Teaching My SON About The BEST Skilled Trade! (HVAC of Course!)
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- čas přidán 25. 01. 2020
- It's Saturday and I've got some work to do. Best part of working on a Saturday, I get help from my son! It's a pretty chill day, we run a no heat service call on a Samsung ductless mini split and then we finish up a trim out on a renovation project. Not trying to get into too much work, but getting a few things done at the same time. It's always a treat when my boy works with me, getting him started early on the best skilled trade!
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I remember riding around with my dad when I was that age working on units with him. Still work with him 17 years later!
That’s so cool!! Thx for sharing that man. I hope my sons will experience the same.
Same here! Riding around in Dads van 7 years old in 1987 and now in my own truck.
Same here friend 😎
Moments like those are moments I’m looking forward to spending with my son as well
I was about your son's age when I started riding along with my dad... man I'd beg to go along, ended up working with him helping run his business for 14 years. Lost him to cancer Sept 2019, now it me in the truck somedays with my 5 yr old. Enjoy it zack, cause when your sons on the other side of it hell know you love your work. Least I know my dad did. Take care and enjoy the self employed life.
Makes me wanna take my son along next time I’m working just so I can yell for a coupling and get no response 😂😂 he will remember these moments bro trust me. Great video!! 🔧
Nice job. Nice and clean plus some good quality time with your little man. 👍👍👍
Just discovered your channel and I’ve been on a bender watching all your vids. Great quality content you’re putting out. Thank you!
It’s so great to see the future generation working and simply being with their dad. He will remember it as I remember times with my dad.
That’s a powerful bond that your building.
God Bless.
Cool to see you hanging with Lil man by your side. 👍🏾 I did that with my sons !! 1 of them is carrying on the trade.
Cool vids. Bro. Thanks.
Cant wait to take my 3 boys out with me. Your doing awesome brother! Great role model for them and an inspiration to us techs!
Nice one Zac,your young son will remember riding around with you,and he is learning the trade from a good careing teacher... Thank you
Good video, nice to have you son with you my girls "help out " once in a while on my jobs. I would not worry about cleaning the AHU in the attic be done with the job and move on
That's awesome man taking you're kid out showing him what really makes the city run TRADES! I'm a journeyman fire sprinkler fitter, going into more of the service side now I wish I could take my son to some of my weekend services calls but fire is a whole other animal, fire marshals, usually some authority figures involved etc. But I did get to take him out to some of my last new construction jobs and I still take him to my new construction guys (our company) job sites on the weekends just to check things out. Keep it up bro 🙌🏽
I worked with a guy who father did HVAC and he knew a lot because of his father. The best part of learning the trade is there is demand everywhere and you can almost live anywhere.
This video reminds me when i used to go with my dad. Great job guys 😄😄😄
Doesn't get better then that
your son will one day look back
and remember those day plus
he will be one hell of a Technician.
That’s good stuff man!!! It’s most certainly the best way you could spend a work day. Teach em young.
No doubt! Didn’t feel like work at all, had a blast.
Love seeing you bringing your boy on calls with you. He may not show it now, but I think he'll really appreciate one day!!!
Great point on the negative pressure air handler. But remember the Hyperion is positive pressure. I always like to do a switch on the secondary drain simply to try to catch it before it goes into my overflow pan and gets it wet & full of water.
I like it. My son is 5 and always wanted to go with me on service call. God bless you bro.
Thanks for the video. I started in the service side of HVAC in 2016. Someday I want my own truck and business......and son to bring along!
The best trade, period. Hope your Son will take to it. I should have, but stared own Biz 25 years ago...Custom Upholstery. Skilled trades are the way to go. Love your videos, thanks Man...
