Zack Psioda

HVAC Shop Talk

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HVAC Shop Talk podcast is the creation of Zack Psioda. Zack is a 20+ year HVAC service veteran. This show will include shows about his small business, HVAC training, job site stories and so much more!

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Zack Psioda

Episodes

Low Ambient Cooling Rules, Hack Jobs or Real World Jobs, and Charging a TXV System 04.02.2021 35:27

Zack Psioda answers YouTube comments. This show airs live on the HVAC Shop Talk YouTube channel. Buy HVAC Shop Talk Gear https://cowboys-of-hvac-llc.square.site/ Watch my YouTube Channels! Skilled Trade Up! YouTube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8q-fPKJcG5wrt9oBDBtktQ HVAC Training Videos YouTube Channel -https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQ3IL5BTLIe_LlznLJki3Fw HVAC Shop Talk YouTu...

Dealing with the 5 Customer Types | Andy Holt 01.02.2021 1:01:41

Host Zack Psioda talks to Andy Holt about using soft skills and more dealing with the 5 customer types. Learn more about Outdoor University - https://toprate.com/ Buy HVAC Shop Talk Gear https://cowboys-of-hvac-llc.square.site/ Watch my YouTube Channels! Skilled Trade Up! YouTube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8q-fPKJcG5wrt9oBDBtktQ HVAC Training Videos YouTube Channel -https://www...

HVAC PM Plans, Bosch debate, and Mismatched HVAC Systems 27.01.2021 28:20

Zack answers questions submitted from the last week. Sponsor links Comnpany Cam (Win a YETI COOLER!) - https://companycam.com/shoptalk Yellow Jacket - https://yellowjacket.com/ Refrigeration Technologies - https://www.refrigtech.com/ NAVAC Tools - https://navacglobal.com/ TruTech Tools (Use SHOPTALK promo code!) - https://www.trutechtools.com/ EWC Controls - https://ewccontrols.com/ Watch my YouTu...

Refrigerant Press Fittings | Paul Schubert 22.01.2021 1:02:48

Paul from RLS ( https://www.rapidlockingsystem.com/ ) talks to Zack about refrigerant press fittings. They discuss new refrigerant applications, codes and regulations, and how they compare with traditional pipe joining methods. Watch my YouTube Channels! Skilled Trade Up! YouTube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8q-fPKJcG5wrt9oBDBtktQ HVAC Training Videos YouTube Channel -https://www.yo...

Homeowner's Take on the Bosch Inverter, Electric Heat, and Superheat/Subcooling Terms 18.01.2021 36:04

Zack Psioda answers questions that he received this week. Watch my YouTube Channels! Skilled Trade Up! YouTube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8q-fPKJcG5wrt9oBDBtktQ HVAC Training Videos YouTube Channel -https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQ3IL5BTLIe_LlznLJki3Fw HVAC Shop Talk YouTube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/user/talyn875 Listen to my podcasts! HVAC Shop Talk Podcast - https:...

A2Ls and other Low GWP Refrigerants | Jason Obrzut 13.01.2021 1:03:30

Jason Obrzut from ESCO joins Zack Psioda to talk about the new wave of low GWP refrigerants that are now and soon to be in the market. Watch my YouTube Channels! Skilled Trade Up! YouTube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8q-fPKJcG5wrt9oBDBtktQ HVAC Training Videos YouTube Channel -https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQ3IL5BTLIe_LlznLJki3Fw HVAC Shop Talk YouTube Channel - https://www.youtu...

ECM to PSC Motor Replacement Disagreement, Vacuum Hose Comparison, and the Lowly Hypertough Drill 08.01.2021 35:22

HVAC questions answered. Vacuum hoses, motor replacement debate, and more. Company Cam giveaway - https://companycam.com/shoptalk Watch my YouTube Channels! Skilled Trade Up! YouTube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8q-fPKJcG5wrt9oBDBtktQ HVAC Training Videos YouTube Channel -https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQ3IL5BTLIe_LlznLJki3Fw HVAC Shop Talk YouTube Channel - https://www.youtube.co...

