Yup, I hate HVAC. 3 Minute Thursday⏱⏱

[@apprenticephil649]

As an apprentice my biggest frustration is when I can't fix something the first time. I'm hungry and luckily I have a great boss who can steer me out of the woods. I used to be afraid I would disappoint him if I couldn't do an efficient job. He told me I can never disappoint him and that this job is always a learning experience. I hope you all have a company/family that treats you like this. If you're a boss be a great boss and you'll have employees for life.

[@johncote2776]

I'm still seeing things for the first time. Best thing is to read and learn. Learn as much as possible.

[@mikehunt9064]

Mistakes are part of the learning process

[@kylelikeskjvbible]

your a lucky man, keep doing your best.

[@2mehvac59]

My biggest complaint bout my job is time, not enough time to complete my calls, not enough time to eat lunch, not enough time at home, and the fact that i never know when i will be home, i can honestly say i havent made plans on a weekday for years. Thank god my wife is awesome

[@SnakePliskin86]

2me Hvac you get to have a lunch??? Lol that would be awesome. I usually skip them in the summer, the food slows me down in the heat

[@SombraLocs]

Whats a weekday? What's a weekend? What are making plans? What is having a life?

[@HVACRVIDEOS]

My dislike for this trade has been with people, I'm very passionate about this trade. When I work with un-motivated people it drives me up the wall. Now granted I'm an owner and have an owners mindset. But even before being an owner I still had an owners mindset. I always treat the equipment like it's my own and I treat the customers like they are family. Honesty and passion will get you a long way in this trade!

[@AKHVAC]

HVACR VIDEOS well said Chris, thanks for watching!

[@kimjuanjun7124]

The other day I had to call the police on a customer because he didn't wanted to pay and he insisted I did a terrible job and yada which is BS and have proof. My dad told me about this in the past and knew how to handle it.

[@gabrielvillanuevaiii3926]

I just recently changed employers 3 months ago. I didnt really want to, but i needed better benefits for my growing family. I just realized that i deserved something better. Although i knew id be leaving my friends....now i work for a union shop.great benefits. Tremedous opportunity!

[@jackmurphy423]

Benefits come with bigger shops, but why is it your employers responsibility for your family? It’s your responsibility to provide your own insurance. Or get on Obama care

[@schlosser8601]

@@jackmurphy423 insurance can be expensive and most employers offer insurance at a discounted price

[@aircooledtx]

Time makes technicians with ability and understanding. Don't loose it, always remember service technicians are in control of problems, that is why your paid, use that to explain situations in field. I did for 35 years.

[@robevans8629]

I'm a 2nd year apprentice and my biggest dislike about the trade is all the driving involved, I ride with a lead tech every day and we switch driving the van, I drive like shit but I've improved just to keep my job lol

[@jefflakso]

I work for a contractor that pushes work and family life balance, but we get super busy. You just have to remind your self what you are doing this for!

[@stevep3089]

Thanks for keeping it real bro! Hears a funny one. Diagnosed a RTU at this Italian restaurant with a bad TXV, part took over 4 weeks to get. Came back installed, still had issues, ripped apart the exposed ductwork on roof and found the return blocked by a ceiling tiles, customer didn't say anything. They blocked it after I left the first call, the exhaust was pulling heat trough the return on hot days when unit was down. Lol

[@jshady4873]

The last company I worked for I was on call 2 weeks at a time. Was not so bad with just the wife. But when the kids came I knew I had to make a change due to the stress on the family. I got another job at a smaller company. Best move I made. Still get stressed every once and a while but nothing like before

[@jonnymac31]

I’ve found that meshuggah helps me when I’m feeling frustrated. And also when I’m feeling good.

[@AKHVAC]

John McMaster 🤘🤘

[@Carlossoto-rg5hh]

🤘

[@kylemierau6367]

I worked non union for 4 years and was treated like shit since day 1 and one day I just had enough. An old timer told me "You can anyways find another job, can't find another you." and later that day I quit on the spot. best decision of my life. Joined my local union and kept right on plumbing. If you're a good worker you shouldn't have any trouble finding another job.

[@kamaalx]

You said the exact thing im going through right now. Im considering quitting because the workers at my job are not the best people, and I got threatened by someone I though I was cool with. So in the beginning of this video, you kinda nailed exactly what I was/am going through.

