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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 TechsWhat Skills and Knowledge Should You Start With? - Short 111
In this short podcast episode, Bryan and Craig Migliaccio discuss the skills and knowledge you should have to start in the HVAC industry. Of course, basic…
HVAC School - For Techs, By TechsControlling Liquid Refrigerant in A/C
In this podcast episode, Bryan and Trevor Matthews of Emerson Canada discuss strategies for controlling liquid refrigerant in A/C and refrigeration systems…
HVAC School - For Techs, By TechsTXV Power Element / Power Head - Short 110
In this short podcast episode, Bryan talks about the TXV power element or power head. He explains what it does and why it's important. A TXV power element…
HVAC School - For Techs, By TechsHow to Value Engineer Better w/ Alex Meaney
In this episode, Bryan and Alex Meaney talk about value engineering. They discuss what it means to value engineer better when it comes to construction…
HVAC School - For Techs, By TechsTXV Bulb Placement - Short 109
In this short podcast episode, Bryan talks about the placement of the TXV sensing bulb. He also explains how it affects the opening force on the TXV. The TXV…
HVAC School - For Techs, By TechsDealing with Difficult Customers
In this podcast episode, Bryan, Erich Vinson, and Anthony Marino talk about dealing with difficult customers in the HVAC industry. When working with customers…
HVAC School - For Techs, By TechsHydrostatic Pressure - Short 108
In this short podcast episode, Bryan explains how hydrostatic pressure can build up in refrigerant cylinders and present a hazard to technicians. Your…
HVAC School - For Techs, By TechsIntroduction to Industrial Refrigeration
In this podcast episode, Bryan, Trevor Matthews, and Jim Dick from Emerson give us all an introduction to industrial refrigeration. Jim works with contractors…
HVAC School - For Techs, By TechsPrevent Refrigerant Migration - Short 107
In this short podcast episode, Bryan talks about the strategies we can use to prevent refrigerant migration during the off cycle. We often see refrigerant…
HVAC School - For Techs, By TechsWeird Transformer Talk
In this podcast episode, Eric Mele joins Bryan for some weird transformer talk. They discuss corner-tapped transformers and some thought experiments. We hadn't…
HVAC School - For Techs, By TechsInternal vs. Externally Equalized Valves - Short 106
In this short podcast episode, Bryan compares internal and externally equalized valves. He also covers how forces act upon the TXV. Equalization does not…
HVAC School - For Techs, By TechsCustom Performance Home w/ Spohn
In this podcast episode, Bryan talks with Bill Spohn about his most recent project, SpohnHome. SpohnHome explores Bill's journey in custom home performance…
HVAC School - For Techs, By TechsService Valve Tips - Short 105
In this short podcast episode, Bryan talks about some tips you can use when working with a multi-position service valve. A service valve will have a line…
HVAC School - For Techs, By TechsRefrigeration Scroll Compressors
In this podcast episode, Bryan and Trevor Matthews from Emerson talk through scroll compressors in commercial refrigeration equipment. Scroll compressors are…
HVAC School - For Techs, By TechsBert's Top Soft Skills Tips
In this episode, Bryan and Bert talk about soft skills. They also discuss why soft skills are important in highly technical trades. Bert's class defined "soft…
HVAC School - For Techs, By TechsGas Furnace Diagnosis & Inspection w/ Jim Bergmann
In this podcast episode, Bryan and Jim Bergmann talk about gas furnace diagnosis and inspection. They cover the ins and outs of furnace assessment. A gas…
HVAC School - For Techs, By TechsPitot vs. Static Pressure Probe - Short 104
In this short podcast episode, Bryan talks about the differences between pitot tubes and static pressure probes. He also explains how each one works. People…
HVAC School - For Techs, By TechsBalancing Evaporators in a Circuit Using the TXV
In this podcast episode, Bryan and Nathan discuss balancing evaporators in a multi-coil circuit. They specifically focus on using the TXV to do so. When we say…
HVAC School - For Techs, By TechsMass Flow vs. Volume Flow - Short 103
In this short podcast episode, Bryan discusses the difference between mass flow and volume flow when referring to HVAC equipment processes. When you are…