I learned the heating side from my gpa when I was around 15 years old, he worked for old coal and oil companies back in the day. He got a good job at the post office and ran his small company on the side. I eventually went on to framing houses and then doing excavation work (because his 3 man crew including himself, my uncle and I couldn't provide enough work full time) I then came back to hvac when I was about 26 and worked with a few companies until I was 31. Got a job with new york state last year and I am now running his small business on my own. Long story short I take my 3 year old daughter with me on service calls and she absolutely loves it. Theres nothing better than spending a day with daddy or grandpa on the job. Always look forward to your videos just to see what another tech goes through on a daily basis. Keep up the good work brother
I’ve been taking my son with me during the summers. It’s been good for both of us.
That was a terrific video. I may have told your before, but I can tell you are a good young technician that takes pride in your work and that will carry you well in your career. Watching this I wish mine were that age again...time flys...keep enjoying them. Cheers!!
I really appreciate that! Very nice of you to say. Yes I try to spend as much time as I can with them, they grow so fast.
Great video especially with your son along👍 From the brief shot of downtown, looks like your in Nashville. Dead giveaway, the AT&T “Bat building”! Great city‼️
They’re gonna have fun in the summer with that paint job
I love the union on the primary I never see it piped like that were I'm at but awesome for those maintenances not having to cut the pipe to blow it out adding that to the van immediately 😄👍
I went on many jobs with my dad just like your son. Fast forward 15 years and he works for me. This made me happy
Ps. Friction fitting that pipe is a dangerous idea. Iv learned this the hard way. It looks ugly but putting tape on the outside of the switch to the fitting will secure it sound and keep it from coming loose. Great looking work man. Just found your channel.
On the drain, I would add a vent tee after the trap and extend vent a few inches above the height of the internal pan. This will allow the water to flow freely. You did a nice looking install.
Dude I’m trying to get my contractor licenses so I can get all my boys filled with these knowledge. It will be something they can always make some bucks with. Great work brother
Glad my son isn't the only one that looks forward to watching his videos while on calls with me!! Lol
Great video. As your son asked I Liked & Subscribed.
Great video Zach..!
Most importantly.
Bonding with your son.its priceless.
Reminds me of 20 years ago.
Unfortunately.,my son chose his own path.,and i agree with his choices.i never pushed him.i let him decide,actually i believe i tried to hard when he was about your sons age..hes now on a path of fire department..hes looking at benefits..retirement.etc..and i do not blame him at all..sell - employmemt was 24/7. For me when my kids were young..
I missed so much.but now i enjoy the grandchildren.and my kids hold no resenment...
So my hats off to you..
Great job.!
Blessing to you..
Bryan Tyler Refrigeration
Lmao you were so excited to have someone get you that pvc coupling 😂👌
Great video. Nice attention to detail.
love the little buddy slackingwhile you need a coupling hahaha
Nice work, really like the videos. I'm an HVAC guy here in Canada. My son loves to help out too.
Greetings
Nice to see your boy working with dad!!
I have two and hope they go with me without offering money!!
Lol! He does request a slushee now and then. 😁
Who ever does foam insulation need to cover system up. That's what some do down here in Texas anyway. Good work!
That’s what I’m saying!
Why cover when it is in the insulated envelope
You're correct but they don't bother doing that. That foam insulation is OK for attics but if you fill in walls, you may end up with broken sheetrock; I've seen that long ago!
Insulation crew took a beautiful install and turned it into oh my God really
Keep up the good work and keep the video coming 👍
Thank you!
God bless you take care yourself and your family the rest is on God Hello from Puerto Rico 🇵🇷 🇺🇸👋😘🙏🙏
I’m digging the Cap HVAC
Another great video. Keep them coming
Thx John! Means a lot brother.
Awesome video!
New construction, when possible run the secondary off the coil to exterior above a fixed window when possible. Safety switch on pan. Put a t on the safety switch, sometimes the pressure in the unit will pop up the float inside😉
Awesome video man i rode with my dad on a Saturday when i was 16 and at 19 yrs old my dad got me a hvac commercial job with him and 4 yrs later we are both still working side by side same company only father son duo at the company!
That is amazing!! I think this is so cool! Thx for sharing!
@@QualityHVACR welcome !
That moment when you call someone and they're just not there oh memories of working by yourself.
