Podcast Episodes

Nylog, Oil? Where does it go? - Short #238

In this short podcast, Bryan answers a listener-submitted question about Nylog, oil, and where you put them when you're making flares.

Nylog is a thickened refrigerant oil (which is either POE for Ny…

Published on 7 months, 3 weeks ago

Growing your HVAC Business the Smart Way w/ Copeland

In this episode of the HVAC School podcast, Bryan and Jim discuss strategies for growing an HVAC business, focusing on the importance of maintenance contracts, consistent service, and effective brand…

Published on 8 months ago

Oversized Evap Coils? - Short #237

In this short podcast episode, Bryan answers a listener-submitted question about oversized evaporator coils, particularly when they're half a ton or a full ton larger than the condenser.

The expanded…

Published on 8 months ago

ERVs - What you need to know w/ Dr. Bailes

In this episode of the HVAC School podcast, host Bryan sits down with building science expert Allison Bailes to dive deep into the world of Energy Recovery Ventilators (ERVs). The conversation explor…

Published on 8 months, 1 week ago

Multiple Surge Protectors - Short #236

In this short podcast episode, Bryan answers a listener-submitted question asking whether you can use another surge protector at the disconnect panel with an ICM 493 already in place.

Using multiple …

Published on 8 months, 1 week ago

The Cornerstones of Inverter Equipment Commissioning

In this podcast episode, HVAC professionals Chris Hughes and Adam Mufich discuss the intricate challenges technicians face when commissioning modern inverter-based heating and cooling systems. Unlike…

Published on 8 months, 2 weeks ago

Roman SpeakPipe VRF - Short #235

In this short podcast episode, Roman Baugh takes over the HVAC School podcast to answer a listener-submitted question about VRF (or VRV) system evacuation.

Evacuation is a critical step of making rep…

Published on 8 months, 2 weeks ago

10 Things I've Learned In the Last 10 Years

This podcast episode is of Bryan's session from the HVAC School Symposium, "10 Things I've Learned in the Last 10 Years." Delivered as HVAC School approaches its 10-year milestone and Kalos hits 20 y…

Published on 8 months, 3 weeks ago

R290 as a Drop In? - Short #234

In this short podcast episode, Bryan answers a listener-submitted question about using R-290 as a drop-in refrigerant for R-22 systems. It is NOT safe to use R-290 as a drop-in, but there are some si…

Published on 8 months, 3 weeks ago

Preventing Slugging & Flooding w/ Copeland

In this episode of the HVAC School Podcast, host Bryan welcomes Jeff from Copeland to discuss the critical topic of flooding and slugging in compressors. Jeff, calling in from frigid Minnesota (at ne…

Published on 8 months, 4 weeks ago