He Asked Me for a Discount… While Charging $22 for Pastrami

Free Friday on STEROIDS: HVAC Dealers, ACiQ Demo Day & Mikey Pipes Uncensored

Free Friday on steroids.In this episode of Mikey Pipes Uncensored, it’s early morning in the great communist state of New York, the G-Wagon is trying to park itself, espresso is flowing, and we’re kicking off an unofficial ACiQ Dealer & Demo Day at Pipe Doctor Home Services in Woodmere, NY.This one is for the service technicians, HVAC contractors, installers, apprentices, and tradesmen who want to see real-world equipment, real business talk, and what it looks like behind the scenes when Mikey Pipes is building something bigger than just another service call.Today’s mission:Brooklyn consultation for a straight-cool to high-performance heat pump conversionMultiple dwelling building with aging Luxaire equipmentACiQ Dealer & Demo Day at the shopFree Friday with hot dogs, fries, popcorn, and hands-on equipment385 active maintenance agreements and climbing2,000 agreement goalHVAC contractor dealer signupsReal talk about growing a service businessThis is not polished corporate content. This is raw, uncut, uncensored Mikey Pipes.If you’re an HVAC service technician, contractor, plumbing pro, apprentice, business owner, or just someone who loves seeing how the trades really operate, subscribe and follow the journey.FREE FRIDAY ON STEROIDS is officially underway.Become an ACiQ Dealer:Sign up here and make sure you mention Mikey Pipes for the special dealer bonus:https://aciq.com/mikeypipesBuy SPD-01 Variants:People can buy variants of the SPD-01 at:https://mikeypipes.com/shopSupport Mikey Pipes Philanthropy:$42.50 Posters Available100% of proceeds go to charity.Payment options:Zelle: mike@mikeypipes.comPayPal: mike@mikeypipes.comVenmo: @PipeDoctorCashApp: $mikeypipesnyPipe Doctor Home ServicesPlumbing, Heating & CoolingLong Island, NY | Nassau County | Queens | Western SuffolkCall Pipe Doctor Home Services:516-348-6300Visit:https://pipedoc.netServing Long Island, Nassau County, Queens, Western Suffolk, Woodmere, Five Towns, Hewlett, Lawrence, Cedarhurst, Valley Stream, Oceanside, Lynbrook, Rockville Centre, Garden City, Mineola, Brooklyn, and surrounding areas.CHAPTERS:00:00 Happy Friday From Mikey Pipes00:25 G-Wagon Parking Assist Chaos01:10 Early Morning at Pipe Doctor HQ01:45 ACiQ Dealer Day Is Happening02:35 Maintenance Agreement Warboard Update03:25 385 Active Agreements and the 2,000 Goal04:20 Free Friday on Steroids05:05 Hot Dogs, Fries, Popcorn & HVAC Equipment05:50 Brooklyn Heat Pump Conversion Consultation06:45 Luxaire Straight Cool to Heat Pump Upgrade07:35 Love Me Fridays08:15 Grandkids, Business & BlessingsWhy subscribe?Because this channel shows the real side of the trades — service calls, business growth, HVAC installs, plumbing, maintenance agreements, dealer partnerships, customer stories, mistakes, wins, losses, and the daily grind of building a real home service company.#MikeyPipes #HVACLife #ACiQMusic from #InAudio: https://inaudio.org/Track Name *Fly Away

