HVAC Know It All Podcast

We speak to Sid Upadhyay from WizeHire about hiring and retaining talent and "potential" talent. We also speak about how to fire a person the correct way. http://www.cintas.com/HVACKnowItAll. Check out Wizehire.com Save 8% on your purchase https://www.trutechtools.com/ with promo code knowitall Check out the HVAC Know It All app app.hvacknowitall.com https://www.hvacknowitall.com/pages/about Visit HVAC Know It All on social media Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hvacknowitall/ Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hvacknowitall1/

We speak to Lou Pulice from Ecosmart regarding high velocity systems and zoning. http://www.cintas.com/HVACKnowItAll. Check out Wizehire.com Save 8% on your purchase https://www.trutechtools.com/ with promo code knowitall Check out the HVAC Know It All app app.hvacknowitall.com https://www.hvacknowitall.com/pages/about Visit HVAC Know It All on social media Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hvacknowitall/ Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hvacknowitall1/

On a recent call, after some basic troubleshooting. I found that air was bypassing the evaporator coil. I explain how I came to that conclusion on this episode.

We speak to Lauren Cassa from the Master Group. She began a career in the skilled trades on the road as a refrigeration apprentice. She switched it up and went into distribution and sales. http://www.cintas.com/HVACKnowItAll. Check out Wizehire.com Save 8% on your purchase https://www.trutechtools.com/ with promo code knowitall Check out the HVAC Know It All app app.hvacknowitall.com https://www.hvacknowitall.com/pages/about Visit HVAC Know It All on social media Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hvacknowitall/ Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hvacknowitall1/

Learning to say no is sometimes difficult, especially when your HVAC business is new. Don't get overwhelmed and don't trade more money for more stress which will lead to mental and physical strain. Check out the Jobber link. https://getjobber.com/hvacknowitall

We speak to John Stischok from Armstrong Fluid Technology and Tony Mormino from Insight Partners regarding HVAC part load and dehumidification. http://www.cintas.com/HVACKnowItAll. Check out Wizehire.com Save 8% on your purchase https://www.trutechtools.com/ with promo code knowitall Check out the HVAC Know It All app app.hvacknowitall.com https://www.hvacknowitall.com/pages/about Visit HVAC Know It All on social media Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hvacknowitall/ Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hvacknowitall1/

Commerical HVAC/R service is a bit different from servicing residential HVAC equipment for many reasons. http://www.cintas.com/HVACKnowItAll. Check out Wizehire.com Save 8% on your purchase https://www.trutechtools.com/ with promo code knowitall Check out the HVAC Know It All app app.hvacknowitall.com https://www.hvacknowitall.com/pages/about Visit HVAC Know It All on social media Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hvacknowitall/ Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hvacknowitall1/ We speak to Matt Waxer and Jason Norman about their experiences with the commercial side of the industry.

We speak to Ken Lyons from Rectorseal about lineset covers. They set the job off nicely aestics wise and give a professional look to the finished product. We speak about Fortress, Slimduct and Cover Guard. Check out Cintas http://www.cintas.com/hvacknowitall

On this episode, we discuss assertiveness in Business and why it's important. Check out the Jobber link. https://getjobber.com/hvacknowitall

We speak to Nick Stojkovski from INFICON about ultrasonic leak detection and their Whiper product. Nick helps us to understand the technology better and offers up ways we can utilize ultrasonic on our jobs for more than just refrigerant leaks. We also touch on the D Tek Stratus cloud hunting feature. http://www.cintas.com/HVACKnowItAll. Save 8% on your purchase https://www.trutechtools.com/ with promo code knowitall Check out the HVAC Know It All app app.hvacknowitall.com https://www.hvacknowitall.com/pages/about Visit HVAC Know It All on social media Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hvacknowitall/ Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hvacknowitall1/

We speak to Jim Fultz from Emerson about some wifi thermostat functions pertaining to the Sensi Touch 2 Smart Thermostat. http://www.cintas.com/HVACKnowItAll. Save 8% on your purchase https://www.trutechtools.com/ with promo code knowitall Check out the HVAC Know It All app app.hvacknowitall.com https://www.hvacknowitall.com/pages/about Visit HVAC Know It All on social media Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hvacknowitall/ Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hvacknowitall1/

