The HVAC Jerks

With HVAC equipment becoming increasingly more complicated every year, getting in touch with a manufacturer's technical support is inevitable, but is that worse than the problem itself?  Let's see what The Boys have to say...

In the world of new construction, the view from a service company has always been that there is no money to be made.  Yet, some companies seem to make it work.  This week The HVAC Jerks talk about what works, and what doesn't.

After anonymous Joe gets his secret alias from a pizza this week, the Boys talk about taking the service industry paperless.  From the office to the truck, there's no escaping that paper is going away.  See what they have to say about the pros and cons of moving out of the stone age, and a listener's email.

Wow! Before we even say anything, everyone has an opinion!  Well, yes, this week The HVAC Jerks are discussing repairing vs replacing a piece of equipment, but it's not really your decision to make. Give The Boys a listen and see how they think this situation should be handled.

Tersh Blissett, CEO of Ice Bound, and host of the podcast "Service Business Mastery" joins The HVAC Jerks this week to discuss flat rate pricing. And, of course, Anonymous Joe gets a new alias.

Do your customers want to have their work done by you but can't afford to pay for it now?  The HVAC Jerks are here to help you out of that pickle, and tell you all about financing your customer.  Don't be half-soured on the idea, its easier than you think, and can dramatically improve your revenue!  Well, don't wait, press the button!!!

Vince V joins The Jerks this week to discuss refrigerants past, present, and future. Ever see a system that runs normally at 1200psi?  Join them and find out what might be around the corner!

HVAC Trivia is back!  The Jerks are jerky as ever this week with part 3. This time its all about temperature; join in and see if you would earn a cookie!

This week the boys celebrate their one year anniversary of The HVAC Jerks podcast.  Check them out and join the movement!

In the final episode of season 1 from The HVAC Jerks podcast, the boys talk about the basics of what it takes to advance in your career.  

Whatever work you do in life, your finished product is the only thing the public will judge you by.  So, how does it look?  Now look at it from  their  prospective; does it still look good?  You'd better be sure!

In Episode 50 The HVAC Jerks speak with Max Rohr who runs the Rehau Training Academy in Virginia. Whether you're completely new to PEX and radiant floor heat, or you install it all the time, its always fun to listen to an expert in the field, and Max is the guy.

This week on The HVAC Jerks podcast, the boys talk about the idea that some cities are banning the use of natural gas entirely.  Is the "Go Green" movement going too far, or is it right on track?

In episode 48 The Hvac Jerks try to answer the question "Why is it so difficult for technicians to check and verify their work before they leave the jobsite?" Is it human nature?  Do they not care?  See what The Boys have to say, then send them an email and tell them why they're wrong!

First off, in the first 2 minutes Rich says that this is episode 46; its not, it's 47.  (He can be a little dopey, you know.) Now, this week The Jerks discuss the differences between commercial HVAC work compared to residential work.  Which do you prefer?

Do you ever wonder what all of those letters stand for?  Well, this week The HVAC ( H eating,  V entilation, and  A ir  C onditioning) Jerks hope to enlighten you on the actual meanings of some of the more common acronyms in the field.  How many do you know? And, what's with the pepperoncini Crocs on Anonymous Joe's feet?

In episode 45 the boys ask "why do you buy from who you do?"  Think about the supply houses that you go to, or the brands that you sell; what can you learn from your own buying habits? Now think about whether or not you deliver those qualities in your work/business.  And, Anonymous Joe gets another stupid name!

In episode 44 The HVAC Jerks discuss the pros and cons of restricting some parts and equipment sales to only professionals, or even only certain types of professionals.  Should the general public be allowed to buy parts that could harm them?  Where do you draw the line? Join them, then stick your two cents in; they want to hear from you!

How important is integrity in business?  The HVAC Jerks slice and dice this question from all angles.  How about that guy that just talks to customers and says things that don't make sense and makes up the "facts" as he goes along, and he's not even doing it on purpose!

This week the boys discuss how the movement to "go green" is affecting the HVAC industry, and what the future may hold.  Of course, Anonymous Joe gets a new name, and this time, new shoes.

The Jerks manage to interview the popular Pam Duffy of Spark One Solutions, and discuss marketing to Millennials and the upcoming AHR show in Orlando, FL.  

A difficult point to get across to your customer. 

This episode welcomes The HVAC Jerk's first guest with Rob Mahoney, super sales professional.  The four toss the "upselling" grenade back and forth and try to come to some kind agreement on what it all means.

Episode 37 finds The Jerks engaged in part 2 of their HVAC trivia game.  No, they still haven't learned any manors, and Anonymous Joe complains about his name; again.