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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 TechsIntroduction to CO2 w/ Andre Patenaude
In this episode of the podcast, Bryan talks with Andre Patenaude from Emerson about CO2 refrigeration, and transcritical booster systems. Modern CO2 systems…
HVAC School - For Techs, By TechsBill Spohn is the Man-ometer / 10 Years of TruTech Tools
In this just-for-fun episode, we celebrate 10 years of great tools and excellent customer service with TruTech CEO Bill Spohn. We hope you enjoy this…
HVAC School - For Techs, By TechsWhen Will Techs Be Replaced By Robots? w/ Adolfo Wurts
In this episode, Bryan talks with HVAC products designer Adolfo Wurts about technology, automation, and the coming robot apocalypse. Automation is a fear in…
HVAC School - For Techs, By TechsEPA 608 Changes - What You Need to Know w/ Jeremy Arling
In this episode of the podcast, Jeremy Arling from the EPA comes on and answers some common questions about the new rule changes that affect recovery, leak…
HVAC School - For Techs, By TechsEvacuation 101 w/ Jim Bergmann
In this episode of the podcast, Jim reviews the basics of evacuation and dehydration. He also covers hoses and vacuum gauge placement. Evacuation may just seem…
HVAC School - For Techs, By TechsPsychrometrics for Fun and Profit w/ Jamie Kitchen
In this episode of the podcast, Jamie Kitchen from Danfoss talks about wet-bulb, dry-bulb, relative humidity, dew point, enthalpy, and latent heat. These are…
HVAC School - For Techs, By TechsMeasuring Voltage Drop w/ Jim Bergmann
In this episode, Bryan and Jim discuss measuring voltage drop and what it means. They also cover some other pointers to keep from using parts to bandage a…
HVAC School - For Techs, By TechsStarting Up a New Chiller w/ Jeff Neiman
In this podcast, Jeff Neiman shares an overview of his chiller startup procedure and some things he looks out for when starting a chiller after the initial…
HVAC School - For Techs, By TechsHard Start Kits, Types, and Applications w/ James Bowman
In this episode, Bryan speaks with James Bowman from Rectorseal about hard start kits, PTCR devices, run capacitors, compressor overheating, and the Kick Start…
HVAC School - For Techs, By TechsCompleting the Service Call Process (Part 2) w/ Les Fork
In part 2 of this conversation, we go through the condensing unit and wrap up the call with our no-fluff customer service best practices. The service call A…
HVAC School - For Techs, By TechsThe Residential Service Tech Process w/ Les Fork
This is part 1 of 2 on the soft skills practices of approaching and completing a residential service call in the best manner possible. Before the service call…
HVAC School - For Techs, By TechsElectrical Myths P2 - Grounding & Bonding
In this podcast episode, Bryan talks about grounding and some common misunderstandings related to ground, neutral, ground rods, and lightning. The common…
HVAC School - For Techs, By TechsIce Machines and Tech Support w/ Nick Messick
Bryan talks with Nick Messick about some ice machine basics. They also discuss how to determine when to pick up the phone and call tech support. Ice machines…
HVAC School - For Techs, By TechsSometimes a #12 Wire can go on a 40A Breaker
In this episode of the podcast, we talk about condenser wire sizing considerations, ampacity, temperature, conductor sizing, voltage drop, and why a #10 wire…
HVAC School - For Techs, By TechsTechs vs. Engineers w/ Bill Spohn from TruTech
In this episode of the podcast, we talk to Bill Spohn from TruTech Tools about how TruTech Tools got its start and some of the ways that techs and engineers…
HVAC School - For Techs, By TechsEmergency Boiler Repair - Tech Ride along
In This episode Justin talks about the trials and benefits of working out of town, long drives and this weeks boiler service calls in detail.