Catching up with Jim Bergmann from measureQuick. We speak about heatpumps, electrification and how technicians can perform #betterhvac Here is the link to Jim's open letter https://measurequick.com/electrification-an-open-letter/ https://anchor.fm/hvacknowitall/episodes/No-Refrigerant-Gauges-No-Worries-wJim-Bergmann-e5baam http://www.cintas.com/HVACKnowItAll. Save 8% on your purchase https://www.trutechtools.com/ with promo code knowitall Check out the HVAC Know It All app app.hvacknowitall.com https://www.hvacknowitall.com/pages/about Visit HVAC Know It All on social media Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hvacknowitall/ Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hvacknowitall1/

HSPF or Heating Seasonal Performance Factor is used to quantify the efficiency of air cooled heat pumps in heating mode.

As a small business or one man show, it becomes critical in doing it right the first time. Staying an extra hour so the next day you can move on the next job is also a critical factor as well. Check out the Jobber link. https://getjobber.com/hvacknowitall

We speak to Tony Furst from Armstrong Fluid Technology regarding cooling start ups. We deep dive into cooling start up considerations and why using gauges could be a bad thing. You can listen to Jim Bergmann and I discuss this on an episode from a couple years back. https://anchor.fm/hvacknowitall/episodes/No-Refrigerant-Gauges-No-Worries-wJim-Bergmann-e5baam http://www.cintas.com/HVACKnowItAll. Save 8% on your purchase https://www.trutechtools.com/ with promo code knowitall Check out the HVAC Know It All app app.hvacknowitall.com https://www.hvacknowitall.com/pages/about Visit HVAC Know It All on social media Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hvacknowitall/ Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hvacknowitall1/

We speak to Brandi Ferenc, with guest host Matt Showers from the Trade Therapy Podcast, about Brandi's mission to stop the abusive environment that exists in some pockets of the skilled trades. http://www.cintas.com/HVACKnowItAll. Save 8% on your purchase https://www.trutechtools.com/ with promo code knowitall Check out the HVAC Know It All app app.hvacknowitall.com https://www.hvacknowitall.com/pages/about Visit HVAC Know It All on social media Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hvacknowitall/ Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hvacknowitall1/

We speak to Chris Battersby of Batscan regarding corrugated stainless steel tubing, how it can be utilized for gas piping and some bonding requirements. Sensi branding https://whiterodgers.climate.emerson.com/become-a-pro/?utm_source=partner&utm_medium=influencer&utm_campaign=70_Series_Contractor_Branding&utm_content=contractorbranding_influencer-mccreadie http://www.cintas.com/HVACKnowItAll. Save 8% on your purchase https://www.trutechtools.com/ with promo code knowitall Check out the HVAC Know It All app app.hvacknowitall.com https://www.hvacknowitall.com/pages/about Visit HVAC Know It All on social media Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hvacknowitall/ Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hvacknowitall1/

We speak to Mark Rebilas from Armstrong Fluid Technology on some industrial HVAC and ammonia safety. http://www.cintas.com/HVACKnowItAll. Save 8% on your purchase https://www.trutechtools.com/ with promo code knowitall Check out the HVAC Know It All app app.hvacknowitall.com https://www.hvacknowitall.com/pages/about Visit HVAC Know It All on social media Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hvacknowitall/ Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hvacknowitall1/

We speak to Ken Midgett and Dan Clapper from Interplay Learning about what it means to build a training culture in the skilled trades. http://www.cintas.com/HVACKnowItAll. Save 8% on your purchase https://www.trutechtools.com/ with promo code knowitall Check out the HVAC Know It All app app.hvacknowitall.com https://www.hvacknowitall.com/pages/about Visit HVAC Know It All on social media Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hvacknowitall/ Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hvacknowitall1/

We speak to Tim DeStasio about the home he is building and what he's implementing on the building envelope side and HVAC side to gain true comfort within his new home. http://www.cintas.com/HVACKnowItAll. Save 8% on your purchase https://www.trutechtools.com/ with promo code knowitall Check out the HVAC Know It All app app.hvacknowitall.com https://www.hvacknowitall.com/pages/about Visit HVAC Know It All on social media Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hvacknowitall/ Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hvacknowitall1/

