AC Service Tech Answers Podcast

In this episode, Craig speaks with Anthony Woo about business leadership and how to grow an HVAC company well!  Be sure to check out other content and resources here! Check out our website at  https://www.acservicetech.com   Check out our YouTube Channel at  https://www.youtube.com/@acservicetechchannel   Check out our new Articles at  https://www.acservicetech.com/articles   Tool List:  https://w...

In this episode, Craig speaks with Matt Waxer AKA the HVAC Doctor about a wide range of topics hitting the HVAC/R trade! They discuss things like his unconventional path into the trade, navigating Canadian licensing, and how he uses his unique background to mentor the next generation of technicians! Checkout More From The HVAC Doctor Here: https://www.facebook.com/matt.waxer/   Be sure to check ou...

In this episode Craig and John Anderson discuss what it takes to arrive at an established company to perform training and how you can attain buy-in from each of the company's team members. They also discuss important measurements, verifiable processes, and how a company can become more valuable by having less callbacks and higher efficiency along with better overall jobs. Be sure to check out othe...

In this episode, Craig talks with the Roman Baugh about VRF systems and how to better understand these systems as a technician transitioning from residential HVAC! They discuss the issues commonly faced, how Roman got into working on VRF systems, and more! Get more from Roman here: https://vrftechtraining.com/    Be sure to check out other content and resources here! Check out our website at  http...

In this episode, Craig speaks with Navac about a number of different issues related to performing a vacuum, vacuum setups, and vacuum pumps!  Be sure to check out other content and resources here! Check out our website at  https://www.acservicetech.com   Check out our YouTube Channel at  https://www.youtube.com/@acservicetechchannel   Check out our new Articles at  https://www.acservicetech.com/ar...

In this episode, Craig speaks with Copeland about compressor efficiency, heat pump installation, & more! This podcast was recorded live at the 2026 AHR Expo! Be sure to check out other content and resources here! Check out our website at  https://www.acservicetech.com   Check out our YouTube Channel at  https://www.youtube.com/@acservicetechchannel   Check out our new Articles at  https://www.acse...

In this podcast episode, Craig speaks with JD Kelly from @studentofhvac about the importance of online HVACR education and what to do when you are first starting out to try to learn and retain as much as possible! Be sure to check out other content and resources here! Check Out JD's Social Media Here!: https://www.facebook.com/jd.kelly.936320/   Check out our website at  https://www.acservicetech....

In this podcast episode, Craig & Ty Branaman, Love2HVAC, share their experience working in the educational & social media aspect of the HVAC industry! Be sure to check out other content and resources here! Check Out Ty's Social Media Here!:  https://www.facebook.com/Love2hvac/   Check out our website at  https://www.acservicetech.com   Check out our YouTube Channel at  https://www.youtube.com/@acs...

In this podcast episode, Craig & Love2HVAC discuss ways you can better convey information to newer technicians in the field so they recieve it & grow!  Be sure to check out other content and resources here! Check Out Love2HVAC's Social Media Here!: https://www.facebook.com/Love2hvac/   Check out our website at  https://www.acservicetech.com   Check out our YouTube Channel at  https://www.youtube.c...

In this podcast episode, Craig & Love2HVAC address ways a new technician can rise within their company along with ways they can continue to improve themselves so they will be more valuable as an employee!  Be sure to check out other content and resources here! Check Out Ty's Social Media Here!: https://www.facebook.com/Love2hvac/   Check out our website at  https://www.acservicetech.com   Check ou...

In this podcast episode, Craig addresses questions from technicians in the field about issues they have encountered when performing a vacuum procedure or breaking the vacuum with refrigerant! Be sure to check out other content and resources here! Our Newest Book!:  https://amzn.to/4aw2OOd   Check out our website at  https://www.acservicetech.com   Check out our YouTube Channel at  https://www.yout...

In this podcast episode, Craig answers multiple questions about refrigerant recovery and the problems technicians have performing these procedures out in the field!  Be sure to check out other content and resources here! Our Newest Book!:  https://amzn.to/4aw2OOd   Check out our website at  https://www.acservicetech.com   Check out our YouTube Channel at  https://www.youtube.com/@acservicetechchan...

In this episode, Craig talks with Michael Cianfrocco from the HVAC Grapevine about the issues with biofilm growth, what it is, the concerns, and how to reduce the chance of it blocking the coil pan and condensate drain lines! Check out the HVAC Grapevine here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/thehvacgrapevine/info/?_rdr   Be sure to check out other content and resources here! Our Newest Book!:  htt...

