I Lost 8 Pounds Installing This Heat Pump | Full ACiQ Install Start to Finish

I LOST 8 POUNDS installing this system. Seriously. 😅 In this 1 hour and 7 minute, uncut, start-to-finish HVAC installation, you're coming along with Mikey Pipes and the Pipe Doctor team as we rip out a disaster of an old central air conditioning system and replace it with a 3-ton Mikey Pipes powered by ACiQ Extreme fully communicating, inverter-driven heat pump system — complete with NEW ductwork. No highlight reel. No hiding mistakes. No skipping the hard parts. This is a REAL HVAC installation from demolition to commissioning. HOMEOWNERS: If your energy bills are through the roof, your AC runs constantly, your rooms are uncomfortable, or your ductwork has been patched together for decades, watch this video. HVAC TECHNICIANS, INSTALLERS, SERVICE MANAGERS AND BUSINESS OWNERS: This video is packed with real-world installation techniques, workflow tips, refrigerant piping practices, communication wiring, nitrogen pressure testing, deep vacuum procedures, commissioning, surge protection and HVAC business discussion. 🔥 IN THIS COMPLETE HVAC INSTALLATION: ✅ Old AC system removal ✅ Failed ductwork removal ✅ New custom ductwork ✅ 3-ton ACiQ Extreme inverter heat pump ✅ Side-discharge outdoor unit wall mounting ✅ Refrigerant line modifications ✅ Factory flare connections ✅ ZoomLock press fittings ✅ S1/S2 communicating wiring ✅ Nitrogen pressure testing ✅ R-454B refrigerant procedures ✅ Deep vacuum and micron testing ✅ Vacuum decay testing ✅ Surge protection ✅ Condensate safety devices ✅ Startup and commissioning ✅ Real-time power consumption ✅ HVAC pricing, warranties and business strategy One of the most important parts of this entire installation happens during the evacuation process. A beautiful installation means nothing if moisture and non-condensables are left inside the refrigeration circuit. I explain why a PROPER DEEP VACUUM is one of the most critical steps in an AC or heat pump installation. Moisture contamination can damage compressor oil, contribute to acid formation, restrict metering devices, reduce system efficiency and shorten equipment life. This is the stuff homeowners normally NEVER see. And that's exactly why I film it. At Pipe Doctor Home Services, we believe in transparency. You see the work being performed, the tools being used, the testing procedures and even the problems we encounter along the way. Sometimes things go perfectly. Sometimes they don't. Either way, you're coming along for the ride. 🏠 NEED HVAC SERVICE OR REPLACEMENT ON LONG ISLAND? Pipe Doctor Home Services, Inc. provides professional heating, air conditioning and plumbing service throughout Nassau County, Queens and select areas of Long Island, New York. 📞 516-348-6300 🌐 pipedoc.net 🧰 HVAC CONTRACTORS — BECOME AN ACiQ DEALER Are you a licensed HVAC contractor, business owner or service manager? Stop building someone else's brand. Learn about ACiQ equipment and the dealer program: 👉 https://aciq.com/mikeypipes There is no cost to become an ACiQ dealer. Offer homeowners high-performance inverter technology while improving workflow, strengthening your own brand and increasing your company's opportunities. 🔔 SUBSCRIBE TO MIKEY PIPES I post real plumbing, heating and air conditioning service calls and installations throughout the week. No studio. No pretending everything goes perfectly. Real customers. Real equipment. Real problems. Real HVAC. SUBSCRIBE, turn on notifications and SHARE this video with a homeowner, HVAC technician or contractor who needs to see what a complete installation actually looks like. And homeowners… CHANGE YOUR FILTERS! 😎 ❤️ SUPPORT MIKEY PIPES PHILANTHROPY 100% of donations received through the payment methods below benefit charitable efforts through Mikey Pipes Philanthropy. Zelle: [[email protected]](mailto:[email protected]) PayPal: [[email protected]](mailto:[email protected]) Venmo: @PipeDoctor 🚨 POSTERS ARE SOLD OUT. Thank you to everyone who supported the fundraiser! ⏱️ CHAPTERS 00:00 The HVAC Disaster We're Replacing 02:10 Pumping Down the Old AC System 05:00 Disconnecting the Condenser 08:15 Relocating the Outdoor Unit 11:00 Wall-Mount Bracket Installation 14:20 ACiQ Extreme Heat Pump Unboxing 17:15 Electrical and Surge Protection 21:00 Refrigerant Line Work 24:45 The Old Ductwork Disaster 28:00 Air Handler Into the Attic 32:20 ZoomLock and Refrigerant Piping 36:45 S1/S2 Communication Wiring 40:15 Standardizing HVAC Equipment 43:00 Nitrogen Pressure Test 47:40 Preparing for Evacuation 50:10 Why Deep Vacuum Matters 55:30 Micron Testing and Vacuum Decay 59:00 Indoor Installation Walkthrough 1:01:10 Refrigerant Charge and Startup 1:03:30 Pricing, Warranties and ACiQ 1:05:10 Final Installation Walkthrough 1:06:15 The Best Part of Install Day #HVAC #HeatPump #ACiQ