I started off with working for my family doing duct cleaning. I’m currently a Lead on Mini Splits (Company is a Diamond Contractor for Mitsubishi)
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HI, I'M Baylee – The HVAC Queen of Reno!
Commercial Service Tech
📍 Reno, Nevada | 💼 5 Years In Trade | 🛠️ "My sniffer and my Milwaukee Fastback, no contest. The sniffer saves me time, and also gives me the confirmation in need in finding a leak. The Fastback always stays in my pocket. Its perfect for when you need a phillips, flathead, or 1/4" in a situation where you cant run to your tool bag. Cheap, simple, and they earn their keep every single day."
MY STORY
What Keeps Me In The Trade
To encourage others, especially women, to show that anyone who has the drive to do something can get it done. My goal is to encourage younger people to look at a less traditional path and consider it as an option.
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Proudest Job / War Story
"We got called out to a Mitsubishi system we didn't install. Digging in, I found there were no isolation valves, flare adapters everywhere, and no stand on the outdoor unit. Due to there being no stand, ice had formed after a heavy snowfall, causing the ice to expand and create a leak on the outdoor coil. It wasn't our mess, but I wasn't going to leave it broken. By the time I was done, I had it running at 100% for the customer, avoiding unnecessary warranty costs and restoring heating in the home. Fixing someone else's problem and making it right is the part of this job I love most."
Advice for Apprentices
"I always recommend having a positive attitude. Your attitude will dictate how you feel throughout your day, but also will leave a lasting impression on not only customers but employers as well."
Wall of Shame Moment
Wall of Shame: When I finally started to run PM's on my own, I was sent to service a 460V RTU. When I got there, customer said it hadn't been running. When I got to the roof to start diagnosing, I was checking the low voltage on a contactor when "POP," I crossed the low and high voltage with my meter leads. After replacing the contactor, some blown fuses, and a wild goose chase for a breaker that no one knew existed, I finally got power restored to the unit. Then, it kicked on like nothing ever happened.
Trade & Setup
Trade Focus: Residential, Commercial, Controls / DDC
Current Shop: Silver State Heating and Air
Certs/Licenses: EPA 608, MSHA, State Fire Marshal for hood cleaning, NADCA, and of course OSHA 10
Motto: ""Perfection is not attainable, but if we chase perfection, we can catch excellence." -Vince Lombardi"
Connect With Me
Socials: TikTok @hvacqueenn
Email: hvacbaylee@outlook.com