HVAC Know It All Podcast
419 episodes - English - Latest episode: 2 days ago - ★★★★★ - 195 ratingsThe HVAC Know It All podcast is hosted by me, Gary McCreadie. These are my thoughts, my jobs, my tools....This is my HVAC life.
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Episodes
Geothermal: The Next Generation w/ Andrei Hari and Adam Alaica
March 03, 2022 01:54 - 39 minutes - 37 MBI discuss geothermal applications for residential subdivisions and high rise buildings with Andrei Hari from Armstrong Fluid Technology and Adam Alaica from Geosource
Binary vs. Analog Control
February 21, 2022 13:55 - 12 minutes - 11.6 MBQuick podcast on binary vs analog control and the difference between them.
Emergency Service w/Brian Hamilton
February 14, 2022 20:02 - 49 minutes - 45.7 MBWe 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
Struggles And Triumphs Of Small Town HVACing w/Brad Kleven
February 13, 2022 23:02 - 58 minutes - 54.1 MBI 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
Load Calculations and Equipment Selection w/Alex Meaney
February 05, 2022 23:19 - 1 hour - 70.4 MBEnter 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
Thermal Imaging in HVACR w/Brent Lammert
January 30, 2022 01:06 - 55 minutes - 51.2 MBBrent 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
High Pressure Switch Setting
January 22, 2022 14:38 - 4 minutes - 3.93 MBThis quick podcast was extracted from a video and discusses high pressure switch settings and types of high pressure switches. https://youtu.be/9IwCk2lRu8k
Mens Health w/Mike Mayberry (HVAC Refer Guy)
January 21, 2022 19:22 - 53 minutes - 49.6 MBMike 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
Residential Duct Sizing w/Dr. Allison Bailes
January 11, 2022 13:36 - 52 minutes - 48.4 MBLet's forget "rules of thumb" for a minute and listen to Dr. Allison Bailes on how to properly size a duct in a residential application. First article in series https://www.energyvanguard.com/blog/basic-principles-duct-design YouTube video using YJ Cylinder Heater https://youtu.be/xXp2u16tnY0 NiceJob for reputation marketing https://nicejob.grsm.io
Sales Scripts Are Not The Solution
January 07, 2022 22:01 - 12 minutes - 11.9 MBTo 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.
Remote Testing And Diagnostics Of HVAC Equipment w/Bob Tonner
December 28, 2021 19:29 - 58 minutes - 54.3 MBWe 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
Merry Christmas HVACers!
December 24, 2021 02:06 - 9 minutes - 8.54 MBI 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.
On Site Pump Maintenance, Service and Pump Curve Troubleshooting w/Joe Tibando
December 19, 2021 00:12 - 53 minutes - 49.8 MBWe 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
Blower Door Testing w/Sam Myers
December 17, 2021 17:57 - 47 minutes - 44.1 MBWe 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
Flame Rectification And How To Check A Flame Signal
December 09, 2021 19:31 - 13 minutes - 12.8 MBWe discuss flame rectification and how it works. Check out this video explaining how to check flame a flame signal. https://youtu.be/gV7vjjtpJ5c. Check out this article that explains flame rectification in more detail https://www.hvacknowitall.com/blogs/blog/169148-that-flame-is-not-being-honest#.YbJYxlNyaDY NiceJob for reputation marketing https://nicejob.grsm.io
Home Performance w/Nate Adams
December 08, 2021 21:08 - 57 minutes - 53.5 MBHome 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
Pillars Of Indoor Air Quality (IAQ)
December 03, 2021 14:43 - 18 minutes - 17.4 MBWe 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
Refrigeration Mentorship w/Trevor Matthews
November 25, 2021 17:20 - 55 minutes - 51.2 MBWe 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
Ethical HVAC Sales
November 22, 2021 20:55 - 13 minutes - 12.4 MBA quick episode on ethical HVAC sales, and how to build customer relationships.
Process Chillers w/Martin King
November 19, 2021 20:30 - 58 minutes - 53.9 MBOn 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
Heat Pumps and Reversing Valves
November 11, 2021 21:41 - 20 minutes - 19.5 MBA short but detailed discussion on heat pumps and reversing valves. NiceJob for reputation marketing https://nicejob.grsm.io
Ventilation and Energy Recovery w/Brian Stinnett
November 10, 2021 16:11 - 53 minutes - 49.5 MBWe 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
The HVAC Consultant w/ Tim DeStasio
November 05, 2021 11:53 - 1 hour - 57.8 MBGreat 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
HVAC Motor Discussion w/Chris Beaton and Cory Soetaert
October 29, 2021 23:33 - 42 minutes - 39.9 MBWe 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
Net Zero Emissions by 2050 w/Roberto Bosco
October 23, 2021 15:33 - 44 minutes - 41 MBTo 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
Providing HVAC Tech Support w/Bryan Johnson
October 14, 2021 14:12 - 1 hour - 61.5 MBWe 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
Controlling IAQ Devices w/Ben Reed
October 08, 2021 23:45 - 56 minutes - 52.1 MBOn 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
Why Do Evaporators Freeze?