[@johnd4348]

Best thing to do is get a hobby your passionate about. When HVAC get you down you have your hobby to concentrate on. Burn out is common in this field. Especially if your family is not on board. If they don't understand the long hours, the late nights, the early mornings , And make it feel like all your hard work is not appreciated because it inconvents them then burn out is common.

[@Cscrefandhvac]

Good video man ! I’ve had many weeks or days like you have had over the years. They suck. Just gotta keep going , I’ve wanted to quit this trade many times over the years just from different reasons . Being exhausted and burnt out , pissed off , every job you touch something goes wrong etc. the list goes on and on. Lol. But deep down I love it and the bad days pass . Just gotta step back sometimes and regroup and move on and don’t dwell on it then the good days come back.

[@NorCal-refrigeration]

Burn out happens, can lead to bad habits. In the long run you have to work through it, figure out a game plan for each day, and shape a positive attitude. Believe me 31 years of beat downs, I still have weeks I go in circles and feel like I can’t fix a thing. 👍👍

[@AKHVAC]

Nor-Cal Refrigeration & H.V.A.C well said Dave, thanks for watching homie!!

[@NorCal-refrigeration]

AK HVAC I rode my motorcycle home Sunday from so cal 6 hours straight then jumped in the van and did 3 calls. I was telling myself I need to stop doing this. 😂😂😂😂😂😂👍👍

[@bmillwood6666]

10 years HVAC, left it in 2012 for industrial air compressor service work. Been doing it for 7 years and it's not for me but man, what I have learned in this field is priceless. Going back into commerical/industrial HVAC next week. North Alabama region, industry is growing by leaps and bounds down here. Ruts happen, just look over at the air compressor man and thank God you don't have his job!

[@a.w.-hvac3294]

Good soft skills can be a great tool. I teach my HVAC students that simple things such as saying "may I" over "can I" goes a long way. This is something I am incorporating into my curriculum. As a small business owner these are things I am always working on. Keep up the video's. Love them!

[@2020romania]

I just started my 24 th year in the commercial hvac industry. I love the work, I love to be challenged and when the busy seasons comes it gets crazy. We all have those days, usually my frustration is because of people - sometimes a boss, customer, apprentice or another journey man very seldom is it because of the work. There have been times I asked myself what am I doing, do I want to do this anymore thinking the work. I take some time to think about it and it’s always the same answer. I love the work and my frustration I’m feeling towards the work is usually related to people. I try to look at myself and fix me first with out trying to sound corny. That’s just the way it is. Were responsible for us. Good post thanks for being real.

[@AKHVAC]

kevin latreille thank you so much for sharing that and for watching!

[@johncote2776]

Never stop learning in this field. Always something new to learn

[@wallyhvaclifeg2501]

Oh man thanks for the advise sometime I feel like banging up the boss and the tech ...most of the time its misdiagnosed on there end

[@daveessl6206]

I went to that New Britain school graduated in 2007. 2 years of night school while I worked during the day at a refrigeration company. Then moved to FL.

[@BB-no9gr]

Doing quoted jobs by another tech thst are completly incorrect. Im def no " super tech" but doing basic 101 things goes a long way. Also, trying to explain to brokers of large retail stores why extra work is needed , and then that pencil pusher having the stones to tell you to "troubleshoot better next time, cuz i dont have time for this"...... Bro this was like my whole week last week and half of this week. This video was very much needed. Hang in there man, and everyone else reading and watching stay safe , stay hydrated, and try not to punch a customer !! Haha

[@Krash845]

I have several problems with the HVAC industry. #1 is the quality control (or lack there of) with the manufacturers, I'm tired of making excuses why their brand new unit has such major problems so early on. Now I usually just say " they sure don't make them like they used to". #2 the engineers have basically supplanted a lot of the troubleshooting I used to do. With many pieces of equipment you cannot identify the problem without going through tech support, that seems to be happening more and more. Many times I feel like a parts changer.

[@mhoush]

Getting divorced threw a wrench into my mind-set. I've also had plenty of times that hours wear me down and burn me out, but I just have to remind myself why I love the field, during those times I try to start learning something new (or refreshing myself), during slower times when I'm in the office a lot, getting out of the office and having some customer interaction helps me. HVAC is my life, I love what we do, but like everyone else I'm human and have bad days or days I don't wanna work. I think a passion for learning helps to prevent burn-out as there's so much to this industry.

