Podcast Episodes

New Series Pilot - HVAC Tech Ride Along W/ Justin Skinner

In this first episode of a new series Justin talks about the calls he is doing before and after he does them, giving us a look inside the van of a senior HVAC tech. 

Published on 8 years, 10 months ago

Hard Start Kits, Staybrite #8, Motor Ratings, AHR and Much More

In this episode of the HVAC School Podcast, we talk about some cool technologies and controversial tools.

Joe Shearer joins us to talk about hard start kits. Some people believe that hard start kits …

Published on 8 years, 10 months ago

Low Ambient, Condenser Flooding, and Headmaster Valves

In this podcast episode, Jeremy Smith comes on the podcast to talk about low-ambient controls, headmaster valves, charging, and condenser flooding.

If our head pressure drops too much, we won't get e…

Published on 8 years, 10 months ago

Bonus - How Sibling Rivalry Built an Empire

Bryan takes a break from the technical talk and tells a quick story about how two brothers fueled an industry and created an empire with raw sibling rivalry. Bryan co-owns a family business, and we u…

Published on 8 years, 10 months ago

Chiller Talk for the Chillerphobic

In this episode, we talk with Jeff Nieman about chillers and how they work.

For those of you who primarily work in residential or light commercial HVAC, chillers may be unfamiliar at best and terrify…

Published on 8 years, 10 months ago

Leak Detection Mindset

In this episode, Bryan and Bert talk about properly stripping cables and leak detection best practices. Bert is a senior technician and self-proclaimed leak detection expert.

As a slight aside, Bert …

Published on 8 years, 11 months ago

Recovery, Evacuation, and Dehydration Facts

n this episode, Bryan covers evacuation, recovery, and dehydration.

Evacuation refers to putting a vacuum pump on the system and pulling it down. We use a few different measures of vacuum, including …

Published on 8 years, 11 months ago

Building a Great HVAC Business w/ Bob Gee

In this episode, Bryan talks to Business and Sales Trainer Bob Gee about HVAC business practices.

Bob has watched sales and leadership evolve a lot over the years. Today, success in sales depends on …

Published on 8 years, 11 months ago

Combustion Analysis w/ Stephen Rardon

In this episode, Bryan talks to YouTube star Stephen Rardon about combustion analysis.

In Florida, we mostly have A/C units and heat pumps. High-efficiency furnaces are not in our wheelhouse, but fur…

Published on 8 years, 11 months ago

Circuit Board Diagnosis Basics

In this unedited episode of HVAC School, Bryan and Nathan talk about some basic rules for circuit board diagnosis.

So, circuit boards are boards with circuits in them. They come in two types. The tra…

Published on 8 years, 11 months ago