cold , but what i want to say is the only dumb question is the one you don't ask and don't let the old guys intimidate you i'am 57 years old and will help anyone , i was raise in the Trade my family , just keep pushing don't let no one try and take you down , good luck to all you new guy's , keep up the good work Jhovani

[@hollywood739]

30 min early Pfft I just get there when I get there

[@diazj775]

It’s all about who you voted for !!!