[@hvactechpr7872]

Michael Housh been going through the same... but the funk did stick with me and actually affected me and the job!! Learning to turn the page and.keep on...

[@mhoush]

Keep your head bro! It was a long road for me, but I came out the other side. Look me up on the social sites or whatever if there's anything I can do to help!

[@andycensus]

Hi I grew up in New Britain Connecticut I lived there in the mid-70s and then joined the Air Force served 22 years and now I’m doing Hvac work as a side business here in Georgia keep up the great videos We all have good days and bad sometimes everything we do goes to shi to day I had my firs compressor blowout on a 4 year old system it scared the hell out of me

[@brandondb2618]

I’m not hvac. I’m an IC tech at a power plant. Just want to say good days come and bad days come but be proud of what you do and enjoy your trade. We really make a difference.

[@Jeepjones85]

Omg I feel that way right now... this last week I have been on call, I have had nothing but a horrible week my Boss is crazy and the shop morale is soo low it’s crazy. I really like the work I do. I work on everything from small refrigeration to just last Thursday I worked on a 10 evaporator meat cooler and then all restaurant equipment fryers convection ovens ice machines and all. But right now I’m not sure where the company is headed. I’m ready for a change or something, they are burning me out ...

[@kennyw7453]

That is where I went to HVAC/R school back in 1989, they were New England Technical Institute until Lincoln bought them in the early 2000's. I know where Ellis Street is very well. I live about 20 minutes north of New Britain outside of Hartford. Good video.

[@cincinnatitech1914]

I think that it doesn’t matter what field or career you’re in....those days and weeks when you question what or why you’re doing what you’re doing....they happen to everyone. In my experience they tend to happen when you’re dealing with something relatively new to you. It also can happen when you’re relatively new as well. Most of the hurdles I’ve had to overcome have been with family time and my employers views of family time. All in all this is a great field to be in with soooo many different avenues you can travel.

[@richh9904]

It would be funny if this was a channel for heart surgeons. I just hate sewing up that fat covered aorta... Do any job long enough and you see the good and bad of it. I've been doing this trade for 37 years and still look forward to learning something new whenever I can.

[@KungFuMaintenance]

Thanks for sharing this!! Was so encouraging right now!!! So timely, the word, Relentless, totally summed these days up, all the pressure and the stress produce wisdom and strength when we look up and redirect force!!! Good on you bro! ~ May God bless and help you mightily!!

[@maxramsey5627]

Litteraly going through the same thing. Was genuinely considering quitting but I had a good think about it all and realised it’s not the HVAC I hate but the people I’ve been working with that have been making things difficult.

[@johncote2776]

you and me both.

[@moosehvac3457]

People including employers that want a job done right, but try and rush you.

[@cranium33333]

Just got done working 3weeks straight 10 hour days on a roof every day in Az. And at the end of today groggy tired and ready to go home. Bumped a car in the parking lot. Now I am sitting in a lab waiting on a drug test. Obviously no worries but not what I have planned for the end of my long stretch of grinding work. By the way temp today was 106 degrees.

[@billwalton1454]

Glad you posted this. HVAC definitely isn't glamorous and all techs hit these walls. Time takes care of it, tho, so you just gotta keep duking it out and eventually you become your old super tech self again ;)

[@1Pings]

I love being an HVAC tech and I have always wanted to be a tech since I was a little boy. But, with that said people suck. I was at a place for 4 years and it just went downhill. From drama to nothing ever get done on management's side, to losing customers, and a revolving door of techs and dispatchers. I just had it and I had to quit. It killed my moral, I ended up becoming sick and tired of going to work, I ended up hating my job, and it affected my home life too. I was on edge and was looking for a fight, finally, I had it and just quit on the spot. Although I don't recommend quitting without a 2-week notice, but let's face it we are HVAC techs and we could easily have jobs the next day, and I did. Needless to say, I went right back to loving my job.

[@timothymyers3072]

I can relate to that. I worked at a Comapny about a year out of HVAC School. I didnt know anything but this company I was at , was being run into the ground by the owner. They had a great customer base, but they were hurting for cash flow. They underbid all their jobs to get money coming in, and that made it worse. They sent me to a customer that wasn't even mine to help another tech finish up and they even asked me to get the check from them so they could rush it to the bank by COB. They sent the Secretary to pick up the check.

