Commercial HVAC and Incoming Pool of Talent

Residential vs. commercial HVAC

I talk with Joe Terry, a commercial HVAC tech turned project manager. He’s been in the field for 28 years and has seen a lot.

We talk about education, new people coming into the trade and what we can do to help the new generation of HVAC techs.

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This episode is about how to make money in the HVAC field.

It may seem simple, but knowing how to trouble shoot electrical or replace a motor isn't the only thing you have to know to be successful in this field. 

I go over some of the things I think are essential and what you should work on to be successful.

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This podcast is dedicated to helping people get into and being successful in the HVAC filed. This is from my perspective as a residential HVAC contractor.

In this episode I go over what tools you should get to start out with.

Here is a list of tools I give to all of my techs. I have marked with an * which tools I went over in this podcast.

Hand tools

nut driver 1/4"

nut driver 5/16"

nut driver 3/8"

nut driver 1/2"

11 in 1 Klein tool

*Klein 8-in-1 HVAC Slide Drive tool

Philips head screw driver

*flat head screw driver

Side cutter pliers

*needle nose pliers (Knipex KN1301160)

linesman pliers

red handled wire strippers

8" channel locks

*Klein V-Jaw pliers

6" crescent wrench

*8" crescent wrench wide mouth

Pipe wrench

9 mm socket or nut driver

11 mm socket or nut driver

Square ratchet wrench service tool

*Service tool

Schrader replacement tool (Apion)

*Tool bag (Veto Pro Pack TB4B)

Electric tools

cordless hammer drill

*bits 1/4" 5/16" 3/8" (long and short) (1/4" and 5/16" Reversible Magnetic Hex Chuck Driver (6" Long))

*Cordless impact

*Field piece multi-meter (SC260)

*contact-less voltage tester (Klein NCVT-3)

AC tools

*Digital gauges (Testo 550)

set of hoses with one extra (Yellow Jacket)

*tubing cutters (Ridgid Model 118)

de-burring tool

Vacuum pump 5 cfm or better

Charging Scale

Nitrogen tank

Nitrogen regulator

Torch set

Torch tanks

Fan Blade Puller

INSTALL TOOLS

sheet metal cutters left and right

sheet metal hammer

PVC cutters

This podcast episode is about how to get your EPA certification

What apps are best to pass the EPA exam on section 608

-EPA 608 HVAC Exam Prep

-HVAC Test Prep (first choice for information and content)

-Esco test and certification (first choice just for memorizing)

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This podcast is dedicated to helping people get into and be successful in the HVAC field. This is all from my own perspective having been a tech, manager and owner/ contractor. I have also been my own installer.

This episode is dedicated to how you break into the HVAC field.

How to get a job after HVAC school

How to find a good company to work for

What do I need to start a job as an HVAC tech/ installer/ apprentice

This episode is about some things to expect once you are working in the HVAC field.

I have a guest, Will Pollack, we talk about why HVAC techs don't like each other, how to manage your time and gaining trust with customers. Also we talk about finding out what your company expects from you.

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This podcast is for the new HVAC tech who doesn't know were to start or just looking for some tips on where to go for information on trouble shooting HVAC, air conditioning, heating, systems.

HVAC know it all

HVAC hub

I may put links up to help out the new guys but this should be enough to get you started.

In this episode I have Jacob as a guest.

We discuss what to do and not to do at a customers home.

This may seem trivial, but it is really important and can be approached more wrong than right.

This Podcast is about some of the different pay structures that exist in the HVAC field.

It seems there are about as many pay structures as there are HVAC contracting companies to work for. 

My former employee Peter and I talk about some of them and some additional things such as sales and good maintenance philosophies.

hourly vs. piece rate or commission based

How much can I make as an HVAC technician

How much do HVAC technicians make

How do I become an HVAC technician