r/HVAC is a subreddit with 245k members. The most common kinds of discussions are pain & anger and solution requests, and the community frequently discusses hate, frustrating, job, hvac, and career, and they frequently recommend/review hand tools, work pants, and tool bag.
A subreddit for Heating, Ventilation, & Air Conditioning Technicians. If you are not a member of the trade, please post in r/hvacadvice.
Popular Themes in r/HVAC
#1
Pain & Anger
: "Boss Man fired me for refusing to work around asbestos"
4 posts
#2
Solution Requests
: "Need some insight with replacing in wall convectors"
3 posts
#3
Advice Requests
: "Price dispute help please"
3 posts
#4
Opportunities
: "Job Opportunity"
2 posts
Popular Topics in r/HVAC
#1
Hate
14 posts
#2
Frustrating
13 posts
#3
Job
: "Job Opportunity"
12 posts
#4
Hvac
: "Vevor press for linesets"
8 posts
#5
Career
6 posts
#6
Tool
5 posts
#7
Bag
5 posts
#8
Hard Time
5 posts
#9
Ac
4 posts
#10
Air Conditioner
3 posts
Products Discussed in r/HVAC
Hand Tools
135 reviews
#1
Klein
3.9★ from 26 reviews
#2
Knipex
4.8★ from 16 reviews
#3
Milwaukee
3.4★ from 12 reviews
Work Pants
107 reviews
#1
Carhartt
4.5★ from 15 reviews
#2
Duluth
4.8★ from 11 reviews
#3
Wrangler
4.2★ from 11 reviews
Tool Bag
54 reviews
#1
Veto
4.8★ from 18 reviews
#2
Klein
3.8★ from 6 reviews
#3
Veto MB2
4.5★ from 2 reviews
Flair Used in r/HVAC
#1
General
: "New employee acquired!"
47 posts
#2
Field Question, trade people only
: "Has to be the worst job my boss ever agreed to."
47 posts
#3
Meme/Shitpost
: "I do not “weigh” in the charge, I do not “slowly” add liquid to the suction line. I do not check superheat and subcooling. I RAWDOG IT!! I open my valves and blow in refrigerant until l have a 40° coil! If it doesn’t cool off, I simply put away my tools and leave!!"
35 posts
#4
Rant
: "Resident called the police on me.."
15 posts
#5
Employment Question
: "Has anyone ever done contracting work for the DoD?"
10 posts
#6
Supervisor Showcase
: "I am once again showing off the silly stuff I've made for my apprentices. This time it's a reclaim/charging/evac hookup practice kit"
3 posts
#7
Homeowner Question
: "[ Removed by moderator ]"
1 post
Member Growth in r/HVAC
Yearly
+25k members(11.6%)
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Last updated: September 23, 2026