[@earthling94]

This video. And the message within. Couldn’t have come at a better, more coincidental time. I’m currently in a pickle. And trying to stay positive. Thanks for posting 👍🏼

[@stl80sbaby]

Glad to hear all these new hvac technicians are getting properly trained. Unfortunately i got thrown to the wolves. I really felt my company just cared about a tech getting to the house to collect the service charge. Quit hvac after 6 months and went to commercial maintenance and made way more money and way less stress. I actually liked coming to work. That only lasted a couple months before i took a job with my local natural gas company. Making way more money than i ever had. Anybody new to hvac there are alot of options available if straight hvac isnt working for you. And i definitely see why hvac guys say go commercial over residential. Good luck to everybody

[@prestonjones9290]

you gotta love them chillers they are loud.

[@azhvacr2332]

Brother, the van looks like mine.🤙🏼 It's been nuts this past two weeks. Customers not telling the truth. I straight out tell them (help me help you). I do not make commission, I just want to fix your problem quickly. Keep your head up brother. Much love azhvacr ✌🤙🏼

[@HermesVintage]

Editing keeps getting better and better each video 😎

[@jarrettholybee7199]

I too have been frustrated with HVACR but my situation is with my company. Injured my back late last summer and before my injury I was a shooting star in the company and got so much praise, but since the injury I have been treated like a pariah.

[@billwilliamson3031]

Jarrett Holybee Always remember that if you can't produce for a company then you become a number and not useful to them and will never be treated the same again unless your productivity goes back up. It's a money thing unfortunately. Do yourself a favor and move on if you are young enough. Start fresh with a new company.

[@picklerix6162]

While I was working in HVAC and Refrigeration, my brother asked me to visit a junior college with him because he didn't want to go alone. While I was at the junior college testing center, they asked me if I wanted to take the test too. It turns out that I scored very high on the test and they told me that I should be in electronics or instrumentation. I quit my job (which I hated) and went back to college. Let's just say it was best decision I ever made and I quadrupled my income.

[@AKHVAC]

PickleRix so what do you do now in that field?

[@picklerix6162]

I write firmware and BIOS code for a very large computer company but I still fix the HVAC in my house.

[@pete8220-g5p]

How long did you work as an Hvac tech?

[@picklerix6162]

I went to an HVAC technical school and worked for four years in mostly refrigeration but did some A/C work too. I installed and serviced mostly residential A/C's, Perlick beer and soda systems, ice machines, walk-in coolers, installed the electrical, piping, drains, etc. It was fun for a while but I got tired of the heavy lifting (carrying heavy walk-in panels) and working in hot attics. I started out working for small companies and didn't make much money at first. I held an HVACR contractor's license for a short time and I have an EPA certification from Mainstream Engineering. I know four years of experience doesn't seem like much but I didn't have any problem passing any of the licensing tests.

[@carlomiranda3799]

Picklerix. Are you in the instrumentation field?

[@hvacman77]

Biggest pita in this career is a manager that has no idea on what the trade is but is just a penny counter. That's what makes this trade hard. Btw I am a Lincoln Tech Grad. 1996 Union NJ

[@aus_aircon_ref_mech6671]

Good Evening All, Once again a great video from our mentor at AK HVAC. I'm not a person who complains but I do have a few problems that I would like to share with everyone. Maybe you guys can provide some helpful suggestions. I've been an apprentice for six months. The most recurring problem I have is that a situation makes me look like a dumb-ass even though I wasn't able to stop it happening in the first place. For example, we are running refrigerant lines on a split system air-conditioning unit, we are running it through the roof trusses. So the other guy goes downstairs to pull the line while I stay upstairs. The line gets wedged between where the trusses meet. It takes me a while to try to free it, but it gets stuck again, making me look incompetent. Other times, I'm told to go fetch something from the van, but its not there, and the other guy gets angry at me. Or when I'm trying to do something myself (which takes a bit longer) so the other guy demands that I move out of the way so he could complete the task quicker (or with less error)... It frustrates me because all these little things hinder my learning on the job... What can I do? Help.....

[@elmono4766]

Family is my biggest concern Last week i traveled 264 miles to Fresno 4 days 98° weather. The good thing is that my wife drove some of those miles.

[@MR-nl8xr]

El Mono47. Why you goin all the way over there.

