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
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  • @johnstewart4765
    @johnstewart4765 Жыл бұрын

    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.

  • @ambermartin1431

    @ambermartin1431

    Жыл бұрын

    😊👽 I don’t have any education is there any online on hand training because I do understand very well and a lot of things I do is on hand and individual and auto. Is there a book for it something is a basic about HVAC troubleshooting testing, capacitors, contactors, electric amateur or transformer the heat pump and the back green the lines charging. 13:55

  • @ambermartin1431

    @ambermartin1431

    Жыл бұрын

    I believe the tip is wear a thin coded glove like gorilla glove, or from Home Depot. They have them pretty great very light. It’s like the same as your fingers when you put them on if you do something charged up has power electrical surge it won’t even shock you so always wear those gorilla gloves 28:04

  • @landongooding7461
    @landongooding74615 жыл бұрын

    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.

  • @toli0968

    @toli0968

    5 жыл бұрын

    Well said. After getting hired my son bought and traded in 4 cars in 1 year. Now he is carless and broke. Out 30k in 8 months. Wtf!

  • @WordofAdviceTV

    @WordofAdviceTV

    5 жыл бұрын

    @Landon Gooding That's good advice! Thank you for saying that. If your income goes up, that does not mean your expenses should go up with it.

  • @WordofAdviceTV

    @WordofAdviceTV

    5 жыл бұрын

    @Toli P Hopefully your son learned from his experiences and will make better choices in the future!

  • @jaimerascon9805

    @jaimerascon9805

    5 жыл бұрын

    Great motivation class for my nephews attitudes. I'm sending this, thanks for sharing your peptalk.

  • @WordofAdviceTV

    @WordofAdviceTV

    5 жыл бұрын

    @@jaimerascon9805 Thank you for watching and commenting! Glad to hear you liked it enough to pass it on :)

  • @hunkydude322
    @hunkydude3224 жыл бұрын

    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...

  • @seanhalloran6311

    @seanhalloran6311

    2 жыл бұрын

    Klein makes a NCV tester with an infared thermometer. It's about $40 but is the only toll that I use on every single job. Great thought

  • @tomwardzala4240
    @tomwardzala42404 жыл бұрын

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

  • @WordofAdviceTV

    @WordofAdviceTV

    4 жыл бұрын

    Thanks Tom!

  • @frankoreka2900

    @frankoreka2900

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@WordofAdviceTV looking how to understand how 24v work .

  • @pauljamilkowski3672

    @pauljamilkowski3672

    Жыл бұрын

    Recently a very experienced tech at the company I work for, of his on volition, led a class for the n00bs on 24v relays. It was super helpful and he knew it would help everyone.

  • @Thatplumberguy1995
    @Thatplumberguy19954 жыл бұрын

    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 😂😂

  • @jelmar8740

    @jelmar8740

    4 жыл бұрын

    sean clark i too have tool addiction😁

  • @Thatplumberguy1995

    @Thatplumberguy1995

    4 жыл бұрын

    Pwede na pala Lumabas nothing wrong with that!

  • @shreddykruger8324

    @shreddykruger8324

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@Thatplumberguy1995 what brand do you prefer to use and where do you prefer to shop for tools?

  • @Thatplumberguy1995

    @Thatplumberguy1995

    4 жыл бұрын

    Dewalt for power tools and Klein for hand tools and anywhere online supply houses or the supply houses that deliver to the shop

  • @sowwhatlxxxvii

    @sowwhatlxxxvii

    3 жыл бұрын

    Awesome im 34 late coming in the game but tired of security with its terrible pay. Im getting into now. Hopefully turns out good for me

  • @andrewbutler1423
    @andrewbutler14233 жыл бұрын

    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.

  • @koba2348

    @koba2348

    Жыл бұрын

    I'm late for work every day

  • @T_JiZzle

    @T_JiZzle

    Жыл бұрын

    @@koba2348 same

  • @pauljamilkowski3672

    @pauljamilkowski3672

    Жыл бұрын

    As an apprentice, the guys training me are almost always later than I am! 🤣

  • @mikeyPRE6

    @mikeyPRE6

    21 күн бұрын

    @@pauljamilkowski3672I’m in school and my teachers always show up late so that’s my example 😂🤣

  • @charleswashington7576
    @charleswashington75763 жыл бұрын

    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

  • @nicholaswatt4526
    @nicholaswatt45263 жыл бұрын

    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!

