Day in the life of an HVAC Apprentice - Part 1 - (Career change) Cooling Maintenance Indoor Unit
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 21 ต.ค. 2024
- HVAC apprentice Julius spends his first day out in the field with me.
We spent the day training, completing several cooling maintenance calls and just talking about why Julius decided to switch careers and start this job in the HVAC industry with no prior experience.
As many of you know, HVAC is a challenging but rewarding career, with a ton of opportunities, so it's great to see young people entering the profession. Stay tuned to see how Julius's career progresses!
Let me know in the comments if you have any advice for young people entering the HVAC trade?
Thanks for watching!
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Julius is fast on the uptake, asks good questions and we can see him connecting concepts. Yeah, he should do installs first but his real love is going to be service troubleshooting. In another 3 years he'll have his own YT channel.
Totally agree! Really appreciate the feedback. I've even told him he should start a youtube channel, definitely has the personality for it.
@@HVACTechKnowledgy question say kf don't have license to be a hvac helpe?the ones riding with the you is he like hvac helper if so do i need a driving license for hvac helper job
Awesome teacher that is respectful and patient with his apprentice, we need more of those
Thanks Im trying. Appreciate the complement.
I like how well you explain your process of serviceing the equipment, and why you do it. I have been an hvac tech for over 40 years now. Firmly believe that new employees all should do installs first before service, they gain a better understanding of the big picture and improve their skills along the way. You seem like a great guy to mentor the newbies, keep up the great work. Continued success in the future.
I appreciate the feedback and thanks for watching!
Does it take a toll on ur body
@@nexter2930it’s a labor job, it definitely will. But if you take care of yourself you’ll be fine
This kid is HUNGRY!! He's definitely going places. Great video
That's a fact!
I feel like this is right up my alley. Wish i could get the courage to make the switch from my abusive job to hvac/r. Making more money isnt even a concern, i just want time for my family (weekends) and to work with respect and appreciation.
I think you should give it a shot!
I did install for 6 months never needed to do it again run my own business strictly service and change outs only. Absolutely hate messing with ductwork. But shout out to the people that do installs super hard work
I respect that
He looks like he will be a fast learner, plenty common sense and willing to learn for what it's seems
Oh yeah he definitely is! I think he's going to do great.
I'm currently enrolled in my local college's HVACR program and excited to learn. its fun looking ahead to what my internship may look like and hope to get a mentor like you. I'm excited to get into the industry and feel like I'm learning enough to almost be useful at this point. it seems like guys out in the field learn a little quicker than being stuck in a 25 guy lab with one instructor lol. love videos like this and I went and looked at what static pressure was as its not something we've covered yet. -cheers
Nice! Yeah it is definitely a fun career at times. You just have to love to learn new things and to challenge yourself. Wish you the best thanks for watching!
Really so your getting a refrigeration certification but same over here in Stockton I’m thinking of doing that because its less way less courses then hvac . want to become an installer later on how is it really hard ? lotsof math hope not
Good teacher takes the time to explain
I’m coming from a completely different world to the trades, also doing hvac/r I feel exactly like this dude, just hungry to learn and work and have the right attitude
you have someone who wants to learn!!!!! Teach him good. Its hard to find people like that
I'm just finished HVAC training with a company I start on my own tomorrow man I'm excited for this hvac career.
Congrats! Wish you the best
Any update?
how long was training ?
If you could go back and not do it would you ?
Keep up the videos I just got in the field and love them.
Thanks a lot man! I definitely appreciate that feedback and Im definitely going to keep them coming!
Seems to be a pretty smart kid. I think he’ll do well in hvac
Yeah he definitely has what it takes!
They threw me into a truck with a clipboard full of invoices . No training or instructions at all. 30 years later I am still alone by myself with no training.
you training people now congratulations
I'm trying 🙂Thanks a lot!
You can get whatever information you want on utube. 30 years ago, we had nothing. Even service manuals were hard to come by. You had to pay for them. They were not cheap. Techs have it a lot easier now, but the equipment is also a lot more complicated.
Totally agree, I always say I got into HVAC at the right time🙂
Real handsome apprentice 👀he’s gonna be well off with you teaching no doubt
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I start my apprentice in January with Cardnial heating and cooling and man am I nervous been working over a year in food service and I just knew hvac among a few other trades had my interest. I guess I'm just worried I'm not gonna gather all of it right away and I don't wanna be that guy that's still struggling to catch it. The apprentice is 5 months long 5 days a week 8 hours. Any advice or things I should be doing to prepare myself?
How did you do?
Great video pal!
Thanks alot!
With HVAC you'll learn electrical and plumbing too.
True
Nice video, I am doing Maintenance and working hard to become a service technician, but I don’t know how long it will take.
Thanks! Like I always say the ball's in your court on how fast you want to move up in this field if you put in the hours in after work you can rapidly accelerate the process.
just came across your youtube channel, i see you read every comment and thats really nice of u. U definitely make a fantastic teacher. hes lucky to have u.
I would like to ask what kind of advice would u give to me im 19, and looking to start working in the trades but not sure how to get started.
Looking into HVAC for sure, please and thank you. Love from canada!
