Podcast Episodes
Back to SearchWhen 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 inventor…
3 months, 2 weeks 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 refrigera…
3 months, 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 condition…
3 months, 3 weeks 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 com…
3 months, 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 cooli…
3 months, 4 weeks 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 Flo…
4 months 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 sim…
4 months ago
Tech Support Highs and Woes w/ Roman
In this candid and comprehensive episode, Bryan sits down with Roman to tackle one of the most frustrating yet crucial aspects of the HVAC industry: …
4 months, 1 week ago
The Current War - Tesla, Edison & Westinghouse - Short #266
In this short podcast episode, Bryan is back for yet another history lesson. This time, the subject is the current war with Tesla, Edison, and Westin…
4 months, 1 week ago
An R-454B Ramble w/ Elliot
In this raw and unfiltered episode, Bryan sits down with Elliot, a senior service tech and newly minted install supervisor, to discuss the realities …
4 months, 2 weeks ago