  • @toddmuddywaters
    @toddmuddywaters5 жыл бұрын

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

  • @WordofAdviceTV

    @WordofAdviceTV

    5 жыл бұрын

    You're welcome!! Glad to hear the videos help :) Yes, confidence comes with experience but until you gain that experience you still have to play the part. Good luck with your career! And like I said in the video, the point is not to fool the customer but to be a knowledgeable tech in the customer''s eyes. And if you are not sure what's going on, try to get some help instead of going in blind. Stay cool! ;)

  • @kendrasmith8838

    @kendrasmith8838

    2 жыл бұрын

    Same here! Tip #9 and #10 is my worst fear! I am so glad I ran across his page because it has been helping me so much! He's definitely my godsend 🙂 All the tips were very helpful for us new to this trade

  • @maddog12186
    @maddog121865 жыл бұрын

    Ask questions to the customer or dispatcher you can find out alot with history. Don't trust anyone's diagnoses double check them. Make sure you aren't wasting your time. Learn ventilation very helpful in the USA.

  • @WordofAdviceTV

    @WordofAdviceTV

    5 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for the additional pointers Mark!

  • @picklerix6162
    @picklerix61624 жыл бұрын

    A lot of companies will let you go right away when you give two weeks notice. I guess they figure you’re not going to work hard or they don’t want you to talk to the other employees.

  • @lex6794
    @lex67942 жыл бұрын

    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!

  • @antonleimbach648
    @antonleimbach648 Жыл бұрын

    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.

  • @donaldpainter956
    @donaldpainter9562 жыл бұрын

    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

  • @davidtrainer3882
    @davidtrainer38825 жыл бұрын

    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.

  • @WordofAdviceTV

    @WordofAdviceTV

    5 жыл бұрын

    Crazy story! Glad that you are still with us man! If you weren't on a ladder, that very well could have killed you. Thank you much for sharing!! I wish I had more comments like yours, then I would love to make a video with all your stories in it. Stories like that are incredible motivation for new techs to respect electricity. I will pin your comment so it shows up on top and hopefully we can get at least 3-5 more stories similar to yours. (If someone else has a near-death experience like that which you are willing to share, please reply to this comment thread. Thank you!)

  • @unknownlifeform1632

    @unknownlifeform1632

    4 жыл бұрын

    Lucky 🍀

  • @fourweight

    @fourweight

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@WordofAdviceTV Years ago I was a Life Insurance agent who worked with business owners . Most of my work was with businesses who had buy/sell agreements in place which are typically funded with life insurance policies. I was doing fact finder with the owner of an HVAC construction and service company and was surprised to learn that he only had $250k of life insurance to protect his wife and family of 4 young kids if something were to happen to him. Unfortunately, it was all too common for folks to think that $300-400k was "plenty !!" of insurance. This guy told me (somewhat jokingly) "Two hundred and fifty thousand is plenty of money - after all, I am not trying to make her rich, Hehe!" At risk of being pushy, I challenged his thinking and pretty much insisted that if he loved his family, the least should do is secure another $250k of coverage. Reluctantly he purchased the additional coverage for a total of $500k. Six months later this experienced tech and business owner was doing some pro bono HVAC service work for his brother in law and was electrocuted - killed outright! When I learned of this tragedy, I was saddened but thankful that I had stuck my neck out a bit to convince him protect his family.

  • @Rocky1983511

    @Rocky1983511

    4 жыл бұрын

    Hi,David and Jay.I was just electrocuted by a furnace door switch. I normally put a aluminum tape on the door switch but this time the tape was too big caused short and spark. It burned my finger. Do you suggest this way to keep the door switch on? How do you do it? Btw I saw a tech guy always wearing disposal blue color glove, is it a good way ? Or what do you guys wear ? Recommendation thank you!

  • @picklerix6162

    @picklerix6162

    4 жыл бұрын

    I was working on a 440 VAC refrigeration compressor and a coworker borrowed my meter and switched it from Volts to ohms. The high voltage blew off the back of my meter but I was not injured.

