HVAC Advice For New Techs

HVAC advice for new techs! This is a list of ten tips for new HVAC technicians that are still in school or are just starting out in their career. If you are a tech yourself and have experience in the field, please do share the advice you would give to new techs as well! The more advice the better. Thank you for sharing your wisdom and insight! Here are the 10 tips I talk about in the video:

1. Ask Questions, Take Notes
2. Practice as Much as You Can
3. Get a Job in The Field While Going to School
4. Don't be Afraid to Jump Ship
5. Don't Splurge on Tools
6. Never Bad Mouth People
7. Be Helpful and Respectful
8. Have Extra Clothes
9. BE CONFIDENT
10. Expect to Make Mistakes
▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬
▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬
For More Repair Videos:
🔌 Dryer Repair Playlist:
🧺 Washer Repair Playlist:
🔥 Furnace Repair Playlist:
❄️ AC Repair Playlist:
💧 Water Heater Playlist:
🛠️ HVAC Tools Playlist:
🔋 Capacitor Playlist:
▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬
🛒 For a Complete List of Tools and Parts Visit my Amazon Page:
▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬
🅿️ Want to Support This Channel? You can donate via PayPal:
▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬
📷 Interested in What Gear I use to Film my Videos?

Sony A6300 16-50mm:
Sony 35mm Fixed Lense:
Extra Batteries:
Memory Card (2):
60" Tripod:
Bird-Eye View Tripod:
Rode VideoMicro Microphone:
Rode Wireless Go Microphone:
Neewer Halo Light (2):
Viltrox LED Light Panel:
▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬
🙏 We would greatly appreciate it if you considered supporting our channel while shopping on Amazon by buying anything you need on Amazon after clicking on one of the links above. This gives us a small commission at no additional cost to you and helps us continue producing more videos! Thanks a million for your support!!
▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬
⚠️ Disclaimer:
This video is for educational purposes. All appliance and HVAC repair work should be done by a trained professional. Word of Advice TV is not responsible for any possible damages or injuries caused by the use or misuse of the provided information.
▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬
📥 SPONSORS / Collabs:
Would you like to partner with Word of Advice TV? 🤝

[johnstewart]

Not only are you beyond extremely well spoken, insightful, and the best instructor I've ever had; but you have life wisdom way beyond your years, young man. I can't wait to see more vids, bubba.

[Yollaman]

New Techs- learn to save your money and live within your means. If you treat your money right, being an HVAC tech will give you and your family a good life.

[tomwardzala]

Tip: Don’t be afraid to make mistakes, also make sure that you fully understand 24v control voltage

[Weztcoastguy]

With 38 years experience as an HVAC mechanic, a word to new apprentices, learn the basic fundamentals of how control circuits work, keep your cell phone in your pocket, be proactive with your journeyman, stay one step ahead, and never and I repeat never be late for work. We have baseball rules here at my job, 3 strikes and your out. Hope this helps.

[charleswashington]

I've retired and interested in the HVAC field now did mobile AC now I want to learn residential you truly stand head-and-shoulders over anybody else I've listened to so far thanks for your true sincerity

[lex]

41 years old and a New Tech!
Went from Boiler Operator to Maintenance Mechanic to HVAC Technician. This is the top of the Mountain for me and this is my dream Job! I hope I can do this. Confidence is definitely important. I know from my past Jobs!

[hunkydude]

HVAC guys from now should purchase a voltage pen detector and when you get ready to service a/c or furnace check to see of the system is live that means the outer shell metal etc.... just saying for safety reasons, remember its your life, don't roll the dice thinking the metal isn't live etc...

[antonleimbach]

I was an electronics technician for 25 years. This applies to almost any technical job. Tip: Become the expert on something at work. Take your own notes and make your own manuals. Be the guy everyone comes to for certain makes, models, or whatever. They done lay off the experts first, they lay off the guy who doesn’t know that much and goofs off all the time.

