We Planned 2 HVAC Installs… Then Everything Fell Apart | ACiQ Extreme+

We planned to replace TWO outdated HVAC systems in one day—but as Mikey Pipes always says, we plan, and God laughs. In this full, uncut installation video, the Pipe Doctor team heads to the South Shore of Long Island, New York, to decommission an ancient central air-conditioning system and a gas furnace that had already been disconnected for years. In its place, we install a new 3-ton ACiQ Extreme+ communicating inverter heat-pump system designed to provide high-efficiency heating and cooling throughout the year—even during extreme outdoor temperatures. The homeowner is also preparing to install solar panels, making this electrification project an ideal combination: an ultra-efficient heat pump paired with on-site solar-electric generation. But the day doesn’t go exactly according to plan. A delayed equipment delivery destroys our original two-system schedule, forces us to rearrange other installations, and leaves Mikey more than a little frustrated. This is the real side of operating an HVAC company—shipping problems, scheduling headaches, technical challenges, and still delivering a professional installation for the homeowner. Throughout this video, homeowners and HVAC contractors will see: ✅ Removal of an ancient Trane XL1200 air conditioner ✅ Installation of an ACiQ Extreme+ side-discharge heat pump ✅ ACiQ communicating air handler and TL4 thermostat ✅ Mikey Pipes SPD-01 surge-protection disconnect ✅ RLS ZoomLock press fittings and flare connections ✅ Proper nitrogen pressure testing ✅ Deep evacuation using a digital micron gauge ✅ Vacuum decay testing and why it matters ✅ Proper R454B refrigerant charging ✅ S1/S2 RS485 communication wiring ✅ Horizontal attic air-handler installation ✅ Threaded-rod and Unistrut suspension ✅ High-rise emergency drain-pan protection ✅ Benefits of inverter-driven HVAC technology ✅ Heat-pump electrification combined with solar power A deep vacuum is not simply another item on an installation checklist. Moisture, air and other non-condensable gases can contaminate compressor oil, reduce lubrication, create acids and shorten the life of the most expensive components in the system. Time does not prove a vacuum. A micron gauge does. The ACiQ Extreme+ continuously adjusts its heating and cooling output to match the needs of the home. Instead of repeatedly starting and stopping at full capacity, the inverter compressor can operate at lower speeds for quieter operation, improved temperature control, better humidity removal and reduced electrical consumption. Are you a licensed HVAC contractor interested in becoming an ACiQ dealer? 🔥 Sign up free: https://aciq.com/mikeypipes Mention Mikey Pipes when placing your first order to receive the available Mikey Pipes dealer bonus. Need HVAC, plumbing or heating service on Long Island? 📞 Pipe Doctor Plumbing, Heating & Cooling 516-348-6300 https://pipedoc.net Serving homeowners throughout Nassau County, Queens and surrounding Long Island communities. ⚡ Mikey Pipes SPD-01 surge-protection devices: https://mikeypipes.com/shop Whips may currently be backordered. Please review current availability when ordering. HELP US GIVE BACK One hundred percent of eligible donations received through the following accounts supports charitable projects through Mikey Pipes Philanthropy. Zelle: [email protected] PayPal: [email protected] Venmo: @PipeDoctor Posters are currently SOLD OUT. CHAPTERS 00:00 Early morning at Pipe Doctor headquarters 01:20 Today’s ACiQ Extreme+ transformation 03:05 Arriving on the South Shore of Long Island 05:10 Recovering refrigerant from the dinosaur Trane 07:35 Installing the Mikey Pipes SPD-01 11:05 Positioning the new outdoor heat pump 14:20 Discovering the damaged existing line-set connection 17:10 Installing the wall-mount bracket 21:15 We plan—and God laughs 24:20 S1/S2 communicating wiring warning 27:05 ZoomLock fittings and flare connections 31:10 Nitrogen pressure test 34:05 Starting the deep vacuum 36:10 Why a micron gauge and deep vacuum matter 41:20 Vacuum decay test results 43:40 Releasing the factory refrigerant charge 45:35 Starting the ACiQ Extreme+ system 47:20 Why inverter HVAC technology changes everything 50:10 Private-label ACiQ dealer program 51:30 Horizontal attic air-handler installation 52:35 TL4 communicating thermostat and final walkthrough Subscribe for real HVAC installations, service calls, troubleshooting, tools, business lessons and training from Mikey Pipes and the Pipe Doctor team. #ACiQ #HeatPump #HVAC