The Heat Pump Podcast

Water heating is the second-largest energy use in American homes, and most water heaters still run on decades-old technology. Luke Winston-Almanzar , co-founder and CEO of Reservoir , walks Ed and Eric through the heat pump water heater install problems contractors already know, how predictive controls make recirculation work with a heat pump, and why he thinks 80-gallon tanks are over-recommended...

What does it actually take to transform a regional HVAC market — not just by offering heat pump rebates, but by building the workforce, contractor ecosystem, policies, and consumer demand needed to make heat pumps mainstream? In this episode, hosts Ed Smith and Eric Fitz sit down with Robert Spotts and Clay McCombe of the Denver Regional Council of Governments (DRCOG) to unpack Power Ahead Colorad...

Running a successful HVAC business takes far more than technical expertise. As companies grow, owners often find themselves buried in paperwork, invoicing, rebates, permits, warranties, and back-office operations that consume 20+ hours every week. In this episode, hosts Ed Smith and Eric Fitz sit down with Furman Haynes, Co-Founder and CEO of WorkHero, to discuss why administration — not installat...

In a crowded HVAC market, differentiation doesn’t necessarily come from adding more trucks, spending more on advertising, or racing through more sales calls. For Derek Aarstad , owner of DNA Heating and Cooling in Richmond, Virginia, it has come from doing almost the opposite: staying intentionally small, testing before guessing, and building a customer experience around evidence and education.  F...

Bill Spohn is the owner and CEO of TruTech Tools , the host of the Building HVAC Science podcast, and one of the most respected entrepreneurs in HVAC. He's also a board member and advisor for Amply — and someone we've admired for a very long time. Taking TruTech Tools to the brink of a sale. Bill went most of the way through the process — an investment banker, a 50-page confidential information me...

National Comfort Institute High Performance HVAC Summit We're proud to partner with the National Comfort Institute for the High Performance HVAC Summit, taking place September 1–3 in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee. If you're serious about improving your technical expertise and growing your business, this is an event you won't want to miss. Register at www.gotosummit.com and save with code AMPLY2026.  ---...

If you're looking for a better way to size and design HVAC systems, Amply can help. Book a demo with me and I'll walk you through it, or watch a demo online at your own pace. Explore our pricing and get started today. The links are below.  Book a demo with Ed: https://www.amply.energy/talk-to-sales Watch the demo online: https://www.amply.energy/watch-a-demo View Pricing & Buy Now: https://www...

National Comfort Institute High Performance HVAC Summit We're proud to partner with the National Comfort Institute for the High Performance HVAC Summit, taking place September 1–3 in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee. If you're serious about improving your technical expertise and growing your business, this is an event you won't want to miss. Register at www.gotosummit.com and save with code AMPLY2026.  ---...

If you're an HVAC contractor interested in growing your expertise in heat pumps, be sure to check out the High Performance HVAC Summit this September in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee. We've been given access to free conference tickets exclusively for our audience. Head to www.usheatpumpsummit.com/exclusive , and complete the short application. If approved, you'll receive a unique code that lets you clai...

Ready to design heat pump systems that really work? Grab our free manual S cold-climate heat pump selection tool. 👉 https://bit.ly/heatpump-manual-s-free-tool If you’re enjoying the Heat Pump Podcast and getting value from conversations like this one, please take a few seconds to leave us a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, or wherever you listen. --------------------------------...

Ready to design heat pump systems that really work? Grab our free manual S cold-climate heat pump selection tool - the same systematic approach that helps contractors get sizing right the first time. 👉 https://bit.ly/heatpump-manual-s-free-tool ------------------------------------------------- Heat pumps fail homes for one reason more than any other: someone guessed instead of measured. In this e...

Want to win on trust, not price? Download our Trust Checklist and see exactly how top HVAC companies build authority and close higher-quality deals. 👉 https://bit.ly/the-heatpump-trust-checklist ------------------------------------------------- In this episode of the Heat Pump Podcast , host Ed Smith sits down with Paul Bojko , owner of A-Guy Heating & Air , to explore what it really takes to...

