Hvac On Air Podcast Series

In part 2 of this series, this next episode continues the discussion between host, Lindsay Headings and HVACR industry experts Tersh Blissett, Michael Mayberry, Eddie McFarlane, Jerry Rollins, Bryan Orr, Jessica Bannister, and Bill Spohn. These guests toured The Helix Innovation Center in Dayton, Ohio, and the new Copeland labs in Sidney, Ohio. The group discussed highlights of the tour like the Residential Connected home located inside The Helix and brainstormed ways to promote the skilled trades. The post Copeland HVACR Influencer Event: Part 2 – The Helix Innovation Center & the Future of HVAC/R appeared first on AC & Heating Connect.

In this episode, Lindsay Headings sits down with HVACR industry experts Tersh Blissett, Michael Mayberry, Eddie McFarlane, Jerry Rollins, Bryan Orr, and Bill Spohn at The Helix Innovation Center in Dayton, Ohio. Jessica Banister also joins us remotely. Our conversation begins with personal back-stories from the experts, including their passion for HVACR, and how that led them to start their social channels. The post Copeland HVACR Influencer Event: Part 1 – Using Passion + Social to Connect the Industry appeared first on AC & Heating Connect.

In this episode, Lindsay Headings and our co-host, Vickie Blakey, are joined by three HVAC customer service experts: Ty Gates, Zane Pockrandt, Scott Frymann from Logan A/C & Heat Services in Dayton, Ohio. These industry experts provide insight on the benefits of talking through two-stage technology with the homeowner.  Visit the episode on our site: https://www.ac-heatingconnect.com/contractors/customer-service-experts/ The post Customer Service Experts appeared first on AC & Heating Connect.

In this episode, we kick off the conversation discussing the serviceability of two-stage systems, then move to installation differences between two-stage and fixed or variable speed systems. We also discuss the basic checklist homeowners should do before having a technician service a unit. Visit the episode on our site: https://www.ac-heatingconnect.com/podcasts/tech-experts-edition-in-the-field-serviceability-of-two-stage-systems/ The post Tech Experts Edition: In the Field – Serviceability of Two-Stage Systems appeared first on AC & Heating Connect.

In this episode, we are joined by three of Logan A/C and Heat Services in Dayton, Ohio’s own apprenticeship program graduates. We kick off the conversation by discussing how each of them unexpectedly took a leap of faith and made a career change to be a part of the HVAC industry. Visit the episode on our site: https://www.ac-heatingconnect.com/contractors/hvac-backstories/ The post HVAC Backstories appeared first on AC & Heating Connect.

On this episode, we shine light on the several updates made on both the Copeland Online Product Information tool (OPI) and Copeland Mobile App. Visit the episode on our site: https://www.ac-heatingconnect.com/podcasts/copeland-mobile-online-product-information/ The post Tech Experts Edition: The New Copeland™ Online Product Information Tool and Copeland™ Mobile App appeared first on AC & Heating Connect.

In this episode, we are celebrating Women’s History month with four of our special guests, Ashley Pleiman, Sandy Heckman, Lynn Williams, and Mindy Ondera from Logan A/C and Heat Services in Dayton, Ohio. First, we dive into learning about the history of women at Logan’s and how they discovered their own careers in the HVAC industry. Visit the episode on our site: https://www.ac-heatingconnect.com/contractors/women-in-hvac/ The post Women in HVAC appeared first on AC & Heating Connect.

On this episode, we are joined again by Dr. Rajan Rajendran and Jennifer Butsch, Emerson’s regulatory experts. This episode of What’s New with Regs walks through the recently approved American Innovation and Manufacturing Act (AIM Act). We discuss what the AIM Act is, Read More... The post What’s New with Regs: Regulatory Edition – American Innovation and Manufacturing Act (AIM Act) appeared first on AC & Heating Connect.

In this episode, Lindsay, John, and James decode a common compressor nomenclature and explain the difference between even and uneven tandems. We also provide various marketing bulletins based on tandem/single compressor replacements, run cycle, staging, and oil balancing. Visit the episode on our site: https://www.ac-heatingconnect.com/podcasts/tech-experts-edition-tandems-and-trios/ The post Tech Experts Edition: Tandems and Trios appeared first on AC & Heating Connect.