[@elmono4766]

Max R im a director of Maintenance. We some issues with the walk in freezer in a nursing home. As a part of a new design

[@MR-nl8xr]

El Mono47. Hope you get your money's worth, i guess all is good if the wife gets to come😋. Looks like Engineer feel asleep at the wheel huh😉

[@tomellis1401]

just do a 30 min thursday or a 3 hour thursday, never a dull moment on this channel. 8 years and i have lost count how many times i have questioned being in this trade, but coming behind some people who should not touch a screwdriver makes it worth it. keep em coming buddy

[@AKHVAC]

tom goswathyourself thanks for that Tom!!

[@Rezcat-y6r]

Hey Andrew. I’ve been so busy that I had to look at this video twice. It’s a great video. Now about your question. I guess that dealing with people is the toughest for me. And it was not the outer customer. In other words not the ones who put food on my table but the guys that I work with. I’ll give you 2 examples. The first one was about 10 years ago I had a field supervisor that didn’t like the way that I wrapped the wires on a condenser fan motor for an Intellipak. He decided to take pictures and show my service manager. I was fortunate in that my service manager was a good friend of mine. I found out through the vine. I thought. What a schmuck. The second one was a co worker who always tried to work early so he could go home early. He had a contract that he spent 80 hours a month on. He got home early one day and received a call for this contract. I was on call. It was summer and I was looking at getting home a little early to rest. His response to the dispatcher was “Let the on call guy take it “. I was livid. What a shmuck. Anyways I went through an unwanted attitude adjustment which helped me to be able to handle anybody. Life’s too short to have bad feelings for people. I love my trade. I look forward to going to work everyday. By the way. Seeing your truck reminds me that I have to clean mine. Great video again Andrew! Keep em coming. God bless.

[@HVACUncensored]

Bro that Intro was Sick as f#$k!! This is something we all go through. Your right the Trades are demanding on our bodies, minds, and families. I think you have that with any job, to be honest. Once you stop loving what you do not who you do it for then you might have to make a change. Great Video as always brotha!!!!!!

[@Powlashvac]

A lot of my videos are being used in classes it is a great feeling for helping others.

[@workinprogress008]

I like the culture of my company a lot, and the money is decent and getting better. I'm new to the trade, about nine months. I've had some training, listen to the hvac school podcast, KZbin and read. So I have a solid foundation for my time in the trade. Though I know I have much to learn. I love this job. I bought a bunch of tools and make sure the work is done right. But I'm mostly grinding "tunes" out all day. I feel like a mindless drone sometimes. If I find a leaking coil under warranty and I get to put in a new one, that's an exciting day for me. I want to do more problem solving and diverse work. This company gave me a chance, has an awesome culture and pays decent. But I'm not happy with the stultifying work.

[@LTSmash-on3fe]

In all honesty I got out of HVAC and became a electrician due to at the time of bad co-workers and people throwing each other under the bus... now that I look back I wish I had stuck with some of the trade. Also mention that sometimes places that look like career jobs “aren’t always greener on the other side of the fence” so to speak.

[@joshuapetrick591]

I love the trade but like you said it’s the people that can bring you down. It’s also sad when you find new products or better ways to do a job and the company blows you off. Now in your head you are like what the f**k... But you just have to sit back and never loose yourself or motivation to better yourself.

[@Rainmaker88]

When do people have time to clean their vans? I go from call to call with no break inbetween and I sure as hell am not cleaning it without getting paid for it.

[@jackmurphy423]

Then you will always be a peon, because you think like an employee instead of an owner, which should be your goal!

[@240sxrb26gt28]

🤦‍♂️

[@billjames3148]

Do Not make a mess as you work. move it put it back in its place.

[@Sctronic209]

Your a great motivator.

[@hvactechpr7872]

Had a mini vrf from hell... but it beat my but and Bossman got it up and running... but some things sometimes take a twist... always for good... had bad times also... it's a mix I guess I just keep on kicking ... I breath and say a prayer and I push on...

[@neilcomparetto5282]

Very true, this trade can be like a roller coaster. I’m dealing with several problem jobs currently... not fun. They will be resolved, I will learn from them, and order in my world will be restored 😂.

[@MLG_15]

Exactly my thoughts. Figure it out and move on 💪🏼💪🏼

[@bocates4579]

Great video bud, subscribed and notification set. I've been in the trade for about 6 years now. I went to a trade school and put in the time and got all my credentials and haven't looked back. My question to you is I'm now getting to a point in my career that I'm striving to become the best technician I can possibly be, and learn as much as I possibly can. What would be a good way to further my education on the trade and become worth more as a technician.

