Heating, Air Conditioning, Fridge, HVAC/Expert Profile

Expertise

I will be happy to answer any basic HVAC question by a homeowner, installer, or technician about their split-system maintenance, repair, and installation. I would not be willing to do extensive research into the particulars of a specific system, but any homeowner looking to get questions answered about why we contractors charge what we do, explanations of why a certain part is needed, how to improve indoor air quality and basic repair. I specialize in ELECTRIC HEAT and HEATPUMPS...NOT gas or oil. Although I may be able to answer the odd question about gas and oil, please do not ask me questions pertaining to them because I am not an expert in that aspect of the field.

Experience in the area

I repaired my father's unit when I was 9, and always had an interest in the field. Became a helper at 16, and am now a certified contractor for residential systems in HVACR. So I have 16 years experience in the field, and add about 7 more of just dabbling and study.

Publications

HVAC Insider, A/C Experts, HVAC Contractor South Florida, mentioned as a reference in Trane Instructional Videos 2-5.

Education/Credentials

EPA, Journeyman, Licensed contractor, NATE, Puron, Trane, Carrier, Rheem Team.

Awards and Honors

I won the ACCA technician award on the state-wide level 8 years running. This is the all-around A/C repair competition where most large companies each send their best guy to compete for the plaque. I am 8-for-8, rated as the #1 technician in Florida. I have the plaque to prove it.

Past/Present Clients

Tommy Lee Jones, Santana Moss, Wayne Brandy, Jennifer Lien, Patrick Stewart, Jason Taylor, Kirsten Dunst, Majel Barrett Roddenberry, Robert Picardo, Ethen Phillips, Ashley Judd, Debbie Gibson among others.

What do you like about this subject?

I enjoy getting my hands dirty fixing something. I have a high level of confidence in the field, because I have always shown a natural aptitude for it. I love problem-solving, and I love knowing that Mrs. Smith is cooling at night because of me.

What do you still hope to achieve/learn in this field?

I have sat in an office telling guys what to do and troubleshooting over the phone, I have climbed in an attic to rework problem areas in ductwork, I have crawled under trailers to find dead raccoons burrowed into the trunk lines. I love teaching and working in my field.

Something interesting about this subject that others may not know:

If you don't clean your filter and wonder how your coil got dirty and ducts got moldy and your kid is coughing, it is not the manufacturer's problem...It is NOT under warranty...It is the homeowner being a moron and ignoring the basic maintenance you are told to do when it is installed...Ckean your filters, rinse the condensor, and Simple Green your drain line.

Something controversial or provocative about this subject

People have been pouring bleach down the drainline forever. Bleach is chlorine, which is an acid. If you spill it on your hand, it burns. What the hell do you think it will do to your drainline pipe made of plastic? SIMPLE GREEN. It cleans, it has a degreaser, and it actually smells nice. It won't do anything if clogged already, but if clogged you should be blowing it out.