Podcast Episodes
Back to SearchJust Do it! w/ Chad Simpson
In this candid conversation recorded live at the NCI Summit in Austin, Bryan Orr sits down with Chad Simpson, owner of Simpson Solutions, for an unexpectedly revealing discussion about the reality of…
Published on 2 months, 1 week ago
Analyst vs. PM vs. Operations - Short #261
In this short business-oriented podcast, Bryan breaks down the differences between three commonly confused positions/roles: analyst vs. PM (project management) vs. operations.
When you own or work in…
Published on 2 months, 1 week ago
How to REALLY get S&!# Done! w/ Nate Agentis
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In this powerful episode of the HVAC School podcast, Bryan sits down with Nate Agentis, third-generation plumber and author of Get Shit Done: How to Build a Strong Team, A Prof…
Published on 2 months, 2 weeks ago
The Hidden Cost of Killing Radiant Load - Short #260
In this short podcast, Bryan talks about the hidden cost of killing radiant load, especially when it comes to installing radiant barriers in attics.
We sometimes get service calls about ducts sweati…
Published on 2 months, 2 weeks ago
Balance Point Explained w/ Jim Fultz
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This comprehensive episode dives deep into one of the most critical yet misunderstood concepts in HVAC: balance point calculations for heat pump systems. Jim and Bryan break do…
Published on 2 months, 3 weeks ago
Dehumidify with a Waterfall? - Short #259
In this short podcast episode, Bryan talks about history and HVAC science: how to dehumidify the air with a waterfall and how cold water became the first air conditioner.
In 1902, Willis Carrier work…
Published on 2 months, 3 weeks ago
What are User Requirements? w/ ELK
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In this comprehensive session, Eric Kaiser walks through the critical importance of establishing proper user requirements before making equipment purchases. Drawing from real-w…
Published on 3 months ago
Static Pressure is like Blood Pressure - Short #258
In this short podcast episode, Bryan explains the science behind a common HVAC simile: static pressure is like blood pressure. He covers the similarities and differences between measuring static pres…
Published on 3 months ago
How To Be a REAL Comfort Consultant
In this comprehensive episode, Bryan Orr sits down with Tim De Stasio to explore the world of comfort consulting and performance contracting in HVAC. Tim, who sold his contracting company to focus on…
Published on 3 months, 1 week ago
Non-bleed TXVs and Hard Starts - Short #257
In this short podcast episode, Bryan talks about non-bleed TXVs and whether they need hard starts.
A non-bleed (hard shutoff) TXV is a metering device that shuts off during the off cycle; it closes s…
Published on 3 months, 1 week ago