[@jodystrickland9150]

I enjoy HVAC and I enjoy my job, but I can't see myself doing it forever. My biggest dislike about HVAC is just being away from my family and not knowing when I'll be home. I'm still new to the field and all but I can't do it long term...id love to make it into a side job, but no more. I like the trade but I don't love it

[@lukec58397]

Trust me, you're not the only one thinking like this. The guys that "love" doing hvac have no hobbies or life.

[@jodystrickland9150]

@@lukec58397 idk maybe. Like I said I enjoy it but..I just wanna do more also. I'm not sure what yet

[@truetothecraft5725]

Great video bro. 👍🏼 You’re right. From time to time we get those “projects” where your patience is put to the test and shows how much grit we really have. From my short experience in this field, those are the projects/jobs that separate the men from the boys. That satisfaction feeling at the end is what makes it all worthwhile. Keep the great videos coming bro. From a UA bro to another. 👍🏼💪🏼

[@marksmith6259]

Lol I do hate brazing. I enjoy knowing how to.

[@scrambler350]

This video is super relevant to me right now. Boss/owner took a trip to Alaska for a month, left me(with two years experience), two helpers, and a Secretary to run the whole business right as the cooling season is kicking off with mulitiple non-residential project that he also wants done....secretary had enough and quit...definitely stressed and trying to tread water while getting people cooling - lotta stuff falling through the cracks and late nights. Sucks!

[@AKHVAC]

mike_HVAC sounds rough brother, hang in there!

[@picklerix6162]

Been there, done that. The owner would buy a motor home and a new Corvette for his wife and then complain that we didn't make enough money during the year for raises and/or bonuses.

[@channelcatchaser9426]

Your a good guy. Work sucks sometimes......craw space for me today and tomorrow.

[@kimjuanjun7124]

Why when you run into HVAC issues in your house are tougher to deal with than work? I had some issues with my water heater and I actually struggle with it than most things on job site.

[@LindensBloodyJersey]

The van says it all.

[@Chuca44]

The trade I used to like has become the trade I despise.

[@1tssen]

This trade will keep you humble. They'll be days when you feel like a badass and days you feel like a dumbass. Just stick with it and keep learning.

[@itsgeraldc9085]

I love the trade I love when a job is completed and looks and performs great. But just some employees or customers drive me insane. But it works both ways bcuz sometimes you meet great people. My biggest complain in hvac is time. Sometimes there are jobs that just have to get done. And summers are crazy I feel like I don’t spend enough time with my kids but I also know that eventually this will bring them a better life. Is all about sacrifice

[@MrRdb916]

Off topic, but have worked on any ammonia systems?? My boss is training me to care of an ammonia cold storage he normally takes care of. I'm excited to learn it. But don't see much videos out there on it.

[@AKHVAC]

That’s awesome! I do not, but check out Ulises Palacios on KZbin, he does quite a bit with them👍

[@knighthvac4876]

Thanks for posting , great stuff as always!

[@davenichols9539]

What a great video. I have been in the HVAC/R world for a long time about 30 + years! I still struggle with the job and what it takes from you emotionally and physically. I don't think that ever goes away. It's a very demanding job and is very gratifying as well. But will take it's toll on you if you let it! My father Rest in peace told me to do it as long as you can. I don't want to discourage the new recruits so to speak. It's still an awesome trade, You put into it and you will get out of it a lot of satisfaction. Just my Two cents sorry to ramble!

[@MrgreenurPastures]

I worked for a company for four months and was promised a good raise after sixty days and was making less then I did at Wendy's before I finally left to a different company

[@Differentname7930]

I'm thinking about building a tool bag for basic diagnostics and small repairs. If/when I get it built would you be willing to try it out and give some feed back?

[@AKHVAC]

Adrian Gamble always looking to try new things! Let me know👍

[@bosserman1964]

IT'S ON CALL

[@jwchicano]

Had a week or so like this this summer. I'm either too stubborn to quit or too stupid.... Haven't figured that one out but I keep going and everything seems to work itself out. I just try and stay positive while it's all going on or at the very least keep the negative thoughts to myself. Anything to keep any negativity from affecting The way I communicate with coworkers and customers. It always works out, I learn what it is I'm supposed to learn from it and still love my job. HVAC can really be a stressful career 🤣 I just try and deal with it with as much humility and positivity as possible 👍

[@rmiller6483]

Awesome video and editing Hk. Still remember your first video under your old KZbin name. Keep em rollin and have a great weekend sir...👍👍👍

[@AKHVAC]

R Miller thanks so much!

