I Lost 8,000 Subscribers… Then Told My First HVAC Screw-Up Story

I Lost 8,000 Subscribers… Then Told My First HVAC Screw-Up Story

Friday. June 12, 2026. I love me Fridays.In this uncut episode of Mikey Pipes Uncensored, I’m back at Pipe Doctor HQ in Woodmere, NY talking business, maintenance agreements, ACiQ Dealer Demo Day, SPD-01 surge protection boxes, dental implants, pool heater heat pump repairs, oversized HVAC systems, humidity problems, and one of my earliest HVAC screw-ups.And yes… YouTube just purged almost 8,000 subscribers from the main Mikey Pipes channel.But here’s the real question:What was YOUR first HVAC mistake?I tell you one of mine — back when I was learning residential air conditioning, working on R22 systems, trying to figure out low voltage wiring, transformers, outdoor condensers, and how a “simple” AC replacement turned into a whole lot more.This video is for the service technicians, installers, apprentices, business owners, and HVAC guys who actually work in the field and know that experience comes from doing the work, making mistakes, fixing them, and getting better.Drop your story in the comments. I want to hear it.👇 Tell me YOUR first HVAC screw-up story in the comments below.In This Video✅ Friday update from Pipe Doctor HQ✅ Maintenance Agreement War Board update✅ 380 active maintenance agreements and growing✅ SPD-01 surge protection device boxes✅ ACiQ Dealer Demo Day announcement✅ 9,000 BTU ACiQ floor mount ductless mini split✅ Dental implant recovery talk✅ Why oversized AC systems cause humidity problems✅ Pool heater heat pump service story✅ Hayward HeatPro repair flashback✅ Fujitsu, ACiQ, and HVAC brand talk✅ My first real HVAC screw-up story✅ YouTube subscriber purge update✅ 200,000 subscriber mini split giveaway updateACiQ Dealer Demo DayInterested in becoming an ACiQ dealer or attending an upcoming demo day at Pipe Doctor HQ?📍 Pipe Doctor Home Services1010 Central AvenueWoodmere, NY 11598Email: mikey@aciq.comSign up to become an ACiQ dealer here:https://www.aciq.com/mikeypipesACiQ inverter heat pumps, ductless mini splits, side-discharge systems, and high-efficiency HVAC equipment are changing the game for contractors who want reliable equipment, strong margins, and fast installs.SPD-01 Surge Protection DevicesPeople can buy variants of the SPD-01 at:https://mikeypipes.com/shopProtect inverter HVAC equipment, ductless mini splits, heat pumps, and sensitive electronics from voltage spikes and surge events.Pipe Doctor Home ServicesNeed plumbing, heating, cooling, AC repair, HVAC service, boiler repair, water heater service, ductless mini split installation, heat pump replacement, or pool heater repair on Long Island?Call Pipe Doctor Home Services:📞 516-348-6300🌐 pipedoc.netServing Long Island, Queens, Nassau County, Western Suffolk County, Woodmere, Hewlett, Cedarhurst, Lawrence, Valley Stream, Lynbrook, Rockville Centre, Oceanside, East Rockaway, Garden City, Elmont, Malverne, Five Towns, and surrounding areas.Licensed plumbing, heating, cooling, HVAC, boiler, ductless mini split, heat pump, and pool heater service.Mikey Pipes Philanthropy Poster Fundraiser **SOLD OUT**Support Mikey Pipes Philanthropy, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit helping families in need with heating, cooling, plumbing, and home service support.🔥 Mikey Pipes posters are $42.50 delivered100% of proceeds go to charity.Payment options:PayPal / Zelle: office@pipedoc.netVenmo: @PipeDoctorCashApp: $mikeypipesnyThank you for helping us give back, pay it forward, and make the trades great again.Chapters00:00 I Love Me Fridays00:34 The Maintenance Agreement Warboard Looks Pathetic01:23 380 Active Maintenance Agreements02:00 SPD-01 Surge Protection Boxes03:10 ACiQ Floor Mount Mini Split Demo04:05 ACiQ Dealer Demo Day Announcement05:08 Dental Implants, Swelling & Recovery07:35 Brooklyn Traffic & Real-Life Rant10:22 Hot Weather, Pool Temp & Recovery Day12:20 Why Proper HVAC Sizing Matters