  • @doomcosmetics449
    @doomcosmetics4494 жыл бұрын

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

  • @CommonSenseFishing209
    @CommonSenseFishing2095 жыл бұрын

    Best advice I can say is be slow and thorough. Visual inspection and lots of questions or poking around. Understand ductwork and airflow. System design etc. Look at things before your so quick to take out tools or things apart. When parts fail there is almost always a cause, find that.

  • @WordofAdviceTV

    @WordofAdviceTV

    5 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for the additional tip Sam! That is actually a really good one! It's always a good idea to observe the full picture instead of just taking the unit apart right away.

  • @connorcoutant2059
    @connorcoutant205911 ай бұрын

    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!

  • @undefined7463
    @undefined74634 жыл бұрын

    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.

  • @josephgomez2249
    @josephgomez22494 жыл бұрын

    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!!

  • @bobboscarato1313

    @bobboscarato1313

    2 жыл бұрын

    Solomon was surely a smart man!

  • @jeffshore682
    @jeffshore6823 жыл бұрын

    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.

  • @donracor1
    @donracor15 жыл бұрын

    This guy is really GREAT. I enjoy watching his videos. He has a wealth of knowledge. I recently got my certification and has a hard time understanding but took lots of note and purchased a hard copy with the computer base the school provided. Now I really have a good understanding about troubleshooting. Maybe a little slow but I got it.

  • @WordofAdviceTV

    @WordofAdviceTV

    5 жыл бұрын

    Thanks Dr Cro! I am sure you will go far in the field! Good luck!

  • @hunkydude322

    @hunkydude322

    4 жыл бұрын

    i remember a instructor in communtiy college in an 101 electrical auto class. and he said first you have to crawl before u can walk and once you begin to get it, don't get excited, good luck friend.

  • @jericosha2842
    @jericosha28423 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for being a good influence and help. I appreciate you.

  • @zzBlackFenix
    @zzBlackFenix4 жыл бұрын

    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!

  • @proudmarinemomma827
    @proudmarinemomma8274 жыл бұрын

    You are spot on with asking a lot of questions. I am the same way. I’ve always encouraged other nurses and especially new nurses on the floor, to ask questions. There is NEVER a dumb question. I’ve been a nurse for 26 years and still ask a lot of questions my self. We NEVER know everything there is to know. If we think we know everything, we need to stop doing that job, because we are then dangerous. We will hurt someone or ourselves. That’s my opinion anyway.... You have given wonderful advice here. That’s a wonderful trait to pass down to your kids.

  • @David-gn2fk
    @David-gn2fk Жыл бұрын

    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

  • @futboyztv6306
    @futboyztv63064 жыл бұрын

    I graduated high school not knowing what the hell i wanted to do... thank god i decided to do hvac because now after one schoolyear of trade school ill be making over 30,000$, which is alot for a teen and is obviously gonna go up every year as i get more experience. Besides im living with my parents (dont kill me for that im 19😂) so i feel like im getting a huge headstart saving so much money while others will graduate college with debt not even knowing if they will find a good job in their major.. I would strongly recommend hvac as a career to young brothers that live in states like Florida, California, Arizona, Texas, etc.

  • @xNINJAxPAPAx

    @xNINJAxPAPAx

    3 жыл бұрын

    How old are you now & how is your career treating you ? I’m 21 years old & im a certified Toyota technician. But I’m interested in changing my career path to an HVAC technician. Just trying to gather some info

  • @_hector__

    @_hector__

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@xNINJAxPAPAx why do you want to switch?

  • @mngsadventur3364
    @mngsadventur33644 жыл бұрын

    I'm thinking of going to school to become an hvac technician and I learn alot from your video super helpful usually I'll get bore n click on a different video but I actually stayed and watch the whole video that's how you know this video is knowledgeable you just got a new sub keep it up stay safe

  • @proudmarinemomma827
    @proudmarinemomma8274 жыл бұрын

    You seem to be a kind and honest person. I’m recommending your videos to others. Honesty is huge and folks appreciate that! Your mentioning the Bible was a huge plus. Another of my dear friends owns an automotive repair shop. Everyone in town respects him because of his kindness and honesty. He’s worked on my vehicles for over 20 years. He’s a strong Christian and lives his life accordingly. People, such as yourself, are very few and far between.

