This steam boiler disaster could have been avoided.In this LIVE, uncut service call, Mikey Pipes breaks down a dangerous wiring failure on a steam boiler where the low water cutoff (LWCO) and automatic water feeder were miswired, forcing the homeowner to manually add water — and ultimately flood the house.This is the kind of mistake that hurts homeowners, damages equipment, and destroys trust — and it happens more often than techs want to admit.🎯 What you’ll see in this video:A flooded steam boiler caused by improper LWCO wiringWhy the automatic feeder never workedReal-time multimeter diagnosticsMiswired McDonnell & Miller #67 explainedWhy homeowners should never be forced to add waterSteam piping, copper failures, pitch problems & hanger mistakesWhy neglecting maintenance always costs more👨‍🔧 This video is for SERVICE TECHNICIANS who want to:Diagnose steam boilers correctlyAvoid wiring disastersProtect homeowners (and themselves)Build authority instead of callbacks📍 Serving Long Island, NYIf you’re tired of being bamboozled by bad steam work, Pipe Doctor Home Services specializes in steam heat diagnostics, boiler repair, and proper system restoration across Nassau & Suffolk County.🧠 BECOME AN ACIQ DEALERPrivate-label HVAC. Real support. No nonsense.👉 Sign up here: https://aciq.com/mikeypipes❤️ SUPPORT THE MISSION – 100% TO CHARITY🖼 Limited Edition 2025 Mikey Pipes Poster – $42.50 shippedIncludes stickers, pen, card & magnet100% of proceeds go to charityPayPal: mike@mikeypipes.comZelle: mike@mikeypipes.comVenmo: @PipeDoctorCashApp: $mikeypipesny⏱️ CHAPTERS 00:00 – Steam heat not working01:12 – Boiler flooded from manual water feed03:05 – Why adding water weekly is a red flag05:40 – Draining a flooded steam boiler07:30 – Copper steam piping failure explained09:20 – LWCO & feeder wiring disaster11:40 – Multimeter readings don’t make sense13:10 – The dangerous truth about homeowner “repairs”15:00 – Final diagnosis & next steps#️⃣ HASHTAGS #SteamBoiler#HVACTech#BoilerWiring

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

🚨 WINTER STORM STEAM BOILER EMERGENCY – REAL SERVICE CALL 🚨In this uncut, real-world service call, I respond to a panicked tenant during a winter storm who’s been adding water DAILY to a Burnham Independence steam boiler — a huge red flag during freezing weather.This is exactly how steam systems confuse homeowners and technicians when pressure controls aren’t set correctly.👉 No visible leaks👉 Boiler block confirmed solid👉 Pigtail clean👉 Pressure gauge unreliable👉 Pressuretrol not set properlySo where did the water go?In this video, I break down:How excessive pressure can cause continuous ventingWhy radiator air vents can quietly waste waterHow to properly inspect a steam boiler during cold weatherWhen “nothing is broken” is actually the answerThis is real diagnostics, real education, and real service — no shortcuts, no sales pitch.📍 Filmed on Long Island, NY🏠 Pipe Doctor Home Services – Residential & Commercial Steam Experts🕒 CHAPTERS / TIMESTAMPS0:00 – Winter storm emergency call (tenant panicking)1:45 – History of the boiler & recent symptoms3:20 – Why adding water daily is a MAJOR red flag5:10 – Burnham Independence boiler inspection7:30 – Pressuretrol & pigtail inspection10:05 – Flame signal & ignition module analysis12:40 – Verifying boiler block integrity15:10 – Pressure settings explained (KEY MOMENT)17:40 – Final diagnosis & homeowner education19:20 – Lessons for technicians🎯 WHO THIS VIDEO IS FOR✔ Service Technicians✔ Steam Boiler Techs✔ HVAC Apprentices✔ Property Managers✔ Homeowners with steam heat🔥 BECOME AN ACIQ DEALERPrivate label. Higher margins. Better equipment.👉 https://aciq.com/mikeypipesI’ll be at AHR Expo Feb 2–3 — stop by the ACIQ booth and meet me in person.🖼️ LIMITED EDITION MIKEY PIPES POSTER – $42.50Includes stickers, magnet, pen & card💯 100% of proceeds go to charityPayPal: mike@mikeypipes.comZelle: mike@mikeypipes.comVenmo: @PipeDoctorCashApp: $mikeypipesny👍 SUPPORT THE CHANNEL✔ Smash the thumbs up✔ Subscribe for real service calls✔ Share this with a steam tech who needs it🔎 LOCAL SEO – LONG ISLAND, NYPipe Doctor Home Services proudly serves:Woodmere • Nassau County • Suffolk County • Long Island NYSteam Boilers • Gas Conversions • Emergency No-Heat Calls📌 HASHTAGS#SteamBoiler#HVACTechnician#PipeDoctor

Sunday morning. Blizzard conditions. Emergency no-heat service call on Long Island, NY.

In this real, uncut service call, Mikey Pipes of Pipe Doctor Home Services responds to an early-morning heating emergency in Baldwin, New York — where the homeowner did what everyone is told to do during extreme cold: drip the faucets to prevent frozen pipes.

But there was a catch…

This home had a tankless combi boiler, and that well-intended move completely shut down space heating.

In this video, you’ll learn:

• Why tankless combi systems cannot make domestic hot water and space heating at the same time

• How dripping multiple faucets can exceed the 0.5 GPM activation threshold

• Why DHW demand will override space heating

• What homeowners SHOULD do during extreme cold

• What service technicians must look for before touching the boiler

• How one simple observation avoided an unnecessary repair

This is the kind of real-world education you won’t get from manuals or sales reps.

Whether you’re:

• A homeowner with a tankless combi

• A commercial property owner

• Or a plumbing / HVAC service technician

…this is information that can save you money, callbacks, and frozen mornings.

Pipe Doctor Home Services proudly provides emergency heating, plumbing, and HVAC service across Nassau & Suffolk County, including:
Baldwin • Woodmere • Valley Stream • Oceanside • Rockville Centre • Long Beach • Hewlett • Lynbrook • Freeport

📞 Emergency service available — even during blizzards.

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0:00 Blizzard Morning & Emergency Call
0:48 War Board Update – Maintenance Agreements
2:05 Arriving at the No-Heat Call
3:10 Why the Heat Was OFF
4:05 Tankless Combi Priority Explained
5:20 The 0.5 GPM Mistake
6:10 What Homeowners Should Do in Extreme Cold
6:40 Technician Takeaways + War Board Update

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