HVAC School - For Techs, By Techs
Real training for HVAC ( Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration) Technicians. Including recorded tech training, interviews, diagnostics and general conversations about the trade.
- Update frequency
- every 3 days
- Average duration
- 34 minutes
- Episodes
- 838
- Years Active
- 2016 - 2025
Mass Flow vs. Volume Flow - Short 103
In this short podcast episode, Bryan discusses the difference between mass flow and volume flow when referring to HVAC equipment processes.
When you are confused as to whether you're dealing with mas…
Freezing Evaporator Fun Facts & Frippery
In this episode, Bryan and Sam discuss freezing evaporator coils. They explain why frozen coils happen and how to address them.
When the coil's surface temperature drops below freezing (32 degrees), …
Drain Cleaning - More To It Than We Think
Mike Klokus and Corey Cruz from Kalos come on the podcast to talk about drain cleaning. They discuss their tips and some best practices.
Approximately 50% of the calls in the light commercial divisio…
Open v Closed Refrigeration - Short 102
In this short podcast episode, Bryan talks about the differences between single-phase and two-phase refrigeration. This particular episode is about the fundamentals of physics, chemistry, and science…
Changing Refrigerant Regulations w/ Bluon
In this episode, Bryan talks with Peter Capuciati and Bryan Johnson from Bluon. They discuss how refrigerant regulations keep changing and how technicians can make sense of it.
We've begun phasing ou…
Single Phase v Two Phase Refrigeration - Short 101
In this short podcast episode, Bryan talks about the differences between single-phase and two-phase refrigeration. This particular episode is about the fundamentals of physics, chemistry, and science…
CO2 Architecture
Don Gillis joins us again to talk more about common types of CO2 systems and how they differ
Heat Pumps in Cold Climates
In this episode, we are joined by three people who know a lot about heat pumps and cold weather. We also cover everything from the way technologies have changed, some of the pitfalls to keep away fro…
Demand Cooling + Liquid and Vapor Injection
Trevor Matthews is back and dropping more compressor knowledge on us. This time, he talks about demand cooling and liquid and vapor injection.
In low-temperature applications, the discharge temperatu…
Intro to CO2 w/ Don Gillis
Don Gillis with Emerson joins us on the podcast to teach us the basics of CO2 as a refrigerant. He explains how it works and its applications.
Carbon dioxide is a colorless, odorless gas that is beco…
Building Performance QA with Sam Myers
Sam Myers of Retrotec joins Bryan and Kaleb on the podcast to discuss building performance. He also answers some of our listeners' questions.
Checking airflow is important for building science as wel…
What is Correct Airflow?
The great Ed Janowiak (Jon-Oh-Wok) joins us to talk about what correct airflow really looks like. He also explains how to design for it appropriately.
The ACCA design series (Manuals J, S, and D) all…
Digital Compressor Facts
Have you ever heard a compressor that keeps changing in sound as it runs? Trevor with Emerson tells us more about what that is all about and how the digital compressor operates.
Small Refrigeration Talk
Joe and Eric join us, and we have a general conversation about small self-contained refrigeration units, including residential and commercial. Small refrigeration includes self-contained reach-ins an…
Single Pole Contactors & Crankcase Heaters
Kaleb, Joe, and Eric join us again to discuss some myths about single-pole contactors. We also cover some weird crankcase heater wiring configurations.
When you have a single-pole contactor on a unit…
Electronic Expansion Valves
Trevor Matthews with Emerson Canada comes on the podcast once again to talk about electronic expansion valves (also known as EEVs). He explains how they work, what they do, and how to diagnose them.
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Introduction to CoreSense
Trevor Matthews from Emerson Canada joins us on the HVAC School podcast again to talk about CoreSense by Emerson.
Each CoreSense module has the potential to protect compressors. The technology can de…
How to Get The Most From Online Education
Alex Meaney from MiTek/Wrightsoft joins us again because he’s an awesome trainer and knows a thing or two about how to more out of online education for the trades.
During the COVID-19 pandemic, we've…
Preventing and Troubleshooting Compressor Issues
Our good friend Trevor Matthews from Emerson Canada joins us to talk about compressors, mostly preventing compressor failure and troubleshooting issues.
Whenever we're installing or servicing a compr…