Gas Furnace Electrical Circuits and Components | Eric Kaiser 05.01.2021 1:04:49

Watch my YouTube Channels! Skilled Trade Up! YouTube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8q-fPKJcG5wrt9oBDBtktQ HVAC Training Videos YouTube Channel -https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQ3IL5BTLIe_LlznLJki3Fw Listen to my podcasts! HVAC Shop Talk Podcast - https://workingjoes.libsyn.com Skilled Trade Up! Podcast - https://skilledtradeup.libsyn.com Help make the shows possible by donating...

Intro to Combustion Analysis 2 | David Richardson 28.12.2020 58:15

David and Zack finish the intro to combustion analysis discussion. In this show the guys talk common mistakes and the testing process. Watch my YouTube Channels! Skilled Trade Up! YouTube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8q-fPKJcG5wrt9oBDBtktQ HVAC Training Videos YouTube Channel -https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQ3IL5BTLIe_LlznLJki3Fw Listen to my podcasts! HVAC Shop Talk Podcast -...

Heat Pump Defrost Cycles | Eric Kaiser 16.12.2020 58:50

Eric Kaiser and host Zack Psioda talk about heat pump defrost cycles, types of defrost and defrost order of operations. Sponsor links Company Cam (win a Yeti cooler) - https://companycam.com/shoptalk Yellow Jacket - https://yellowjacket.com/ Refrigeration Technologies - https://www.refrigtech.com/ NAVAC Tools - https://navacglobal.com/ EWC Controls - https://ewccontrols.com/ Watch my YouTube Chann...

Surviving the Winter | Tersh Blissett 09.12.2020 44:03

I talk with Service Business Mastery podcast host Tersh Blissett about how HVAC company can prepare for the financial lull of winter. Tersh's Podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/service-business-mastery-business-tips-strategies-for/id1530427467 Watch my YouTube Channels! Skilled Trade Up! YouTube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8q-fPKJcG5wrt9oBDBtktQ HVAC Training Videos Yo...

Intro to Combustion Analysis for HVAC | David Richardson 01.12.2020 1:06:30

David Richardson from National Comfort Institute talks to host Zack Psioda about combustion analysis for HVAC. David details what a tech/installer should know first regarding combustion analysis and how to start initial testing. Learn how to increase your HVAC knowledge by taking NCI classes - https://www.nationalcomfortinstitute.com/ Please consider supporting the show - https://www.subscribesta...

Carbon Monoxide Myths and Discussion | David Richardson 24.11.2020 1:02:04

David Richardson returns to the podcast to talk about the silent, deadly gas, carbon monoxide. We talk about testing, identification of problems, and common CO myths as they relate to the HVAC trade. Check out some more content- Support & donate to our podcasts and YouTube channels – https://www.subscribestar.com/zack-psioda Skilled Trade Up! YouTube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8q-...

The Service Emperor (Plus a Fine CEO Warrior) | Tersh Blissett 16.11.2020 26:59

Tersh sits in with host Zack Psioda to talk branding, the CEO Warrior cult and updated his HVAC business plan. Skilled Trade Up! YouTube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8q-fPKJcG5wrt9oBDBtktQ HVAC Training Videos YouTube Channel -https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQ3IL5BTLIe_LlznLJki3Fw Skilled Trade Up! YouTube Channel Live Notifification Sign Up (Get texts right before the show starts...

Bosch Humidity Issues | Stephen Rardon 12.11.2020 1:11:08

Stephen Rardon joins Zack Psioda (Host) to talk about his small business. Stephens also recounts his issues with selling the Bosch brand of HVAC equipment. Check out these links- Skilled Trade Up! YouTube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8q-fPKJcG5wrt9oBDBtktQ HVAC Training Videos YouTube Channel -https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQ3IL5BTLIe_LlznLJki3Fw Skilled Trade Up! YouTube Channel...

Installing HVAC Systems as a One man Company | Zac DesJardins 05.11.2020 55:26

Zac DesJardins (Quality HVACR on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2AsqyR6xLMkte3mQHf-umw ) joins Zack Psioda to talk about installing HVAC equipment as a single man HVAC company. Hit these links- Skilled Trade Up! YouTube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8q-fPKJcG5wrt9oBDBtktQ HVAC Training Videos YouTube Channel -https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQ3IL5BTLIe_LlznLJki3Fw Skill...

