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Cool Air, Hot Takes

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Welcome to Cool Air, Hot Takes, the podcast that’s as smart as your building’s thermostat and twice as fun. Hosted by Charlie Jelen and Dan Gentry, two HVAC pros with over 30 years of combined experience and a lifetime of friendship, this show is your go-to for the latest in heating, ventilation, and air conditioning, industry news, and cutting-edge HVAC trends. Charlie is a building-systems expert passionate about solving complex problems, and Dan, an Applications Engineer with a knack for energy-efficient design and HVAC troubleshooting, bring their expertise (and plenty of hot takes) to eve...

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The Compressor Revolution: What’s Next? 25.03.2025 34:06

How is air conditioner compressor and bearing technology evolving? And is the HVAC industry ready for what’s next? In this episode, hosts Charlie Jelen and Dan Gentry sit down with Joe Heger , Centrifugal Mechanical Engineering Leader at Trane, to break down the past, present and future of AC compressor and bearing technology. They discuss how these advancements are improving performance, reliabil...

How Venture Capital is Shaping the Future of HVAC 11.03.2025 34:44

Welcome to the very first episode of Cool Air, Hot Takes , the podcast that keeps HVAC pros ahead of the curve with the latest industry insights, trends, and of course a hot take or two. Hosts Charlie Jelen and Dan Gentry - HVAC experts with over 30 years of experience between them and a friendship dating back to middle school - kick things off with their hottest takes on where the industry is he...

Introducing “Cool Air, Hot Takes” 27.02.2025 0:57

Welcome to Cool Air, Hot Takes , the podcast where we break down the biggest innovations in HVAC, energy, and building technology with bold opinions, expert insights, and lots of hot takes. Join hosts Charlie Jelen and Dan Gentry , two HVAC pros with over 30 years of combined experience, as they tackle the hottest trends, smartest tech, and boldest ideas shaping the future of heating, cooling, and...