HVAC Know It All Podcast

In this episode of the HVAC Know It All Podcast, host Gary McCreadie welcomes Julian Finbow , HVAC/R Educator, Mentor, Content Writer, and Founder of Finbow Inc. , for part one of their discussion on pressure testing in HVAC and refrigeration systems. Julian shares his expertise on managing live systems, addressing leaking valves, and following best practices to ensure safety and efficiency. Throu...

In this episode of the HVAC Know It All Podcast, host Gary McCreadie is joined by Kevin Gill, Director of Technical Projects & Business Development – Refrigeration of The Master Group , for part two of their discussion on the H2O refrigerant transition in North America. Building on the first part of this series, Kevin takes a deeper dive into the practical challenges and innovative solutions that...

Residential HVAC sales can be a pushy business at times. Pushy because techs are trained to sell rather than service. Why is this? For profit I would imagine but we can generate nice margins by understanding the trade deeply and applying skill to seek out actual problems and recommending actual solutions. Check out Jobber www.getjobber.com/hvacknowitall Check out the article Gary McCreadie wrote o...

In this episode of the HVAC Know It All Podcast, host Gary McCreadie is joined by Kevin Gill, Director of Technical Projects & Business Development – Refrigeration of The Master Group for part one of their discussion on the evolving landscape of refrigerants in the North American market. With the A2L refrigerant transition looming on the horizon, Kevin offers a deep dive into the key aspects of th...

In this episode of the HVAC Know It All Podcast , host Gary McCreadie dives into advanced combustion analysis with Jason Esteves from Seitron Americas Inc . The episode builds on previous discussions of basic and intermediate combustion principles, diving into the stoichiometric curve—a key concept for mastering combustion efficiency and safety. Jason Esteves is a seasoned expert in combustion tec...

Gary McCreadie takes us on a commercial HVAC service call troubleshooting a Carrier rooftop unit. The problem was not 100% apparent, it took a little leg work and a couple of visits to solve. 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...

Hot surface ignitors or HSI for short vs. Direct Spark. These are two different methods that natural gas or propane appliances use to ignite the flame for heating purposes. Check out Jobber www.getjobber.com/hvacknowitall

We speak to Francisco Pastor who goes by @climasterlatino on Instagram. Francisco takes us through a residential HVAC service call. No Gauges No Problem with Jim Bergmann as promised. 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.h...

The changes are coming quick and fast in the HVAC and Refrigeration Industry. Keeping up and adapting will ensure we don't become complacent in our day to day. We speak to HVAC business owner Zach Karre about how adapting quickly might be our best option. https://www.master.ca/professional/ www.cintas.com/HVACKnowItAll Save 8% on your purchase https://www.trutechtools.com/ with promo code knowital...

I speak to Ben Reed from measureQuick and Teal Maker in regards to HVAC and how in many ways, it has went the route of connectivity. Whether it's Bluetooth devices or equipment connecting directly to the web, it is a new world and one we must pay attention too. Check out Ben's Technicians Guide To Wireless Communication. https://hvacknowitall.com/blog/an-hvac-technicians-guide-to-wireless-communic...

We speak to Aaron Engel from DiversiTech about UV light technology for indoor air quality of grow ops and agricultural applications. https://www.diversitech.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.i...

Gauging up to systems is not always necessary but if you do, it's best not to lose refrigerant in the process if at all possible. Using low loss fittings, ball valves, gas retention valves or other can help with this. Check out Jobber www.getjobber.com/hvacknowitall

In part 2 of 3 we speak to Jason Esteves from Seitron Americas. We discuss intermediate combustion analysis. Jason tell us how to get proper combustion efficiency in a 2 pipe system. We also briefly discuss how to find cracked heat exchangers using a combustion analyzer. https://seitron.com/en_us/novo-combustion-analyzer.html https://www.master.ca/professional/ www.cintas.com/HVACKnowItAll Save 8%...

We speak to Keith Clark and John Fanetti from ICM controls about low ambient air conditioning and refrigeration operation. We compare fan cycling vs fan speed. We discuss the ICM 325A which can control fan speed based on temperature or pressure. https://www.icmcontrols.com/product/icm325a/ https://www.master.ca/professional/ www.cintas.com/HVACKnowItAll Save 8% on your purchase https://www.trutech...

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 yo...

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 ht...

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...

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/profe...

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 kno...

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...

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 ht...

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.hv...

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://ww...