Torrice Talk & Torrice Tech Talk

The new Foundation Light Commercial Unit is an efficient, economical solution for rooftop installations or replacements - and it doesn't need a curb adapter in many situations! We welcome Meg Rice and Greg Walters from Ingersoll Rand on to "Torrice Talk" to discuss the innovations and benefits of installing the Foundation Light Commercial Unit.

We welcome Ken Gott back to "Torrice Tech Talk" to discuss a common problem: Understanding & Troubleshooting the 80 Volt Ignition System on Trane & American Standard Furnaces. 

On this "Torrice Talk", we welcome in David Hazel - the Northeast Business Unit Sales Manager for Mitsubishi Electric Trane HVAC - to discuss recent innovations in Mitsubishi Electric Trane ductless equipment, programs to help enrich dealers businesses and the benefits these innovations and programs present.

We welcome in Brian Cristman, the President of ACA New England, and Chris Morin, the 2nd Vice President of ACA New England, to "Torrice Talk" to discuss the end of the Mass CEC rebate program and the transition to Mass Save rebate program. We discuss the requirements and tiered levels of rebates in the new program. **REMINDER**: The Mass CEC rebate program ends March 20, 2019.

On this "Torrice Talk" we discuss the benefits of joining the Air Conditioners Association of New England - better known as ACA New England - with their Vice President Doug Hamilton of Central Cooling and Heating and board member Michael Donaghey of the S. G. Torrice Company.

Inverter technology is very important to know for today's HVAC technicians. Phil Valpey is back on Torrice Tech Talk to discuss the operation and testing for inverter compressors on new air conditioners and heat pumps.

We welcome Inside Sales Associate Michael Donaghey Jr. onto "Torrice Talk" to discuss the steps to take and the benefits of completing a load calculation with the S. G. Torrice Company.

We welcome back Russell Latime to "Torrice Tech Talk" to discuss the correct way to perform pressure tests and evacuations for Mitsubishi Electric Cooling & Heating, American Standard and Trane air conditioning units.

With our new Marlborough branch now open, we welcome Branch Manager Chris Bergeron and Assistant Branch Manager Andre Allen on to "Torrice Talk" to discuss the new branch and how they plan to serve customers coming to that branch. Make sure to stop by at 164 Locke Drive, Marlborough, MA 01752.

We kick off 2019 by welcoming in Territory Manager Dan Hettler to explore the importance of Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) and the accessories that can help improve your IAQ.

We review the best of our technical advice from our tech staff in the Best of "Torrice Tech Talk - 2018".

As the end of the 2018 approaches, we take you back through some of the best moments in the inaugural year of "Torrice Talk" with our year in review.

Phil Valpey is back on "Torrice Tech Talk" to discuss the information needed for a Manual J - the correct way to size a new system in a home.

We welcome Territory Manager Tyler Cleary to "Torrice Talk" to discuss how he sells dealers on adding Mitsubishi Electric Cooling & Heating ductless equipment to their offerings and some of the advantages that presents companies.

We welcome our newest Technical Support Representative, Russell Lattime, to "Torrice Tech Talk" as we get back to the basics and work on identifying basic circuits within your HVAC systems.

Last week, we discussed goal setting with Elaina Burdick of EB&L Marketing. This week, we discuss how to effectively track your marketing efforts to make sure your goals are being reached and you are maximizing your returns on your marketing efforts.

We welcome Phil Valpey back to "Torrice Tech Talk" to discuss a very important topic - correctly inspecting and servicing a furnace during heating season.

We welcome back Elaina Burdick from EB&L Marketing on "Torrice Talk" to discuss setting marketing goals for your company in order to better execute your marketing plan.

Mark Guenthner joins us for a "Torrice Tech Talk" where he explains why dealers and installers should install a drain pan with every system, and which drain pan will work best for you.

On this "Torrice Talk" we take customers to our Fabrication Shop by welcoming in Shop Manager Brad Willows. He discusses how our sheet metal shop has grown, the types of projects he and his team produce and how they can handle nearly every custom job your company might have.

Ken Gott is back to talk more commercial applications on "Torrice Tech Talk". He discusses troubleshooting and testing power burners on commercial rooftop units.

On this "Torrice Talk" we welcome Darren Hamilton, Owner of Central Cooling & Heating, to discuss the benefits of installing Mitsubishi Electric Cooling & Heating ductless systems versus traditional unitary units for dealers as well as home owners.

On this "Torrice Tech Talk", Phil Valpey walks you through the setup, testing and troubleshooting of electronic expansion valves - a very common part in Air Handlers.

We welcome Territory Manager John Souza to "Torrice Talk" as he shares his innovative approach to service calls and sales - treating it like you are a doctor.

In our first commercial rooftop discussion on "Torrice Tech Talk", Ken Gott discusses troubleshooting common problems found with the zone sensors on Voyager rooftop units.