HVAC School - For Techs, By TechsFreezing Evaporator Fun Facts & Frippery
In this episode, Bryan and Sam discuss freezing evaporator coils. They explain why frozen coils happen and how to address them. When the coil's surface…
HVAC School - For Techs, By TechsDrain Cleaning - More To It Than We Think
Mike Klokus and Corey Cruz from Kalos come on the podcast to talk about drain cleaning. They discuss their tips and some best practices. Approximately 50% of…
HVAC School - For Techs, By TechsOpen v Closed Refrigeration - Short 102
In this short podcast episode, Bryan talks about the differences between single-phase and two-phase refrigeration. This particular episode is about the…
HVAC School - For Techs, By TechsChanging Refrigerant Regulations w/ Bluon
In this episode, Bryan talks with Peter Capuciati and Bryan Johnson from Bluon. They discuss how refrigerant regulations keep changing and how technicians can…
HVAC School - For Techs, By TechsSingle Phase v Two Phase Refrigeration - Short 101
In this short podcast episode, Bryan talks about the differences between single-phase and two-phase refrigeration. This particular episode is about the…
HVAC School - For Techs, By TechsCO2 Architecture
Don Gillis joins us again to talk more about common types of CO2 systems and how they differ
HVAC School - For Techs, By TechsHeat Pumps in Cold Climates
In this episode, we are joined by three people who know a lot about heat pumps and cold weather. We also cover everything from the way technologies have…
HVAC School - For Techs, By TechsDemand Cooling + Liquid and Vapor Injection
Trevor Matthews is back and dropping more compressor knowledge on us. This time, he talks about demand cooling and liquid and vapor injection. In…
HVAC School - For Techs, By TechsIntro to CO2 w/ Don Gillis
Don Gillis with Emerson joins us on the podcast to teach us the basics of CO2 as a refrigerant. He explains how it works and its applications. Carbon dioxide…
HVAC School - For Techs, By TechsBuilding Performance QA with Sam Myers
Sam Myers of Retrotec joins Bryan and Kaleb on the podcast to discuss building performance. He also answers some of our listeners' questions. Checking airflow…
HVAC School - For Techs, By TechsWhat is Correct Airflow?
The great Ed Janowiak (Jon-Oh-Wok) joins us to talk about what correct airflow really looks like. He also explains how to design for it appropriately. The ACCA…
HVAC School - For Techs, By TechsDigital Compressor Facts
Have you ever heard a compressor that keeps changing in sound as it runs? Trevor with Emerson tells us more about what that is all about and how the digital…
HVAC School - For Techs, By TechsSmall Refrigeration Talk
Joe and Eric join us, and we have a general conversation about small self-contained refrigeration units, including residential and commercial. Small…
HVAC School - For Techs, By TechsSingle Pole Contactors & Crankcase Heaters
Kaleb, Joe, and Eric join us again to discuss some myths about single-pole contactors. We also cover some weird crankcase heater wiring configurations. When…
HVAC School - For Techs, By TechsElectronic Expansion Valves
Trevor Matthews with Emerson Canada comes on the podcast once again to talk about electronic expansion valves (also known as EEVs). He explains how they work…
HVAC School - For Techs, By TechsIntroduction to CoreSense
Trevor Matthews from Emerson Canada joins us on the HVAC School podcast again to talk about CoreSense by Emerson. Each CoreSense module has the potential to…
HVAC School - For Techs, By TechsHow to Get The Most From Online Education
Alex Meaney from MiTek/Wrightsoft joins us again because he's an awesome trainer and knows a thing or two about how to more out of online education for the…
HVAC School - For Techs, By TechsPreventing and Troubleshooting Compressor Issues
Our good friend Trevor Matthews from Emerson Canada joins us to talk about compressors, mostly preventing compressor failure and troubleshooting issues…
HVAC School - For Techs, By TechsSuction Line Temperature - Short #100
In this short podcast episode, Bryan discusses the importance of suction line temperature and what it can tell you about an HVAC system. There are two main…
HVAC School - For Techs, By TechsDuct Installation Best Practices
In this podcast episode, Neil Comparetto from Comparetto Comfort Solutions joins Bryan and Kaleb to discuss some duct installation best practices he has…
HVAC School - For Techs, By TechsCompressor Overheating - Short #99
