Hi, I have been a member here since 2008. I have been in the business side of this industry more so than the tech side. I do enjoy this forum and hope to learn as well as share some of my business knowledge. Thanks, Jim
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Hi, I have been a member here since 2008. I have been in the business side of this industry more so than the tech side. I do enjoy this forum and hope to learn as well as share some of my business knowledge. Thanks, Jim
I fell into this business at the start. Being a hard working individual who is somewhat bright, 29 act and 1280 sat, and willing to get dirty I moved up quickly. I'm a competent installer and service tech for residential and light commercial hvac units. Fortunately I haven't fallen into the know it all trap like so many techs have and try to learn something new everyday and be better than I was yesterday.
Just wanted to say hello and welcome to all you below me here. Good luck and hope to see you all in the pro section soon. :putergreet:
Hello all,
Ive just started out in the trade at the tender age of 40. While I did have about 2 years in installation, I was basically responsible for installing the duct work, placing the units and wiring up any related systems. I couldnt afford to get my epa at the time so someone else had to charge the systems.
My background was primarily Electrical, and plumbing before that. Well now I work for a property management company that has given me the opportunity to get my universal (which I did) and they have basically thrown me to the wolves. However I enjoy the challenge, and realize at the same time I dont know Jack so Im doing ALOT of reading and learning as I go.
Looking forward to learning all I can, so I can move forward into a full time Hvac position.
Welcome :putergreet:Quote:
Originally Posted by pfischer
im new to the site and new to the trade. im 20 years old and i love working a/c units. im almost done with school and ready to work
New to the site, trying to go pro.
Work as a mechanical engineer at a company that makes HVAC equipment. I program our DDC controllers. I constantly look on this site for tips on making our products easy to integrate with.
Welcome guys and good luck!
Been a member for a while now, but this is my first post. I'm currently going to Tech School and I have just completed my first year of residential. Next semester starts commercial. I have applied at several places but I feel that the fact that I am still attending school and also the fact that two days a week I am unavailable due to a Summer course is hurting my chances. Any suggestions?
Just thought I would introduce myself.
25 years ago I went to UTI in Phoenix (when the had a HVAC/R Program there) not even knowing what a thermostat was. Half way through the course I realized I must be crazy for I will be working the hardest when it is the hottest or coldest out. I finished the course, because I never quite something I have started.
To show you how crazy I am (though a psychologist said I wasn't worth certifying), I've had my own business now for the last 15 years. I did finally learn that I'm not a good people manager, so I am a content 1 man shop.
Look forward to becoming Pro, and talking with the other crazies.
Great, another passionate HVAC crazy nut job! :whistle:Quote:
Originally Posted by Baloo2327
Welcome to the site, you're gonna love this joint! :cheers:
To respond to my own question. I guess what I am trying to say is while I have learned a tremendous amount in school, I meet a lot of people in the trade who have never gone to a formal school and are doing fine. So my question is should I keep at the school side or is it better to get a job in the trade now and forget school?Quote:
Originally Posted by Oxy Moron
Unless you aren't learning anything in school, stay. Learn the theory and the basics, and you will be further ahead in the long run. I'm still grateful for what I leaned in school 25 years ago.