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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 TechsShort 21 - Leak Detectors
Bryan talks about the top refrigerant leak detectors, the best refrigerant leak detection practices, and some good leak detection tips. Leak detectors require…
HVAC School - For Techs, By TechsVacuum Pump Basics w/ Kevan Mayer
How does a vacuum pump work? When should you change the oil? What does that oil do anyway? Kevan Mayer of NAVAC comes on the podcast to answer these questions…
HVAC School - For Techs, By TechsShort #20 - Tips for Service Valves
In today's short podcast episode, Bryan covers some tips about HVAC/R service valves and caps for new technicians. While service valves may seem simple, there…
HVAC School - For Techs, By TechsHard Shut Off TXVs
Jamie Kitchen returns to the podcast and talks all about hard shut off TXVs/TEVs. He discusses bleed and non-bleed valves and why the TXV type matters to your…
HVAC School - For Techs, By TechsShort 19 - Superheat, Evaporator vs. Compressor
In today's podcast, we cover why both compressor and evaporator superheat matter. We also address some common confusion related to each. Evaporator and…
HVAC School - For Techs, By TechsPulling a Vacuum 2.0 w/ Jim Bergmann
In today's podcast, Jim Bergmann joins us to talk about evacuation. He discusses pulling a vacuum, conductance speed, microns, core removal, decay rate, and…
HVAC School - For Techs, By TechsShort 18 - Can You Freeze Water in a Vacuum?
In today's short podcast episode, Jim Bergmann and Bryan answer the age-old question: Can you really freeze water in a vacuum by pulling down too fast? Is that…
HVAC School - For Techs, By TechsWhat We Learn From HVAC/R Trade School
In this episode, we talk with two techs recently out of trade school. We get their perspective on their trade education and how it compares to the field…
HVAC School - For Techs, By TechsShort 17 - MicroChannel
Bryan talks about MicroChannel coils, what issues could happen with them, and what the best practice is to clean them. MicroChannel coils are kind of like car…
HVAC School - For Techs, By TechsWater Source - The Water Side w/ Eric Mele
In this episode, Eric Mele dives into the world of pumps, controls, cooling towers, and everything else related to the water side of a water source heating and…
HVAC School - For Techs, By TechsShort 16 - Air Velocity is Useful
In this short podcast episode, Bryan covers how to measure air velocity directly at a return or supply and what those readings tell you. Since many techs like…
HVAC School - For Techs, By TechsIntro to Water Source Heat Pumps w/ Eric Mele
In today's podcast episode, Eric Mele walks us through the components of water source heat pumps, how they work, and what to look for. Water source heat pumps…
HVAC School - For Techs, By TechsShort 15 - Testing Capacitors, A Practical Approach
In this short podcast episode, Bryan Orr discusses the best practice methods for testing run capacitors in the field. We understand the capacitor to be a…
HVAC School - For Techs, By TechsSeasons of HVAC
In this episode, Bryan Orr talks about how the seasons affect our HVAC work and how to manage stress during the busy season. If you work in the trade, you will…
HVAC School - For Techs, By TechsShort 14 - The Voltage Drop Tool
In today's short podcast episode, Bryan discusses the voltage drop measurement tool, also commonly known as the voltmeter. You can also find this voltage drop…
HVAC School - For Techs, By TechsCommercial vs. Residential w/ AK HVAC
In today's podcast episode, we have a conversation about the pros and cons of commercial vs. residential HVAC with Andrew Greaves. (You may know him as AK HVAC…
HVAC School - For Techs, By TechsShort 13 - 3 things the condenser does
In this short podcast, Bryan covers three things that the condenser does. He also explains where those things happen and what those they mean in terms of…
HVAC School - For Techs, By TechsShort 12 - The First 4 Rules to Learn
Many techs have said, "That's the first thing you should have learned in school." In today's short podcast, Bryan talks about the four rules that have his vote…
HVAC School - For Techs, By TechsCoil Cleaning with John Pastorello
In this episode, we speak with the founder of Refrigeration Technologies, John Pastorello. He also tells us all about chemicals, cleaners, and HVAC coil…
HVAC School - For Techs, By TechsDanfoss ERC213 Parameters Review
In today's podcast episode, Jonathan Romberg comes on to discuss how the Danfoss ERC 213 works and reviews its parameters with us. Timestamps: 10:30 – Key…
HVAC School - For Techs, By TechsShort #11 - Superheat, The True Meaning
In this podcast, we discuss the real significance of superheat and why it is much more than "a way to set the refrigerant charge on a fixed metering device."…
HVAC School - For Techs, By TechsHow to Go From Tradesman to Franchise Empire
This is the story of WITH JOSHUA NICHOLLS FROM PLATINUM ELECTRICIANS and how he went from pulling wire, to creating a franchise empire to giving back.