HVAC School - For Techs, By TechsDuctless Installation P2 - Flaring, Charging and More
Jesse and I talk about MORE best practices for installing ductless systems. Both lines should be insulated on a ductless system because they have electric…
HVAC School - For Techs, By TechsDuctless Installation P1 - Application and Drains
Bryan and Jesse talk in detail about ductless applications we commonly see, best system placement, drains, and much more. Ductless systems are unique, and…
HVAC School - For Techs, By TechsCombustion Basics w/ Benoit
In this episode with BENOÎT MONGEAU, we talk about the components of combustion and what to consider when testing it on a fuel-burning appliance. Combustion…
HVAC School - For Techs, By TechsHVAC Ridealong - Leak Detection, Repair & New Smart Probes
In this episode Justin talks about his first A/C repair of the season, his old combustion analyser and why he is enjoying the Testo Smart Probes his just got
HVAC School - For Techs, By TechsPumping Away and More w/ Dan Holohan
Dan Holohan speaks to Bryan about his background and journey as a writer. He also dives into his book, Pumping Away, and describes classic hydronics as he does…
HVAC School - For Techs, By TechsWhy Maintenance Agreements Matter and How to Make Them Work w/ Ruth King
In this episode, Ruth King shares some of her top insights on how to create a maintenance program if you don't have one. She teaches us to recognize a broken…
HVAC School - For Techs, By TechsProfitability and Money Leaks in HVAC w/ Ruth King
In this episode, Ruth breaks down some of the main things an A/C contractor needs to consider when looking at their numbers and some of the major leaks that…
HVAC School - For Techs, By TechsShould I Start My Own Business? w/ Tersh Blissette
Tersh and Bryan were both techs working for other companies when they started their own businesses. This episode is a look back at what they got right, what…
HVAC School - For Techs, By TechsTest Instruments Past, Present & Future w/ Jim Bergmann
In this episode, Bryan speaks with Jim Bergmann of Redfish Instruments about his path to being a test instruments business owner. He has also worked with Testo…
HVAC School - For Techs, By TechsCondensing Temperature, Condenser Split and Subcool
In this podcast, Bryan talks about condensing temperature, condenser split, and subcooling. All three of the values are proportional. If one changes, all three…
HVAC School - For Techs, By TechsAir Flow - Latent, Sensible, WB, DB, RH and Static
In this episode, Bryan talks a bit about the air side of the system. Understanding airflow is all about seeing the relationship between readings. We cover…
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New Series Pilot - HVAC Tech Ride Along W/ Justin Skinner
In this first episode of a new series Justin talks about the calls he is doing before and after he does them, giving us a look inside the van of a senior HVAC…
HVAC School - For Techs, By TechsHard Start Kits, Staybrite #8, Motor Ratings, AHR and Much More
In this episode of the HVAC School Podcast, we talk about some cool technologies and controversial tools. Joe Shearer joins us to talk about hard start kits…
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Low Ambient, Condenser Flooding, and Headmaster Valves
In this podcast episode, Jeremy Smith comes on the podcast to talk about low-ambient controls, headmaster valves, charging, and condenser flooding. If our head…
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Bonus - How Sibling Rivalry Built an Empire
Bryan takes a break from the technical talk and tells a quick story about how two brothers fueled an industry and created an empire with raw sibling rivalry…
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Chiller Talk for the Chillerphobic
In this episode, we talk with Jeff Nieman about chillers and how they work. For those of you who primarily work in residential or light commercial HVAC…
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Leak Detection Mindset
In this episode, Bryan and Bert talk about properly stripping cables and leak detection best practices. Bert is a senior technician and self-proclaimed leak…
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Recovery, Evacuation, and Dehydration Facts
n this episode, Bryan covers evacuation, recovery, and dehydration. Evacuation refers to putting a vacuum pump on the system and pulling it down. We use a few…
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Building a Great HVAC Business w/ Bob Gee
In this episode, Bryan talks to Business and Sales Trainer Bob Gee about HVAC business practices. Bob has watched sales and leadership evolve a lot over the…
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Combustion Analysis w/ Stephen Rardon