  • @WordofAdviceTV

    @WordofAdviceTV

    4 жыл бұрын

    Thank you! I appreciate the positive and supportive comment! The Bible is the ultimate best seller after all :) Everyone should read it. I know a lot of smart people who aren't Christians that read and quote the Bible.

  • @iontheball1

    @iontheball1

    3 жыл бұрын

    I can tell from observation, Jay's got that solid Midwest upbringing - pride in his work and always learning and improving his skills. Another give away as to where he's from is his slight Scandinavian dialect and the fact he knows how to spontaneously swat away those pesky upper Midwest mesquites that bugged him in the backyard video. In the Spring especially they want to eat you up. My wife sells Avon and they have some of the best safe bug repellent out there. Thanks for another great video.

  • @oblivionx14x94
    @oblivionx14x942 жыл бұрын

    I'm a new HVAC tech guy and your vids help me retain the things i learned in college. I appreciate you making these vids

  • @edgarallanbro9624
    @edgarallanbro96244 жыл бұрын

    To all young techs!!! Wear knee pads!

  • @WordofAdviceTV

    @WordofAdviceTV

    4 жыл бұрын

    Amen!

  • @hunkydude322

    @hunkydude322

    4 жыл бұрын

    its a good idea but if you don't mind the pain contacting the cements, oh well thier your knees lol.

  • @nickgreek6449

    @nickgreek6449

    4 жыл бұрын

    heeded that advice a little late myself..but thankfully I am ok because I exercised all my life and maintained a reasonable body weight.

  • @blessdunn

    @blessdunn

    4 жыл бұрын

    Yeah you have to blow a lot of people to get the knowledge. Drain the vein

  • @rayzerot

    @rayzerot

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@blessdunn Can I give you both a thumbs up and a thumbs down? Haha

  • @maddog12186
    @maddog121865 жыл бұрын

    Number 1 rule buy good tools ask around American made is normally the way to go, yellowjackets and feildpeice best ac tools. Klein tools have the best hand tools. Midwest have the best sheet metal tools. I personally love the fluke HVAC meters. Power tools I'm a huge fan of Bosch, they also have the best inspection camera I have ever seen great for heat exchangers. Goes with the 12v battery, great for your service tech position. Huskey I think have the best tool bags or boxes. Harbor freight I found the best quick connect 90 degree bendable extension.

  • @WordofAdviceTV

    @WordofAdviceTV

    5 жыл бұрын

    Thanks again Mark! :)

  • @Kilo5910420

    @Kilo5910420

    5 жыл бұрын

    Malco best hand tools an snips by far

  • @holtrussell
    @holtrussell5 жыл бұрын

    Truly great words of advice! Thanks for all of your excellent insight and wisdom!

  • @WordofAdviceTV

    @WordofAdviceTV

    5 жыл бұрын

    Glad you liked them! Thank you for commenting!

  • @JurassicJolts
    @JurassicJolts2 жыл бұрын

    I've got about 4 years experience in HVAC. I always appreciate your advice.

  • @rayjalini1443
    @rayjalini14432 жыл бұрын

    Lots of folks go to school or follow certain trades or skills but not everyone turns out to be capable of doing a great job like you do because their primary concern is just to make money. There is nothing wrong to make money if you are skillful and you do a quality job. You are one of a kind who has all the quality of the real professional. Kudos!

  • @benitoriviera3157
    @benitoriviera31574 жыл бұрын

    Dang Jay, you are like a father to a lot of people, we appreciate your advice and your videos are awesome I enjoy them very much, keep them coming.

  • @canzhu6326
    @canzhu63264 жыл бұрын

    Hi, I taking a lot of your courses on KZread. I love this one the most. This course will change my life now to a professional life like you. I love the way you training. Excellent !!! Thank You

  • @WordofAdviceTV

    @WordofAdviceTV

    4 жыл бұрын

    You're welcome!! I'm happy to hear that the videos are helpful! Thank you for watching and leaving a comment. If you are learning on your own time like this, I am sure you will become an excellent technician! Good luck and God bless!

  • @alexc9777
    @alexc97775 жыл бұрын

    your channel has been such a great resource for me as a new hvac tech thank you!

