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HVAC School - For Techs, By Techs
Real training for HVAC ( Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration) Technicians. Including recorded tech training, interviews, diagnostics and general conversations about the trade.
Episodes
- HVAC School - For Techs, By Techs
Building a Business That Lasts: Why Culture Beats Strategy in HVACR w/ Tony Gonzalez
In this live stream episode, Bryan sits down with Tony Gonzalez, who has spent more than 25 years at Fieldpiece and now leads the company's training…
- HVAC School - For Techs, By Techs
Tight Enough to Fail - Short #309
In this short podcast episode, Bryan discusses electrical connections and whether tighter is better (or if a connection is tight enough to fail). Torque is a…
- HVAC School - For Techs, By Techs
Glycol Skids for Market Refrigeration w/ Max Johnson
Glycol secondary loop systems are showing up in more and more grocery stores, and in this episode of the HVAC School Podcast, Bryan Orr sits down with Max, one…
- HVAC School - For Techs, By Techs
Your Thermostat Is Reading the Wall - Short #308
In this short podcast episode, Bryan talks about why your thermostat is reading the wall, not the actual air temperature. A thermostat is an instrument…
- HVAC School - For Techs, By Techs
Next-Gen Filtration - Pressure Drop, MERV 16, and Bypass Prevention w/ Chris Howells
In this episode of the HVAC School Podcast, Bryan sits down with Chris Howells, senior training manager at AprilAire, to talk about what really makes a…
- HVAC School - For Techs, By Techs
The Fuse Only Blows When You Leave - Short #307
In this short podcast episode, Bryan talks about the fuse that only blows when you leave. The service call usually goes like this: you replace a blown fuse…
- HVAC School - For Techs, By Techs
Questionable CO Alarms w/ Bill Spohn
In this episode of the HVAC School Podcast, Bryan welcomes back Bill Spohn to talk about carbon monoxide and a troubling trend in the alarms being sold online…
- HVAC School - For Techs, By Techs
Same Charge, Different Numbers - Short #306
In this short podcast episode, Bryan talks about what happens when you adjust the condenser airflow: you have the same charge, different numbers. This short…
- HVAC School - For Techs, By Techs
Tech, Mechanic, or Craftsman? Finding Your Fit in HVAC
Some people light up when they find a difficult electrical problem. Others want a wrench in their hand or take real satisfaction in a beautifully planned…
- HVAC School - For Techs, By Techs
Normal Subcooling, Hidden Restriction - Short #305
A liquid-line restriction should cause high subcooling, right? Not always. In this short episode of the HVAC School podcast, we look at why normal subcooling…
- HVAC School - For Techs, By Techs
Airflow Serenity w/ Alex Meaney
In this episode from the 7th Annual HVACR Training Symposium, Alex Meaney delivers a live conference talk he calls "Airflow Serenity," built around the idea of…
- HVAC School - For Techs, By Techs
Less Compressor, More Suction Pressure - Short #304
In this short podcast episode, Bryan talks about compression ratio and compressors, particularly why you see more suction pressure when the compressor unloads…
- HVAC School - For Techs, By Techs
Mastering Your Meter Advanced Functionality with Louise Kellar (UEi Test Instruments)
In this episode, Bryan welcomes back Louise Kellar of UEi Test Instruments for a deep dive into getting more out of a digital clamp meter than the basic volts…
- HVAC School - For Techs, By Techs
Premature Coil Failure in Ductless Mini-Splits & VRF Equipment - Short #303
In this short podcast, Bryan and Roman discuss premature coil failure in ductless mini-splits and VRF equipment. These coils are susceptible to a few different…
- HVAC School - For Techs, By Techs
Advanced Refrigerant Recovery: Best Practices for Diverse Systems and Environments
In this live episode, Bryan sits down with Jim Bergmann of measureQuick and NAVAC trainers Zane and Jesse Stewart for a deep, technician-focused conversation…
- HVAC School - For Techs, By Techs
The A2L & Refrigerant Transition - Short #302
In this short podcast episode, Bryan and Roman talk about the A2L & refrigerant transition again, particularly sensors on R-454B and R-32 equipment. Since the…
- HVAC School - For Techs, By Techs
Invented For Techs, by Techs: Inside Refrigeration Technologies' "The Lab"
In this episode, Bryan sits down with Mike Pastorello, owner of Refrigeration Technologies, and Ashley Lynds, director of education and brand management for…
- HVAC School - For Techs, By Techs
The Ethics of IAQ – Testing vs. Remediation Conflicts - Short #301
In this short podcast episode, Bryan and Roman talk about the ethics of IAQ, particularly in terms of microbial growth testing vs. remediation conflicts, based…
- HVAC School - For Techs, By Techs
Is 400 CFM per Ton Always Right? w/ Ty
400 CFM per ton is useful—until it isn't. In this episode, Bryan and Ty take on one of the trade's favorite rules of thumb. It can be a reasonable starting…
- HVAC School - For Techs, By Techs
The MERV 15 Filtration Physics - Short #300
In this short podcast episode, Bryan and Roman Baugh talk about indoor air quality and microbial control, specifically MERV 15 filter physics and how it all…
- HVAC School - For Techs, By Techs
Tips for Being On Call w/ Ty
In this episode, Bryan Orr sits down with Ty Branaman for a wide-ranging conversation about what it really takes to be a good on-call technician. They open by…
- HVAC School - For Techs, By Techs
The Florida "M-Word" – Legal Boundaries & Tech Communication - Short #299
In this short podcast episode, Bryan and Roman talk about Florida law and how it relates to the "M-word" (mold) and the legal boundaries our techs must respect…
- HVAC School - For Techs, By Techs
Becoming a GRIT Host or Mentor w/ Leilani
In this episode, Bryan sits down with Leilani for an introduction to GRIT Camps — the hands-on program that brings skilled trades exposure to youth ages 12–17…
- HVAC School - For Techs, By Techs
Behind the Drywall – The Psychrometrics of a Hidden Moisture Failure - Short #298
In this short episode, Bryan and Roman talk about the psychrometrics of a hidden moisture failure... behind the drywall. Roman had an indoor air quality and…
- HVAC School - For Techs, By Techs
HVAC Education. What NOT to Do w/ Jim F., Roman B. and Craig M.
