I was happy when I became certified and I still can’t believe how much I was able to learn in such a short period of time
A long time ago, my uncle used to show me how he could sell different heat and AC components for a good amount of money. He actually owned a junkyard which he said was a treasure trove. It all didn’t look like treasure to me at first, but eventually he pointed things out so that I could learn the worth of different things. He mostly focused on automobile parts, especially engines. He loved collecting HVAC parts the most though because that’s where he made a good portion of his money. He pointed out ancient looking heater systems with fascinating designs on them. He explained to me that they don’t make heating systems like that anymore, and these types of systems could go for a great deal of money, especially when collectors are looking for these different HVAC items. He taught me how to restore some of those old HVAC components and I became pretty good at that along with restoring old vehicles. I also learned how to fix the heating and cooling systems on cars which was a very useful skill to have. Over the years, I mostly have worked as an auto mechanic, but I eventually decided to make my way into the HVAC industry. I was happy when I became certified and I still can’t believe how much I was able to learn in such a short period of time. To this day though, I have enjoyed cruising different junkyards so I can spot some valuable items that I can fix up and sell. It’s basically a hobby of mine, but I keep everything neat and orderly on my property. It doesn’t look like the junkyard that my uncle owns or anything.