[davidtrainer]

I am a HVACr student, I only have 5 classes left in my certification. (18 more units before AS degree). Hopefully am getting into the union apprenticeship in spring '20. BUT I LEARNED A LESSON I WILL NEVER FORGET, I was helping change a blower motor when I checked for Ohms (Omega symbol, lol or horseshoe as you call it) with the system live and was hit with 277 VOLTS!!! Through my heart since was using both my hands (without gloves) with my meter leads. It felt like someone had grabbed me on the ladder from behind as hard as they could like a running tackle cause I tensed that bad. Luckily it only held me for a couple seconds before I jumped off the ladder. My buddy I was working with heard me grunt (from the pain) and jump off the ladder. Moral of the story, LISTEN IN CLASS WHEN THEY SAY DO NOT CHECK OHMS OR CONTINUITY ON A LIVE CIRCUIT!!! SO happy I'm alive, my job had the Fire Department check my heart just to be sure I was ok afterward. That'll wake you up and scare the crap out of you. You should do a whole electrical HVAC safety video from your and other's experiences.

[donaldpainter]

The best piece of advice I can tell anyone getting into hvac buy tools the more tools you have the easier it will be if seen alot of guys struggling to get a blower motor off because they didn't have a motor puller

[nicholaswatt]

Your tip about not being afraid to jump ship is spot on. I just left a company for another company, $5 raise and better benefits. Your videos are awesome and very Educational. Thank you!

[Thatplumberguy]

I hated when I first started I was 18 fresh outa high school with an apprenticeship. I’m now 24 and the people that gave me crap or didn’t want me to work on their stuff because I was “too young” now request me. Busting your ass and making a good name for yourself with very few callbacks pays off. Hvac treats me well. Pays the bills and stocks my tool addiction 😂😂

[connorcoutant]

Thanks for the info! Been an apprentice now for a few months and I’m trying to get better on my knowledge of electrical circuits I got shocked by 120V the other day and it scared the crap out of me. Definitely a huge jolt, I was removing a spade connection from an air handler, and I forgot that I out the disconnect back in and with my needle nose my hand was slightly on the metal of the pliers and not on the rubber like I should have and it hurt bo!!! Be careful and wear gloves and make sure you have a good grip on the rubber of the tool and not the metal!

[toddmuddywaters]

Tip #9 Confidence... That tip is GOLD!!! I struggle with that BIG TIME as a new tech. Thanks for posting this. I love your

[doomcosmetics]

I just got started in HVAC and I find your information very useful, thanks a million.

[jeffshore]

All good advice, I have 40 years in the trade. Worked in 3 different states, been teaching now for about 7 years. Going to show this video to all my new students coming into the program.

[David-gnfk]

I love what you said about not bad mouthing anyone, and I am so glad you looked to that verse in proverbs I have used that verse too

[zzBlackFenix]

Great tips! I am halfway through my HVAC program and am excited to get into the field. The only tip I might change is instead of touching things with the back of your hand, use the non contact voltage setting on your meter and just do a quick sweep of anything you will touch.
My teacher told us about a junior tech who got shocked so hard he flew back. One of the senior techs discovered the unit was live even though they disconnected the power and got a light shock. So he told the other senior tech, but neither of them told the junior tech and he started getting to work. The Jr tech's safety shoes must have been doing some serious work insulating him because he survived and most of his injuries were from being flung across the room. But he was knocked unconscious. You weren't kidding you definitely have to respect electricity. Thanks for the helpful video!

[josephgomez]

I’m getting into HVAC sales from solar sales, so I’ve been watching your videos.

Your furnace and AC breakdown has been unbelievably helpful. Also the fact that you brought up Solomon means you’re also a good guy - subscribed!!

[undefined]

An addition to the rain story you mentioned, I carry tarps of different sizes with 4 lengths of 50' 550 cord. Obviously each cord is for each corner. 50' to reach an anchor if there is no anchors close by, and the tarp tilted to clear the rain away from the unit being covered (and you), and tying bowline knots at the tarp and truckers hitches to tension the cord real tight.
Also helps to keep the sun off of you, or if you need a very makeshift condenser hood in cold climates, and using the string to tie the tarp to the equipment.
Or a floor covering if the tarps are new, or you just cleaned them.
And all the other uses for 550 cord.