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They Installed 4 Mismatched HVAC Systems… You Can’t Make This Up

15 min · 28. juni 2026
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It’s Friday. Love me Fridays.In this uncut Mikey Pipes Uncensored video, I’m starting the day at Pipe Doctor Home Services on Long Island, NY, shipping out some Mikey Pipes goodies, talking about the nonprofit, and breaking down a real-world HVAC situation that every service technician and homeowner should hear.We’re talking about mismatched HVAC systems, leaking R-410A equipment, customer pricing questions, dual-fuel heat pump setups, hydronic heating, and why cutting corners just to hit a cheaper number is never the right answer.The big takeaway? A proper HVAC installation matters. Matched indoor and outdoor equipment matters. Surge protection matters. And if you’re installing inverter equipment, the MP-SPD-01 surge protection device is only $175 shipped.Protect your inverter system before a power surge turns into a very expensive lesson.🔥 Buy variants of the MP-SPD-01 here:mikeypipes.com/shopInterested in becoming an ACiQ dealer?Sign up here:aciq.com/mikeypipesFor HVAC, plumbing, heating, cooling, boiler, water heater, tankless, and heat pump service on Long Island, NY:Pipe Doctor Home ServicesWoodmere, NY516-348-6300pipedoc.netServing Long Island, Nassau County, Queens, Western Suffolk, Woodmere, Five Towns, East Rockaway, Melville, Valley Stream, Hewlett, Lawrence, Cedarhurst, Lynbrook, Rockville Centre, and surrounding areas.Support Mikey Pipes Philanthropy:Get your Mikey Pipes posters for $42.50 delivered.100% of proceeds go to charity.Payment options:Zelle: mike@mikeypipes.comPayPal: mike@mikeypipes.comVenmo: @PipeDoctorCashApp: $mikeypipesnyThank you to everyone who supports the channel, the nonprofit, the trades, and the mission to keep pushing quality work, real education, and honest HVAC content.Subscribe, comment, and share this video with another service technician who needs to hear this.#MikeyPipes #HVAC #LongIslandMusic from #InAudio: https://inaudio.org/Track Name *Fly AwayChapters00:00 Friday Morning With Mikey Pipes00:34 Kevin From Brooklyn Gets A Special Poster01:22 Shipping Out Stickers, Magnets & Giveaways02:15 Love Me Fridays At Pipe Doctor03:10 Four Jobs Each & A Busy Long Island HVAC Day04:00 The 4-Ton Mikey Pipes Powered By ACiQ Install04:42 Mismatched HVAC Systems Everywhere06:05 Basement System Is Completely Flat07:15 Replace The Outdoor Unit Or The Whole System?08:35 Honest Advice To The Customer09:40 Why I Would Not Discount The Install10:55 Don’t Cut Corners To Hit A Number11:45 Dual Fuel Heat Pump With Hydronic Coil12:40 Heat Pump Vs Gas Boiler Efficiency On Long Island14:00 Why Moving Old Equipment Around Is Asking For Trouble15:00 Final Thoughts & Happy Friday

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

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

11. juli 20268 min
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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

10. juli 202612 min
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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

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