When Things Go WRONG...| HVAC Life

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Today’s video is a “Day in the Life” style with a couple service calls, errands, and a lunch meeting with some potential clients. The first call was a no heat on a Rheem gas package unit and the second call was replacing a condenser fan motor and blade on an old Heil system. Picked up a couple hvac dollies from powder coating, a new Milwaukee packout 3 drawer box, and had a lunch meeting with a local hvac contractor about possibly creating some content for their company’s social media. Hope you enjoy!
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@mr.mr.4356 7 күн бұрын

I actually went to HVAC school in 2021 graduated and have been doing this part time, I actually did it for my retirement. I'm now 59 and love it.

@b-2466 3 жыл бұрын

These videos are always great. I'm in school for hvac now and I've learned just as much from these videos as I have from school.

@mitchellarmyguy2515 3 жыл бұрын

I just finished my first semester and got Universal cert, the way I see it is we hear it and learn the concepts in class and then when we see it on these videos everything clicks.

@b-2466 3 жыл бұрын

@@mitchellarmyguy2515 congratulations man. I got the universal cert. Myself and just finished my second semester. I'm at the point where it's about time to find some work.

@mitchellarmyguy2515 3 жыл бұрын

@@b-2466 im right there with you man Im ready to get to work. i have most of my tools i have been collecting over the last year including all my gauges and meters. Sounds crazy but this pandemic is prob the best thing to ever happen to me made me buckle down and get a real career going.

@AngelHVACR 3 жыл бұрын

I just enrolled in school today went for a campus tour cant wait to get in tbh

@anthonyrivers454 2 жыл бұрын

I've been in the trade for 2 years, mostly as a commercial installer moving to service and I still find something to learn from this

@farmboy30117 3 жыл бұрын

The job's not done until the paperwork is complete! Get 'er done!

@tommyjoestallings855 2 ай бұрын

You are great, i see myself in you been running calls, doing on-call all my 51 yrs. Your refreshing honest and inspirational

@BillyN31 3 жыл бұрын

I had a 13.5 hour day last Friday. Just to move a condenser unit to the other side of a house. Should of taken me a couple of hours. Everything went wrong. It happens. Hard not to get disappointed and discouraged.

@Krooshey 3 жыл бұрын

what went wrong, billy?

@BillyN31 3 жыл бұрын

@@Krooshey homeowner never said anything about a preexisting issue. Theresa a ton of oil in the line set so had o flush and still flamed up when brazing. We could only get down to 1440 microns with 2 pumps on. Leak checked like 4 times and found nothing. Pain in the butt

@realestateservicessaleshea99 3 жыл бұрын

@@BillyN31 hate to laugh but thats why I charge so much ! No matter what went wrong I'd be satisfied or my a** would not get off the couch! I'm in a different situation than most but ALWAYS PLAN FOR THE WORST POSSIBLE CASE SCENARIO! 🤔😐🤨🥃🥃🍺🍺🍺 Stay safe. Retired (werk'n) keyboard super tech. Wear your safety glasses.

@Gcanno 3 жыл бұрын

Everyone that does this type of work has been there , Just brush it off it happens.

@bobboscarato1313 2 жыл бұрын

Probably it was Friday the 13th. lol; hope you charged P&M to come out a winner! Or if you use the book; had this covered!

@tommyjoestallings855 2 ай бұрын

Man❗️ love your vids.. im 51, i do hvac in Florida the past 33 yrs. You and you alone re- inspired me to keep this going

@mason122122goodman 3 жыл бұрын

With all the rust on that package unit I would’ve popped the top and checked the Heat exchanger.

@nsant 3 жыл бұрын

Just do a combustion analysis on every furnace you go to. It takes 5 min and you can print out the results for the customer

@brianjames1435 2 жыл бұрын

Visible check is important aswel

@chesneyquinn2377 3 жыл бұрын

Tip your hvac guys and ladies,you see what we go through everyday every job.

@satterfieldelectric5504 3 жыл бұрын

I AM A LICENSED ELECTRICIAN AND HEAT AND AC GUY IN NORTH CAROLINA.YOU DO GOOD WORK.I AM RETIRED AND HAVE MADE A GREAT LIVING IN THE TRADES.KEEP POUNDING.

@andrewgilbreath1331 3 жыл бұрын

That fan motor bolt issue is why I keep some of those extras in the truck when I take a old motor out and they look good I'll swipe the bolts out of it, saves a head ache here and there. Also little tip a wire brush on your drill works well with the penetrating oil. Get it the habit of showing your customers the invoice with the charges when you tell the cost they appreciate it and it forces you into the building out your invoices while your onsite.