I Had Surgery… Then Fired My Office Manager & Built Surge Protectors

Thursday morning. 5:56 AM. No service calls on the schedule. Two teeth extracted. Four dental implants installed. Jaw swollen. Talking like I’ve got marbles in my mouth…But Mikey Pipes is still in the shop.In this uncut episode of Mikey Pipes Uncensored, I’m post-op, sore, slightly out of it, and still showing up to work because that’s what business owners do. I talk about my dental surgery experience, why sedation was absolutely worth it, and how sometimes paying for quality service reminds you exactly why your own customers choose quality over cheap.Then we get into the real story: why Barbara’s name is no longer on the board.This one hits on business ownership, employee accountability, remote work abuse, dispatcher problems, phone calls being forwarded wrong, company property being mishandled, and why every small business owner needs structure, policy, and standards.And yes — the Mikey Pipes SPD-01 Surge Protection Device / Power Management System is AVAILABLE NOW.These units are hand-built by Mikey Pipes in New York and are designed for HVAC equipment protection, inverter systems, ductless mini splits, heat pumps, and sensitive modern HVAC electronics.Variants of the MP SPD-01 are available now at:👉 mikeypipes.com/shop100% of proceeds go to Mikey Pipes Philanthropy, our nonprofit helping provide free or low-cost plumbing, heating, and cooling services to people in need.We also talk about recent philanthropy work, including free and heavily subsidized HVAC installs, tankless combi boiler replacements, ductless mini split systems, and how the trades can still make a real difference in local communities.Want to become an ACiQ Dealer and install the same equipment we trust in the field?👉 Sign up here: aciq.com/mikeypipesFor plumbing, heating, cooling, HVAC repair, boiler repair, mini split installation, tankless water heaters, heat pump systems, emergency HVAC service, and expert service on Long Island, Nassau County, Queens, and Western Suffolk:📞 Pipe Doctor Home Services☎️ 516-348-6300🌐 pipedoc.netServing Long Island, NY including Woodmere, Hewlett, Lawrence, Cedarhurst, Valley Stream, Lynbrook, Oceanside, Rockville Centre, Garden City, Mineola, Great Neck, Manhasset, Roslyn, Port Washington, Merrick, Bellmore, Wantagh, Seaford, Massapequa, Queens, Nassau County, and Western Suffolk.Support the charity and grab a limited Mikey Pipes poster:🔥 $42.50 deliveredIncludes stickers, pen, card, and magnet100% of proceeds go to charity.Payment options for posters/donations:PayPal / Zelle: mike@mikeypipes.comVenmo: @PipeDoctorCashApp: $mikeypipesnyLearn more about our nonprofit:👉 pipes4free.orgBuy SPD-01 variants here:👉 mikeypipes.com/shopSubscribe if you love real-world HVAC, plumbing, business ownership, unfiltered shop talk, service technician lessons, small business accountability, and making the trades great again.#MikeyPipes #HVACLife #SurgeProtectionMusic from #InAudio: https://inaudio.org/Track Name *Fly AwayCHAPTERS00:00 Post-Op Mikey Pipes Reporting For Duty00:45 Two Teeth Extracted & Four Implants Installed02:15 Sedation Was Worth Every Penny04:30 Paying For Quality Service Hits Different06:00 Why Barbara’s Name Is Off The Board07:30 Remote Work Does NOT Work For This Position09:10 Company Truck, iPad & Phone Left Unsecured10:40 Missed Calls, Bad Dispatching & No Voicemail12:20 Business Owners Need Standards14:05 New Office Help Starting Today15:00 MP SPD-01 Surge Protection Device AVAILABLE16:15 100% Of Proceeds Go To Charity17:00 ACiQ, US Boiler & Giving Back To Families In Need

