HVAC Install Tools Every Beginner Needs

Typical tools a beginner hvac installer will need.

[jimramirez]

THIS IS WHAT WE NEEDED!..

It is my second day as a install helper so you were spot on from what my Lead Installer said. I am focused on Condenser install while my Lead focuses on the A coil inside.

A Tool Belt or belt pouch is abosulutly curcial so your not walking back and forth for additional tools.

Understanding the initial set up tools where you needed them saves you time.

Talk to your lead installer first. they might have extra tools they dont need and save your 150 bucks.

[captain_op]

1. Tin snips right and left
2. Seamers
3. Crimpers
4. Duct Knife
5. Angle Cutter
6. Panduit Strap Gun
7. Sharpie, box cutter, tape measure
8. Beater screwdriver and hammer
9. Large and Small sized pipe cutters
10. 1/4 and 5/16 nut drivers
11. Flat head and Philips head medium sized screwdrivers
12. Stubby multi tool screwdriver
13. Valve core removal tool
14. Tester pen
15. Wire strippers
16. Linesman Pliers
17. Service Wrench
18. Torpedo Level
19. Channel Locks
20. Adjustable wrenches, 1 wide jaw 1 traditional
21. PVC Cutter
22. 12v drill
23. 2 Aluminum pipe wrenches
24. Manifold Gauge set for removal of R22

[marcusdickson]

Finally a video for installers, great info here

[NEWTFACED]

Good video, I showed up with most of these tools when I got hired. Collected them while I was going to school. I still buy 1 tool per paycheck even though I have pretty much everything I need. I don’t like lending people my tools but I do. I also purchase a tool if I’ve borrowed a specific tool more than twice. Don’t be the guy who works on a crew for 4 months and hasn’t purchased a single tool. That gets old very fast. When you senior tech asks for a tool you should have it on hand or close by.

[jeremymetcalf]

Have an interview this friday as an apprentice installer. Video is def. more helpful than a lot of other videos I have watched.

[dioncurtiscurtis]

The 11 in 1 is a must have.

Yes if lost, you are screwed 11 different ways but I swear less is more sometimes

[techtrip]

tinners hammer. i went a month without one on a commercial job where 1/2 the trunk line was insulated but not built, and using my old irwin curved back was a pain. was happy to drop the $55 on a malco setter.

[peterevans]

Great video..I would add a few general items: decent head torch, and a small rechargable work light..Not really a tool, but a small notebook and pencil to take measurements and do calculations..Other items would be a selection of screw driver, hex and torx bits along with a couple of extensions for the drill and perhaps a stepped drill bit...Edited to add, there is no mention of any PPE??? Not sure how things work in the State's ie whether the company provides it or the employee is expected to? On many work sites in the UK you simply won't be allowed on if you are not wearing the appropriate PPE, so it is something to consider...

[PawsumGaming]

Getting into HVAC was really the best choice I have made.. I still don't understand how apprentices or helpers don't see what the need and just have it.

[Gcanno]

I would say get Kneepads, ear -plugs, eye protection, a good respirator and basic a5 cut gloves inexpensive and at walmart and harbor freight .A fuse puller could save your life and are inexpensive also . I know it's supposed to be for tools, Your body it is the most important tool you have . A good employer would provide these .

[Almtyhalfbreed]

In south Carolina this is true everything you have we use

[brandonsanchez]

Great video, really helped me be pre pared and everything I needed. Thanks !

[hvacdr]

Saw the thumbnail and thought ya I have owned these same tools for decades

[mikekelly]

Really appreciate this video bro I’m starting as a installer helper next week😂👍🏽

[On-W.A.F]

Hey Mike, thanks for making this video man I'm brand new to the HVAC industry and going into installs. As a newcomer what's a good bag to get to put the tools in?

[E.IS.M.I.A.]

Screwed 6 different ways haha that’s a good one

[leehart]

Good morning. What kind of bag/box/bucket do you carry these tools in ? Thank you for a good video.

[gerardomartinez]

Thanks this helped me out. I’m as green as comes and hand tools are alien to me.

[madjrtv]

Thanks men the video help me a lot is my first week and know I have all that I need

[comelon]

Great Video, thank you. How long is the shaft of the Klein nut drivers?Thank you!