@jimfiedlerRR-546 2 жыл бұрын

I am a disabled HVAC service tech worked 12 years in the field. Enjoy your channel reminds me of everything I liked, and some stuff I didn't like lol, of working in the field. You do a good job for sure

@mikedaze9322 3 жыл бұрын

I'm picking up my new van today and will load it up.. I'm ready to rock and roll.. come on South Texas heat!

@jackngari8842 3 жыл бұрын

Nice. Where you at in S tx?

@ares3914 3 жыл бұрын

That baby boy is worth working as hard you do every day. I always wondered your motivation and I see it now. Good job buddy, keep it up

@arnulfomedinasanchez805 3 жыл бұрын

That’s good stuff bruddah!! HVAC life much love and respect!!😎

@DanO181919 3 жыл бұрын

Working on the heater in shorts and a t-shirts. Love the new read the F’n manual shirts. 👍👍

@joshbeyer8238 3 жыл бұрын

Always like waiting for a new video. Look forward to future videos definitely one of your truck set up. I’m glad I’m not the only one who works out a truck. I’m not giving in to a van.

@jun888cyd 2 жыл бұрын

I love your videos bruh! Pls keep it up! Its helping me in my HVAC Career… God bless!

@keitha5188 3 жыл бұрын

HaHa Lucky for me my girlfriend helps me out with install paperwork and drives around with me to do work she went to school for fashion design and now she does all my ductwork transitions in the field, brazes does service and all of it 8 years strong and shes very pretty too which helps!!! and i might add unlike thye 5 guys i recently hired and had to get rid off...she isnt afraid of dirt,rain,cobwebs,snow cold,heat flames, shes tougher then most guys i know but damn she looks good in a dress and highheels...goodluck to you!

@doorjumper2549 Жыл бұрын

2:54 Knipex pliers wrench for the win!

@marcelocortez18 3 жыл бұрын

These day in the life/ride along videos are pretty cool

@robalexander7348 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Zac, that was a interesting day ride along with you, i do enjoy your informative videos.............

@glenndejong6817 3 жыл бұрын

Good to see vintage ac’s still being used .

@macbong01 3 жыл бұрын

2:58 just ordered mine!

@timtucke7647 3 жыл бұрын

Love this style of vids brother keep up the good work 🤙🏼

@P9rkour90 Жыл бұрын

I’m the same way brother about the paperwork invoices !!! Haha

@b-2466 3 жыл бұрын

Looking forward to that truck tour and that dolly you made was awesome. That's great you're making them available to the fans.

@BreakBreadBrethren 3 жыл бұрын

Love that shirt. “RTFM”! I might have to get one myself.

@shifter8207 3 жыл бұрын

Ive had those studs bent and broken before . Ive had to take the threaded studs from the old motor and swap them to the new one

@mikeantj 3 жыл бұрын

Been there, got the t-shirt too. F'in sucks ... especially when its on the boss's time and you can't blame the helper because you don't have one lol

@brunoshvac2578 3 жыл бұрын

Smooth day. Thanks for sharing 😎

@bohanger6315 3 жыл бұрын

Looking forward to the truck setup, we run f150s so I'm looking for some ideas. Good stuff as usual!

@CHRISDOESHVAC24 3 жыл бұрын

Finally a new one I think I have caught up with all your videos 😎😎😎

@paulrozinski1488 3 жыл бұрын

I have never seen a furnace unit outside. I guess it doesn’t get that cold in winter . BTW: That was THE best way to start a work day, hats off to ya !!

@--harry_ 3 жыл бұрын

They call them package units, they are all in 1 unit that do ac and heat. Nothing inside except duct work. I see alot in trailers and retirement homes. You have seen many of them, just look up not down. They are used in commercial applications on roof tops. Work well in cold areas. Residential use is for sound or space. Trailer don't have a lot of space. I had another Residential customer tell me they did it because they didn't like the idea of having a gas furnace in the house. So add safety for another reason.

@bobboscarato1313 2 жыл бұрын

@@--harry_ Very good reason!

@kronosert257 Жыл бұрын

Same stuff happened to me with the fan motor! Straight out of the box the bits were bent. 🙈

@ljay1627 2 жыл бұрын

My heart was racing every time you were yankin on that motor😅

@carllungwitz5171 Жыл бұрын

The job ain't done till the paperwork is complete!

@jbairinc.147 3 жыл бұрын

As suck as damaged new parts can be, you could have removed the mounting bolts from the defective motor and swapped them out. It’s happened to me in the past. Sometimes in the field you’ve got to do what you gotta do! Love the vids! Keep it up.

