Podcast Episodes

What's your summer triage strategy w/ Kevin Hart

This episode dives into an interesting and pragmatic discussion about how HVAC contractors can better balance their workload throughout the year. Kevin from Haven shares insights from observing HVAC …

Published on 1 year, 6 months ago

Toasters, Desk Chairs and Socrates w/ Ty Branaman

In this insightful episode of the HVAC School Podcast, Ty Branaman, an exceptional educator and trainer, shares his unique approach to making learning not just effective but also engaging and memora…

Published on 1 year, 6 months ago

Rack Refrigeration Class Part 1

This podcast episode is Part 1 of a Kalos class on rack refrigeration given by Matthew Taylor. This first segment focuses on the basic refrigerant circuit and oil management of a parallel rack system…

Published on 1 year, 6 months ago

What is Standard 310? w/ Eric Kaiser & Chris Hughes

Standard 310 is a technical workflow created by ACCA, ResNet, and ANSI for grading the installation of HVAC systems, typically in new home construction. It plays a crucial role in obtaining Energy St…

Published on 1 year, 6 months ago

Q&A - Kitchen Exhaust and Makeup Air - Short #197

In this short Q&A podcast episode, Bryan answers Gunther's question about kitchen exhaust and makeup air. Gunther asked if there were any studies that showed that makeup air should come very close to…

Published on 1 year, 6 months ago

Duct Leaks - Measuring, Preventing & Repairing w/ Sam Myers

This episode featured Bryan Orr interviewing Sam Myers, the building science consultant at Retrotec. Retrotec manufactures products like blower doors and duct testers for measuring air tightness and …

Published on 1 year, 7 months ago

Q&A - RTU Tips - Short #196

In this short Q&A podcast episode, Bryan answers Jeremy's question about checking the charge on rooftop units, and he gives some RTU tips.

Rooftop units often come in sets, so you can use a thermal c…

Published on 1 year, 7 months ago

Practical Loads, Ducts and Sales w/ Brynn Cooksey

This episode features an insightful conversation with Brynn Cooksey, an experienced HVAC contractor and trainer from Southeast Michigan. Brynn shares his expertise in conducting proper load calculati…

Published on 1 year, 7 months ago

Q&A - Starting an Internal Training Program - Short #195

In this short Q&A episode, Bryan answers podcast listener Cooper's question about starting an internal training program. Eugene Silberstein has been on the podcast before to offer his perspective on …

Published on 1 year, 7 months ago

Bryan Orr - Humility in Thought Leadership

This podcast episode is Bryan Orr's presentation at the 6th Annual HVACR Training Symposium: "Humility in Thought Leadership." Bryan reflects on his own journey as a trades educator, business owner, …

Published on 1 year, 7 months ago