HVAC Preventive Maintenance Plans & Billing | Greg Fox 28.10.2020 57:11

Greg Fox and host Zack Psioda talk about PM plan set up and execution for small business. Skilled Trade Up! YouTube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8q-fPKJcG5wrt9oBDBtktQ HVAC Training Videos YouTube Channel -https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQ3IL5BTLIe_LlznLJki3Fw Skilled Trade Up! YouTube Channel Live Notifification Sign Up (Get texts right before the show starts)- https://forms.gle...

Ameristars to RTUs | Curtis Bowers 20.10.2020 57:36

Check out our other content! Skilled Trade Up! YouTube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8q-fPKJcG5wrt9oBDBtktQ HVAC Training Videos YouTube Channel -https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQ3IL5BTLIe_LlznLJki3Fw Skilled Trade Up! YouTube Channel Live Notification Sign Up (Get texts right before the show starts)- https://forms.gle/G9uS425tE44CFoYc6 HVAC Training Videos YouTube Channel Live Not...

Real World Ammonia Refrigeration Talk | Ulises Palacios & Camron Conlee 12.10.2020 44:06

Ulises and Camron talk about working on ammonia refrigeration systems with podcast host Zack Psioda. Check out Ulises and Camron's podcast, HVAC Radio - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hvacradio/id1529831540 Check out my other content - Skilled Trade Up! YouTube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8q-fPKJcG5wrt9oBDBtktQ HVAC Training Videos YouTube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/c...

Announcement 10/7/20 07.10.2020 4:09

Please look over this list to see if any of the items I am working on may be of benefit to you or your co workers. I encourage you to read each one and select any that would apply. If you have any questions please use the contact info at the bottom or the comment section here to get your answer. Next live events on the new YouTube channels. Make sure to subscribe and sign up for live notifications...

Selling HVAC Air Duct Renovations | David Richardson 02.10.2020 50:20

Host Zack Psioda sits down with David Richardson from NCI to talk about selling duct renovations to customers. Contact David - davidr@ncihvac.com Contact Zack - hvacshoptalk@gmail.com HST Facebook Page - https://www.facebook.com/hvacshoptalk HST Facebook Group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/hvacshoptalk

Exploring HVAC Vacuum | Eric Kaiser 24.09.2020 1:13:16

Eric joins host Zack Psioda to explore the subject of HVAC vacuum. If you enjoy the content, support HVAC Shop Talk on SubscribeStar! – https://www.subscribestar.com/zack-psioda HVAC Shop Talk on Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/hvacshoptalk/ HVAC Shop Talk on YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChqTAS8GVF1TM3pFyxvnPxg HVAC Shop Talk on Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/hvacsh...

3 HVAC Small Business Tips for Techs and Owners 16.09.2020 30:15

In this episode host Zack Psioda talks about 3 aspects of small business ownership that he learned to master(somewhat) after a rocky start. If you enjoy the content, support HVAC Shop Talk on SubscribeStar! – https://www.subscribestar.com/zack-psioda HVAC Shop Talk on Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/hvacshoptalk/ HVAC Shop Talk on YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChqTAS8GVF1TM3pF...

A Fun talk with a Little HVAC | Mallory Psioda 21.08.2020 21:31

Host Zack Psioda sits down and talks with his daughter Mallory. They delve into how Zack's career affected her life and stray from the subject a little as well......... Purchase HVAC Shop Talk gear – https://squareup.com/store/cowboys-of-hvac-llc If you enjoy the content, support HVAC Shop Talk on SubscribeStar! – https://www.subscribestar.com/zack-psioda HVAC Shop Talk on Facebook – https://w...

Press Tools and Fittings for HVAC | Big Changes for Zoomlock | Brent Ridley 14.08.2020 54:37

Brent Ridley joins Zack to talk about various types of press tools, especially HVAC/R types. Also, the Parker Sporlan Zoomlock announces big changes due to a split with manufacturer RLS. Purchase HVAC Shop Talk gear – https://squareup.com/store/cowboys-of-hvac-llc If you enjoy the content, support HVAC Shop Talk on SubscribeStar! – https://www.subscribestar.com/zack-psioda HVAC Shop Talk on Fa...