  • @WordofAdviceTV

    @WordofAdviceTV

    5 жыл бұрын

    Happy to help! Thank you for commenting!

  • @aaronestrada7354
    @aaronestrada73545 жыл бұрын

    You really do a good job covering the basics 👍

  • @WordofAdviceTV

    @WordofAdviceTV

    5 жыл бұрын

    Thank you! I try to stick to basics on this channel and leave the advanced stuff to the older and wiser :)

  • @sbnatomicrecords
    @sbnatomicrecords2 жыл бұрын

    Very great tips my friend. As a new tech im trying to absorb as much knowledge as possible. What im realizing is that the best way to learn, get your hands on it. The best training is live action on the job

  • @andreeriner811
    @andreeriner8113 жыл бұрын

    Jake I like what you said about not bad mouthing. I’ve worked with people who do that. There is a guy on here who owns a company I noticed he is constantly running down other companies when he goes out to a house to service something. I actually warned him about that in the comments I told him we all run in the same circles your gonna run into that person your bad mouthing somewhere and it mite not end well. Lol

  • @eddiegenie
    @eddiegenie3 жыл бұрын

    Sooo I got hired at a big name HVAC company as an HVAC technician.Long story short,I’m a 34 yr old high school drop out.I worked at a filter company for 10 years and they said I qualify for employment because of at least 5 years in a “related” business.🤷‍♂️.I’m making decent money now and will get my g.e.d and then certifications as I get hands on training.I’m nervous and excited.

  • @luisignacio2623
    @luisignacio26235 жыл бұрын

    I had to subscribe to your channel. Followed tip 6. Hahaa. Thanks for the good insight and helpful tips. All the good advice comes from good credibility. (You). Preciate everything! 👍👊

  • @WordofAdviceTV

    @WordofAdviceTV

    5 жыл бұрын

    Thanks Luis! Glad you liked the video and followed tip 6 lol :)

  • @SeanN-58
    @SeanN-5810 ай бұрын

    Very helpful tips, thanks so much!

  • @jakob930930
    @jakob9309302 жыл бұрын

    my senior tech, while i was doing wiring, i suddenly needed to go to the toilet for a quick minute, while i was away the senior screwed in the fuses making my open wires live. when i came back and to continue i got up on the ladder and touched the solid copper strand wire with my bare hands. i got shocked, my senior did not warn me that he had made the wire live, i stumbled down from the ladder amazingly did not hurt myself seriously. lucky for me only 230V . so i am sticking to my old persistent habit of using gloves, and insulated pliers, even tho the seniors around me finds it to be silly.

  • @citricdemon

    @citricdemon

    2 ай бұрын

    Electrical safety isn't silly. Their ignorance almost got you killed.

  • @Ematchable
    @Ematchable3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much for such informative and great video can't wait to go to school to learn this trade

  • @dustinhayes189
    @dustinhayes1892 жыл бұрын

    Love your videos very insightful thanks 🙏

  • @Rdebeauvoir1
    @Rdebeauvoir15 жыл бұрын

    really like watching your videos. You are a such nice person, and that makes it even easier to enjoy learning. Thank you

  • @WordofAdviceTV

    @WordofAdviceTV

    5 жыл бұрын

    Glad to hear you like the videos! Thank you for commenting!

  • @kyle7117
    @kyle71172 жыл бұрын

    You are awesome man you explain everything great! Life lessons!

  • @R.ShadrachVilla-xy1ro
    @R.ShadrachVilla-xy1ro Жыл бұрын

    Thanks so much for the education bro.

  • @fariasluisangel
    @fariasluisangel3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks man. You're advise is great!

  • @outyonder33
    @outyonder332 жыл бұрын

    This is very good advice thank you for taking the time out of your day to give out this information

  • @YuShudNoe
    @YuShudNoe4 жыл бұрын

    Don't forget to eat throughout the day!!!

  • @WordofAdviceTV

    @WordofAdviceTV

    4 жыл бұрын

    Oh yeah! It's easy to forget to eat when it gets hectic..

  • @bobboscarato1313

    @bobboscarato1313

    2 жыл бұрын

    Also make sure you keep hydrated (lots of bottled water).

