Podcast Episodes
Back to SearchUnderstanding Voltage Drop - Short #251
In this short podcast episode, Bryan drops some knowledge to help with understanding voltage drop, a few different causes of it, and NEC recommendations.
Voltage is electrical potential or "pressure,…
Published on 1 month ago
Understanding Airflow: David Bowie, a Used Car Lot, and a 40¢ Tool
In this enlightening presentation, Alex Meaney breaks down the fundamental concepts of airflow in HVAC systems using practical analogies and real-world examples. Rather than diving straight into co…
Published on 1 month, 1 week ago
Returns - Passive? Active? Sizing? w/ Adam & Matt
In this episode of the HVAC School podcast, Bryan Orr sits down with Adam and Matt to tackle one of the most misunderstood aspects of HVAC system design: return air systems. The conversation dives d…
Published on 1 month, 2 weeks ago
Fan of Fans - Short #250
If you're a fan of fans, this is the podcast for you! In this short podcast episode, Bryan shares how installing ceiling fans can be a smart HVAC design strategy (even though he wasn't a fan of fans!…
Published on 1 month, 2 weeks ago
Keys to VRF Maintenance w/ Roman
In this episode of the HVAC School podcast, Bryan Orr sits down with Roman Baugh, a leading VRF (Variable Refrigerant Flow) specialist and co-host of the VRF Tech Talk podcast, for an in-depth explor…
Published on 1 month, 3 weeks ago
Maintenance Mindset - Short #249
In this short podcast episode, Bryan explores the maintenance mindset. Maintenance procedures require a different skill set from troubleshooting, especially the customer service mindset and dedicatio…
Published on 1 month, 3 weeks ago
IAQ, Ethical Selling & Building Better Techs w/ Brynn Cooksey
In this episode of the HVAC School podcast, Bryan welcomes back Brynn Cooksey from Air Doctors and HVAC U to discuss critical topics facing the HVAC industry today. Brynn brings his unique perspectiv…
Published on 1 month, 4 weeks ago
Crankcase Heaters - Short #248
In this short podcast episode, Bryan talks about crankcase heaters, including their different types, what they do, and when we need to use them.
Crankcase heaters usually come in belly band varieties…
Published on 2 months ago
The Contactor Reimagined w/ Copeland
In this episode of the HVAC School podcast, Bryan welcomes back Jim to discuss the groundbreaking SureSwitch contactor technology from Copeland. This isn't just another incremental improvement - it's…
Published on 2 months ago
Capacitor Testing and Replacement - Short #247
In this short podcast episode, Bryan goes through the process of testing and replacing a run capacitor.
Run capacitors provide continuous phase-shifted current to the start winding, allowing the mot…
Published on 2 months, 1 week ago