PRO TIP: Keep your tool pouch organized and fully stocked before each shift. Missing tools waste time and cost money. Check off items as you pack your pouch.
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Hand Tools
Screwdrivers (Set)Essential
Phillips #1, #2 and Robertson #1, #2 (red/green) - most common fasteners
Magnetic tips preferred
Nut Drivers (Set)Essential
1/4", 5/16", 3/8" hex - for sheet metal screws and electrical connections
6" shaft length recommended
Adjustable WrenchEssential
6" or 8" crescent wrench for gas connections, flare fittings
Pliers SetEssential
Needle nose, slip joint, linesman - wire work and small parts
Wire StrippersEssential
Klein or similar - 10-22 AWG stripping and cutting
Utility KnifeEssential
Retractable blade for insulation, packaging, wire sheathing
Extra blades in pouch
Allen Key SetRecommended
SAE and metric - for set screws on motors, blowers, pulleys
FlashlightRecommended
LED headlamp or handheld - most crawl spaces and attics are dark
Extra batteries or rechargeable
Tape MeasureRecommended
16' or 25' - clearances, ductwork measurements, equipment sizing
Channel Lock PliersOptional
10" adjustable - gas valves, unions, caps
Wire CrimpersOptional
For spade terminals and crimp connections
Small LevelOptional
Torpedo level for condensate line pitch verification
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Electrical Testing Equipment
Digital MultimeterEssential
Fluke or quality brand - VAC, VDC, ohms, continuity, capacitance
Must read AC voltage, resistance, and microamps (flame sense)
Non-Contact Voltage TesterEssential
Tick tracer for quick live wire detection - safety first
Clamp MeterEssential
Amp draw measurement without breaking circuit - compressor diagnostics
True RMS preferred for accurate readings
Capacitor TesterRecommended
Dedicated meter or multimeter with capacitance - test run/start caps
Must discharge capacitors before testing
Insulated ScrewdriverRecommended
For safely discharging capacitors across terminals
⚠️ ELECTRICAL SAFETY
Always verify power is OFF before working on electrical components. Test voltage presence before touching wires. Capacitors store lethal voltage even when power is off - ALWAYS discharge before handling.
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HVAC-Specific Tools
Temperature Clamp/ProbesEssential
Pipe clamp thermometer for superheat/subcooling calculations
Digital, reads to 0.1°F accuracy
Manifold Gauge SetEssential
Refrigerant gauges for pressure readings and charging
Must match refrigerant type (R-410A, R-22, etc.)
Service Valve WrenchEssential
1/4" and 5/16" reversible for Schrader cores and service valves
Refrigerant ScaleRecommended
Digital scale for accurate refrigerant charging by weight
0.1 oz resolution minimum
Leak DetectorRecommended
Electronic or heated diode for finding refrigerant leaks
Psychrometer/HygrometerRecommended
Measures humidity for comfort diagnostics and dehumidification work
Combustion AnalyzerOptional
CO, O2, draft pressure for gas appliance testing and tuning
Required for commercial/advanced diagnostics
ManometerOptional
Gas pressure and static pressure measurement
Infrared ThermometerOptional
Non-contact temperature for quick surface temp checks
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Safety Equipment
Safety GlassesEssential
ANSI Z87.1 rated - protect eyes from debris, refrigerant, chemicals
Work GlovesEssential
Cut-resistant for sheet metal, insulated for electrical work
Keep multiple pairs - one for dirty work, one for clean
Carbon Monoxide DetectorEssential
Personal or handheld CO meter - test near combustion appliances
Must alarm at >35ppm exposure
Respirator/Dust MaskRecommended
N95 or P100 for attics, crawl spaces, insulation work
Knee PadsRecommended
Protect knees during furnace service, crawl space work
PPE is NOT optional. Every job site has hazards - sharp edges, hot surfaces, electrical, chemical, confined spaces. Your safety equipment protects you from career-ending injuries. Wear it. Use it. Replace it when damaged.
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Consumables & Supplies
Wire Nuts (Assorted)Essential
Yellow (22-14 AWG), orange (18-14 AWG), red (18-10 AWG)
Electrical TapeEssential
Black vinyl tape for wire connections and insulation
Zip Ties (Assorted)Essential
UV-resistant for outdoor use, various sizes for wire management
Teflon TapeRecommended
Yellow for gas lines, white for water lines
Pipe Dope/Thread SealantRecommended
Gas-rated thread sealant for flare and pipe connections