It’s 8 degrees outside, feels like -10, and the emergency calls started rolling in at 3 AM.In this raw, uncut Friday morning episode, Mikey Pipes takes you behind the scenes of what it’s really like running a plumbing & HVAC company during extreme cold weather—when no-heat calls become life-or-death situations and there are more calls than crews available.We talk:Turning away emergency calls (and why it hurts)Balancing Sabbath observance with real-world heating emergenciesA $3,000+ Burnham Alpine 285 blower failureSteam heat nightmares: clogged wet returns, leaks, banging pipesReal service-call volume during cold snapsThe maintenance agreement war board (245 and climbing)Why 2,000 maintenance agreements changes everythingStaffing realities as the company scalesWhy ACIQ equipment continues to outperform major legacy brandsReal-world parts availability vs big-name manufacturersHeading to AHR Expo in Las Vegas as a guest of ACIQBranding, private-label installs, and long-term customer loyaltyHouseCall Pro virtual consults—even from TexasA hard real estate lesson: snooze… you loseThis isn’t sales fluff.This is real HVAC business, real stress, real decisions, and real growth—documented as it happens.If you’re a contractor, tech, or business owner trying to scale without losing your soul, this one’s for you.👇 Drop a comment:Would you open on Saturday during extreme cold?How many emergency calls are you seeing when temps drop?Are maintenance agreements part of your growth plan?🔗 Links Mentioned👉 Become an ACIQ Dealer: https://aciq.com/mikeypipes👉 Book a Virtual Call with Mikey Pipes (HouseCall Pro): pipedoc.net or mikeypipes.com⏱️ CHAPTERS00:00 – 8° outside & emergency calls begin01:45 – Turning away no-heat calls (the hardest part)04:10 – Sabbath vs real-world heating emergencies06:20 – Dumpster, snow, and frozen hands07:40 – $3,000 Burnham Alpine blower failure10:05 – Maintenance agreement war board update12:30 – Steam heat failure & clogged wet return nightmare16:40 – ACIQ vs legacy HVAC brands (real-world comparison)20:10 – AHR Expo Vegas plans & networking22:30 – Real estate lesson: snooze, you lose🔥 HASHTAGS#HVACLife#MikeyPipes#UncensoredHVAC

This real-life service call turned into absolute madness when a massive leak under a kitchen sink refused to stop — and the culprit ended up being cheap Home Depot plumbing parts.In this uncut, unfiltered service call, Mikey Pipes responds to what was dispatched as a “hot water leak” and quickly discovers a chaotic mess under the kitchen sink involving compression fittings, ice maker lines, add-a-tee valves, and box-store garbage fittings that wouldn’t seal.This video is for service technicians who’ve ever said:👉 “Why is this leaking when it shouldn’t?”👉 “Who installed this?”👉 “Why do Home Depot parts always fail?”You’ll see real troubleshooting, unorthodox field fixes, and exactly why professional-grade plumbing parts matter — especially on Long Island homes where cabinets, floors, and finished kitchens are always at risk.📍 Local Plumbing & HVAC – Long Island, NYPipe Doctor Home Services, Inc. proudly serves Nassau County, Suffolk County, and surrounding Long Island communities with expert plumbing, heating, steam boiler, and HVAC service.🛠️ WHAT TECHS WILL LEARN IN THIS VIDEO✔ Why cheap compression fittings fail✔ Ice maker line mistakes we see constantly✔ When to cap vs replace a valve✔ Why box-store plumbing parts cost you time & sanity✔ Real-world field decisions (not textbook installs)📢 SUPPORT THE CHANNEL & THE MISSION👉 Become an ACiQ Dealer🔗 https://aciq.com/mikeypipesLearn how contractors are building profitable installs with ACiQ private-label HVAC equipment.👉 🔥 Limited Edition Mikey Pipes Poster – $42.50Includes 5 stickers, pen, card & magnet💯 100% of proceeds go to charityPayment Options:• PayPal: mike@mikeypipes.com• Zelle: mike@mikeypipes.com• Venmo: @PipeDoctor• CashApp: $mikeypipesny📞 NEED A REAL PLUMBER OR HVAC PRO?Pipe Doctor Home Services, Inc.Serving Long Island, NY📞 516-348-6300⏱️ CHAPTERS00:00 Dispatch confusion & déjà vu01:22 Leak discovered under kitchen sink03:10 Ice maker line failure exposed05:18 Compression fitting nightmare07:40 Home Depot parts start leaking09:55 Add-a-tee workaround explained11:45 Why box-store plumbing fails13:20 Final test & no-leak victory🔥 HASHTAGS #PlumbingService #HVACTechnician #LongIslandPlumber

It’s Wednesday, January 28th, and in this morning Mikey Pipes Uncensored episode, I break down why I nearly gave away $600 in cash over the last week — and why I’m doing it on purpose.This video isn’t about sales fluff. It’s about real business psychology, real money, and why maintenance agreements create better customers, not just recurring revenue.We talk about:Why maintenance plan clients get priority (and yes, it’s the truth)How emergency pricing destroys trustWhy techs need to STOP talking and let the customer respondThe 3 things you should NEVER say when offering value-added servicesHow incentivizing your team correctly creates momentumWhy predictable revenue reduces chaos, stress, and burnoutHow I manage money daily at 6:00am and keep the math “mathing”I also talk about:AHR Expo in Las VegasRepresenting ACIQReal-world incentive payoutsWhy maintenance agreements are NOT sales — they’re protectionThis channel is unfiltered, unscripted, and real.If you’re a plumber, HVAC tech, business owner, or just someone who wants to understand how money, systems, and people actually work, this one’s for you.👇 Drop a comment and tell me — should I curse less… or keep it raw?👍 Smash the thumbs up🔔 Turn on notifications📢 Share this with someone who still thinks maintenance plans are “pushy”⏱️ CHAPTERS 0:00 – Wednesday Morning Reality Check0:42 – Why I Almost Gave Away $6002:05 – Are Maintenance Plans Being “Shoved”?3:18 – The Truth About Priority Customers4:44 – Emergency Calls = Financial Shock6:02 – How Preventative Maintenance Actually Saves Money7:25 – Morning Money Routine & Bank Discipline9:12 – STOP Talking — Let the Customer Respond10:48 – Incentives, Team Buy-In & Momentum12:05 – Final Thoughts & What’s Coming Next🔑 HASHTAGS #MikeyPipes#MaintenanceAgreements#HVACBusiness