HVAC Know It All Podcast

We speak to Chris Howells from Aprilaire and dive deep into air filtration, covering MERV ratings, static pressure difference and Hepa filters. 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 discuss geothermal applications for residential subdivisions and high rise buildings with Andrei Hari from Armstrong Fluid Technology and Adam Alaica from Geosource

Quick podcast on binary vs analog control and the difference between them.

We speak to Brian Hamilton from Armstrong Fluid Technology about handing emergency serivce and ways to avoid it. NiceJob for reputation marketing https://nicejob.grsm.io

I speak with HVAC business owner, Brad Kleven, about what it's like to run an HVAC business in a small town. NiceJob for reputation marketing https://nicejob.grsm.io

Enter the rabbit hole of load calculations and equipment design. I get to chat with Alex Meaney, owner of Mean HVAC Consulting and Design LLC. NiceJob for reputation marketing https://nicejob.grsm.io

Brent Lammert from Hikmicro sits down to talk thermal imaging, thermal cameras and how they can be utilized in the HVACR trade. Brent also explains emissivity as well. NiceJob for reputation marketing https://nicejob.grsm.io

This quick podcast was extracted from a video and discusses high pressure switch settings and types of high pressure switches. https://youtu.be/9IwCk2lRu8k

Mike revealed a health concern publicly on social media, I wanted to have this conversation with him to bring awareness to health and men's health in the trades. NiceJob for reputation marketing https://nicejob.grsm.io

To say that I get a little frustrated with companies that put their techs through sales training rather than technical training is 100% true. If a tech understands the trade well from a technical stand point, no selling is required, just solutions to problems.

We speak to Bob Tonner, CEO of Aviexx, about remote testing and diagnostics of HVAC equipment using the Aviexx platform. NiceJob for reputation marketing https://nicejob.grsm.io Pump

I just wanted to send out a heart felt holiday greeting to all the great HVACers out there! Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! Safe and happy holiday.

We speak to Joe about on site service and maintenance of pumps and shaft seals. We also talk pump curves and how to use them for troubleshooting purposes. NiceJob for reputation marketing https://nicejob.grsm.io Pump Cavitation video https://youtu.be/0dd6AlyOnfc

We speak to Sam Myers from Retrotec regarding blower door testing and how it can help determine buidling infiltration rate and assist in proper load calulations. NiceJob for reputation marketing https://nicejob.grsm.io

Home performance seems to be a growing niche in the HVAC industry. It utilizes the concept of science to design, maintain, and remedy chronic comfort issues within a home. We also talk to Nate about HVAC 2.0. NiceJob for reputation marketing https://nicejob.grsm.io

We cover the pillars of indoor air quality (IAQ). Check out this detailed article. https://www.hvacknowitall.com/blogs/blog/670018-indoor-air-monitoring-to-increase-iaq#.YaorYlNyaDY NiceJob for reputation marketing https://nicejob.grsm.io

We catch up with Trevor on his new journey, teaching refrigeration and mentoring technicians. https://refrigerationmentor.com/ NiceJob for reputation marketing https://nicejob.grsm.io Simplified TXV Infographic https://bit.ly/3EEleLz

A quick episode on ethical HVAC sales, and how to build customer relationships.

On this episode we speak with Martin King of https://www.processchilleracademy.com/. We discuss what a process chiller is and how it works. NiceJob for reputation marketing https://nicejob.grsm.io

We speak with Brian Stinnett from Oxygen8, an ERV manufacturer based in Vancouver, BC, about the importance of ventilation and energy recovery inside buidlings. NiceJob for reputation marketing https://nicejob.grsm.io

Great conversation with Tim DeStasio from Southern Comfort Consulting And Service on how he chose his career path and his dediction to HVAC excellence. NiceJob for reputation marketing https://nicejob.grsm.io

We chat with Chris and Cory from emotorsdirect.ca about some different motors commonly used in the HVAC industry and how they function. NiceJob for reputation marketing https://nicejob.grsm.io How HVAC Motors Work Article https://www.hvacknowitall.com/blogs/blog/767541-how-hvac-motors-work#.YXyCTlNE2DY

To reduce carbon emmisons, manufacturers in the HVAC industry have been tasked to provide more efficient equipment to help reach net zero by 2050. NiceJob for reputation marketing https://nicejob.grsm.io

We catch up with Bryan Johnson from Bluon to discuss their tech support platform through the Bluon app. We share tech support stories that have helped others in the HVAC/R field. NiceJob for reputation marketing https://nicejob.grsm.io FixQuick Vid. https://youtu.be/7qcX2kLjyBY

On this episode we speak to Ben Reed from Haven IAQ about controlling IAQ devices using Haven's Central Control Monitor. NiceJob for reputation marketing https://nicejob.grsm.io FixQuick Vid. https://youtu.be/7qcX2kLjyBY

On this short podcast we discuss why evaporators in air conditioning applications freeze. NiceJob for reputation marketing https://nicejob.grsm.io

Let's talk economizer basics...Dampers, actuator, sensors and controller. If you know the components and theory behind them, economizers are not as intimidating. Refrigeration Fundamental eLessons https://bit.ly/Ref_Fundamentals_HVACKIA NiceJob for reputation marketing https://nicejob.grsm.io Economizer Article https://www.hvacknowitall.com/blogs/blog/164739-ain-t-no-fooling-with-free-cooling#.YVJZP1NE2DY