  • @bobboscarato1313

    @bobboscarato1313

    2 жыл бұрын

    Save the beer for after hours; this was advise given to me 50 year ago by a doctor!

  • @foxmar2005
    @foxmar20053 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for your advice

  • @heliodoromadrid8723
    @heliodoromadrid87234 жыл бұрын

    Thanks you very much for all your information really appreciate that you're doing a great job keep doing videos you're smart kid you sounds good professional you can explain to people how to do work thanks for your videos I been watching you all the time thanks again appreciate it

  • @WordofAdviceTV

    @WordofAdviceTV

    4 жыл бұрын

    You're welcome! Glad to hear the videos are useful and easy to understand! Thank you for watching!

  • @robertpalmatier2699
    @robertpalmatier2699 Жыл бұрын

    You are the man Jay!

  • @alikazzaz3842
    @alikazzaz38424 жыл бұрын

    I like ur videos & advice I thought about to study it 4 years by that time I worked w Appliance repair for 3 months I have a lot experience with electrical & many other things but I changed my mind to medical field as medical assistant

  • @allo_777
    @allo_7773 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for the video. We watch your videos at my school. Big fans

  • @abdorakeebnaji1527
    @abdorakeebnaji15272 жыл бұрын

    Glad to learn every day something new from you Thanks a lot

  • @newclam
    @newclam3 жыл бұрын

    I can only said , Great Video, I'm not in the HVAC field, but base on my experience when you start in any job, experience is a must, if you need to dedicate part of your day working few hours for free just to get experience it's a plus, i understand many have situations of having kids but if it's for the beneficts of everyone it's the way to go, it's a sacrifice that will paid off at the end of the day. AS ALWAYS GREAT VIDEO AND THANK YOU FOR SHARE.

  • @brianburlingame3684
    @brianburlingame36842 жыл бұрын

    Have seen a few of your U-tube AC tech videos. The clarity with wires and the looks and working order of the main functional parts of the AC system is very impressive. In myopinion you could start your own personal school of HVAC. Also great tips are given, I always new high voltage/ current could grab or throw a person, but always thought ones personal chemistry electrons would determine that. Really liked the advice on using the back of the hand in certain areas rather than grab when you know you have to deal with the electrical power and can't get around it like in commercial calls.

  • @jezuaccc
    @jezuaccc Жыл бұрын

    Awesome advice I start my hvac course in a couple days

  • @israelmireles7264
    @israelmireles72643 жыл бұрын

    I graduate in May. Just turned 19 thanks for the advice.

  • @Automationacademytv
    @Automationacademytv4 жыл бұрын

    thanks for a nice video i started to make my own now inspired by you

  • @n1iex
    @n1iex6 ай бұрын

    AWESOME VIDEO THANK YOU !

  • @erickaromero559
    @erickaromero5594 жыл бұрын

    Thank you, so much for the great information.

  • @isaacsamuel2673
    @isaacsamuel26733 жыл бұрын

    Thanks J great video!

  • @dwightelefson6416
    @dwightelefson64162 жыл бұрын

    I am watching this to see if I want to show it to my Career Tech class. I liked this guys enthusiasm and solid advice, but I'm not sure I will use it because of the insane number of ads, including the Prime thing at the end. I understand ad sponsored, but I watched one before this that was an hour and 20 min long and didn't have as many ads as this. Over the top.

  • @marconator3896
    @marconator38964 жыл бұрын

    1 Thanks for your help I am green technician 2 I am a sheet metal comercial mechanic 3 I am a residental installer And I am still learning

  • @benitoriviera3157
    @benitoriviera31575 жыл бұрын

    Excellent advice, thanks.

  • @WordofAdviceTV

    @WordofAdviceTV

    5 жыл бұрын

    Glad you liked it! Thank you for commenting!

  • @joseestrada9458
    @joseestrada94585 жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much for the information sr 👍

  • @WordofAdviceTV

    @WordofAdviceTV

    5 жыл бұрын

    Glad you liked it! Thank you for watching and commenting!