In this episode, Bryan talks to YouTube star Stephen Rardon about combustion analysis. In Florida, we mostly have A/C units and heat pumps. High-efficiency…
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Circuit Board Diagnosis Basics
In this unedited episode of HVAC School, Bryan and Nathan talk about some basic rules for circuit board diagnosis. So, circuit boards are boards with circuits…
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High-Efficiency Furnace Basics & Maintenance
Benoit Mongeau comes on the podcast to talk about high-efficiency gas furnace basics and maintenance practices. When maintaining a high-efficiency gas furnace…
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Cutting Compressors, iManifold, and Thermal Imaging w/ Ulises Palacios
In this episode of HVAC School, Bryan talks with Ulises Palacios about some cool technology. Ulises has become a technology expert through his many years of…
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Heat Pumps, Reversing Valves and Defrost
In this episode of HVAC School, Bryan covers the basics of heat pumps. Heat pumps are common technologies in Florida. They reverse the sequence of the typical…
HVAC School - For Techs, By TechsRelays, Sequencers, Transformers and Questionable Metaphors
In this episode, Bryan and Nathan have a banter-filled conversation about electrical components that confuse techs. If you are looking for a serious…
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Some High Voltage Electrical Basics
This podcast is a high voltage A/C electrical class that Bryan gave to some of the Kalos apprentices. The high voltage journey begins with basic electrical…
HVAC School - For Techs, By TechsGas Furnace Sequence of Operation w/ Justin Skinner
In this episode, Bryan talks to Justin Skinner about the standard gas furnace sequence of operation. Regardless of the furnace type, it all begins with a heat…
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Prepping Non-techs for Winter
Central Florida techs know the Southern winter all too well. Let's face it. It doesn't get super cold here regularly, but when it does, EVERYONE FREAKS. We get…
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Some Refrigeration Thoughts for A/C Techs
In this episode of the HVAC School Podcast, Bryan talks with Jeremy Smith about refrigeration tips, terms and processes. They also cover the similarities and…
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Flow Nitrogen Great Again
In this episode of the HVAC School Podcast, Bryan talks with Tim Bagnall about flowing nitrogen. Many techs don't flow nitrogen. Some may say that it is…
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There is More to Check
In this episode, Bryan goes back over the basics and stresses the importance of diagnosing the whole system. I'll cut to the chase: inspection is NOT…
HVAC School - For Techs, By TechsReplacing a Compressor from Start to Finish
In this podcast episode, Bryan goes over best practices for diagnosing and replacing an A/C or refrigeration compressor. When testing for a shorted compressor…
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The 5 Readings Every Tech Must Know Well
In this episode of HVAC School, Bryan covers the "5 pillars of refrigerant circuit diagnosis" and why they matter. They are: Superheat Subcool Suction pressure…
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Basic Electrical Theory
In this episode of HVAC School, Bryan talks to his sons about basic electrical theory. Electrical theory normally requires trigonometry, calculus, and all of…
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Diagnosis, Reconfirmation, Parts Changers, and You
This episode of HVAC School is a Kalos meeting where Bryan talks to his team about an incident where a leak was erroneously detected on the evaporator coil…
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The Basic Refrigeration Circuit
In this episode of HVAC School, we discuss the entire basic refrigerant/compression refrigeration circuit. We are in the business of moving heat. Heat refers…
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Solder Rings, Thermal Imaging and My Grouchy Brother
In this episode of HVAC School, I talk with my brother Nathan... and he whines a lot about cool tools I like. As you might have guessed, Nathan is in the camp…
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The Basics of Moving Heat
In this episode of HVAC School, Bryan talks to some apprentices about basic thermodynamics. That is the fancy scientific way of saying that we're moving heat…
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Why a TXV instead of a TEV?.. or a CSV?
In this episode of HVAC School, Bryan talks to Leslie about the deceptive TXV. Thermostatic expansion valves, also known as TXVs or TEVs, are metering devices…