HVAC School - For Techs, By TechsPCO Air Purification with Jon Bennert
In today's podcast, Jon Bennert with Air Oasis talks about photo-catalytic oxidation (PCO) air purification. He explains how it works and what it does. The…
HVAC School - For Techs, By TechsShort #10 - Air Has Weight and Takes up Space
In this episode, we talk about air as a form of matter. We cover air volume, density, weight, and mass and why it matters to you. So, air has weight and takes…
HVAC School - For Techs, By TechsSpecial EP Inverter Equipment With Ralph Wolf
In today's podcast episode, Ralph Wolf comes on and discusses inverter equipment. He also talks about Mitsubishi, Bosch, and what he's been up to nowadays. An…
HVAC School - For Techs, By TechsBasic Refrigerant Circuit Revisited (Part 2)
Part 2 - Bert (Kalos Tech) and Keiran (Kalos Apprentice) join Bryan in the studio to talk through the basic refrigerant circuit and how it functions. They talk…
HVAC School - For Techs, By TechsBasic Refrigerant Circuit Revisited (Part 1)
Part 1 -Bert (Kalos tech) and Keiran (Kalos apprentice) join Bryan in the studio to talk through the basic refrigerant circuit and how it functions. They talk…
HVAC School - For Techs, By TechsMaking of a TV Show About Home Performance
In today's podcast, I talk with Corbett Lunsford about his new show about home performance and diagnosis. Home Diagnosis airs on PBS in winter 2018. Even…
HVAC School - For Techs, By TechsSealing Ducts From the Inside w/ Sean Harris
Sean Harris with Positive Energy and Aeroseal Austin sat down with me at the humid climate conference and talked about how to seal ducts from the inside with…
HVAC School - For Techs, By TechsShort #9 - Commercial Maintenance
Today's short episode covers five things residential techs need to consider when tasked with doing maintenance on a commercial system. We mostly talk about…
HVAC School - For Techs, By TechsAir Filters, They are More Complex Than You Knew w/ Lee Andrews
In today's podcast episode, Lee Andrews with Andrews Filters talks about the complicated and important topic of air filters and filtration. He also explains…
HVAC School - For Techs, By TechsHow to Repair Aluminum Leaks
Have you ever struggled to repair a leak in an all-aluminum coil? Lance Robinson with SolderWeld talks about his product to do just that and makes a convincing…
HVAC School - For Techs, By TechsShort #8 - Resistance Up, Amps Down
This short podcast episode covers the most misunderstood portion of Ohm's law explained masterfully from 1921: when resistance goes up, amps go down. The…
HVAC School - For Techs, By TechsUniversal Digital Refrigeration Controls and the Danfoss ERC 213
In today's podcast episode, Jamie Kitchen talks about refrigeration controls and applications. He also tells us about the Danfoss ERC 213 universal digital…
HVAC School - For Techs, By TechsManifolds vs. Probes Battle w/ Adolfo Wurts
In this episode, Adolfo Wurts from Arbiter comes on and debates why a tech would want to use a manifold over wireless probes and vice versa. In our industry…
HVAC School - For Techs, By TechsHVAC/R Conductor, Breaker, and Fuse Selection
In this podcast episode, Phil Barr joins Bryan to explain sizing for wires and breakers in HVAC/R work. You will be able to select breakers, conductors, and…
HVAC School - For Techs, By TechsHumidity Talk w/ Johnathan Jones
In today's podcast episode, Johnathan Jones from Clean Comfort, Ultra-Aire, and Therma-Stor talks to us about humidity, dehumidification, and ventilation…
HVAC School - For Techs, By TechsShort #7 - A Moisture Problem
In this short episode, we replace a dirty "M" word (mold) with another "M" word (moisture) that gets to the root of the problem. "Mold" and "mildew" can freak…
HVAC School - For Techs, By TechsPrevent Compressor Murder Part 2 w/ Emerson
Here is part 2 of the discussion with Trevor Matthews about the causes and prevention of air conditioning and refrigeration compressor failure. Slugging occurs…
HVAC School - For Techs, By TechsShort #6 - Energy? Compared to What? EP1
In this short podcast, we start the conversation about "Energy? Compared to What?" and explore several energy comparison examples. When we think about energy…
HVAC School - For Techs, By TechsPrevent Compressor Murder Part 1 w/ Emerson
In today's podcast, we talk with Trevor Matthews with Emerson. He tells us about the causes and prevention of air conditioning and refrigeration compressor…