I Tried Installing This Alone… Big Mistake

Wednesday morning in the great communist state of New York… and the warehouse is FULL.In this uncut, unedited Mikey Pipes Uncensored video, I’m at Pipe Doctor Home Services early in the morning getting work done before heading out for dental surgery. But before that, we’re opening up ACiQ equipment, installing the slim ceiling cassette grille assembly, checking out the floor mount ductless unit, talking real-world install challenges, and giving an update on the MP SPD-01 power management / surge protection device.This one is for the service technicians, HVAC contractors, installers, and business owners who want the raw truth — the good, the bad, the ugly, and the warehouse packed with equipment.You’ll see:• ACiQ slim ceiling cassette grille install• Why some installs are absolutely NOT a one-man job• ACiQ floor mount ductless unit overview• Warehouse full of equipment and inventory• MP SPD-01 power management system update• New SPD-01 variants coming soon• Real talk about business, staffing, and running a service company• Mikey Pipes uncensored — raw, uncut, and realPipe Doctor Home ServicesPlumbing, Heating & CoolingServing Long Island, NY — Nassau County, Queens & Western SuffolkCall: 516-348-6300Visit: pipedoc.netWant to become an ACiQ dealer?Sign up here:https://aciq.com/mikeypipesBuy MP SPD-01 power management / surge protection device variants:https://mikeypipes.com/shopThe MP SPD-01 is built for HVAC contractors, inverter equipment, ductless mini splits, heat pumps, and technicians who want another layer of protection for expensive equipment. Variants available with different wiring options, whip lengths, and incoming/load side terminal configurations.Support Mikey Pipes Philanthropy:$42.50 posters are available.100% of proceeds go to charity.Payment options:Zelle: mike@mikeypipes.comPayPal: mike@mikeypipes.comVenmo: @PipeDoctorCashApp: $mikeypipesnySubscribe, comment, like, and share this video if you’re a service tech, HVAC contractor, plumber, business owner, or just enjoy the behind-the-scenes reality of the trades.CHAPTERS:00:00 Wednesday Morning In New York00:35 Taking A Personal Day… Sort Of01:05 Warehouse Work Before Dental Surgery01:35 ACiQ Slim Ceiling Cassette Grille Arrives02:20 What Gio Threw Out03:10 ACiQ Filter Lift System Explained04:00 ACiQ Floor Mount Ductless Unit Overview04:45 Unboxing The Ceiling Cassette Grille05:40 Installing The Grille Assembly06:30 One-Man Install? Epic Fail07:35 Why This Is A Two-Man Job08:15 Wiring The ACiQ Cassette Grille09:00 Warehouse Full & Business Update09:35 MP SPD-01 Power Management System10:25 New SPD-01 Variants Coming Soon11:00 How To Order11:20 Final Thoughts Before Dental Work#HVACTechnician #MikeyPipes #LongIslandHVACMusic from #InAudio: https://inaudio.org/Track Name *Fly Away

My Warehouse Is FULL… And That’s Exactly Why We Win

Tuesday morning at Pipe Doctor Home Services and the warehouse is absolutely FULL — ductwork, HVAC equipment, plumbing supplies, heating parts, cooling material, racks loaded up, and another packed day ahead.This is the behind-the-scenes reality of running a serious plumbing, heating, and air conditioning service company on Long Island, NY. It’s not just about showing up to jobs — it’s about inventory, systems, preparation, recurring revenue, maintenance plans, leadership, and having the right material ready when customers need work done.In this episode of Mikey Pipes Uncensored, I walk through the warehouse, talk about why being stocked matters, why maintenance agreements are powerful for contractors, and how recurring revenue increases the value of your business.We also talk about:✅ A warehouse full of HVAC, plumbing & heating materials✅ Why inventory helps service companies move fast✅ 378 active maintenance plans and growing✅ How maintenance plans help contractors build real value✅ The latest with my PSEG lawsuit✅ A big AC replacement day with ACiQ equipment✅ Mikey Pipes power management devices✅ Decommissioning a Fujitsu ductless mini split✅ Why service technicians need systems, structure, and hustleIf you are a service technician, HVAC contractor, plumber, electrician, or trades business owner, this video is for you.Pipe Doctor Home Services proudly serves Long Island, NY including Nassau County, Queens, Western Suffolk, Woodmere, Hewlett, Cedarhurst, Lawrence, Valley Stream, Lynbrook, Rockville Centre, Oceanside, Merrick, Bellmore, Wantagh, Massapequa, Freeport, Garden City, Great Neck and surrounding areas.📞 Need Plumbing, Heating or Cooling Service on Long Island?Call Pipe Doctor Home Services: 516-348-6300Visit: pipedoc.net🔥 Want the Mikey Pipes SPD-01 or other power management device variants?Shop here:mikeypipes.com/shop⚡ Want to become an ACiQ dealer?Sign up here:aciq.com/mikeypipes🎗️ Support Mikey Pipes Philanthropy$42.50 charity posters available now — 100% of proceeds go to charity.Payment options:PayPal: mike@mikeypipes.comZelle: mike@mikeypipes.comVenmo: @PipeDoctorCashApp: $mikeypipesnyYour support helps us provide free plumbing, heating, cooling, and hot water system installations for families in need.👍 If you’re in the trades, hit LIKE.🔔 Subscribe for more real-world HVAC, plumbing, business, and contractor content.💬 Comment below: Is your warehouse stocked… or are you running to the supply house every day?CHAPTERS:00:00 Tuesday Morning at Pipe Doctor00:35 The Warehouse Is Full01:30 Why Inventory Matters02:15 Maintenance Plans & Recurring Revenue03:45 378 Active Plans and Growing04:30 Helping Families Through Philanthropy05:25 PSEG Lawsuit Update06:25 Big ACiQ Install Day07:25 Mikey Pipes Power Management Devices08:00 Sports Talk & Real Life09:20 Decommissioning a Fujitsu Mini Split10:40 Moving to Florida & Knockdown Homes11:25 Time to Hustle#MikeyPipes #HVACBusiness #LongIslandHVACMusic from #InAudio: https://inaudio.org/Track Name *Fly Away