In this episode, Craig talks with Zachary Ortwine from Southeast Clean Air Solutions about duct cleaning, applications, & duct replacement! They discuss a wide variety of factors in the duct cleaning industry, from things like common contaminants found in residential systems, when or when not to clean, & best practices when approaching a duct system!  Be sure to check out other content and resourc...

In this episode, Craig talks with Viega during the AHR Expo! They cover the new products Viega is specializing in like theeir Pro-Press Fittings. Learn more about Viega here: https://www.viega.us/en/resources.html   Be sure to check out other content and resources here! Our Newest Book!:  https://amzn.to/4aw2OOd   Check out our website at  https://www.acservicetech.com   Check out our YouTube Chan...

In this episode, Craig talks with Kevin Hart from Haven IAQ (Indoor Air Quailty) ! They discuss indoor air quality, central air controls, factors affecting a technician's health they might not be aware of, and more!  Learn more about Haven here: https://haveniaq.com/our-team/   Be sure to check out other content and resources here! Our Newest Book!:  https://amzn.to/4aw2OOd   Check out our website...

In this episode, Craig speaks with Jim Fultz from Copeland about gas furnace diagnosis strategies and factors! We also discuss solutions offered by Copeland and more during our time at the 2025 AHR Expo!  Be sure to check out other content and resources here! Our Newest Book!: https://amzn.to/4aw2OOd   Check out our website at  https://www.acservicetech.com   Check out our YouTube Channel at  http...

In this episode, Craig speaks with Jesse Stewart from NAVAC about common misconceptions in regard to A2L refrigerant tools, procedures, and changes coming to the HVAC industry. This podcast was recorded live at the 2025 AHR Expo! Be sure to check out other content and resources here! Our Newest Book! https://amzn.to/4aw2OOd   Check out our website at  https://www.acservicetech.com   Check out our...

In this episode, Craig speaks with Ty Branaman, @Love2HVAC, about the positive and negative aspects of the HVACR industry. They cover topics like workplace culture, ways to look out for your physical health, and more! Be sure to check out other content and resources here! Our Newest Book!  Check Out Ty's Social Media Here!:  www.love2hvac.com/home Check out our website at  https://www.acservicetec...

In this episode, Craig speaks with Ty Branaman, @Love2HVAC, to discuss gas furnace diagnosis tips! Be sure to check out other content and resources here! Check Out Ty's Social Media Here!: www.love2hvac.com/home Check out our website at  https://www.acservicetech.com   Check out our YouTube Channel at  https://www.youtube.com/@acservicetechchannel   Check out our new Articles at  https://www.acser...

In this episode, Craig speaks to Ty Branaman, @Love2HVAC, about the components in gas furnaces that are required to increase a furnace's efficiency! Be sure to check out other content and resources here! Check Out Ty's Social Media Here!:  Check out our website at  https://www.acservicetech.com   Check out our YouTube Channel at  https://www.youtube.com/@acservicetechchannel   Check out our new Ar...

In this episode, Craig speaks to Ty Branaman, @Love2HVAC, about the challenges new technicians are facing when just getting into the HVAC industry! Be sure to check out other content and resources here! Check Out Ty's Website Here!  https://www.love2hvac.com/   Check out our website at  https://www.acservicetech.com   Check out our YouTube Channel at  https://www.youtube.com/@acservicetechchannel...

In this episode, Ty branaman @love2hvac and I discuss common struggles in the world of HVAC for both technicians and owners/managers! We discuss strategies and solutions! Be sure to check out our other content and resources! Check Out Ty's Website Here!  https://www.love2hvac.com/   Check out our website at  https://www.acservicetech.com   Check out our YouTube Channel at  https://www.youtube.com/...

In this episode, Ty Branaman @love2hvac and I delve into the world of refrigerant leak detection and the methods and tools used to effectively find even small leaks!   Be sure to check out our other content and resources! Check Out Ty's Website Here!  https://www.love2hvac.com/   Check out our website at  https://www.acservicetech.com   Check out our YouTube Channel at  https://www.youtube.com/@ac...

In this episode, Craig speaks with Ty Branaman, @love2hvac, about how to swiftly diagnose problems on air conditioning units in the field and more!  Be sure to check out our other content and resources! Check Out Ty's Website Here!  https://www.love2hvac.com/   Check out our website at  https://www.acservicetech.com   Check out our YouTube Channel at  https://www.youtube.com/@acservicetechchannel...