In this episode of the HVAC Know It All Podcast, host Gary McCreadie sits down with Brent Lammert, who leads the Thermal Imaging Business Unit at Testo Instruments - North America, for part one of their engaging conversation on the game-changing applications of thermal imaging in HVAC, plumbing, and electrical trades. Brent, now with Testo, shares …

In this episode of the HVAC Know It All Podcast, host Gary McCreadie is joined by Julian Finbow, HVAC/R Educator, Mentor, Content Writer, and Founder of Finbow Inc., for part two of their in-depth conversation on pressure testing in HVAC and refrigeration systems. This episode dives into key topics, including troubleshooting leaking Schrader valves…

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 …

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 pr…

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/hvacknowi…

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, K…

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. Jaso…

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/HVACKnowItAllSave 8% on your purchase https://www.trutechtools.com/ with promo code knowitall Check out the …

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/HVACKnowItAllSave 8% on your purchase https://www.trutechtools.com/ with promo code knowitall Check out the HVAC Kno…

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/HVACKnowItAllSave 8% on your purchase https:…

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/bl…

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/HVACKnowItAllSave 8% on your purchase https://www.trutechtools.com/ with promo code knowitall Check out the HVAC Know It All app app.hvackn…

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/…

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/HVACKnowI…

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 …

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/hvacknowitallCheck out the full Navien walk through https://youtu.be/E6UmOK9nr…

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.cin…

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 …

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-fluorescen…

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/HVACKnowItAllSave 8% on your purchase htt…

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-reporthttps://www.master.ca…

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.ci…

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 k…

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 videohttps://youtu.be/SVkDRaJptao https://www.master.ca/professional/www.cintas.com/HVA…

We discuss the Copeland scroll floating seal and how it works. We also discuss why we can't pump down a scroll compressor and things to look for while troubleshooting. Check out the Jobber link. https://getjobber.com/hvacknowitall

We speak to Steve Nixon, who is a refrigeration instructor and program leader at Camosun College in British Columbia.We speak candidly about HVAC discussing everything from education to field methods and tools. https://www.master.ca/professional/www.cintas.com/HVACKnowItAllSave 8% on your purchase https://www.trutechtools.com/ with promo code knowi…

We speak to Craig Migliaccio from AC Service Tech about refrigerant leak checking. There are many ways to check for refrigerant leaks. Nitrogen and soap, electronic leak detectors and even ultra sonic leak detection. https://www.master.ca/professional/www.cintas.com/HVACKnowItAllSave 8% on your purchase https://www.trutechtools.com/ with promo code…

We speak to Lenny Diaddario from Copeland and Chris Harris from the National Coalition Of Certification Centers. Copeland and NC3 have teamed up to provide skilled training to help reduce the skills gap in HVAC and refrigeration. https://www.master.ca/professional/www.cintas.com/HVACKnowItAllSave 8% on your purchase https://www.trutechtools.com/ wi…

On this episode we focus on the difference between Delta T and Temperature Difference. There's a lot of HVAC/R technicians that get these mixed up and incorrect. Check out the Jobber link. https://getjobber.com/hvacknowitall

We speak to Ilija Martinovich, Rachel Plein, Jason Norman and Matt Waxer on this live episode at CMPX. We discuss: things they didn't tell you about HVAC and many other HVAC related topics. https://www.master.ca/professional/www.cintas.com/HVACKnowItAllSave 8% on your purchase https://www.trutechtools.com/ with promo code knowitall Check out the HV…

We discuss why the moisture indicator may turn yellow on a liquid line sight glass on an HVAC or refrigeration system. Yellow usually means moisture has entered the system somehow. Check out the Jobber link. https://getjobber.com/hvacknowitall

We speak to Jamie Kichen from Danfoss about installing HVAC/R equipment to avoid problems later on down the road. https://www.master.ca/professional/www.cintas.com/HVACKnowItAllSave 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…