  • @mariovasquez4727
    @mariovasquez47273 жыл бұрын

    Thanks master very smart introduction this is only the beginning

  • @chonyima7979
    @chonyima79792 жыл бұрын

    Honest advice, thank you very much

  • @seanhalloran6311
    @seanhalloran63112 жыл бұрын

    New technicians, your eyes are can be your best tool. Do not ever lie to yourself, a customer and especially your boss. Make as many industry contacts as possible. When buying diagnostic tools, read reviews. More expensive doesn't mean it's the best tool for your needs. For your hand tools, get high quality tools as they can put food on your table for decades to come without replacement. Finally, after learning the business (7-10,000 service calls and 3-500 new equipment sales) make sure you're getting the $$ you deserve. A top notch tech can easily make $150k+ per year. A good tech should always keeps track of their sales and call volume handled.

  • @hakancitlak8991
    @hakancitlak8991 Жыл бұрын

    you are the man that explain how to learn something first of all we need ambitious to learn new things otherwise we always watch someone and never learn

  • @papawd3991
    @papawd39912 жыл бұрын

    Thanks Jay, excellent advice, I have learned much from watching your videos. Im a 63 year old retired papaw of 3, and enjoy life. It sounds as if you had some great influences in your life. Keep on trucking with your family, faith, and work!

  • @b-2466
    @b-24663 жыл бұрын

    I totally did the same thing with the tool list. Bought everything on the list. I was the only student that did too. I've seen you show the brushes in your tool bag a couple times, just curious what those are used for? I'm still a student so I'm still trying to understand the uses of alot of the tools and things.

  • @504Rafiq
    @504Rafiq3 жыл бұрын

    Good Tips Brother...You had me laughing...I went through a 5 Year Electrical Apprenticeship...You Hit the Nail on The Head....Yeah U Right!!!

  • @frederick8o8
    @frederick8o85 жыл бұрын

    I just bought my first house and my central ac wasn’t operational when I bought it you have been really helpful and I’ve leaned quite a bit with your videos. I’m an automotive master technician I deal with ac with vehicles everyday but home ac is much more complicated and I really enjoy this kind of stuff. I’m thinking about getting into this field lol but keep it going dude always great informative videos !!!

  • @WordofAdviceTV

    @WordofAdviceTV

    5 жыл бұрын

    Thank you good sir!! Glad you enjoy the videos! And I am surprised that residential AC is harder to work on then automotive. I never tried automotive but I always imagined it would be a lot more involved (disassembling things to get to the coil or whatnot)

  • @frederick8o8

    @frederick8o8

    5 жыл бұрын

    Your absolutely right it’s much more involved but the whole theory of operation is much more simple. I’m reading so much on every aspect of installing a new system in a home and gosh it’s a lot to take in lol

  • @WordofAdviceTV

    @WordofAdviceTV

    5 жыл бұрын

    @@frederick8o8 Oh yeah, for a new install there is actually quite a bit to know! Happy studies! ;)

  • @sowwhatlxxxvii

    @sowwhatlxxxvii

    3 жыл бұрын

    I wanna know how to fix my car ac thats something i need right now. Florida can have brutal heat

  • @drmmr561
    @drmmr5613 жыл бұрын

    Great vid! Thanks.

  • @thecoolguy23
    @thecoolguy234 жыл бұрын

    Ill start my classes of hvac career in 20 days and thanks to you this video will be helpful for me!! Thanks to share your knowledge with the noobs😂😂👌 new subscriber from now!!

  • @WordofAdviceTV

    @WordofAdviceTV

    4 жыл бұрын

    Glad to hear the video was helpful to you! Good luck with school!! If you are already learning before you are even going to school, I guarantee you will be one of the best in class! Thank you for subscribing, good to have you with us!

  • @thecoolguy23

    @thecoolguy23

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@WordofAdviceTV thanks ill do my best the video im watching right now is the how to use a meter!! And by the way congrats you almost there to get 100k subs 🥳🥳🥳

  • @WordofAdviceTV

    @WordofAdviceTV

    4 жыл бұрын

    @zoroo tutos Thank you! Currently the subscriber count is 99.9k :) Good to hear that you are finding the videos useful and are still watching them!

  • @steelcrusher
    @steelcrusher3 жыл бұрын

    awesome video and tips thanks.

  • @yonigaray6258
    @yonigaray62584 жыл бұрын

    God Bless You, Sir.

