My name is Randy and I have been a member here since March 2010. I really enjoy all aspects of HVAC. Well, as you can tell, I am a man of few words!
Hi, my name is Anthony im 23 years old and have been around the bussines since i was 10 yrs old helping my father. I have been working for him for approx. 4 years full time and attending a hvac and refirgeration school in southern california. The school is called Brownson Technical School and is a two year trade school. i plan on getting my contractors liscence by the end of 2012 when i finish my schooling, and either start my own company or help run my fathers business. looking forward the this site very good info and is nice speaking with others in the business.
My name is Randy and I have been a member here since March 2010. I really enjoy all aspects of HVAC. Well, as you can tell, I am a man of few words!
hello,
I'm Eric. 27 year old technician. i got my start as a helper for a duct mechanic. then moved up to being a helper for an installer. then got a job for a small company doing installs, duct work, sales, maintenance, refrigeration, and new construction. I did both residential and commercial. so I'd say I have a little bit of knowledge spread all over. not a real master of any one thing.
Hi im Dustin. I am about to graduate from Vernon College in Wichita Falls, TX. My classes have all been very informative and helpful with loads of lab time. I would recamend to anyone interested in the field to take these classes. I passed all sections of the EPA certifcation the first time as well as ICE. Bring on NATE lol. I have started working for a small company in my area and just love it I have been doin spring service checks for the last few weeks and am looking forward to starting trouble calls here soon. Well thats enough for now. Have a great day everyone.
Hi, I've been in the air conditioning industry for the past 16 years, and I'm here to share and learn from others. Like they say you never stop learning. I currently work as a high school math teacher and work on a/c part time.
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.
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The statement below is my signature and just my overall feeling towards our industry and does not necessarily pertain to you nor this thread.
There really isn't a legitimate excuse for not doing the job correctly!
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.
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!
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The statement below is my signature and just my overall feeling towards our industry and does not necessarily pertain to you nor this thread.
There really isn't a legitimate excuse for not doing the job correctly!
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.
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?
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.
That's great, thanks Baloo. I'm loving school, but I can't wait to start working. It's only two more semesters so I think it is best to knock it out now.
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The statement below is my signature and just my overall feeling towards our industry and does not necessarily pertain to you nor this thread.
There really isn't a legitimate excuse for not doing the job correctly!