Podcast Episodes

How do Inverter Air Conditioners Work? - Short #201

In this short podcast episode, Bryan answers a listener-submitted question: How do inverter air conditioners work?

Inverter-driven systems have variable capacity to match loads. We can provide coolin…

Published on 1 year, 5 months ago

How to Size Dehums w/ Tim De Stasio

In this episode of the HVAC School podcast, host Bryan Orr interviews Tim De Stasio, an experienced HVAC practitioner and consultant. Tim shares his journey in the HVAC industry, from his early days …

Published on 1 year, 5 months ago

Teaching Communication Confidence - Short #200

In this short podcast episode, Bryan shares some strategies for teaching communication confidence, which may come in handy if you have newer techs who feel nervous or struggle to communicate with oth…

Published on 1 year, 5 months ago

Using Refrigerant Troubleshooting Charts w/ Joey Henderson

This episode focuses on understanding and effectively utilizing various refrigeration system charts and measurements for troubleshooting and diagnostics. Joey Henderson, an HVAC veteran and trainer, …

Published on 1 year, 5 months ago

Wiring in Condenser Fan Motors - Short #199

In this short episode, Bryan talks about wiring in condenser fan motors, including aftermarket motor considerations and the different wire configurations.

When condensing fan motors fail, we need to …

Published on 1 year, 6 months ago

Committing to HVACR Education w/ Copeland

This podcast episode focuses on the critical shortage of HVACR technicians and installers across the industry. The hosts discuss the massive gap that exists, with estimates of nearly 200,000 open rol…

Published on 1 year, 6 months ago

The Chemistry of Combustion w/ Rachel Kaiser

In this episode of the HVAC School Podcast, Bryan interviews Rachel Kaiser, a chemist with a passion for making science more accessible and understandable, especially when it comes to the topic of co…

Published on 1 year, 6 months ago

Hoses / Types and Applications w/ NAVAC - Short #198

In this short episode of the HVAC School podcast, Bryan talks about hoses and their various types and applications, particularly focusing on NAVAC hoses.

Charging hoses (NAVAC: NH5 and NH5L) ideally …

Published on 1 year, 6 months ago

Have Fun With CRAC (Computer Room AC)

In this episode of the HVAC School podcast, Bryan interviews Pat Ward, an HVAC technician who specializes in servicing and maintaining computer room air conditioning (CRAC) units for data centers. Th…

Published on 1 year, 6 months ago

Rack Refrigeration Class Part 2

In Part 2 of the Rack Refrigeration Class at Kalos Services, Matthew Taylor discusses safeties, service, and more. Part 1 focuses more on the basic refrigeration circuit of a rack refrigeration syste…

Published on 1 year, 6 months ago