  • @thinkertoo2995
    @thinkertoo29954 жыл бұрын

    First Rate Information. Thank You for Sharing.

  • @tkozayy
    @tkozayy Жыл бұрын

    Thanks so much bro 😎

  • @jonnygarland4741
    @jonnygarland47413 жыл бұрын

    I will be the first to tell you I do not know it all people that know-it-all never learn anything I am always asking questions I always have respect for others even if I do not like a person but you are telling people the right WAY

  • @JoseRodriguez-tq5ti
    @JoseRodriguez-tq5ti5 жыл бұрын

    Thank you God bless you my brother

  • @WordofAdviceTV

    @WordofAdviceTV

    5 жыл бұрын

    Happy to help! Thank you for commenting and may God bless you and family too!

  • @benjamintimmins1656
    @benjamintimmins16564 жыл бұрын

    Yes ive been shocked plenty of times by 240volts. Im just happy im still here to talk about it

  • @simo-le6dl
    @simo-le6dl2 жыл бұрын

    Thankyou so much for your time sir. AND those kind of video are very helpful especially that I study on the air conditioner and solar energy so that's why every Day when you guys posting video's I learn so much. thanks. Med

  • @odishoodisho4904
    @odishoodisho49045 жыл бұрын

    Great as always thanks

  • @WordofAdviceTV

    @WordofAdviceTV

    5 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for commenting! Glad you liked it :)

  • @evanlemons9202
    @evanlemons92022 жыл бұрын

    I've been shocked. Door switch was open. Light turned off in board. Grabbed wire on capacitor for blower and lit me up. There was probably a bad neutral and power going through ground. Always use your meter to check voltage

  • @mstringer1950
    @mstringer19504 жыл бұрын

    You do outstanding videos. Keep up the good work.

  • @WordofAdviceTV

    @WordofAdviceTV

    4 жыл бұрын

    Thank you!

  • @andrewsherwood7084
    @andrewsherwood70846 ай бұрын

    Man, I love your videos! I was excited today to hear you quote the Bible. It's always a joy to disocver another brother in the Lord.

  • @abdorakeebnaji1527
    @abdorakeebnaji15275 жыл бұрын

    Much much grateful for these great advises ..

  • @WordofAdviceTV

    @WordofAdviceTV

    5 жыл бұрын

    Glad you liked them! Thank you for watching!

  • @abdorakeebnaji1527

    @abdorakeebnaji1527

    5 жыл бұрын

    @@WordofAdviceTV .I'm new in the field and ur videos is my #1 videos to watch always.i learn from you much better then the school that i went to.i like the way you explain with even small details that i can not find it in any other videos...keep up🙏🙏🙏👍👍

  • @WordofAdviceTV

    @WordofAdviceTV

    5 жыл бұрын

    @Abdorakeeb Naji That's great man! Good to hear that my videos are helping you out! You're a great tech if you take the time to keep learning on your own time! You will be one of the best for sure. Good luck!

  • @cody-gaming7593
    @cody-gaming7593 Жыл бұрын

    I’m not even in school yet. But I’m in hvac 😂 I learn on the job and online school but I haven’t had my first class yet!

  • @kongjiewang8346
    @kongjiewang83463 жыл бұрын

    thank you Jay!

  • @compacesar7959
    @compacesar79593 жыл бұрын

    One time @ trade school I was serving a unit and I pulled out the disconnect fuses and then I accidentally touched a capacitor and got shocked. That why after you turn power of use a insulated screwdriver and rub out the capacitor. 💪🏾😅

  • @amedhossain6032
    @amedhossain60322 жыл бұрын

    nice buddy, good tech idea must be followed by everyone..

  • @victorh6181
    @victorh6181 Жыл бұрын

    Great video my friend,thanks.

  • @aliceliu4635
    @aliceliu46352 жыл бұрын

    You have such a positive attitude in job and in life - an attitude that is applicable to any profession. I am a University Professor and I hope and wish more of my students are like you - learning, striving forward, helping others to help yourself. This is a recipe for success in life. Kudos to you.

  • @johnstewart4765

    @johnstewart4765

    Жыл бұрын

    I agree 100 percent. Love this youngster. Even though he makes me feel like a rookie😁