September 30, 2021 20:32 - 22 minutes - 21.1 MBOn this short podcast we discuss why evaporators in air conditioning applications freeze. NiceJob for reputation marketing https://nicejob.grsm.io
Economizer Basics
September 28, 2021 00:15 - 22 minutes - 21.2 MBLet'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
Design Envelope Pump Control - Equipment Giveaway w/Mohit Kant
September 24, 2021 20:02 - 38 minutes - 35.7 MBWe 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
HVAC Longevity or the "Manly" Approach?
September 15, 2021 14:26 - 20 minutes - 18.9 MBOn 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
HVAC Execution
September 14, 2021 00:27 - 16 minutes - 15.5 MBTo 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
HVAC Execuation
September 14, 2021 00:27 - 16 minutes - 15.5 MBTo 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
HVAC Install Life w/Jeff Demassari
September 11, 2021 13:36 - 40 minutes - 37.7 MBWe 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
Love and Marriage...and HVACing w/Ronnie and Katrina Roberts
September 05, 2021 13:46 - 53 minutes - 49.2 MBWe 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
Bearing, Pulley and Blower Wheel Changes
August 28, 2021 13:14 - 34 minutes - 32.7 MBOn 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
VRF vs. Hydronics w/Kazi Nasir
August 20, 2021 22:01 - 42 minutes - 39 MBOn 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
The State Of The Industry Round Table w/Andrew A Portelli Matthew Showers and Jamie Christensen
August 13, 2021 17:34 - 1 hour - 85.7 MBWe talk about the current state of the HVAC and Refrigeration industry on a few levels. Pay, training, equipment and tools are some of the main topics. NiceJob for reputation marketing https://nicejob.grsm.io Ref Fundamentals eLessons https://bit.ly/Ref_Fundamentals_HVACKIA
The State Of The Industry Round Table w/Andrew Aportelli Matthew Showers and Jamie Christensen
August 13, 2021 17:34 - 1 hour - 85.7 MBWe talk about the current state of the HVAC and Refrigeration industry on a few levels. Pay, training, equipment and tools are some of the main topics. NiceJob for reputation marketing https://nicejob.grsm.io Ref Fundamentals eLessons https://bit.ly/Ref_Fundamentals_HVACKIA
Boiler, Chiller and Cooling Tower Maintenance Considerations w/Tony Furst and Peter Wolff
August 01, 2021 17:51 - 1 hour - 57.8 MBTony 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
Growing An HVAC Business In Today's World w/Jake Gibson
July 23, 2021 19:51 - 53 minutes - 49.1 MBWe catch up with Jake Gibson, CEO of Phyxter, to talk about his journey in launching and building Vernon Air Conditioning. He reveals how he grew quickly using a new age school of thought and developing his own software to build a customer base. NiceJob for reputation marketing https://nicejob.grsm.io
Geothermal And The Electrification Of Homes And Buildings w/Jeff Hunter
July 16, 2021 19:55 - 48 minutes - 44.9 MBWe 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 All-Spark Universal Ignition Control w/Austin Cibulka
July 09, 2021 15:53 - 49 minutes - 46 MBWhite-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
Shaft Alignment w/Tony Furst
June 25, 2021 16:06 - 1 hour - 64.9 MBWe catch up with Tony Furst from Armstrong and talk pump shaft alignment and its importance. NiceJob for reputation marketing https://nicejob.grsm.io
Factors To Consider When Choosing Employment
June 22, 2021 16:23 - 31 minutes - 30 MBOn 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
Internal Scroll Compressor Protection w/Don Gillis
June 18, 2021 19:35 - 50 minutes - 46.6 MBDon Gillis from Emerson joins us to talk internal compressor protection, focusing on scroll compressors. NiceJob for reputation marketing https://nicejob.grsm.io
Internal Scroll Protection w/Don Gillis
June 18, 2021 19:35 - 50 minutes - 46.6 MBDon Gillis from Emerson joins us to talk internal compressor protection, focusing on scroll compressors. NiceJob for reputation marketing https://nicejob.grsm.io
Reputation Marketing and Online Reviews To Grow Your Business w/Shawn Hill
June 11, 2021 19:51 - 56 minutes - 52.4 MBWe 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
The Ins And Outs Of Superheat w/Jamie Kitchen
June 11, 2021 19:35 - 1 hour - 59.7 MBWe talk to Jamie Kitchen from Danfoss. He schools us on superheat. NiceJob for reputation marketing https://nicejob.grsm.io.
Hydronic Circulators w/Peter Wolff
June 03, 2021 16:08 - 59 minutes - 54.9 MBWe 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