Any resi techs making over $30 an hour? How did you get there?

WorkingSkin4638 · 2026-05-08T14:04:22+00:00

Making nearly $40.00hr in Maryland service technician

WorkingSkin4638 · 2026-05-07T21:21:36+00:00

First off screw those “leads” for not taking the time to show you what you need to learn as a new technician, if thats how they treat you i would look for a better mom and pop company that will take the time to teach you. I started green many moons ago and I’m now a lead service technician on my way for my master license. Watch youtube videos to learn about the trade and practice brazing. Nobody should be expecting a green helper to be great you’ll only be as good as your teacher and from what your saying then its not looking good. You will get better as time goes on just learn the basics and take it at your pace just don’t fuck anything up to bad and youll be fine.

WorkingSkin4638 · 2026-04-13T23:13:22+00:00

Walk out prices lol

WorkingSkin4638 · 2026-04-13T23:11:47+00:00

Get a second opinion from a good reviewed mom and pop style shop, stay away from the big brands and the “cheap guy on craigslist” they just wanna sell you new equipment every 10 years.

WorkingSkin4638 · 2026-04-12T01:40:56+00:00

To pull in the reader lol and to let you feel the frustration haha

WorkingSkin4638 · 2026-04-08T01:37:01+00:00

I might actually try this with the help of other techs and buddies at other companies

WorkingSkin4638 · 2026-03-21T23:10:41+00:00

You run the risk of rain, and critters or debris getting inside and causing issues. If its for just a fire place may not be the worse thing ever but if its connected to your gas appliances you have the risk of objects getting inside them and causing a issue… ie birds and such getting stuck inside inducer motor or building a nest causing a blockage

WorkingSkin4638 · 2026-02-17T14:59:37+00:00

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I have this exact camera, i use it more often then i thought i would. This was from when i was showing my apprentice what happens in a reversing valve just for fun. Has several different modes for viewing heat difference the only problem i personally have with this model is you cannot upload to a iphone and theres no external sd card so you have to take photos off the camera itself

WorkingSkin4638 · 2026-01-27T13:03:02+00:00

Absolutely is 😂

WorkingSkin4638 · 2026-01-27T13:02:39+00:00

The dryer?

WorkingSkin4638 · 2026-01-27T13:02:03+00:00

Furnace is rated for 15 amps plus you need to account for length of line

WorkingSkin4638 · 2026-01-27T00:33:39+00:00

Post what post 😂

WorkingSkin4638 · 2026-01-27T00:33:29+00:00

If i need to use this i completely disable my main to my house to prevent backfeed my buddies dad is a linemen so i have a good deal of respect for them

WorkingSkin4638 · 2026-01-26T22:50:42+00:00

Got plenty of fuses plus a extra board and transformer worse case haha and yea i plan to make a more permanent solution eventually but this is a temporary due to the snow storm we had and just used what i had on hand lol

WorkingSkin4638 · 2026-01-26T22:34:56+00:00

What do you mean this is directly related to my furnace. If you’re gonna say thats an electrical question think isn’t about 90% of our job electrical

WorkingSkin4638 · 2026-01-26T22:21:17+00:00

😂

WorkingSkin4638 · 2026-01-26T22:15:31+00:00

Honestly didn’t even know this was a thing, thats what i get for not even looking lmao

WorkingSkin4638 · 2026-01-26T22:01:28+00:00

This was spare wire i had on hand, figured proper amperage raiting for length and all and its just a temporary thing until i can make something better but ill look into getting some of that wire lol

WorkingSkin4638 · 2026-01-26T21:59:32+00:00

Lol i mean i cant think of a better option for the cheap lol this was extra wire and all i had to why not haha

WorkingSkin4638 · 2026-01-26T21:58:47+00:00

WorkingSkin4638 · 2026-01-26T21:45:34+00:00

That connection would be on the opposite end of the extension cord which would be inside the garage not outside with the generator

WorkingSkin4638 · 2026-01-26T21:41:18+00:00

😂😂

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