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Posted by scoop510 (Member # 8726) on :
 
im the construction field and works gotten really slow and getting tired of being at home and would really like to get a career going. i was thinking of getting into HVAC and wanted some advice and help to get pointed into the right direction.

Hows the work is it consistan?

What program or school would you recomond going to near the eastbay?

thanks in advance any help is appriciated
 

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Posted by Ty (Member # 4920) on :
 
my step dad owns a HVAC company he does mostly commercial stuff which isnt too bad... but the residential stuff sucks ass. your either crawling under a house or stuffed in an attic all day long. not to mention how itchy you get from the fiberglass. work can be pretty steady though since during the summer people want AC and in the winter people want heat.
 

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Posted by scoop510 (Member # 8726) on :
 
I don't mind getting dirty and trust me I know about fiber glass I've had to install and remove the crap lol.
 

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Posted by SLPR93 (Member # 8769) on :
 
its not so bad at all. if you get in the trade shoot to be a tech .and don't rub insulation on your face or huff on it you will be fine. its hard work till you get smart at it and you will know what i mean when it all clicks.................and yea the money is good
 

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Posted by NavidR (Member # 3164) on :
 

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Originally posted by scoop510:
im the construction field and works gotten really slow and getting tired of being at home and would really like to get a career going. i was thinking of getting into HVAC and wanted some advice and help to get pointed into the right direction.

Hows the work is it consistan?

What program or school would you recomond going to near the eastbay?

thanks in advance any help is appriciated

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It all depands what you want to do???? do you wan't to crawl under ground or actually design the system???? You can go to school or even a trade school and get a degree (BS is you can) in Mechanical Engineering. I have friends doing HVAC design and they enjoy what they do and make well over 60K+

GOOD LUCK,
 

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Posted by crazy horse (Member # 7089) on :
 
shits hard to get into unless you know ppl or get lucky. good career tho
 

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Posted by itznotahighway (Member # 7934) on :
 

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Originally posted by scoop510:
im the construction field and works gotten really slow an
d getting tired of being at home and would really like to get a career going. i was thinking of getting into HVAC and wanted some advice and help to get pointed into the right direction.

Hows the work is it consistan?

What program or school would you recomond going to near the eastbay?

thanks in advance any help is appriciated

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Originally posted by scoop510:
I'm talking about installing the units. Ok sounds like everyones prety happy with where they work.everyone that posted good looking out!

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For installing your be doing a lot of sheetmetal work
Depending on the company you'll either use premade fittings or the shop will make them for you.
Its almost like a puzzle you have visulize what you need to get from point a to b.
But you'll be given the fittings and told make it work.
 

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Posted by Tinner (Member # 2688) on :
 
I'm a Foreman for a Union commercial HVAC company , we do work all over the Bay. In 13 years I have not spent 1 day at home with out work. In 2009 I made over a $115k and like what I do,so yea I think it's a good profession.

[ January 07, 2010, 07:25 PM: Message edited by: Tinner ]
 

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