In this episode, Lindsay, Jennifer, and Rajan continue the discussion from the previous episode, and further explore the world of system efficiency. Rajan explains the metrics (SEER, IEER, EER) used to rate AC systems and what it fails to cover. Visit the episode on our site: https://www.ac-heatingconnect.com/podcasts/whats-new-with-regs-system-efficiency-a-look-into-the-future/ The post What’s New with Regs: System Efficiency – A Look into the Future appeared first on AC & Heating Connect.

In this episode, Lindsay and Jennifer talk all about efficiency and the impact of new 2023 efficiency regulations in residential, commercial air conditioning, and heat pump equipment. Visit the episode on our site: https://www.ac-heatingconnect.com/podcasts/whats-new-with-regs-what-about-efficiency-new-2023-efficiency-regulations/ The post What’s New with Regs: What about efficiency? New 2023 efficiency regulations appeared first on AC & Heating Connect.

In this episode, we discuss the importance of and how to perform preventive maintenance. John and James share their knowledge on the best practices and the do’s and don'ts for performing preventive maintenance. Visit the episode on our site: https://www.ac-heatingconnect.com/podcasts/tech-experts-edition-preventive-maintenance/ The post Tech Experts Edition: Preventive Maintenance appeared first on AC & Heating Connect.

Today’s discussion is all based around new refrigerants and new codes. We answer the question regarding what ASHRAE 34 and 15 is and what the new standard is. We also discuss how the adoption of new codes and standards can vary from state to state and how it can affect your business. Visit the episode on our site: https://www.ac-heatingconnect.com/podcasts/new-refrigerants-codes-standards/ The post What’s New with Regs: New Refrigerants, New Codes, and New Standards appeared first on AC & Heating Connect.

In today’s episode, we are joined by a special guest from Perfect Technician Academy (PTA), Dr. Thomas Moorman. Learn how the PTA helped military veterans find fulfilling careers in the HVAC Industry. Visit the episode on our site: https://www.ac-heatingconnect.com/contractors/skilled-trades-opportunities-service-members/ The post Skilled Trades and Opportunities for Service Members appeared first on AC & Heating Connect.

In this episode, Don and Jennifer discuss the differing state requirements and the challenges and impacts they have on contractors and how they perform within each state. Visit the episode on our site: https://www.ac-heatingconnect.com/podcasts/whats-new-regs-us-climate-alliance-carb/ The post What’s New with Regs: “State by State” – the U.S. Climate Alliance and CARB appeared first on AC & Heating Connect.

In this episode, we discuss information technology applications and how to use them during different scenarios. Visit the episode on our site: https:://www.ac-heatingconnect.com/podcasts/tech-experts-edition-copeland-digital-tools-resources/ The post Tech Experts Edition: Copeland Digital Tools & Resources appeared first on AC & Heating Connect.

In this episode, we will be going through the EPA’s SNAP Rules, what they mean and how they affect the industry, specifically technicians. We also discuss the history of these SNAP rules and the effects that they have on HFCs. Visit the episode on our site: https://www.ac-heatingconnect.com/podcasts/whats-new-regs-epa-snap-rules/ The post What’s New with Regs: EPA SNAP Rules – On again, off again, on again?? appeared first on AC & Heating Connect.

In this episode we answer the question of the week from the previous episode, “Does a residential AC scroll need a hard start kit?” John & James answer this by walking through different scenarios in which you would and would not need a hard start kit for your system. Visit the episode on our site: https://www.ac-heatingconnect.com/podcasts/tech-experts-edition-hard-start-kits/ The post Tech Experts Edition: Hard Start Kits appeared first on AC & Heating Connect.

Today we answer the question, “Why are HFC’s not a good permanent solution?” We also discuss the greenhouse effects and how ozone-depleting gasses such as HFC’s are related to this. In addition, we explore the proliferation of refrigeration around the globe and the Kigali phase down and how it works. Visit the episode on our site: https://www.ac-heatingconnect.com/podcasts/whats-new-regs-kigali-amendment-phase-down-not-out/ The post What’s New with Regs: Kigali Amendment: Phase down, not out appeared first on AC & Heating Connect.

In this episode we answer the question from the previous episode, “When working with a semi-hermetic compressor, can you replace a compressor with an FSD motor with a TSK motor?” Visit the episode on our site: https://www.ac-heatingconnect.com/podcasts/tech-experts-series-6-and-9-lead-motors/ The post Tech Experts Edition: 6 and 9 Lead Motors appeared first on AC & Heating Connect.