In this short podcast episode, Bryan explains what happens to a compressor when it's overheating. He also covers possible causes and troubleshooting…
HVAC School - For Techs, By TechsTroubleshooting & Commissioning Q&A
In this podcast episode, Kaleb, Joe, Eric, and Bryan answer some troubleshooting and commissioning questions from Facebook. Whether we're talking about…
HVAC School - For Techs, By TechsAdvanced Fresh Air w/ CERV2
In this podcast episode, Ty Newell from Build Equinox comes on to discuss the CERV2 and how it embodies "advanced fresh air." The CERV2 is the…
HVAC School - For Techs, By TechsCombustion Analyzer Facts and Mistakes
Our main man, Bill Spohn, joins us again to talk specifically about combustion. He also explains how to select and properly utilize a combustion analyzer. It's…
HVAC School - For Techs, By TechsAdvice on Starting an HVAC/R Career - Short #98
In this short podcast, Bryan shares some of his advice for people looking to get into the trades by starting an HVAC/R career. When you step into the HVAC/R…
HVAC School - For Techs, By TechsAir Flow Hood Considerations w/ Dwyer
Jaden Lane joins us to discuss some best practices when using an air flow hood. She also explains how the Dwyer Smart is innovating in the hood space. An air…
HVAC School - For Techs, By Techs3D Duct Modeling For Residential
Russ King joins us to discuss simplifying duct design for residential contractors. We focus on using 3D software for duct modeling. While computers are great…
HVAC School - For Techs, By TechsHow to Effectively Choose and Use Test Instruments
Bill Spohn with TruTech Tools joins us to talk about why being "approximately correct" is better than being "exactly wrong" when it comes to test instruments…
HVAC School - For Techs, By TechsGoing Deep on IAQ Sensors and Instruments
Bernadette Shahin of Aeroqual joins Bryan and Kaleb as they all dig very deep into indoor air quality (IAQ) sensors and instruments. They also cover the…
HVAC School - For Techs, By TechsVRF and VRV Piping and Installation Overview
Jordan Cummings is back to discuss some of the most important points in the proper installation of VRF and VRV systems. We especially cover piping best…
HVAC School - For Techs, By TechsTime Management for HVAC Techs
Bryan and Eric Mele have a relaxed conversation on time management on the job. They also explain how to manage time in life as a whole. Some people are…
HVAC School - For Techs, By TechsSuction Line Traps - Short #97
In this short podcast episode, Bryan explains what suction line traps and inverted traps are. He also covers the purposes they serve. It's a bit hard to find…
HVAC School - For Techs, By TechsPreventing and Overcoming Price Objections - Short #96
In this short podcast episode, Bryan explains how you can prevent and overcome price objections in your HVAC business. You can prevent price objections by…
HVAC School - For Techs, By TechsDisappearing Latent Capacity - Short #95
In this short podcast, Bryan explains why latent capacity is prone to disappearing. He also explains what actually happens when the latent capacity drops. When…
HVAC School - For Techs, By TechsDemand Cooling in Low Temp R22 w/ Jeremy Smith
In this podcast, Jeremy Smith joins us to discuss demand cooling in low-temperature applications that use R-22 refrigerant. R-22 is NOT an ideal…
HVAC School - For Techs, By TechsLow Voltage Electrical Basics
Bryan and Kaleb cover the basics of low-voltage electrical applications. They focus on the practical stuff, not just the theory that confuses techs. Many techs…
HVAC School - For Techs, By TechsImpacts of Compression Changes - Short #94
In this short podcast, Bryan talks about the impacts of compression and airflow changes. He also discusses some of the ramifications of those changes. In order…
HVAC School - For Techs, By TechsSuperheat and Subcooling Basics
In this podcast episode, we ONCE AGAIN talk about superheat and subcooling. This episode is a recap to help people who struggle with the concept. You get…
HVAC School - For Techs, By TechsPsychrometric Basics
In this psychrometric basics podcast, Bryan and Kaleb talk about the properties of air. They also discuss dry-bulb, wet-bulb, dew point, and relative humidity…
HVAC School - For Techs, By TechsA Huge Pricing Mistake - Short #93
Many contractors make a huge pricing mistake: confusing markup with margin. The distinction between those two things can be the difference between being…