Podcast Episodes

Combustion Analysis w/ Tony G.

In this comprehensive training session from the symposium, Tony Gonzalez, Training Director at Fieldpiece, delivers an engaging and practical guide to combustion analysis for HVAC technicians. With …

Published on 8 hours ago

Give Until it Hertz - The Battle Over Frequency - Short #271

In this short podcast episode, we go back into the history of the trades, namely the battle over frequency (and how each side had to give until it hertz).

The low hum of motors is alternating current…

Published on 2 days, 8 hours ago

Residential vs. Commercial HVAC Sales

In this candid conversation, Nathan and Bryan dive deep into the often-misunderstood world of sales in the construction and HVAC trades. Nathan, who has transitioned from fieldwork to spending rough…

Published on 1 week ago

When Ammonia Ruled the World - Short #270

In this short podcast episode, Bryan takes us on a history journey back to when ammonia ruled the world.

In the mid-1800s, before R-12, many inventors and scientists experimented with vapor-compressi…

Published on 1 week, 2 days ago

Humidity, Airflow, and Refrigeration

In this episode of the HVAC School podcast, Bryan and Nathan dive deep into the challenges of humidity control in grocery stores and other refrigerated environments. While the conversation takes sev…

Published on 2 weeks ago

The Finned-Tube Coil - Short #269

In this short podcast episode, Bryan explores the history of the finned-tube coil, which is what we use for heat exchange in air-source air conditioners and heat pumps.

Air-source HVAC systems have c…

Published on 2 weeks, 2 days ago

Are Two Are Better Than One: Understanding Tandem Compressors

In this comprehensive episode of the HVAC School podcast, host Bryan Orr sits down with three experts from Copeland to demystify tandem and trio compressor systems. Joining him are Gina Kahle (Multi…

Published on 3 weeks ago

The Tech That Tried to Beat the Compressor - Short #268

In this short podcast episode, Bryan tells the story of the technology that tried to beat the compressor... and still may someday.

We associate cooling with refrigerant... and all the things that com…

Published on 3 weeks, 2 days ago

VRF, Ductless and Humidity Control w/ Roman

In this comprehensive episode, Bryan and Roman dive deep into one of the most challenging topics in modern HVAC: making VRF (Variable Refrigerant Flow) and ductless systems perform effectively in hum…

Published on 4 weeks ago

The History of the Thermostat - Short #267

In this short podcast, Bryan gives another history lesson and goes over the history of the thermostat.

Before 1883, automatic temperature control simply did not exist; we shoveled fuel into the furna…

Published on 1 month ago