🎓 Join Eric Fitz's latest training: How to Design a Heat Pump System That Will Not Come Back to Haunt You Eric has given this training a few times now, and it's been a huge hit. Our friends at Mitsubishi are hosting a webinar for it — open to anyone. What he'll cover: → Key Manual J assumptions and how to verify them in the home quickly  → How to apply advanced Manual S procedures the right way f...

🎓 Join Eric Fitz's latest training: How to Design a Heat Pump System That Will Not Come Back to Haunt You Eric has given this training a few times now, and it's been a huge hit. Our friends at Mitsubishi are hosting a webinar for it — open to anyone. What he'll cover: → Key Manual J assumptions and how to verify them in the home quickly  → How to apply advanced Manual S procedures the right way f...

Ready to design heat pump systems that really work? Grab our free manual S cold-climate heat pump selection tool - the same systematic approach that helps contractors get sizing right the first time. 👉 https://bit.ly/heatpump-manual-s-free-tool   ------------------------------------------------- Want to win on trust, not price? Download our Trust Checklist and see exactly how top HVAC companies b...

Want to win on trust, not price? Download our Trust Checklist and see exactly how top HVAC companies build authority and close higher-quality deals. 👉 https://bit.ly/the-heatpump-trust-checklist ------------------------------------------------- Stephen Lake , CEO of Jetson , is quoting whole-home heat pump installs at 30–50% below competitive prices — and he has closed-loop performance data from...

Want to win on trust, not price? Download our Trust Checklist and see exactly how top HVAC companies build authority and close higher-quality deals. 👉 https://bit.ly/the-heatpump-trust-checklist ------------------------------ In this episode, host Ed Smith sits down with Sarah Moscatello , owner and general manager of The Heat Pump Store , to talk about what it really takes to build and grow a su...

Want to win on trust, not price? Download our Trust Checklist and see exactly how top HVAC companies build authority and close higher-quality deals. 👉 https://bit.ly/the-heatpump-trust-checklist ------------------------------ If you’re serious about doing better work and staying ahead in high-performance contracting, the BPA National Home Performance Conference is the place to be. It’s happening...

Want to win on trust, not price? Download our Trust Checklist and see exactly how top HVAC companies build authority and close higher-quality deals. 👉 https://bit.ly/the-heatpump-trust-checklist Go a click deeper with Chris Morin’s 15-Point HVAC System Design Audit to uncover gaps in your process and unlock greater efficiency. 👉 https://wkf.ms/3XyFp92 ------------------------------ If you’re ser...

Want to win on trust, not price? Download our Trust Checklist and see exactly how top HVAC companies build authority and close higher-quality deals. 👉 https://bit.ly/the-heatpump-trust-checklist If you’re serious about doing better work and staying ahead in high-performance contracting, the BPA National Home Performance Conference is the place to be. It’s happening April 13 – 16 in Columbus, Ohio...

Want to win on trust, not price? Download our Trust Checklist and see exactly how top HVAC companies build authority and close higher-quality deals. 👉 https://bit.ly/the-heatpump-trust-checklist ------------------------------------------------- If you’re serious about doing better work and staying ahead in high-performance contracting, the BPA National Home Performance Conference is the place to...

If you’re serious about doing better work and staying ahead in high-performance contracting, the BPA National Home Performance Conference is the place to be. It’s happening April 13 – 16 in Columbus, Ohio, and it’s built around real lessons, practical strategies, and ideas you can actually use back on the job. Use the discount code NHPC-HPP to save on registration. 👉 Register here: http://nhpc26....

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Join us for our upcoming training!  STOP COMPETING ON PRICE. WIN ON TRUST. Too many contractors are stuck in a race to the bottom.  The best ones aren't. The difference? A systematic approach to winning on trust. Join us on Thursday, February 5th at 2pm ET for a live training with the Building Performance Association where we'll share our framework for building a standout business with healthy mar...

Like what you heard in this episode? We're doing a live training on exactly this. STOP COMPETING ON PRICE. WIN ON TRUST. Too many contractors are stuck in a race to the bottom. The best ones aren't. The difference? A systematic approach to winning on trust. Join us on Thursday, February 5th at 2 PM ET for a live training with the Building Performance Association where we'll share our framework for...