They Said My $175 SPD-01 Wasn’t Legit… So I Showed Them What’s Next

It’s Monday morning at Pipe Doctor Global Headquarters in Woodmere, New York, and Mikey Pipes is back with another raw, uncut, unfiltered Mikey Pipes Uncensored update.Fresh off hitting 200,000 subscribers on the main Mikey Pipes – Pipe Doctor Home Services YouTube channel, Mikey talks about the free ACiQ ductless mini split giveaway, the growing Pipe Doctor maintenance agreement board, the new mini split training lab, and the one product every HVAC technician working on inverter equipment needs to be paying attention to: the MP-SPD-01 power management / surge protection device.🔥 MP-SPD-01 — Only $175 shipped!Built for ductless mini splits, inverter systems, heat pumps, and modern HVAC equipment that needs protection from dirty power, surges, and electrical abuse. Variants of the SPD-01 are available now at:👉 mikeypipes.com/shop100% of proceeds support Mikey Pipes Philanthropy.In this video, Mikey also talks about old-school pricing from 2018, how much mini split installs used to cost, why prices have changed, why ACiQ has been a strong option for contractors, and why service technicians need to start thinking differently about protecting modern inverter equipment.Are you an HVAC contractor or service technician looking for better equipment, stronger margins, and real-world support?👉 Sign up to become an ACiQ dealer here:aciq.com/mikeypipesPipe Doctor Home Services proudly serves Long Island, NY, including Woodmere, Nassau County, Queens, and surrounding areas.📞 Pipe Doctor Home Services516-348-6300pipedoc.netPlumbing, Heating, Cooling & HVAC Service on Long Island, NYSupport the mission:🎗️ Mikey Pipes Philanthropy PostersGet your limited Mikey Pipes poster for $42.50 delivered.100% of proceeds go to charity.Payment options:PayPal: mike@mikeypipes.comZelle: office@pipedoc.netVenmo: @PipeDoctorCashApp: $mikeypipesnyIf you’re a service technician, HVAC contractor, installer, or someone who works on ductless mini splits and inverter-driven systems, this one is for you.Subscribe, comment, and share this video. The goal is simple: help more technicians, grow the trade, protect more systems, and keep calling out the nonsense.Chapters0:00 Monday Morning at Pipe Doctor Headquarters0:31 200,000 Subscribers & Free Mini Split Giveaway1:22 Maintenance Agreement Board Update2:00 Mini Split Training Lab Walkthrough2:38 MP-SPD-01 Power Management Device3:35 Monday Service Call Schedule4:15 Should Customers Take Mini Splits When They Move?5:30 What a 12K Fujitsu Mini Split Cost in 20186:45 HVAC Pricing Then vs. Now7:35 Why Mikey Still Likes ACiQ8:10 SPD-01 Critics, UL Comments & Inverter Protection9:20 New SPD-01 Variants Coming Soon10:10 Upcoming HVAC Replacement Job Preview11:00 Thank You for 200,000 SubscribersHashtags#MikeyPipes #HVACTechnician #MiniSplit