Like that black hvac hat🙌🏽
Self employed sub contractor here, that used to drive me crazy when the insulation guys got that spray all over my unit. Once I was done with the first phase I would throw a plastic tarp over the unit and cover it been working great for me.
Nice video brother!
I'm in S Florida and all we deal with are air handlers... good deal not gluing the float switch, as it'll be a beating trying to remove the panel when that time comes....I do the same as long as there's an aux pan underneath to catch any leakage from... "the friction fit".
My kids are then same way no where to be found when it's time to work. Cute kid for sure!!!
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Kid wouldn't of heard him anyway because of all that moon rock around him soaking up the sound.
One suggestion..but I normally snipp the corner of the coil door under the drain in a horizontal application so that it's easier to pull the panel off for evap cleanings.
I like phase monitor and surge protectors on all installs,saves control boards
My 10 year old goes on calls with me on weekends lol. He said he loves it and I do to cause I’m still making memories with him while we work
Great Video. Put a little silicone on the float switch if your worried about it leaking or coming off. Should hold it perfectly and still be able to get it off easy. Really liking your videos. Great workmanship!!!
That’s a great idea! Thx Tony I really appreciate it.
I'd make sure that the secondary drain float will activate before the primary drain pan overflows.
I would use a clean out tee rather than a union on the PVC drain line. The unions can become a location of debris buildup since it reduces the internal diameter of the PVC pipe.
I've found evaporator coils that overflow because the auxiliary drain port water level doesnt get high enough to lift the float/switch before overflowing the primary pan.
Why not use a EZ-Trap with float switch? The newer ez-traps are make from one solid piece of tubing rather than two fuses together. I've also found that I had to put 3/4" PVC plugs in the remaining drain ports because I've had condesate leaks from them on Carrier/Payne/ect Air Handlers.
Keep up the good work.
Patrick like me !! Big up
Should check refrigerant charge on the mini split. Fan motors only kick over on heat when the coil gets warm enough
Next generation Hvac man
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Great video man. I take my 6 year old with me sometimes.
Nice video keep going ...
Don't obsess bro... should have covered the unit with plastic but you do good work. Even if i vacuum my hoses i prefer to break the vacuum with the charge in the system before adding charge...Props on bringing lil man in the field, thats quality time with bud.
Same thought ... It's a shame the insulators got foam snot all over, maybe a few minutes with a scraper and fresh blade, but it is what it is......21st century issue ... Having to wrap units with plastic sheeting to keep clean from insulation overspray.
and a good Helper 😘🙏🙏🇵🇷
awesome Team👍
Oh yea! 🤩
I remember going to work with my old man when I was a kid
That’s awesome!
Best channel
nice video bro keep it up!
This is great Jesus bless you guys!!!
They make a clear 4 way with a brush that you can snake in all directions so you never have to remove it. They’re about $10. Always make the secondary pan several inches bigger in all directions.
Just found your channel, like your workmanship and skills. Great editing, curious what camera or phone your using and what kind of camera stabilizer are you using? Thanks
I always have issues with the ss2 when I don’t install a 90 right out the secondary port/ put it on a small pitch to make sure the unit doesn’t over flow the pan flooding the inside of the air handler.
Your vedios are very beautiful sir keep it up
Love your honesty I agree the way you did it Should you have an open vent on drain past p trap ?
Hey buddy thank you for your good videos . I don’t want to be an Ahole . Wear the seatbelt , there are a lot of crazy drivers . You have a family . A coworker on the ac business was rear ended in one stop sign and he didn’t have the seat belt and unfortunately passed away later . Could be a different story if he was wearing the seat belt . The guys where I work the put the seat belt behind them.
I can’t wait until my son is old enough to ride along sometimes.
It really is a treat!
Same here lol my son is 4 years old and he always exited when he gets in my van, he says he ready to work 😂
I've started teaching my son about HVAC. He likes it but I have a frustration bubble like my father, and I've got to work on that.
your drains are mmmkay and all but here in dallas we go p before t brotha and we use just all elbows and a t with a lil pvc pipe sticking up so easy access of putting bleach in the lines.