@itchierichie4446 3 жыл бұрын

I do I the same thing, works great, And if those bolts are bad, I’m sure to have a spare bad motor I can rob one off of

@bobboscarato1313 2 жыл бұрын

@@itchierichie4446 Absolutely!

@WintersHeatAir 3 жыл бұрын

Great content dude!

@Tim_Takacs 3 жыл бұрын

When mount is bent like that use the old one off the old motor.....the entire thing. Stronger than bending it. The safe way is to take them out one by one on the new motor. I'm sure you checked the shaft to make sure it didn't take a hit too.

@gregbowman3598 3 жыл бұрын

Good video Zack👍

@neilvestervictor180 3 жыл бұрын

great professional work

@stephwaylonwells3218 3 жыл бұрын

Great idea about the cart would be very useful 👍

@89dhvac 3 жыл бұрын

Now I know where all the packout drawers are lol been waiting on mine forever

@chrisgonzalez5599 3 жыл бұрын

Motivation all the way 👌🏼

@larrycroft470 3 жыл бұрын

Great channel !! New subscriber. Your little boy is precious.

@97Napkins 3 жыл бұрын

Email later and hope they pay 🙏 😆. Writing info on paper still faster than typing online plus not sure but that's probably a monthly fee? I gotta be paid on the spot or it feels like I haven't made any money yet. That would drive me nuts. 🤪😜

@PrecisionHVAC 3 жыл бұрын

Great video!

@MegaMRP10 3 жыл бұрын

Great video! 👊🏽

@sickinthahed 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for another great video! Would like to see you do a scrap metal video soon too man

@rodneyeigenrauch636 3 жыл бұрын

That's why I check the parts right at the counter before I leave.

@bobboscarato1313 2 жыл бұрын

Always; particularly motors and thermostats!

@matthewrogers9745 3 жыл бұрын

Good job first call easy love it

@AG-tg9in 3 жыл бұрын

4:43 me & stepdad own a business but we tend to be the same way. Reason being for me is because I love what I do experiencing new things in life you never what to expect. But true your right. By the way it wouldn’t be a bad idea to do these type of videos more often. I think it’ll help. Kinda how hvacr survival, Chris from hvacr videos & that group of people. It interested me sometimes it helps other people even more. GREAT VIDEO though 🙌👍🤛👊 ⬆️

@AG-tg9in 3 жыл бұрын

Yet I know owning your own business it’s hard due to the timing it can take and it being frustrating. We grateful well I’m at least grateful haven’t gone to school but been doing hvacr commercial for 4 years install hoods. Restaurants MUA exhaust fans etc.

@bikolanongmangyanvlog5116 3 жыл бұрын

Nice work idol.all works easy for you you have perfect tools. I wish I can have same tools like that

@pleis21 3 жыл бұрын

I do the same exact thing with my paperwork I'm horrible at doing it a lot of times I saved my paperwork for the next day and I do it first thing in the morning before I start my day

@kennethlobo4420 3 жыл бұрын

Great video. I always love the way U work.Your little Boy in the Beginning of the video is a real cutie pie God Bless.

@jgonzo6 3 жыл бұрын

love the vid man, was a little worried when i saw it had been 3 weeks since you’ve posted

@YOLO-hi5sm 3 жыл бұрын

Great video

@whybubba01 3 жыл бұрын

I’ll never forget when I started working In Pennell a few days later I was fired I couldn’t pass the test they made me go under the house to see if I can able to understand on the walkie radio my self I’m deaf one of my worse experience with hearing people, ending found a job called Rescue Rooter I proof them I was a badass worker I installed three furnaces into the attic in difference location now I just installed package 3 ton three years ago felt good kinda miss doing A/C but most people don’t have any idea what like working in the attic during hot day ain’t no fun at all

@Gcanno 3 жыл бұрын

If you put a box fan in the access it brings the Temps down and makes working way easier. If the Ac is working take off a supply and run the cooling . One word of caution tape off the registers if ductwork is off so to avoid dust or anything in the attic entering the living space ,and Customers being extremely angry.

@bobboscarato1313 2 жыл бұрын

Very true!

@jorgerodriguez5620 9 ай бұрын

I see you from Havana Cuba 👍👍👍great job.

@Ageehvac 3 ай бұрын

Dude, I need one of those...😊

@abrahamhernandez7027 3 жыл бұрын

You talking to me to bro I feel u I be out side in the morning feeling out paperwork from the previous jobs in front the shop we not electronic yet lol pms and service and start ups

@Holop88 2 жыл бұрын

smh you made me feel bad about myself because I'm behind 3 weeks on my paperwork

@topfell8277 Жыл бұрын

Always expect something will go wrong because it will

@johnwalker890 3 жыл бұрын

Those ants get into everything, like the bit holder, malco, their expensive.