HVAC School - For Techs, By TechsIntro to Manual J & S w/ Jack Rise
In today's podcast episode, we talk with system and duct design educator Jack Rise about ACCA Manual J load calculation and Manual S system selection. Many…
HVAC School - For Techs, By TechsLow Voltage Diagnosis Basics w/ Bill Johnson
In this podcast, Bill Johnson shares his practical tips to make low-voltage electrical diagnosis easier in HVAC work. Bill is one of the original authors of…
HVAC School - For Techs, By TechsIntroduction to Walk-in Refrigeration
In this podcast episode, refrigeration tech Eric Mele talks us through some common characteristics of walk-in freezers and refrigerators. Eric recently…
HVAC School - For Techs, By TechsShort #5 - Wire Routing & Connection
In this short podcast episode, Bryan covers some basic best practices for wire routing and wire connections in HVAC work. When it comes to electrical work of…
HVAC School - For Techs, By TechsFurnace Commissioning Part 2 w/ Jim Bergmann
In the second part of this podcast series, Jim covers the basics of furnace commissioning in more detail with some common-sense practices. (Listen to Part 1…
HVAC School - For Techs, By TechsShort #4 - Blower Taps
In this short podcast episode, Bryan talks about blower taps in furnace systems. He explains how to set up their fan speeds and repair them. Before you even…
HVAC School - For Techs, By TechsFurnace Commissioning Part 1 w/ Jim Bergmann - Input / Rise
In today's podcast episode, Jim Bergmann covers furnace commissioning, including setting up furnace input, clocking the meter, setting temperature rise, and…
HVAC School - For Techs, By TechsShort #3 - Saturation
This short podcast episode is about saturation and what it means. Bryan covers related topics, including boiling, evaporation, and condensing. Saturation…
HVAC School - For Techs, By TechsMeasuring Airflow For Techs
In this discussion with Bill Spohn from TruTechtools.com, we cover the practical steps and tools for YOU to start measuring airflow today, if not sooner. There…
HVAC School - For Techs, By TechsShort #2 - Delta T
Today, Bryan discusses delta T (evaporator air temperature split) what it is, what it means, and how to avoid some common pitfalls. Delta T is NOT the air…
HVAC School - For Techs, By TechsBeating the Ego, Ignorance, and Insecurity Monster w/ Andrew Greaves
In this simultaneously heavy and lighthearted discussion, Bryan Orr and Andrew Greaves discuss ego, Dunning-Kruger, insecurity, and apprenticeship in the…
HVAC School - For Techs, By TechsShort #1 - Refrigerant Circuit Basics
In this short episode, we review the basics of the refrigerant circuit. The standard HVAC refrigeration circuit has four main components: compressor…
HVAC School - For Techs, By TechsBi-Polar Ionization and IAQ w/ Jon Bennert
Jon Bennert from Air Oasis teaches us about PCO and Bi-Polar air purification and how it improves indoor air quality through ionization. Photocatalytic…
HVAC School - For Techs, By TechsReach-In Refrigeration w/ Eric Mele
In today's podcast episode, Eric Mele comes on to talk about reach-in coolers (refrigerators), freezers, and wine coolers with some mindset and technical tips…
HVAC School - For Techs, By TechsBuilding Performance for HVAC Techs w/ Stephen Rardon and Neil Comparetto
Stephen Rardon and Neil Comparetto join the podcast to talk about their headfirst dive into building performance as HVAC techs. They discuss jobs they do, how…
HVAC School - For Techs, By TechsDefrost in Commercial Refrigeration w/ Dick Wirz
Dick Wirz, author of Commercial Refrigeration for Air Conditioning Technicians, talks to us about refrigerator and freezer defrost strategies. Check out Dick's…
HVAC School - For Techs, By TechsBonus - What you missed at AHR w/ Bill Spohn
In this episode, Bill and Bryan recap the 2018 AHR conference with what they learned and what you can expect to see in the HVAC/R trade in the next year. There…
HVAC School - For Techs, By TechsIntro to Pneumatic Controls w/ Jim Loring
In today's podcast episode, Bryan talks to west-coast commercial tech Jim Loring about pneumatic controls and variable air volume (VAV) systems. People…
HVAC School - For Techs, By TechsFloating Suction and Head and Rack Refrigeration w/ Jeremy Smith
Jeremy Smith goes over floating suction and floating head refrigeration strategies. He also talks a bit more about low-ambient equipment operation. Floating…