On that pull through coil the trap makes it drain properly on the main drain do you not have to add a trap for that secondary as well then put the cut off switch?
Awesome age with your son to see what you do
once again amazing video, nice work, clean and beautifull, greetings from chile, question: what is your fieldpiece manifold model??
Try a duct rubber squeegee to get the spray foam off air handler. I think it’ll work pretty good and not scratch the unit
That’s a good idea, thx!
so when wiring a kill switch I like to break yellow so the condenser will shut of and stop producing water. But it will still blow and circulate air.
Taught my Son he is now 19 and does it for a Living
I’m thinking some like 4” barbed rod and some straping would hold that up good, prolly could make the barbed piece out sheet metal
This guy just put a new unit inside of an igloo lol, jk another good video 🔥
Haha! Igloo, I like it! 🤣
Just ran into a problem a few weeks ago where a customer wanted their AC moved, which I did. It was no problem. When I went inside to kick the unit on they had an old nest thermostat. (They claimed it was 8 years old) The thermostat was telling me Y was no longer connected yet it still let me turn the unit on... it just wouldn’t let me change the temp. I figured it was the back plate but when I replaced that nothing changed. Nests can be annoying
I cut the metal below the drain on the air handler.
Man if my dad called for that coupling and I wasn't there he'd chew my ass 😂
Hard man but it taught me a lot
@Quality HVACR is it hard to breathe up in the attic? Im barely startint the trade. Just wondering.
Looks great. Where is the vent for your trap though?
Hey I do hvac in the same area as you I just want to let you know a problem I've had before with the secondary float switch
In most cases an American standard/trane especially the catch of the float to break connection to stop the unit is higher than the edge of the pan
We have switched to the inline version of that switch and remedied the problem great looking install though
The float has an adjustment, It can be screwed out to lower the float as needed.
Should you install a drain vent before or after the drain trap?
I go to school on Donelson Pike for HVAC. Remington. Been there about 7 months. Not used to Nashville traffic. 😂 About to take my EPA.
Everything is so simple, yet so hard at the same time. Just when I think I'm getting it, I don't. I feel like electrical is the easiest part, but sometimes I don't know. Especially when my own furnace went wrong! (Had to replace the board which was easy, but not to diagnose for me)
But it's really cool to scroll upon your channel. Something local I enjoy to watch. If only I had your knowledge and didn't need to go to school. 😂
But here's my question, for someone in school, what route do you recommend to take? I am thinking of going residential, and trying to work for Lee/Hiller around Hendersonville area. Where would you recommend my first steps to be? & If possible I'd like to start out in the Service side, is that a bad idea?
Hey William, I’m glad you are enjoying my videos. Means a lot. I don’t think it’s a bad idea to go straight into resi service. That being said, if you ever get opportunities to help out an installer, jump on it. The best way to learn this trade is to take every opportunity you can. Experiencing install will make you a better service technician. Wherever you decide to work, let them know your ambitions. Make sure your supervisor understands how motivated you are to learn. Be the yes man. Hope this helps. You can always email anytime, zac@qualitycomfort.biz
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For ductless splits, the fan shouldn't turn on because the indoor coil needs to pre-heat .. on cooling the fan will spin all the time. Power outages generally do cause shortages but there may not be anything wrong with the unit, just the customer being impatient 😂
This makes me happy. Btw your'e doing better than onision
Cara voce é foda 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
Great looking job. Where can I get some help like that🤣👍
Haha!
On my mini split in the heat mode the coil has to get to certain degree before fan kicks on
Hey man nice clean install, never though using the plastic feet like that for air handler install in attics will half to remember that for the next one. Question y'all not required to insulated the condensate drains from the unit?
Also props for begin a 1 man show doing HVAC.
Only when their is a condensate is produced in the winter. I doubt that attic will ever go below 32⁰
Hello I recently discovered your channel and I really liked it, the works are precise and with quality
I would like to know where I can buy the caps
I put a little pipe dope on that float switch cup connector
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