Hvac Know It All Podcast

Marketing your skilled trades business in 2024 is much different than it was back in day. There's many strategies outside of word of mouth, like social media, and utilizing Google's tools for local targeting. Listen to industry professionals, Greg Crumpton, Terence Chan and Ryan Hache discuss this with me (Gary McCreadie) in this live conversation at CMPX. Book a free strategy session to review your results. https://hachemarketing.com/strategy-session https://www.master.ca/professional/ 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.hvacknowithttps://www.instagram.com/hvacknowitall1/all.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 short episode we discuss why it's important to carry a combustion analyzer and use it on every service call. Gas appliances can deviate from day one performance and may need cleaning or the gas/air ratio may need to be adjusted. Check out Jobber www.getjobber.com/hvacknowitall Check out the full Navien walk through https://youtu.be/E6UmOK9nrlE

In part 1 of our 3 part series, we speak to Jason Esteves from Seitron Americas about basic combustion analysis. We will record an intermediate and advanced session in the coming weeks. Seitron has launched a new combustion analyzer, check out it out. https://seitron.com/en_us/novo-combustion-analyzer.html https://www.master.ca/professional/ 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.hvacknowithttps://www.instagram.com/hvacknowitall1/all.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 with Ejner Kobbero from Danfoss about the stainless steel thermostatic expansion valve, known as the TU series from Danfoss. https://www.danfoss.com/en/products/dcs/valves/thermostatic-expansion-valves/thermostatic-expansion-valves/tu-thermostatic-expansion-valves/ We cover how to install the valve, how to adjust it and we also talk about bulb placement. https://www.master.ca/professional/ 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.hvacknowithttps://www.instagram.com/hvacknowitall1/all.com/pages/about Visit HVAC Know It All on social media Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hvacknowitall/ Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hvacknowitall1/

It's important to understand how products in the HVAC industry are researched and developed. On this episode we tackle UV dye and speak to John Godden and Matthew Cowley from Spectronics Corporation about Spectroline UV dye. We talk about what it's made from and why, at a high level, it won't damage a system. https://spectroline.com/hvac-fluorescent-leak-detection-dyes/ https://www.master.ca/professional/ 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.hvacknowithttps://www.instagram.com/hvacknowitall1/all.com/pages/about Visit HVAC Know It All on social media Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hvacknowitall/ Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hvacknowitall1/

Have you ever needed additional thermostat wire and couldn't run a new one? We speak to Ken Wiklund and Ashton Shura from FAST-STAT on the many solutions they offer for additional thermostat wire when it's not realistic to run a new one. https://fast-stat.com/ https://www.master.ca/professional/ 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.hvacknowithttps://www.instagram.com/hvacknowitall1/all.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 Sam Pillar, CEO of Jobber, about generation Z and the skilled trades. The talking points from this conversation is taken from Jobber's Annual Blue-Collar Report, link below. https://getjobber.com/reports/blue-collar-report-2024/?utm_source=PS_Ambassador&utm_medium=organic-bp&utm_campaign=bcr-2024#bcr-download-report https://www.master.ca/professional/ 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.hvacknowithttps://www.instagram.com/hvacknowitall1/all.com/pages/about Visit HVAC Know It All on social media Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hvacknowitall/ Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hvacknowitall1/

This monthly HVAC tech tip covers steps to uncover blown fuses using a combination of visuals and diagnostic tools. Check out getjobber.com/hvacknowitall to get your serivce business organized.

We speak to Aaron Longacre from Testo, Nick Stojkovski from Inficon and Gerry Wagner from Tosot. Our conversation sticks to the present and future of HVAC diagnostics. We have transitioned into the digital age of HVAC troubleshooting, this trend is here to stay and will only gain momentum as time moves on. https://www.master.ca/professional/ 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.hvacknowithttps://www.instagram.com/hvacknowitall1/all.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, hydronics Guru, about how to properly pressure test a hydronic system to test for leaks before start up. We analyze pressure testing with air vs. fluid and why one is safer than the other. https://www.master.ca/professional/ 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.hvacknowithttps://www.instagram.com/hvacknowitall1/all.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 Jeff Kukert from Copeland. Our discussion revolves around mitigating compressor failure using best install practices. Jeff also talks to us about common scroll compressor field failures due to lack of maintenance or poor install practices. Full YouTube video https://youtu.be/SVkDRaJptao https://www.master.ca/professional/ 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.hvacknowithttps://www.instagram.com/hvacknowitall1/all.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 Copeland scroll floating seal and how it works. We also discuss why we can't pump down a scroll compressor and things to look for while troubleshooting. Check out the Jobber link. https://getjobber.com/hvacknowitall

We speak to Steve Nixon, who is a refrigeration instructor and program leader at Camosun College in British Columbia. We speak candidly about HVAC discussing everything from education to field methods and tools. https://www.master.ca/professional/ 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.hvacknowithttps://www.instagram.com/hvacknowitall1/all.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 Craig Migliaccio from AC Service Tech about refrigerant leak checking. There are many ways to check for refrigerant leaks. Nitrogen and soap, electronic leak detectors and even ultra sonic leak detection. https://www.master.ca/professional/ 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.hvacknowithttps://www.instagram.com/hvacknowitall1/all.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 Lenny Diaddario from Copeland and Chris Harris from the National Coalition Of Certification Centers. Copeland and NC3 have teamed up to provide skilled training to help reduce the skills gap in HVAC and refrigeration. https://www.master.ca/professional/ 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.hvacknowithttps://www.instagram.com/hvacknowitall1/all.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, Rachel Plein, Jason Norman and Matt Waxer on this live episode at CMPX. We discuss: things they didn't tell you about HVAC and many other HVAC related topics. https://www.master.ca/professional/ 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.hvacknowithttps://www.instagram.com/hvacknowitall1/all.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 why the moisture indicator may turn yellow on a liquid line sight glass on an HVAC or refrigeration system. Yellow usually means moisture has entered the system somehow. Check out the Jobber link. https://getjobber.com/hvacknowitall

We speak to Jamie Kichen from Danfoss about installing HVAC/R equipment to avoid problems later on down the road. https://www.master.ca/professional/ 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.hvacknowithttps://www.instagram.com/hvacknowitall1/all.com/pages/about Visit HVAC Know It All on social media Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hvacknowitall/ Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hvacknowitall1/

I speak with some heavy HVAC hitters about heat pump install best practices. Ben Thomson, Michael Flynn and Erik Rasmussen joins us live at CMPX 2024. 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.hvacknowithttps://www.instagram.com/hvacknowitall1/all.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 Matthew Cowley from Spectroline to discuss UV dye for refrigerant leak detection. We speak upon application, installation of dye and how Spectroline is OEM approved by Copeland. https://spectroline.com/hvac-fluorescent-leak-detection-dyes/ 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 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.hvacknowithttps://www.instagram.com/hvacknowitall1/all.com/pages/about Visit HVAC Know It All on social media Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hvacknowitall/ Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hvacknowitall1/ https://www.copeland.com/en-ca/products/heating-and-air-conditioning/variable-speed?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAR3opkFRv9RfQtJWFPXXF_IUNzFNaeH4fMdFWvYATIgUtT7RgHYT1aAYdcQ_aem_ASaJ89978PnZhD0uLckicAlbsBWQ_fUqjN3QJkAyuIg1qX9TQ6u747WyAvJrvUvs