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chris

Updated 1 day ago

Entry Level Electrical and or HVAC/R jobs & how to get in with them - 80 Replies

[QUOTE who="Michael D. in Hot Springs National Park, Arkansas"]Hey, I've got some questions that I can't quite seem to be answered, so here I...

carl

Updated 4 days ago

Getting into an hvac union - 88 Replies

I have doing hvacr f over 10 years its good to b working f a hvacr comp to get more experience so that u can learn more there is a lot to know and it...

pipefitter88

Updated 6 days ago

A Card Certification/HVAC Journeyman - 17 Replies

does anybody have sample test, practice questions on the a-card cert. for 597 ua

Nick L

Updated 8 days ago

hard to find someone who will hire coming out of school - 176 Replies

Being underpaid is better than making Zero because you can't get an interview. That is what I meant by hopium..

Ruben Menchaca

HVAC Tech to HVAC Engineer.

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...

911Hvac/Ref

Updated 10 days ago

Thought HVAC Techs made good money, what happened - 110 Replies

A/C Girl. I take offense to you feeling that because a person speaks their feelings...then that means that they have a bad attitude. Sounds like to...

274

Updated 12 days ago

HVAC Apprenticeship - 2 Replies

[QUOTE who="Spencer Holifield in Cleveland, Ohio"]Looking to join HVAC Apprenticeship in Cleveland,OH Lexington,KY or Charlotte,NC any info on where...

David

Updated 16 days ago

HVAC Career PRO's vs. CON's anyone? - 129 Replies

[QUOTE who="chris in Mississauga, Ontario"]Hello. HVAC is a VERY lucrative career. You can work for a company or for your self. I have worked for...

jeepguy

Updated 18 days ago

HVAC tech salaries - 64 Replies

[QUOTE who="erika brown in Chicago, Illinois"]HI. I'm planning to go to the Environmental TEchnical Institute in Blue Island, IL. I'm worried because...

jdmcmurder

Updated 19 days ago

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

also how well is gateways program do people that go to gateway usually start out quicker and/or get maid more.... on average??

gjharris61 in Washington, District of Columbia

Updated 23 days ago

CAREER CHANGE TO HVAC? - 728 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...

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 1 month 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 1 month 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 1 month 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...

muncie

Updated 2 months ago

Taking HVAC clases online - 10 Replies

There is NO WAY that I could go to school full time or even part time for that matter and still provide for my family. Online learning is my only...

p kale in Al Ain, United Arab Emirates

Updated 2 months ago

HVAC jobs in Toronto, Canada - 1 Reply

Can anyone tell me if there are good hvac technician job opportunities in Toronto, Canada? Also, what are the basic requirements for a hvac service...

COMFORT AIR, BEAUMONT,TX in Wartrace, Tennessee

Updated 2 months ago

HVAC Looking for entry level work as an HVAC Service Techncian in Modesto Ca,,, - 7 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...

Binyam in Takoma Park, Maryland

Updated 2 months ago

Why is it so hard to find commercial HVAC techs? - 16 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...

Zorro in Indianapolis, Indiana

Updated 2 months ago

lookin for a trade as a felon. - 14 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?

david baker in Greenwood, Indiana

Updated 2 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...

WageslaveZ in Macomb, Michigan

Updated 3 months ago

Career Change to HVAC without experience - 37 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...

Tyler King in Manor, Texas

Updated 3 months ago

Top hvac technician skills needed to get the job. - 28 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...

Dane in Minneapolis, Minnesota

Updated 3 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...

- Indeed Host in Austin, Texas

Updated 4 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...

Cody McCall in Lakeside, California

Updated 5 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...

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...

tollison in Bellflower, California

Updated 5 months ago

finding a hvac job - 22 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...

Nick L in Medford, Massachusetts

Updated 5 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...

Rick Martin in Simi Valley, California

Updated 6 months ago

HVAC Business Owners - 1 Reply

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...

green in Baldwin, New York

Updated 6 months ago

HVAC - 5 Replies

Is HVAC worth paying $19000 for school

stefan in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Updated 6 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...

617 frm WEBSTER MA in Auburn, Massachusetts

Updated 8 months ago

IS HVAC EASY TO LEARN? - 5 Replies

Im debating on whether or not i want to get into the hvac trade in school.i took a tour around a school where thet do hvac work,and fixing AC/heaters...

Artillery in Charles Town, West Virginia

Updated 8 months ago

HVAC jobs for felons? - 2 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...

chris in Orlando, Florida

HVAC/R

Hi guys quick question. I am Universal certified HVAC technician and am also attending a tech school for electrical work My question is are there any...

kurnosui72 in Mount Prospect, Illinois

hvac tech 14 years of expirience stupid emploee tests

Is any one pass those stupid emploers test

Sam Naquin in Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Updated 10 months ago

hard to find hvac techs - 11 Replies

i have worked in this field since i was 16. i started in attics and under houses. i went to school, got out and made crap wages for several years. ...

jon in Carrollton, Texas

Updated 10 months ago

ATI in North Richland Hills, Texas - 7 Replies

Has anyone out there attended ATI for their HVAC program? I am a laid off rail roader and I am considering entering this field as a new career. I...

DonnyTomball in Tyler, Texas

Updated 10 months ago

Need HVAC Technicians, Any state, does not matter. - 4 Replies

There is a new work from home MLM company that has the exclusive right to sell an energy efficiency product called PermaFrost to residential...

Beth in Nashville, Tennessee

Updated 11 months ago

Opportunities in the HVAC field seem limited - 1 Reply

I have 10 years in HVAC, fairly well rounded resume. Yet at the the age of 54 I can't even get an interview. All the companies are using computer...

Nitty in New Bern, North Carolina

hvac work

Im a universal Hvac Tech out of school 3 1/2 months still lokking for an open door in the field, so tell me wheres the luck

peter wake in Roseville, California

Updated 12 months ago

Going to this "school"...help!! - 4 Replies

I live in Philly and I am planning on going to "Orleans Tech. Institute". for HVAC. It is only 6 months long and they said they help you find...

Douglas in Saint Petersburg, Florida

Updated 13 months ago

I just started taking classes at lincoln tech for hvac two weeks ago how can i advance myself while in school? - 2 Replies

I have just recently started taking a course at lincoln tech its very slow to start and i feel im not being very challenged im sure it will progress...

D in Durham, North Carolina

Penn-Foster?

I am an HVAC service tech with almost a years experience. I have my universal EPA as well as many certifications from Mainstream, but I am thinking...

paulp403 in Buffalo, New York

common venting

I have a lennox forced air furnace common vented with a natural draft hot water tank water tank is a rheem ph40s-40 i am in buffalo new york. the...

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