[@alfredmontoya1502]

Got a job as a sheet metal commercial installer at a great hvac company

[@alfredmontoya1502]

And going to school at the same time at nights is it a good job to start at

[@kansascitychief4965]

It’s taboo to say it as a HVAC tech but I hate doing this shit. I’m good at it have been doing it a while but I’m tired of it and actively trying to make a career change

[@markbeiser]

I'd enjoy the HVAC trade a lot more if it wasn't for all of the people. :D

[@countrykid1640]

just want i just came across your channel and so far i like the channel. Not to disclose company names here, but I believe we are of the same company just different branches. One topic that you could address is safety and such. something both of us know is pretty heavy with our trade as well as our particular company.

[@AKHVAC]

Great idea, and yes it's something ive planned on doing for some time. Thanks for watching man!

[@countrykid1640]

no problem at all, keep it up. Its great content for sure. when you do hit the safety topic, dont forget about anyone working on air cooled chillers. Since we have a solution to "safely" work on top of them with the new fall restraint system, and arc flash. I just went over a bit of Arc flash with one of our new guys. He was a bit mind blown.

[@AKHVAC]

Cameron Brown omaha😁. For sure man, arc flash is a big one too

[@justin0957]

Look Mrs. Johnson if you don't pay this invoice in full rite now you and little Timmy are going to be eating your next meal through a straw

[@MaceValor]

I recently quit my job working as an installer (residential/commercial). Even though I have school and my certifications I understand I am one of the new guys to the industry. What do you think of the people who have been in the industry for years and make work hell for new guys like myself? Talking crap, being unprofessional, being degrading, and telling us that we shouldn't be in the industry just because we are new? I'm out in the Vegas are and the work itself was great but my coworkers were too much for me to keep dealing with.

[@maxramsey5627]

No offence to you mate you might not be like this but we have some now guys in our company that are fully qualified but can’t do anything without being shown how to do it. So it’s frustrating when there are two of you on a job and someone getting nearly the same money as you because he’s qualified is slowing you down because he doesn’t know what he’s doing plus we do give each other shit in general but it’s mostly banter.

[@MaceValor]

Max Ramsey oh i totally feel ya man, and i take zero offense. I didn't go indepth with everything but my situation was a tad bit more than that. These guys were doing shit like throwing tools at me, shaking the ladder while i was on it, telling me every day that i was a piece of shit and they hoped i fucked something up and get fired or just quit. Management and HR pretty much ignored it since these guys had been with them so long. I do have experience in the field prior to working with them, mostly in dealing with res. Non ops and some installing. Commercial was new to me and was really excited to get into it. I just couldnt keep working with these guys at a company that didnt hold safety as a priority.

[@maxramsey5627]

MaceValor wow, they just sound like assholes! Good thing you left that place then to be honest.

[@jasonspengler7803]

I got to do on call two weeks in a row in 90 plus weather. Did 175 hours in two weeks. Came real close to losing it.

[@capitolrefrigerationheatin7501]

sounds like my last couple weeks!!!

[@chasemeshell4114]

Right there with ya man. 98 degree days 90%+ humidity will drain the soul out of you.

[@MR-nl8xr]

Chase Meshell. 90 rh, wtf, where you work, florida.

[@jasonspengler7803]

I feel your pain brother! Shit really blows sometimes!

[@chasemeshell4114]

Max R Louisiana worse than Florida

[@BigBuckGetter]

My boss shows favoritism towards unethical technicians, he rewards them for lying/robbing our customers. This shit is driving me crazy....

[@MLG_15]

Worked for a company that did the same , I moved on and couldn't be happier. Good things happen to good people !!

[@ishalljr]

Leave. PLENTY if other companies

[@Strictly4Defense]

k bone couldn't agree more 👍

[@danielshoop4928]

Trade has been great to me yes! Most of the time it's your employer or client's that make you hate HVAC. Dont think leaving one company for another will fix all issues each company has it's own issues, if you work for yourself you will have your own issue that will make you hate the trade from time to time. We are human unfortunately this will be a cycle of up and down. Funny you showed the truck, my helper and I just went thru both of my service trucks today man did I find some things but if feels good to be organized !!