We discuss the trials and turbulations when your truck or van goes down for repairs in a small HVAC/R business. https://getjobber.com/hvacknowitall

Using a drain pan heater on the outdoor unit of a cold weather heat pump will help prevent ice build-up, which can cause coil and fan damage. http://www.cintas.com/HVACKnowItAll. Save 8% on your purchase https://www.trutechtools.com/ with promo code knowitall Check out the HVAC Know It All app app.hvacknowitall.com https://www.hvacknowitall.com/pages/about Visit HVAC Know It All on social media Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hvacknowitall/ Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hvacknowitall1/

We speak to Gerry Wagner of Tosot Bathica about inverter compressor technology, his take on electrification and ductless split install considerations. http://www.cintas.com/HVACKnowItAll. Save 8% on your purchase https://www.trutechtools.com/ with promo code knowitall Check out the HVAC Know It All app app.hvacknowitall.com https://www.hvacknowitall.com/pages/about Visit HVAC Know It All on social media Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hvacknowitall/ Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hvacknowitall1/

We speak to JJ Baird from Airthings about the right approach to monitoring and rectifying indoor air quality issues within a home or building. http://www.cintas.com/HVACKnowItAll. Save 8% on your purchase https://www.trutechtools.com/ with promo code knowitall Check out the HVAC Know It All app app.hvacknowitall.com https://www.hvacknowitall.com/pages/about Visit HVAC Know It All on social media Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hvacknowitall/ Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hvacknowitall1/

GPS can be a great tool, if used properly. But if it's weaponized against your HVAC/R techs it can be major issue in terms of company morale. https://getjobber.com/hvacknowitall

I jumped onto a live webinar with my pals from Armstrong Fluid Technology to discuss many industry topics. http://www.cintas.com/HVACKnowItAll. Save 8% on your purchase https://www.trutechtools.com/ with promo code knowitall Check out the HVAC Know It All app app.hvacknowitall.com https://www.hvacknowitall.com/pages/about Visit HVAC Know It All on social media Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hvacknowitall/ Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hvacknowitall1/

We speak to Pat Finely from Commercial Kitchen Chronicles podcast with guest co-host Matt Showers, host of the Trade Therapy Podcast. We discuss ice machine operation and maintenance, kitchen exhaust and make up air. Matt interviews Pat in the 2nd half to discuss mental and physical health and some of the struggles Pat has had through the years. https://anchor.fm/commkitchenchronicles https://anchor.fm/trade-therapy http://www.cintas.com/HVACKnowItAll. Save 8% on your purchase https://www.trutechtools.com/ with promo code knowitall Check out the HVAC Know It All app app.hvacknowitall.com https://www.hvacknowitall.com/pages/about Visit HVAC Know It All on social media Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hvacknowitall/ Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hvacknowitall1/

We speak to Michael Emerick from RectorSeal about some mini split (ductless system) install accessories that make the install easier and more efficient. http://www.cintas.com/HVACKnowItAll. Save 8% on your purchase https://www.trutechtools.com/ with promo code knowitall Check out the HVAC Know It All app app.hvacknowitall.com https://www.hvacknowitall.com/pages/about Visit HVAC Know It All on social media Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hvacknowitall/ Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hvacknowitall1/

A little bit of a rabbit hole here, copper used in natural gas piping systems can produce copper sulfide and clog up valves. I talk about how this can happen. http://www.cintas.com/HVACKnowItAll. Save 8% on your purchase https://www.trutechtools.com/ with promo code knowitall Check out the HVAC Know It All app app.hvacknowitall.com https://www.hvacknowitall.com/pages/about Visit HVAC Know It All on social media Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hvacknowitall/ Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hvacknowitall1/

We speak to Ilija Martinovich and Matt Waxer about HVAC apprenticeship training and how it's changed. We also talk about the journeyman and apprentice relationship and how it can get complicated at times. http://www.cintas.com/HVACKnowItAll. Save 8% on your purchase https://www.trutechtools.com/ with promo code knowitall Check out the HVAC Know It All app app.hvacknowitall.com https://www.hvacknowitall.com/pages/about Visit HVAC Know It All on social media Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hvacknowitall/ Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hvacknowitall1/

