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lcf

Updated 14 days ago

Thought HVAC Techs made good money, what happened - 129 Replies

Come to Australia. I was on $28 the day I finished my apprenticeship including company phone and a new v6 hilux ute. Huge demand for refrigeration...

Seasoned tech

Updated 1 month ago

HVAC tech salaries - 51 Replies

[QUOTE who="jennifer in Mcallen, Texas"]my husband is in prison and is going to gratuate from HVAC soon, he's been studying for 3 years now....they...

Holly James

Updated 1 month ago

Entry Level Electrical and or HVAC/R jobs & how to get in with them - 95 Replies

Thanks for sharing! My husband has been looking how to get in with hvac in St Paul but am having a hard time. This is great information and very...

Mike

Updated 1 month ago

ATI in North Richland Hills, Texas - 12 Replies

[QUOTE who="Superdank"]I went to ati for hvac at nr hills and it was damn well worth it first year out of school making 75000 a yr plus bonuses is...

sloan Edwards

Updated 1 month ago

Getting into an hvac union - 91 Replies

Well am a wife of an hvac tech in Maryland he works for an apartment complex we get 50% off rent and utilities inclu. So its actually a great career...

jackcoal

Updated 1 month ago

HVAC Career PRO's vs. CON's anyone? - 137 Replies

Does anybody have experience as a refrigeration maintenance technician, whether in a supermarket or industrial setting? I'm currently engaged in self...

Leyla Gunel Ahmadzada

Updated 2 months ago

hard to find someone who will hire coming out of school - 193 Replies

[QUOTE who="Billy in San Jose, California"]I went to a school called (Quality Air Training) off of Industrial ....do you know that school? ...

Universal HVAC82

Updated 2 months ago

Can ANYONE HELP?!?... - 4 Replies

[QUOTE who="wmrcer in Houston, Texas"]job search on indeed. Apply to those positions even if you don't think you qualify. Also go to company websites...

Universal HVAC82

Overseas Contracts...

Hello, I am an Army veteran and I am a Universal HVAC Technician. I am seeking some useful advise on "cracking the code" to getting on board with a...

A/C Guy in Pompano Beach, Florida

Updated 3 months ago

HVAC Business Owners - 2 Replies

All of the message boards are from technicians and I think it would be nice for the owners to have forum of their own! My husband and I own a A/C co...

hughesjeffrey22@yahoo.com in Spring, Texas

Updated 3 months ago

CAREER CHANGE TO HVAC? - 759 Replies

I'am a 35year old male about to make a career change from carpentry to HVAC,I would like to know is HVAC a good career or not? SERIOUS ANSWERS...

clawsnlegs in Baltimore, Maryland

Salaries in Palm Beach County, Fl

We are interested in a move from Baltimore, MD to Palm Beach County, Fl. We have lined up a meeting with a realtor to visit potential homes and...

anonymous in Essex, Maryland

Updated 3 months ago

Good HVAC schools in MD, VA, or DC - 1 Reply

Please include any schools which offer certifications, weekend classes or night classes and exclude ITT or Lincoln Tech because they are too...

Ralph in San Diego, California

School in San Diego

I just moved to San Diego and I'm having trouble looking for a school, I was kinda interested in a trade school or something with just hands on. I...

Kurt H in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Updated 4 months ago

Top hvac technician skills needed to get the job. - 34 Replies

What are the top 3 traits or skills every hvac technician must have to excel? Can you suggest any tips or insights to develop your hvac technician...

lsulpha in Washington, District of Columbia

Becoming A Buiding Engineer?

Im about to start HVAC school a nd one of my goals is to become a building engineer and I also ant to know how to get a boiler's license so what do I...

Sparky Brother in Wantirna, Australia

Updated 7 months ago

HVAC in Northern VA or Central florida? - 1 Reply

Recently moved to the Northern VA and at the moment I'm a lube tech not going to say the company. I have spoken to some techs about hvac, some tell...

Empire Mech. MPT in Hamburg, New York

Updated 8 months ago

Why is it so hard to find commercial HVAC techs? - 20 Replies

Why is it so hard to find commercial HVAC techs who want to move up in their career. I have a client who is doing a national search for 20 techs and...

russbarnes@eps-hvac.com in Fairfax, Virginia

Updated 8 months ago

Career Change to HVAC without experience - 39 Replies

I'm looking to change careers and enter HVAC industry. I'm currently in school to get certification but I would like to work in the field while...

russbarnes@eps-hvac.com in Fairfax, Virginia

Updated 8 months ago

finding a hvac job - 27 Replies

I graduated in November 2008. I have been looking for a job like my life depended on it 4-5 hours online everyday. Why no job. Type I and II...

Stephen in College Park, Maryland

Updated 8 months ago

HVAC Career Advice or Suggestions - 1 Reply

I am 26 years old and decided to make a career change after spending years in retail and earning an associate degree and was 25 credits from a...

Garcia

Updated 9 months ago

lookin for a trade as a felon. - 18 Replies

my fiance is 27 yrs old and he is a felon. he is trying t better him self now. and i was wondering can you be a HVAC technitian with a felony?

Michelle Garza in Kerens, Texas

Updated 9 months ago

HVAC jobs for felons? - 3 Replies

If someone has a recent felony for failure to pay child support, is it not a possibility to get a job as an HVAC Tech? Most big companies posting...

Ray-Ray in Fort Wayne, Indiana

Updated 9 months ago

Diploma VS Associates - 2 Replies

Im looking at going to school but dont know which to choose. One im leaning towards only has a diploma program that is 60 weeks long. The 2nd...

joe in Needham, Massachusetts

Updated 9 months ago

Good HVAC schools in MA near Boston - 1 Reply

Hey guys today i went to Kaplan career institute and started the application process to sign up for RHVAC. I was talking to a buddy of mine a couple...