Join Roman Baugh, Craig Migliaccio (AC Service Tech), and Jim Fultz for an unfiltered conversation about training mistakes, teaching pitfalls, and educational…
- HVAC School - For Techs, By Techs
Q&A What Uninsulated Refrigerant Lines Really Cost You - Short #297
In this short podcast episode, Bryan answers a question from Evan about the true cost of uninsulated refrigerant lines, especially in terms of efficiency…
- HVAC School - For Techs, By Techs
Outdoor Air & Ventilation Strategies with John Semmelhack, Ty Branaman & Tim De Stasio
In this live-stream episode, Bryan is joined by Tim DeStasio, John Semmelhack, and Ty Branaman for a deep dive into residential ventilation — the…
- HVAC School - For Techs, By Techs
Selecting a Replacement Motor - Short #296
In this short podcast episode, Bryan covers the points to consider when selecting a replacement motor, particularly blower motors and condensing fan motors in…
- HVAC School - For Techs, By Techs
Nailing a Job Interview w/ Refrigeration Mentor
In this episode, Bryan welcomes back Trevor Matthews from Refrigeration Mentor for a conversation focused entirely on nailing a job interview in the HVAC and…
- HVAC School - For Techs, By Techs
Digital Tools and AI - "So Happy Together" - Short #295
This short podcast episode is Tyler Nelson's Bry-X presentation from the 7th Annual HVACR Training Symposium: Digital Tools and AI - "So Happy Together." Tyler…
- HVAC School - For Techs, By Techs
HVAC Summer Service Calls: Rushing, Mental Fog & How to Stay on Your Game
In this episode, Bryan leads a live team meeting focused on getting technicians mentally and practically ready for the summer rush. He opens by asking the…
- HVAC School - For Techs, By Techs
The House Always Wins! A Class On Building Science Basics - Short #294
In this short episode from the Bry-X stage of the 7th Annual HVACR Training Symposium, Tessa Murry gives a class on building science basics: The House Always…
- HVAC School - For Techs, By Techs
Compressor Failures, What and Why w/ Ty
In this episode, Bryan sits down with compressor teardown specialist Ty Branaman for a deep dive into what really kills refrigeration and AC compressors. After…
- HVAC School - For Techs, By Techs
Multi Position Valves and More - Short #293
In this short podcast episode, Bryan talks about multi-position service valves and more valve types. Many typical residential systems have brass service valves…
- HVAC School - For Techs, By Techs
Triple Point In Water and CO2 w/ Andrew G. and Matthew T.
