Podcast Episodes

Prevent Compressor Murder Part 2 w/ Emerson

Here is part 2 of the discussion with Trevor Matthews about the causes and prevention of air conditioning and refrigeration compressor failure.

Slugging occurs when the compressor attempts to compres…

Published on 7 years, 8 months ago

Short #6 - Energy? Compared to What? EP1

In this short podcast, we start the conversation about "Energy? Compared to What?" and explore several energy comparison examples.

When we think about energy, we can confuse some terms. For example, …

Published on 7 years, 8 months ago

Prevent Compressor Murder Part 1 w/ Emerson

In today's podcast, we talk with Trevor Matthews with Emerson. He tells us about the causes and prevention of air conditioning and refrigeration compressor failure.

Most compressors don't die a natur…

Published on 7 years, 8 months ago

Intro to Manual J & S w/ Jack Rise

In today's podcast episode, we talk with system and duct design educator Jack Rise about ACCA Manual J load calculation and Manual S system selection.

Many people know about Manual J, but relatively…

Published on 7 years, 8 months ago

Low Voltage Diagnosis Basics w/ Bill Johnson

In this podcast, Bill Johnson shares his practical tips to make low-voltage electrical diagnosis easier in HVAC work. Bill is one of the original authors of the Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Te…

Published on 7 years, 8 months ago

Introduction to Walk-in Refrigeration

In this podcast episode, refrigeration tech Eric Mele talks us through some common characteristics of walk-in freezers and refrigerators. Eric recently discussed reach-in refrigerators on the podcast…

Published on 7 years, 8 months ago

Short #5 - Wire Routing & Connection

In this short podcast episode, Bryan covers some basic best practices for wire routing and wire connections in HVAC work.

When it comes to electrical work of any kind, the wires must have proper pro…

Published on 7 years, 8 months ago

Furnace Commissioning Part 2 w/ Jim Bergmann

In the second part of this podcast series, Jim covers the basics of furnace commissioning in more detail with some common-sense practices. (Listen to Part 1 HERE.) Even though installers set up a f…

Published on 7 years, 9 months ago

Short #4 - Blower Taps

In this short podcast episode, Bryan talks about blower taps in furnace systems. He explains how to set up their fan speeds and repair them.

Before you even look at the blower taps in a system, you …

Published on 7 years, 9 months ago

Furnace Commissioning Part 1 w/ Jim Bergmann - Input / Rise

In today's podcast episode, Jim Bergmann covers furnace commissioning, including setting up furnace input, clocking the meter, setting temperature rise, and much more. The goal of commissioning is to…

Published on 7 years, 9 months ago