I Fired Another

What a day. The G-Wagon gets smashed by a flatbed truck, a ductless mini split install goes sideways, and then one long-time client tries to dodge a service bill after the work was already completed.This is another raw, unfiltered day in the life of Mikey Pipes Uncensored — real service business problems, real technician mistakes, real customer drama, and real lessons for anyone working in plumbing, HVAC, electrical, or any home service trade.In this episode, Mikey talks about:A customer-supplied ductless mini split install that went wrongWhy proper flare connections matter on mini split line setsThe reality of training service technicians in the fieldA G-Wagon accident involving a flatbed truckA client who approved service work and then didn’t want to payWhy Pipe Doctor Home Services is not a bankWhy some customers need to be firedHow service businesses protect themselves from bad accountsThe importance of getting paid at the time of serviceIf you are a service technician, HVAC contractor, plumber, apprentice, business owner, or someone trying to understand what really happens behind the scenes in a home service business — this video is for you.At Pipe Doctor Home Services, we’ve built our reputation on service excellence, accountability, and doing the right thing since 2008. But doing the right thing does not mean letting people steal your labor, materials, parts, or time.Need plumbing, heating, cooling, tankless water heater, ductless mini split, boiler, or HVAC service on Long Island?Pipe Doctor Home ServicesWoodmere, NYServing Nassau County, Queens, and surrounding Long Island areasCall: 516-348-6300Website: pipedoc.netWant to become an ACiQ dealer?Sign up here and make sure you mention Mikey Pipes for the bonus:https://aciq.com/mikeypipesProtect your inverter HVAC equipment.Variants of the SPD-01 are available at:https://mikeypipes.com/shopSupport Mikey Pipes Philanthropy.$42.50 posters are available now. 100% of proceeds go to charity.Payment options for posters/donations:Zelle: mike@mikeypipes.comPayPal: mike@mikeypipes.comVenmo: @PipeDoctorCashApp: $mikeypipesnySubscribe for raw, real, and uncensored HVAC business content from Mikey Pipes.This is the stuff most contractors will never show you.#MikeyPipes #HVACBusiness #ServiceTechnicianMusic from #InAudio: https://inaudio.org/Track Name *Fly AwayChapters00:00 What A Shitty Day00:35 G-Wagon Disaster Story Begins01:30 Ductless Mini Split Install Problem02:30 Technician Training Reality Check03:45 Back Home For Shiva05:00 Flatbed Truck Rips The G-Wagon Apart06:30 Auto Body Shop & Diminished Value Claim07:45 Service Call Payment Problem09:00 “Pipe Doctor Is Not A Bank”10:20 Client Questions The Bill After Work Is Done11:15 Zero Tolerance For Disputes12:00 YOU’RE FIRED!12:35 Why Bad Customers Cost You Money

My Brand-New ACiQ Died on Startup… Then THIS Happened

Brand-new install. Brand-new ACiQ Extreme+ inverter heat pump system. Fired it up before lunch… and boom — dead on startup.In today’s Mikey Pipes Uncensored episode, I’m telling the full story behind the dead ACiQ, what failed, how fast ACiQ support answered, and why having the right manufacturer support behind you matters when you’re the contractor standing in front of the homeowner.This was a 3-ton ACiQ Extreme+ heat pump inverter system with a hydronic coil installation here on Long Island, NY. We had the system installed clean, buttoned up, and ready to roll early — but the air handler had other plans. What looked like a nightmare turned into a real-world lesson for HVAC service technicians, installers, and contractors about preparation, parts support, dealer relationships, and why quality control and customer support actually matter.The best part? ACiQ picked up the phone fast, diagnosed the problem, and the repair was handled the same day. That’s the kind of support HVAC contractors need when they’re installing inverter heat pumps, ductless mini splits, air handlers, and high-efficiency equipment in real homes.If you’re an HVAC contractor, service technician, installer, or business owner tired of getting squeezed by distributors and manufacturers, this episode is for you.🔥 Become an ACiQ Dealer:Sign up here and mention Mikey Pipes for your first-order bonus:https://aciq.com/mikeypipes🔥 SPD-01 Surge Protection:Protect inverter HVAC equipment with Mikey Pipes SPD-01 surge protection products:https://mikeypipes.com/shop🔥 Mikey Pipes Dealer & Demo DayFriday, June 19th starting at 11 AMPipe Doctor Home Services1010 Central AvenueWoodmere, NY 11598Free hot dogs, French fries, beverages, live equipment demos, ACiQ dealer signup opportunities, and a special first-order bonus for new HVAC contractors who sign up.For Long Island HVAC service, air conditioning repair, heat pump replacement, ductless mini split installation, boiler service, plumbing, heating, cooling, and emergency home services:Pipe Doctor Home Services1010 Central AvenueWoodmere, NY 11598📞 516-348-6300🌐 https://pipedoc.netSupport Mikey Pipes Philanthropy:Posters are available for $42.50 delivered. Includes stickers, pen, card, and magnet. 100% of proceeds go to charity.Payment options for posters/donations:PayPal/Zelle: mike@mikeypipes.comVenmo: @PipeDoctorCashApp: $mikeypipesnyThis uncensored episode is about real HVAC field life: bad equipment, fast diagnosis, contractor support, dealer relationships, inverter heat pumps, ACiQ Extreme+, and why the right product partner can save your day.Subscribe, comment, and share this video if you’re an HVAC tech, contractor, apprentice, business owner, or homeowner who wants to see what really happens behind the scenes.Chapters00:00 Packaging SPD-01 Surge Protector for Texas00:30 Hump Day Update from Mikey Pipes01:00 ACiQ Dealer & Demo Day Announcement02:00 The 3-Ton ACiQ Install That Went Sideways03:05 Fired Up Before Lunch… Then It Died04:00 Calling ACiQ Priority Support05:10 Diagnosing the Failed Main Power Module06:20 Same-Day Parts Save the Job07:10 The Call with Kevin from ACiQ08:20 How the Bad Unit Slipped Through QC09:35 Why Dealer Support Matters10:45 ACiQ Parts Kits and Real Contractor Backup11:50 Why Mikey Pipes Still Believes in ACiQ12:40 June 19th Dealer Demo Day Details13:25 Free Mini Split Bonus for New ACiQ Dealer Signup14:00 Final Message to HVAC ContractorsHashtags#ACiQ #HVACLife #MikeyPipes