We catch up with John Stischok from Armstrong Fluid Technologies to talk about psychrometrics and yes I think it's "nerdy". Catch the YouTube video on Checking Actual Furnace Capacity here https://youtu.be/-Q5iTarCuXE http://www.cintas.com/HVACKnowItAll. Save 8% on your purchase https://www.trutechtools.com/ with promo code knowitall Check out the HVAC Know It All app app.hvacknowitall.com https://www.hvacknowitall.com/pages/about Visit HVAC Know It All on social media Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hvacknowitall/ Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hvacknowitall1/

Call backs for any HVAC/R business can be crushing to time and the bottom line. But call backs for a new business can stunt momentum and good online reviews which are supper important when starting out. Jobber Summit https://go.getjobber.com/garymccreadie-jobbersummit23-podcast

2023 has many opportunities for the HVAC and Refrigeration industry. Stay motivated and keep up on trends like electrification. http://www.cintas.com/HVACKnowItAll. Save 8% on your purchase https://www.trutechtools.com/ with promo code knowitall Check out the HVAC Know It All app app.hvacknowitall.com https://www.hvacknowitall.com/pages/about Visit HVAC Know It All on social media Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hvacknowitall/ Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hvacknowitall1/

We speak to Jim Fultz from Emerson. Our main focus was universal heating parts and the new IFC 50M56X-843 universal furnace board. http://www.cintas.com/HVACKnowItAll. Save 8% on your purchase https://www.trutechtools.com/ with promo code knowitall Check out the HVAC Know It All app app.hvacknowitall.com https://www.hvacknowitall.com/pages/about Visit HVAC Know It All on social media Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hvacknowitall/ Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hvacknowitall1/

We speak to Anish Suthesh Arul from Armstrong Fluid Technology about VFD or variable speed drive basics. Jobber 40% off offer from Dec 19 to 22 and 26 to 30 https://getjobber.com/hvacknowitall. Jobber Summit link http://bitly.com/ http://www.cintas.com/HVACKnowItAll. Save 8% on your purchase https://www.trutechtools.com/ with promo code knowitall Check out the HVAC Know It All app app.hvacknowitall.com https://www.hvacknowitall.com/pages/about Visit HVAC Know It All on social media Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hvacknowitall/ Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hvacknowitall1/

We speak to John Foster and Amit Gutbir from NDL about air conditioning and refrigeration ball valves. We talk about ball valve anatomy and install best practices. http://www.cintas.com/HVACKnowItAll. Save 8% on your purchase https://www.trutechtools.com/ with promo code knowitall Check out the HVAC Know It All app app.hvacknowitall.com https://www.hvacknowitall.com/pages/about Visit HVAC Know It All on social media Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hvacknowitall/ Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hvacknowitall1/

On this episode, we discuss how to leverage other people's customers when starting your own HVAC/R business. https://getjobber.com/hvacknowitall

We speak to Steven Rogers from The Energy Conservatorty about airflow and why it's important. Static pressure video https://youtu.be/wHeOe06z70w http://www.cintas.com/HVACKnowItAll. Save 8% on your purchase https://www.trutechtools.com/ with promo code knowitall Check out the HVAC Know It All app app.hvacknowitall.com https://www.hvacknowitall.com/pages/about Visit HVAC Know It All on social media Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hvacknowitall/ Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hvacknowitall1/

We speak to John Stischok from Armstrong Fluid Technology about some dehumidification stratagies and ways we can better control high humidity levels. http://www.cintas.com/HVACKnowItAll. Save 8% on your purchase https://www.trutechtools.com/ with promo code knowitall Check out the HVAC Know It All app app.hvacknowitall.com https://www.hvacknowitall.com/pages/about Visit HVAC Know It All on social media Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hvacknowitall/ Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hvacknowitall1/