In this episode, Bryan is joined by Matthew Taylor, a supermarket refrigeration specialist whose expertise centers on CO₂ rack systems, and Andrew Greaves…
- HVAC School - For Techs, By Techs
Washing Commercial Coils and Water Challenges - Short #292
In this short podcast episode, Bryan talks about considerations for washing commercial coils and water challenges techs might face. Despite being the topic of…
- HVAC School - For Techs, By Techs
Does AI Belong in Trades Education w/ Ty
Bryan opens this conversation with Ty Branaman, Head of Training at the GRIT Foundation, by digging into a question that anchors everything else in the…
- HVAC School - For Techs, By Techs
Q&A System Oversizing - Short #291
In this short Q&A podcast episode, Bryan answers a question from Evan, a licensed mold assessment consultant, about system oversizing: What can be done when an…
- HVAC School - For Techs, By Techs
Filters - MERV 13, Myths & More
In this episode of the HVAC School Podcast, Bryan sits down with Kelsey Hei and Andy Fox from 3M Filtrete to pull back the curtain on what really goes into a…
- HVAC School - For Techs, By Techs
From High Performance Medicine to High Performance HVAC - Short #290
In this short podcast from the 8th HVACR Training Symposium's Bry-X stage, Ken Davis shares his experience as an HVAC contractor who has brought vital…
- HVAC School - For Techs, By Techs
Training The Next Generation of HVACR Technicians w/ Lenny Diaddario (Copeland)
In this episode of the HVAC School Podcast, host Bryan sits down with Lenny from Copeland to explore how one of the most respected names in HVAC and…
- HVAC School - For Techs, By Techs
Communications Might Be Your Best Tool - Short #289
This short episode is Andy Holt's session from the Bry-X stage of the 7th Annual HVACR Training Symposium: Communications Might Be Your Best Tool. In this…
- HVAC School - For Techs, By Techs
All About Airflow Testing w/ Eric Kaiser
In this session from the 7th Annual HVACR Training Symposium in Florida, Eric "Elk" Kaiser delivers a comprehensive workshop on airflow testing and…
- HVAC School - For Techs, By Techs
The Deep End with Roman Baugh: Live Call, Grounded Compressor, Mitsubishi Mini-Split
In this short podcast, Roman Baugh takes over with his new series, "The Deep End," where he shares tech support conversations. This time, Roman is on the other…
- HVAC School - For Techs, By Techs
Add Duct Renovations to Your Product Offerings
In this episode, HVAC veteran Adam Mufich of National Comfort Institute (NCI) pulls back the curtain on one of the industry's most overlooked problems: the…
- HVAC School - For Techs, By Techs
Refrigeration Pulse Valves - Short #288
In this short podcast from the Bry-X stage of the 7th Annual HVACR Training Symposium, Matthew Taylor from Kalos Services introduces refrigeration pulse…
- HVAC School - For Techs, By Techs
Residential HVAC Install Process Improvement
In this candid team meeting, Bryan — a founder of Kalos Services and a veteran of residential HVAC — gathers his install crew to have an honest conversation…
- HVAC School - For Techs, By Techs
How to Teach Kids the Trades - Short #287
In this short podcast from the Bry-X stage of the 7th Annual HVAC/R Training Symposium, Ty Branaman and Leilani Orr talk about how to teach kids the trades…
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Geothermal – Back to the Basics w/ Brad Cooper
In this episode, Brad Cooper — second-generation HVAC technician, educator at Arkansas State University-Beebe (ASUBB), and CMHE-certified professional with…
- HVAC School - For Techs, By Techs
How to Make Online Training That Does Not Suck - Short #286
In this short podcast, Ruchir Shah and Dan Riggs from SkillCat talk about how to make online training that does not suck! They talk about how to develop…
- HVAC School - For Techs, By Techs
The Vacuum Deep Dive: Microns, Moisture, and Molecular Science
In this action-packed live stream episode of HVAC School, host Bryan is joined by Eric Kaiser, Ty Branaman, and Roman Baugh for a continuation of a deep-dive…
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Surge Protection for HVAC - Short #285
This short podcast is from the Bry-X stage of the 7th Annual HVACR Training Symposium: Cheryl Klein's "Surge Protection for HVAC." Cheryl is with DITEK, a…
- HVAC School - For Techs, By Techs
20 Years in Family Business from the Kalos Founders
In this special live panel session recorded at the 7th Annual HVAC/R Training Symposium, the three founders of Kalos Services — Bryan Orr, his father Robert…
- HVAC School - For Techs, By Techs
Permanent Load Reduction As a Sales Driver - Short #284
This short podcast episode is Jeremy Begley's Bry-X session from the 7th Annual HVACR Training Symposium: "Permanent Load Reduction in HVAC – The Hidden Driver…
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Cold Climate Evacuation Livestream - Pandora's Box
In this long-awaited live episode of HVAC School, host Bryan Orr reunites with three industry veterans — Jim Bergmann of measureQuick, Roman Baugh (Kalos), and…
- HVAC School - For Techs, By Techs
Training Refrigeration: Building Technicians Who Think, Not Just Fix - Short #283
Training the refrigeration technician is about building technicians who think, not just fix. In this engaging conversation from the 7th Annual HVAC/R Training…
- HVAC School - For Techs, By Techs
Succession in Family Business w/ TruTech & Kalos
In this special collaborative episode between the Building HVAC Science Podcast and HVAC School, host Bryan Orr sits down with his father and co-founder Robert…
- HVAC School - For Techs, By Techs
Adding Plumbing To Your HVAC Business - Short #282
Looking to Add Plumbing To Your HVAC Business? Learn the critical pitfalls to avoid before you make the leap! In this livestream from the 7th Annual HVAC/R…
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Troubleshooting Tips and Tricks w/ Let's Be Techs
In this episode of the HVAC School Podcast, host Bryan sits down with Johnny, the creator behind the popular social media channel "Let's Be Techs." Johnny…
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Heat In....Heat Out: All About Heat Transfer w/ Joe Joe The HVAC Man - Short #281
Join Joey Henderson LIVE from the 7th Annual HVAC/R Training Symposium in Florida! This essential training breaks down the science of heat transfer into…