Acpro in Buffalo, New York

Updated 9 months ago

STRAIT A/C TROUBLESHOOTING HELP WANTED - 29 Replies

I have been working on a strait a/c system for a friend , they ask me to look at it since I have been in the field for a couple of years now. here is...

lano64078 in Olathe, Kansas

Updated 10 months ago

Good career to get into "HVAC" for California? - 6 Replies

Question? I am going back to college for my hvac certificate. What is out of school pay? Then after say first year? I have saw many listing for 3rd...

aav amphibs in Houston, Texas

Updated 10 months ago

Taking HVAC clases online - 19 Replies

I am looking into taking online classes for an HVAC technician is it a good idea or a waste of money to take online classes for a trade thats hands...

kim.crump@k12.sd.us in Rapid City, South Dakota

Updated 14 months ago

Finding HVAC Techs in Rapid city SD - 1 Reply

I own a Small company in rapid city SD. I've been advertising for months. I get apps from auto mechs. Are there any HVAC techs out there that need...

mamta in Mumbai, India

Updated 15 months ago

Hvac Career is a ged or deploma needed? - 3 Replies

I wanted to go into a Hvac career but Im not sure if they require a GED or HS Diploma? Thanx John

Dylan Mendes in Binghamton, New York

Updated 15 months ago

HVAC Tech to HVAC Engineer. - 1 Reply

Im 24 and I havn't started school in HVAC but have been doing a lot of research about it and the many fields that can be achieved in this line of...

pipefitter88 in Algonquin, Illinois

Updated 15 months ago

A Card Certification/HVAC Journeyman - 16 Replies

Hi everyone, does anyone have a sample test, practice questions or just advice for the A Card Cert. I'm taking my test next month and stressing out....

274 in Cleveland, Ohio

Updated 15 months ago

HVAC Apprenticeship - 2 Replies

Looking to join HVAC Apprenticeship in Cleveland,OH Lexington,KY or Charlotte,NC any info on where to begin?

jdmcmurder in Tempe, Arizona

Updated 16 months ago

what are some of the HVAC unions in ARIZONa and are they worth getting into? - 1 Reply

im 19 y/o attending gateway communtiy collages HVAC program and i am curious about my futer employment should i find a union? which union is the best...

joe b in New Baltimore, Michigan

unions

Is there an actual hvac union in michigan or more specifically the detroit/metro area? Are there any unionized hvac companies in the same area? Ive...

vivek k shaji in Satellite Provider

Updated 16 months ago

How to be a Certified HVAC technician - 1 Reply

Hello I am from Houston Tx, i like to be a certified HVAC tech but i have no experience in this field. Can anyone guide me for training schools in...

johnnn23 in Baldwin City, Kansas

Question????

Can felons join the pipe fitters union and if so what's the best way to join?

jimmy russell in Meridian, Mississippi

Updated 16 months ago

Qualified for Overseas Work - 3 Replies

Hey all, Just wondering if someone could tell me if my HVAC Qualification from New York is applicable internationally? I'd like to work in...

Mike in Cincinnati, Ohio

Updated 17 months ago

Show me the money... - 32 Replies

What are typical hvac technician salaries? Do some companies pay a lot more for this position than others? What does a top earner make in this...

COMFORT AIR, BEAUMONT,TX in Wartrace, Tennessee

Updated 17 months ago

HVAC Looking for entry level work as an HVAC Service Techncian in Modesto Ca,,, - 6 Replies

I am looking for an entry level Service Technician can any help with some leads....I just finished my HVAC training at ITT in Modesto Ca. and I have...

david baker in Greenwood, Indiana

Updated 18 months ago

Is it worth to start HVAC training for $21K and 14 months @ Kaplan School? - 2 Replies

I am 32 y/o and I was working as an AutoCAd drafter for 3 years and last year got laid off. Since then i am out off work. now I am thinking to go to...

Dane in Minneapolis, Minnesota

Updated 19 months ago

Just got out of school in mn and looking to get in apprenticeship program - 1 Reply

I got done with the hvac/r technical program 5 months ago and I am having trouble finding an apprenticeship program. I tried to find any job right...

Inachan in York, Ontario

Getting Started in Canada

My boyfriend was educated and certified as an electrician in England and is in the process of coming to Canada on a work visa. He worked in...

Nick L in Medford, Massachusetts

Updated 21 months ago

cosidering taking the training for HVAC - 6 Replies

What is the job outlook for this field right now? My husband wants to make a career change and he is thinking about doing the HVAC training at a...

green in Baldwin, New York

Updated 21 months ago

HVAC - 5 Replies

Is HVAC worth paying $19000 for school

stefan in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Updated 21 months ago

Losing a great young tech - 2 Replies

Im losing a great young tech/installer as he's been excepted into the union. Great work ethics, attitude, he has a surprising amount of skill level...

rsalazar_2006 in Chevy Chase, Maryland

Getting back into the field

I went to a vocational school for HVAC before deciding to go to college. I had a good experience in trade school and in the work field when I worked...

Gregg Mechanical Corp. in Staten Island, New York

HVAC Technicians

I am the General Manager of an air conditioning company on Staten Island in New York City. After reading some posts on this website, there appears...

branden in Phoenix, Arizona

i just started school at rsi and reading all of these comments scare me ha.

i just started school at rsi and got into the trade because im 19 and just had a son. all of these posts are scaring me about continuing my...

yatu patel in Poland

poor field

this is a very poor field this is very non growing field can't get gud salary compare to i.t field or other field get fast grow u...

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