We speak to Connie Loughhead, President at Des Champs Technologies. We discuss the waterless HVAC Air Trap, condensate drainage codes and we also touch on the added energy consumption running dry on traps. https://www.deschampstechnologies.com/products/n-series__air-trap.html http://www.cintas.com/HVACKnowItAll. Save 8% on your purchase https://www.trutechtools.com/ with promo code knowitall Check out the HVAC Know It All app app.hvacknowitall.com https://www.hvacknowitall.com/pages/about Visit HVAC Know It All on social media Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hvacknowitall/ Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hvacknowitall1/ All-Spark WR Connect app video https://youtu.be/C0zKcvCutgQ

We speak to Aaron Longacre about digital tools and how they have advanced the trade. We also discuss the new Testo 560i digital scale and Intelligent Smart Valve. http://www.cintas.com/HVACKnowItAll. Save 8% on your purchase https://www.trutechtools.com/ with promo code knowitall Check out the HVAC Know It All app app.hvacknowitall.com https://www.hvacknowitall.com/pages/about Visit HVAC Know It All on social media Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hvacknowitall/ Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hvacknowitall1/

Showing your HVAC/R customers proof of failed parts or equipment is a true fire way to capitalize on repair or install work. A simple show and tell with back up from measurement instruments can go along way in closing work. https://getjobber.com/hvacknowitall

We discuss hydronic snow melt systems for driveways and patios with Tony Furst from Armstrong Fluid Technology. http://www.cintas.com/HVACKnowItAll. Save 8% on your purchase https://www.trutechtools.com/ with promo code knowitall Check out the HVAC Know It All app app.hvacknowitall.com https://www.hvacknowitall.com/pages/about Visit HVAC Know It All on social media Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hvacknowitall/ Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hvacknowitall1/

I had the pleasure of catching up with Aaron Gibson, host of "JustOff The Cuff HVAC" regarding mental health in the HVAC/R trade. http://www.cintas.com/HVACKnowItAll. Save 8% on your purchase https://www.trutechtools.com/ with promo code knowitall Check out the HVAC Know It All app app.hvacknowitall.com https://www.hvacknowitall.com/pages/about Visit HVAC Know It All on social media Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hvacknowitall/ Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hvacknowitall1/

We speak to Kyle Emmons from JJM Alkaline Technologies about condensate neutralization on high efficiency heating equipment. http://www.cintas.com/HVACKnowItAll. Save 8% on your purchase https://www.trutechtools.com/ with promo code knowitall Check out the HVAC Know It All app app.hvacknowitall.com https://www.hvacknowitall.com/pages/about Visit HVAC Know It All on social media Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hvacknowitall/ Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hvacknowitall1/

Investing back into your new HVAC/R business is the only way to grow it. Accumulating the right assets over time will make your business and jobs more efficient. https://getjobber.com/hvacknowitall

We speak to Aaron Engel from Fresh-Aire UV about UV lights for IAQ, UV misconceptions and answer some listener questions on the subject. http://www.cintas.com/HVACKnowItAll. Save 8% on your purchase https://www.trutechtools.com/ with promo code knowitall Check out the HVAC Know It All app app.hvacknowitall.com https://www.hvacknowitall.com/pages/about Visit HVAC Know It All on social media Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hvacknowitall/ Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hvacknowitall1/

We speak to Tony Furst from Armstrong Fluid Technologies about the advantages of in-floor radiant heating. http://www.cintas.com/HVACKnowItAll. Save 8% on your purchase https://www.trutechtools.com/ with promo code knowitall Check out the HVAC Know It All app app.hvacknowitall.com https://www.hvacknowitall.com/pages/about Visit HVAC Know It All on social media Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hvacknowitall/ Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hvacknowitall1/

We speak to HVAC Journeyman Brittany Kuegel from Kentucky about her career, her goals and of of course how she pulls a vacuum. Cintas Link http://www.cintas.com/HVACKnowItAll. Save 8% on your purchase https://www.trutechtools.com/ with promo code knowitall Check out the HVAC Know It All app app.hvacknowitall.com https://www.hvacknowitall.com/pages/about Visit HVAC Know It All on social media Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hvacknowitall/ Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hvacknowitall1/

Shoulder seasons in the HVAC trade can slow the work load down at times. This doesn't mean we can't stay productive, especially with other tasks that are involved in growing our business. https://getjobber.com/hvacknowitall