Hvac School - For Techs, By Techs

Bryan talks to Ben from Canada about gas furnace basics as well as high-efficiency furnace basics and maintenance. 

In this episode I get Ulises Palacios on the phone and we talk about some of the things he has been up to. Specifically the iManifold / Bluvac integration, cutting compressors open and thermal imaging. 

In this episode Bryan talks about heat pumps, reversing valves, defrost, common issues, checking charge in heat mode and diagnosing the dreaded bypassing reversing valve. 

In this episode Nathan and Bryan talk about Relays, Sequencers, Transformers, Contactors, open and Closed Circuits and much more. 

In this episode we talk through some electrical basics. Including potential difference, motor leads, capacitor basics and much more. 

Bryan talks to Justin Skinner from Virginia and they talk about furnace sequence of operation and diagnosis tips. 

In Florida we have a lot of heat pumps and pool heaters. In this episode I talk to my staff about some things they will want to know before it gets cold. 

In this episode I talk to Jeremy Smith and he shares some of his refrigeration experience... and his Barry White smooth voice.  Also - got to hvacrschool.com/10K to participate in Stephen Rardon's awesome tool giveaway. 

I talk to Tim Bagnall from Arizona in this episode and we discuss flowing nitrogen and the differences between Florida and Arizona. 

In this episode of HVAC school we cover some things you need to be checking on every service call.  Air Filters Coils Corrosion Drains Electrical Connections Rubouts System Setup  Operation Modes Find out more at hvacrschool.com

In this episode we go through the important steps to properly diagnose and replace hermetic compressors. we even tackle some controversial issues like meggohmeters and acid inhibitors. 

Before you call your manager or a senior tech, make sure you have these 5 readings down pat. Suction Pressure, Liquid / Head pressure, Superheat, Subcool, Air temp Split.

In this episode of HVAC School, we talk BASIC electrical theory. Ohm's law, Watt's law, inductive vs. resistive loads, inductive reactance, loads, switches and circuits and more... 

This Episode of HVAC School is a meeting I had highlighting a mistake we made in our business and going over how to be both a good and profitable technician even in the slow season. 

In this episode of the HVAC School Podcast we talk about the basic refrigerant circuit, the compressor, Condenser, metering device, evaporator and lines. 

This episode of HVAC School is a conversation on the merits and faults of embracing new products. We talk about Brazing with Solder Rings, Thermal Imaging, Micron Gauges, Flowing Nitrogen and why you shouldn't hire techs named Todd. 

This episode is to help those techs new to the trade who never had a good grasp on thermodynamics as well as more seasoned techs who want a quick refresher. 

Bryan talks to Leslie about the mysterious and magical TXV valve.. What it is, what is does and why they get misdiagnosed so often. Thanks to Daniel Anderson for making this his first episode suggestion.