He Blocked my Driveway

He Blocked my Driveway

HVAC Contractors: ACiQ Dealer Demo Day Is THIS FRIDAY… Don’t Miss This

This Friday, June 19th, 2026, Mikey Pipes is hosting a FREE ACiQ Dealer & Demo Day at Pipe Doctor Home Services in Woodmere, NY — and if you’re an HVAC contractor, service technician, installer, or business owner in the Long Island / New York City area, you need to see this.We’re going LIVE and hands-on with ACiQ equipment including ductless mini splits, wall mounts, floor mounts, slim duct systems, ceiling cassette options, side discharge inverter heat pumps, power monitoring, and real-world installation discussion from the field.This isn’t a boring sales pitch. This is Mikey Pipes showing exactly why Pipe Doctor Home Services installs ACiQ, why inverter heat pump technology is changing the HVAC industry, and why contractors who are still sleeping on this equipment are missing a serious opportunity.📍 ACiQ Dealer & Demo DayPipe Doctor Home Services1010 Central AvenueWoodmere, NY 11598🗓️ Friday, June 19th, 2026⏰ Starting around 11:00 AM until 2:00 PM✅ Free food✅ Free beverages✅ ACiQ equipment demonstrations✅ Mini split and inverter heat pump training✅ Dealer signup information✅ First-order bonus for qualifying new HVAC contractors✅ Real talk from Mikey Pipes✅ Tell me YOUR storyWant to attend? RSVP by emailing:📧 mikey@aciq.comIf you’re an HVAC contractor interested in becoming an ACiQ dealer, sign up here and make sure you mention Mikey Pipes for the bonus:👉 https://aciq.com/mikeypipesPipe Doctor Home Services proudly serves Long Island, Queens, Nassau County, Western Suffolk, Woodmere, Hewlett, Valley Stream, Lynbrook, Oceanside, Rockville Centre, Garden City, Great Neck, Manhasset, Five Towns, and the greater New York City metropolitan area.For HVAC service, plumbing, heating, cooling, ductless mini split installation, inverter heat pump installation, boiler service, water heater replacement, and emergency service in Long Island, call Pipe Doctor Home Services.📞 Pipe Doctor Home Services516-348-6300🌐 https://pipedoc.netWant to protect your inverter HVAC equipment?People can buy variants of the SPD-01 power management / surge protection system here:👉 https://mikeypipes.com/shopSupport Mikey Pipes Philanthropy:🔥 Limited posters are available for $42.50 delivered100% of proceeds go to charity.Payment options:PayPal/Zelle: mike@mikeypipes.comVenmo: @PipeDoctorCashApp: $mikeypipesnyIn this video, Mikey talks about the upcoming ACiQ Dealer Demo Day, why service technicians and HVAC contractors need to embrace inverter heat pump technology, the rising cost of doing business in New York, health insurance rate increases, Free Friday, the ACiQ demo rig, the SPD-01, Bosch vs ACiQ value, maintenance plans, JB Warranties, and why the future of HVAC belongs to contractors who test instead of guess.If you’re a service technician, HVAC installer, mini split contractor, ductless specialist, or business owner looking for better equipment, better support, and better margins — this one is for you.Subscribe for real HVAC business talk, field service stories, installs, repairs, training, uncensored opinions, and behind-the-scenes content from Mikey Pipes.#ACiQ #HVACContractor #MikeyPipesChapters00:00 Welcome Back — Tuesday Morning with Mikey Pipes00:35 Family Funeral, 103 Years Old & “To 120”02:20 Health Insurance Increases in New York Are Insane03:40 ACiQ Dealer & Demo Day Announcement04:35 Free Friday at Pipe Doctor Home Services05:20 What Contractors Will See at the ACiQ Demo06:15 Why Mikey Pipes Installs ACiQ07:30 Bosch vs ACiQ Price and Value Talk08:35 Extended Warranty, Maintenance Plans & Long-Term Coverage09:40 RSVP Details for Friday’s Demo Day10:25 Harrow Smart Toilet Install with James11:25 Pipe Doctor Maintenance Plan Count Update12:10 Today’s HVAC Install: Bad 5-Ton / 3-Ton Setup13:00 ACiQ Extreme+ Side Discharge Heat Pump Install Preview13:45 Midea, ACiQ, Bosch, Carrier & HVAC Manufacturing Reality14:05 If You’re Not Testing, You’re Guessing