[@mccutcheonservicesllc81]

I hate HVAC too. Air conditioning is boring to me. But I like your channel and your FB page! 👍 Keep it up

[@nz1229]

I don't think that I can work 60+ hours a week without burnout. Did you seriously say 70 or 80 hours a week? I might be able to work less than a month at 10-11 hour days, 7 days a week but not the night shift. Should I forget about this trade?

[@MrDJSkeptik]

I am 30 years in. This trade is ruthless and unforgiving, not to mention thankless. I would not have done this had I known how brutal the demand on me would be. Getting up in the middle of the night to go up on a roof is not uncommon. My last employer said that we should ask for relief if our weekly hour load hit 75 hrs. Got that? 75 hours before you are allowed to cry about it. I am burned out like you wouldn't believe.

[@lareconquista1696]

@@MrDJSkeptik Wow 30 years my respect. What would you say to a college hvac student that is not sure if he likes the trade? Should he just take the certificate he has already completed and work? or risk finishing then finding out the career is not for him?

[@dannydaghavarian9185]

Too many cheifs and not enough Indians is probably the worst thing....

[@iamreeve88]

danny daghavarian haha to many chefs, what are you a cook?

[@dannydaghavarian9185]

@@iamreeve88 well spotted

[@Saleejo]

@@dannydaghavarian9185 still spelled it wrong lmao

[@tinymanthebeast]

😎Thank you.

[@ryans5473]

Dude my work truck always looks like that! Good video... cause seeing all your guys' immaculate vans had me feeling like a real shitbag. But when you're slammed, you're slammed..sometimes there's no time to be organizing the rig. You're missing one very important item in your van though...the hammock hanging rack to rack!! People get a little weirded out when you come crawling out of the back with your boots off, but who cares. But I will say this, your work truck page motivated me to clean up my act a little bit and buy some milk crates, hard cases and tackle boxes and what not. This has not only made my truck more clean and organized, but I'm more productive and not buying crap/doubling up on stuff I don't need cause I can't find it in my truck.

[@jonhvac]

Good vid Andrew😸👍

[@stevenerwin6202]

Im impressed with your knowledge and passion you have for this trade ive been doing hvac/refrigeration since i was 16 im now 33 so i got 17 years under my belt, its the only job/career ive had. Its extremely easy to get bitter, angry and lose your passion for this trade. Usually due to customers giving a hard time about anything. I love being a tech and truly enjoy what i do so its nice to see another who is so driven and positive, keep making these videos there legit.

[@johncote2776]

people issue lol...true. I had a bad week myself.

[@nicesmack9309]

Are you still doing HVAC?

[@natewalker7064]

I hate complainers and I hate complaining. But I got to say we have a hard time with all the shit we have to keep organized

[@astrobl08]

So as far as the giveaway goes. How's it work if we share the same supply houses? Lol.

[@AKHVAC]

astrobl08 what do you mean share supply houses?

[@astrobl08]

AK HVAC We work in the same area. Not trying to be creepy lol. I currently work for your brother in law. I'm assuming you've already got the surrounding supply house to stock the product.

[@AKHVAC]

astrobl08 😁👍👍gotcha Hit up SWH, I haven’t been there yet!

[@runningcoyote4736]

I love hvac

[@timothytran604]

Do a video on your mistakes. If you’re comfortable.

[@KevinJLyons]

I would be much more inclined to buy products from Sporlan, if I had any idea in the world what they sold.

[@AKHVAC]

Kevin Lyons not being sarcastic, are you in the HVAC trade? I probably should add a link to my video descriptions for people to get more information. Sporlan is a refrigeration components manufacturer, specializing in things like expansion valves, filter driers, sight glasses etc👍

[@KevinJLyons]

I'm a newbie, 15 years. But I don't install, and I think we get our TXV's from Danfoss. Or I'll usually say, "Get me a TXV for a Carrier coil model # blah blah." I don't really control who makes the parts.

[@AKHVAC]

Kevin Lyons gotcha man! The “catch-all” and “see-all” driers and sight glasses are Sporlan they also make the zoom lock tool and Pro R smart probes Bluetooth gauges. Thanks for watching man!

[@MR-nl8xr]

AK HVAC. They also make solenoid valves.

[@AKHVAC]

Max R I mentioned expansion valves above but you’re absolutely right!

[@bluebeastgamer3005]

Hey brother, why are you afraid to show your company name or logo on your truck??????