@tadt.6262 3 жыл бұрын

When running a no heat do you make sure the unit is safe to operate and perform a heat exchanger inspection before restoring operation? Only asking because of the amount of corrosion that collector box had on that package unit. I’m sure you do

@bobboscarato1313 2 жыл бұрын

Very good point; I also make sure customers had smoke and fire detectors; electric with battery back up!

@adrianperez5628 3 жыл бұрын

It s-u-x when you go w/ OEM parts and they’re still messed up.

@Negative13Prod 3 жыл бұрын

Check the port coming off the draft motor. They always clogged up. Should of checked the heat exchanger on the Rheem, they all crack.

@mr.mr.4356 7 күн бұрын

How ironic a fire ant put out the fire.

@user-su5ft8lc9q 2 ай бұрын

That's where they got the expression comes from FIRE ANT

@brocklambert8417 3 жыл бұрын

I want some of those trane buckets brother!!!

@keepthinking2666 3 жыл бұрын

Can tell you how many times I've came across ants obese being inside vent lines or spuds

@briancarlisi2224 3 жыл бұрын

What brand of work short are you wearing?

@Gtorrehvac 3 жыл бұрын

Truwerk is the way to go

@ea-mechanicaleddietaylor6122 3 жыл бұрын

That’s happened to me before and I couldn’t fix. So I took one off old motor and got customer going.

@stevenrobertson3323 3 жыл бұрын

Please tell me you pulled the top to check that heat exchanger...??? Those things split like crazy!!

@TheReelGonz 3 жыл бұрын

Love watching your videos.....thank you!!! Have you considered using a platform for all of your invoicing and payments??? Service Titan is a great one for our type of business!!!

@romanchoca Жыл бұрын

Bro, which version of the Veto tool bag, is it the one you use in this video when you replace the fan motor? Thank you

@Deltron6060 3 жыл бұрын

I use paper work order tickets, gotta get it done on-site cause nobody will sign a blank paper ticket.

@stevealoia 3 жыл бұрын

I was replacing a motor one time and it slipped out of my hands . The shift hit the only rock around and put the shift out the back of the motor .

@bobboscarato1313 2 жыл бұрын

Butter fingers; you may need glasses!

@jhatfield2755 Жыл бұрын

That gas furnace package unit pretty rusty might’ve had a bad heat exchanger

@0ohoaxo0 3 жыл бұрын

Use an app called jobber...we use it for all our service callls. We add pics and vids to the notes.

@chadillac_256 3 жыл бұрын

That’s cool I like how your trying to get some side hustles. Dem attics be hot 🤣🤣

@TheBushey 3 жыл бұрын

How do you like the drawers. Can you do a review. Been wanting to get the Milwaukee drawers

@Brendan_Clancy 2 жыл бұрын

Kroil is the best!

@michaelkuprian01 3 жыл бұрын

Can the dollies size down to maybe hold a condenser unit? I know hand trucks work but to make the package unit dollies more versatile? Just a thought.

@moorescomfortsystemsheatin6068 3 жыл бұрын

What service app do you use? I use House Call Pro. I really like it. I also send email bills and some use card while I’m there

@apr9286 3 жыл бұрын

Paper work sometime sucks. I have a set amount of time per service. Example .5 hrs. for a service not including my drive time or the time to fill out work performed, and if I find a issue I still need to fill out a recommendation repair by that time its pass the .5 hr for that job. Now I running to catch up on time for the next job. 🤦‍♂️ is this normal for all companies???

@vahorashebaj4133 2 жыл бұрын

Good work vhora I y i

@cristianoronaldo628 3 жыл бұрын

Interested in a dolly , I was going to make one until I saw that you took your video down about making yours . I’m located in VA .

@Sctronic209 3 жыл бұрын

You could always use the old screws been there.

@xYxJMoneyxYx 3 жыл бұрын

Hey man, can you do a video of air handler and outdoor unit change out?

@resurgensix 2 жыл бұрын

Ok how did you not have any wires attached to that fan. Did you reach in from an access panel you removed beforehand?

@m.garcia2353 3 жыл бұрын

What program do you use for electronic invoices.

@Project0asis 3 жыл бұрын

Can you do more day in the life videos? Thanks

@punchpunchowned 3 жыл бұрын

I'm also really bad at doing paperwork, when it's busy I just want to get all the calls done, than I forget about half of them when I write up the invoices lol.