We speak with Mohit Kant from Armstrong Fluid Technologies regarding the Design Envelope Pump Controller and the current giveaway to get it into the hands of techs in the field. NiceJob for reputation marketing https://nicejob.grsm.io

On this quick micro podcast we discuss why the "manly" approach isn't always the best approach for health and physical longevity in the trade. NiceJob for reputation marketing https://nicejob.grsm.io Tugboat Compressor Tote Video https://youtu.be/Ya41Kq8YhGQ

To be the best at your craft, the HVAC tech/installer must apply a great deal of execution and confidence. NiceJob for reputation marketing https://nicejob.grsm.io

We talk to Jeff Demassari about his life as an HVAC install tech and his passion to perfect the little details. NiceJob for reputation marketing https://nicejob.grsm.io

We talk to Ronnie and Katrina Roberts, owners of Heritage Air in Texas, about their life together running a business, and also running service and install together. NiceJob for reputation marketing https://nicejob.grsm.io

On this podcast we talk bearing, pulley and blower wheel changes. These jobs can get difficult, especially in the removal process. I speak on my experience through the years, also some tips and tricks to make life easier. NiceJob for reputation marketing https://nicejob.grsm.io

On this episode, Kazi Nasir from Armstrong Fluid Technologies chats with us about VRF vs. Hydronics in today's current landscape in the HVAC industry. Webinar https://info.armstrongfluidtechnology.com/thankyou-webinar-replay-the-advantages-of-hydronic-systems-versus-variable-refrigerant-flow-vrf. NiceJob for reputation marketing https://nicejob.grsm.io Ref Fundamentals eLessons https://bit.ly/Ref_Fundamentals_HVACKIA

Tony and Peter from Armstrong Fluid Technology join us for a round table discussion on hydronic maintenance of boilers, chillers and cooling towers. Danfoss SH and SC Vid https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=5coponasDxw&feature=youtu.be#dialog NiceJob for reputation marketing https://nicejob.grsm.io

We speak to Jeff Hunter from Evolved Thermal Energy about the benefits of geothermal space conditioning and the electrification of buildings and homes. NiceJob for reputation marketing https://nicejob.grsm.io

White-Rodgers recently released their new universal ignition control, the All-Spark. We talk to Austin Cibulka about the control and its benefits. NiceJob for reputation marketing https://nicejob.grsm.io

We catch up with Tony Furst from Armstrong and talk pump shaft alignment and its importance. NiceJob for reputation marketing https://nicejob.grsm.io

On this podcast I role solo to talk about the many factors involved when choosing employment in HVAC/R and the skilled trades. NiceJob for reputation marketing https://nicejob.grsm.io

Don Gillis from Emerson joins us to talk internal compressor protection, focusing on scroll compressors. NiceJob for reputation marketing https://nicejob.grsm.io

We talk to Shawn Hill from NiceJob about reputation marketing and online reviews and how they can help to grow your skilled trades business. NiceJob for reputation marketing https://nicejob.grsm.io

We talk to Jamie Kitchen from Danfoss. He schools us on superheat. NiceJob for reputation marketing https://nicejob.grsm.io.

We talk to Peter Wolff from Armstrong regarding hydronic circulators. We get Peter's take on circulators vs. pumps and circulator applications. NiceJob for reputation marketing https://nicejob.grsm.io

Compressor pre inspection is super important before installation. Checking specs, winding resistance and oil charge are all important things that are overlooked at times. Check out the video https://youtu.be/7D3WBwagT7g. NiceJob for reputation marketing https://nicejob.grsm.io

Building retrofits will gain some traction in the coming years as the demand to go green gets stronger. We talk to Mohit Kant from Armstrong Fluid Technologies regarding hydronic retrofits and where to begin the process. NiceJob for reputation marketing https://nicejob.grsm.io

Let's talk about refrigerant leak checking, how to determine if there is a leak, how to find them and methods to fix them. Check out NiceJob for reputation marketing https://nicejob.grsm.io/HVACKnowItAllPodcast Danfoss valve animation.

On this episode we speak to Darrell Tomie, branch director at the Master Group. We discuss supply house life and deep dive into what it's like having a career behind the counter. master.ca Check out NiceJob https://nicejob.grsm.io/HVACKnowItAllPodcast

I'm on the road on this episode, discussing equipment back up for critical enviroments and why it's important. Check out NiceJob https://nicejob.grsm.io/HVACKnowItAllPodcast Indoor Air Monitoring article https://www.hvacknowitall.com/blogs/blog/670018-indoor-air-monitoring-to-increase-iaq#.YIyLLVNE2DY

We talk to Ben Reed VP of Products at Haven IAQ by Tzoa about whole home indoor air monitoring and how it can help choose the right IAQ solution. Check out NiceJob the their Review Platform here https://nicejob.grsm.io/HVACKnowItAllPodcast

Oil failure controls are misunderstood in my experience and they rarely fail, it's usually an oil failure issue that causes them to trip. Here is the video from the podcast audio https://youtu.be/ntbUk4RLIOg