HVAC School - For Techs, By Techs

In this short podcast episode of the Q&A series, Bryan answers a question about testing dehumidifiers (submitted by Steven via Speakpipe). 

Dehumidifiers run air over a cold evaporator coil (to pull …

In this episode, we dive deep into the world of residential HVAC installations and improving changeout outcomes with Matt, a senior technician and residential install supervisor at Kalos Services. Ma…

In this short podcast, Bryan talks about how to pay close attention to airflow issues and use your "spidey sense" when you're doing a visual inspection or commissioning a system. He also covers some …

In this episode, Bryan and Bert dive deep into the world of low voltage wiring in HVAC systems. They discuss common mistakes, best practices, and troubleshooting techniques that technicians and contr…

In this short podcast from our Q&A series, Bryan answers a viewer question and implores you to STOP overthinking in the trade! He also shares a parable and some tips to help stop overthinking, especi…

In this podcast episode, Bryan and Dre discuss the challenges and opportunities of stewarding younger techs in the HVAC industry. They explore the growing interest among young people in trades like H…

In this short podcast, Bryan answers a listener-submitted question about duct smoke detector facts and wiring. He focuses on Honeywell duct smoke detectors (namely the D4120W), but there are some gen…

In this episode of the HVAC School podcast, host Bryan and guest Jesse Stewart from NAVAC discuss the generational divide in the HVAC industry and the importance of embracing new technologies and pro…

In this short podcast episode, Bryan dives into soft start & solar technology, which often work together. He also talks about how we can install ductless systems in homes that rely on solar power.

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In this episode of the HVAC School podcast, host Bryan Orr welcomes Matt Bruner to discuss the concept of a "summer survival guide" for HVAC professionals. They explore strategies for maintaining wor…

In this short podcast episode, Bryan answers a listener-submitted question: How do inverter air conditioners work?

Inverter-driven systems have variable capacity to match loads. We can provide coolin…

In this episode of the HVAC School podcast, host Bryan Orr interviews Tim De Stasio, an experienced HVAC practitioner and consultant. Tim shares his journey in the HVAC industry, from his early days …

In this short podcast episode, Bryan shares some strategies for teaching communication confidence, which may come in handy if you have newer techs who feel nervous or struggle to communicate with oth…

This episode focuses on understanding and effectively utilizing various refrigeration system charts and measurements for troubleshooting and diagnostics. Joey Henderson, an HVAC veteran and trainer, …

In this short episode, Bryan talks about wiring in condenser fan motors, including aftermarket motor considerations and the different wire configurations.

When condensing fan motors fail, we need to …

This podcast episode focuses on the critical shortage of HVACR technicians and installers across the industry. The hosts discuss the massive gap that exists, with estimates of nearly 200,000 open rol…

In this episode of the HVAC School Podcast, Bryan interviews Rachel Kaiser, a chemist with a passion for making science more accessible and understandable, especially when it comes to the topic of co…

In this short episode of the HVAC School podcast, Bryan talks about hoses and their various types and applications, particularly focusing on NAVAC hoses.

Charging hoses (NAVAC: NH5 and NH5L) ideally …

In this episode of the HVAC School podcast, Bryan interviews Pat Ward, an HVAC technician who specializes in servicing and maintaining computer room air conditioning (CRAC) units for data centers. Th…

In Part 2 of the Rack Refrigeration Class at Kalos Services, Matthew Taylor discusses safeties, service, and more. Part 1 focuses more on the basic refrigeration circuit of a rack refrigeration syste…