We discuss the importance of checking voltage on a service call. Some HVAC or refrigeration equipment will fail if the voltage is not correct. This is why voltage monitoring will help. www.cintas.com/HVACKnowItAllSave 8% on your purchase https://www.trutechtools.com/ with promo code knowitall Check out the HVAC Know It All app app.hvacknowitall.com…

I speak with some heavy HVAC hitters about heat pump install best practices. Ben Thomson, Michael Flynn and Erik Rasmussen joins us live at CMPX 2024. www.cintas.com/HVACKnowItAllSave 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…

We speak to Matthew Cowley from Spectroline to discuss UV dye for refrigerant leak detection. We speak upon application, installation of dye and how Spectroline is OEM approved by Copeland. https://spectroline.com/hvac-fluorescent-leak-detection-dyes/www.cintas.com/HVACKnowItAllSave 8% on your purchase https://www.trutechtools.com/ with promo code …

I speak to Terence Chan of Impetus Media to discuss the skilled trades "influencer." We attempt to define what an influencer is. We give our thoughts on what makes a good influencer and why we began this journey. Oh yes, we also discuss the haters as well. www.cintas.com/HVACKnowItAllSave 8% on your purchase https://www.trutechtools.com/ with promo…

On this episode I (Gary McCreadie) discuss why a network around your HVAC Business is extremely important.Check out the Jobber link. https://getjobber.com/hvacknowitall

We speak with Bo DeAngelo from Anesi about their ammonia absorption, gas fired heat pump. www.cintas.com/HVACKnowItAllSave 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.instagram.com/hvacknowitall1/all.com/pages/about Visit HVAC …

I speak with Abhi Kantamneni, Research Manager at Efficiency Canada. We speak about HVAC as a service and potential ways we can better the industry. Check out Ahbi's LinkedIn profile LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/akantamn/www.cintas.com/HVACKnowItAllSave 8% on your purchase https://www.trutechtools.com/ with promo code knowitall Check out t…

We speak to Sean Holloway from RectorSeal on how oil neutralization products work. We also discuss when and where to incorporate a flush product after a burnout or refrigerant retrofit. More info here...https://rectorseal.com/A2L Best Practices https://www.copeland.com/en-us/products/refrigeration/low-gwp-refrigeration/a2l-refrigerants-acwww.cintas…

We speak to Tony Furst from Armstrong Fluid Technology about proper VFD grounding and a phenomenon known as "Fluting".www.cintas.com/HVACKnowItAllSave 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.hvacknowitall.com/pages/about Visit HVAC Know It All o…

We speak to Patrick Clardy from Danfoss about the basics of CO2 refrigerant. Check out more on CO2 here.https://bit.ly/3vaEscFwww.cintas.com/HVACKnowItAllSave 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.hvacknowitall.com/pages/about Visit HVAC Know …

On this episode I discuss a mistake I made that could have cost me in a different situation. Avoiding mistakes or keeping mistakes to a minimum in your HVAC business will help immensely. Check out the Jobber link. https://getjobber.com/hvacknowitall

I speak to Chris Battersby, Matthew Reid and Mukhtar Malawiya regarding heat pump install and start up. https://www.heatpumpsymposium.ca/www.cintas.com/HVACKnowItAllSave 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.hvacknowitall.com/pages/about Visit…

We speak to Ryan Hache from Hache Marketing about how to gain HVAC/R business exposure using Google and online reviews. Book a free strategy session to review your results.https://hachemarketing.com/strategy-sessionCheck out the Jobber link. https://getjobber.com/hvacknowitall

We speak to Kat McCarrey about her rise to the top within her HVAC career. We also speak about HVAC training culture and Helios' family like atmosphere. https://heliosservicepartners.com/www.cintas.com/HVACKnowItAllSave 8% on your purchase https://www.trutechtools.com/ with promo code knowitall Check out the HVAC Know It All app app.hvacknowitall.c…

We speak to Craig Childress, the HVAC and Plumbing Champion of the Elite Trades competition. www.cintas.com/HVACKnowItAllSave 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.hvacknowitall.com/pages/about Visit HVAC Know It All on social media Facebook h…