Hey there! I appreciate the compliments I'm glad you enjoy the videos. Best thing I'd say to do is try to start with a small company cuz you're more likely to appreciate your clothes and they will advance you as you develop. Also always be studying focused heavy on electrical. Stay tuned I've got a video should be dropping this week covering this topic👍
@@HVACTechKnowledgy
Thank you sir. I will be looking forward to that.
A future video we all might be looking at is "HVAC vs Electrician".
Great video keep up the great work 👍🏻
Thanks! Will do👍
Enjoyed the video. Good questions good teacher 👍🏻 looking into getting into HVAC or Electeical
It's a lot! You definitely should they're both good careers that are always looking for help
Hi...i am from India, completed my graduation in mechanical engineering....how can I get hvac apprenticeship..is it possible.? Reply pls
Hey there - do u know the way to get apprentice oppport? Where should I be looking for
im looking at a career change into HVAC, is it best to go to school first or how would i go about getting an internship with no prior experience to get that experience. I looked into jobs and they all want years of experience even for an apprenticeship.
I would try to start off at a smaller company to learn the ropes. Most small owner operators will hire you without experience as long as you show your willingness show up and your trying to learn.
I work in apartment maintenance and they paid for my epa test. Been here going on 3 years learning as I go on doing installs and servicing the older systems we have.
Ive just recently become some what interested in pursing this particular trade. Does one jump straight to apprenticeship, or do I have to go through a school first?
I'd go straight for the apprenticeship. School is a waste of time in my opinion. As a matter of fact just apply for an entry level position at a small company and get paid to learn.👍
@@HVACTechKnowledgy oh i didnt know i could do that. i thought school was a requirement
So I graduated hvac school but I've been really nervous to leave to work in hvac. Tbh I think feel like I'm not ready and starting to have second thoughts if I made the right choice.
You need somebody to encourage you or something? We all was nervous
@@misguidedyouthbrand6338mf just wants validation
I’m interested in going into HVA, does anyone suggest going to trade for it or joining a HVAC company who trains?
I am so hungry for this field.
Hey man I’m also in the Carolina’s and learning through NCIA. Are you in Charlotte by chance? You seem like a freaking great mentor.
@phaze4208 hey appreciate the compliment and thanks for watching! Yes sir were based in Charlotte NC
Good video I’m an apprentice as well
Nice! Appreciate the feedback and thanks for watching!
I got a new return grille 20x20 and it's alittle smaller than my current old one and the filter is snug that I used to see how it fits, also I've searched for wider dimensions but none that goes to 23 on the outside, It's not in yet I need help on what to do
The Snug fit is actually good as long as you're not having to bend and distort the filter to get it in. What are the exact dimensions on the new filter grill?
@@HVACTechKnowledgy Outside Dimensions: 22-11/16 inch width x 22-11/16 in length
So is the filter just not fitting properly in the new grill? Also what made you decide to replace the filter grill in the first place just curious?
@HVAC Tech Knowledgy yes it wasn't fitting but I noticed there was a bend one bottom corner blocking the filter from going all the way in ,and I if could show you you'd see why lol but the current one is older ,dirty after cleaning and has the turn opening latches ,one is broken
Okay cool I know how it is those things can get pretty grimy lol. Sounds like the frame is just been a little bit, if you can bend it back that would be the ticket or just try to take it back and get one that's square.
Should have bent those luvers for better airflow.
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did he need his license in order to start?
Great video..
Thanks a lot! Glad you enjoyed it
Great job
Appreciate the feedback and thanks for watching!
What manometer is that?
Anybody got any HVAC PDFs they can share
Do you need to go through a apprentice program or ojt whats better in your op
I usually recommend just getting job at a smaller outfit and working your way up from there. You can advance pretty quickly if you put in the work with smaller companies because they're going to place you where you're most valuable. So essentially whatever discipline you choose to excel at that's what they'll have you doing.
How is Julius doing now ?
Good video
Thanks! Appreciate the feedback and thanks for watching
How much apprentice get paid per hour
Not sure, it depends where you are located. I would check out a few HVAC forums or FB groups to get an accurate $ number 👍
How is the work in north Carolina planning to moving there
It’s solid! I love the Carolinas. I’ve lived in New York and Florida and I probably wouldn’t appreciate those climates very much. The temperature here swings aren’t too extreme winters aren’t too cold summers aren’t crazy hot. A lot of crawlspaces though. There’s also alot of population growth, so companies are always hiring.
I’m in NC and trying to find an apprenticeship soon.
What city are guys out of?
Charlotte NC
Guess I gotta move
Hahaha he’s nervous in a few weeks he b good 👍
Always date the filter.
True
Where would you recommend? Applebees? Texas Roadhouse?
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Did anybody ever told you look like omari Hardwick 😆
LOL no I've not heard that one...
@HVACTechKnowledgy but all jokes to the side do you need A driver license in order for me to become like a hvac helper?
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How do a handful of techs still get away with indulging in the ganja?
What’s wrong with that?
lol video also check your caps under load here I will give it to you /
amps x 2650 % volts = mf 😎TAMPA BAY FL HVACR/Yachts
Nice! I was just showing Julius this method the other week. Thanks for the feedback and thanks for watching!