HVAC Shop Talk
Episodes
Running an HVAC Install Crew | Static Pressure Tech Tip
29 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
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Hiring Some YouTube Guys w/ Adam, Justin and Joe
25 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
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Ralph Wolf Drops in Unexpectedly
15 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
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Brent Ridley
10 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
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Bryan Orr
03 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
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HVAC/R Smart Probe Testing & the CPS Flow Hood
27 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
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The Yellow Jacket P51-870 Titan Manifold & Other Digital HVAC Tools
19 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
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Personification of Tools, Good Advice and Was I Wrong About sales Guys??
10 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
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Getting Older in HVAC | Curious HVAC guy | Leak Detector Challenge
30 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
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Traits of the Trade | JobLink Phone Calls
16 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
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HVAC Service Calls | TXV Failure & Replacement
09 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
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The Harbor Freight Tools Debate | Cheap vs. Expensive
03 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
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David Richardson | NCI | Calculating BTU Output
26 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
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Nick Guerriero | From ROTC to Commercial HVAC
19 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Zack talks to Nick Guerriero about how he ended up in the Commercial HVAC trade. If you enjoy the content, support HVAC Shop Talk on SubscribeStar! ...
Gil Cavey | Lessons Learned After a Failed HVAC Business | BONUS Content
12 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Gil Cavey from the HVAC Uncensored podcast sits down to talk with Zack about a failed business attempt. If you enjoy the content, support HVAC Shop Ta...
Chris Stephens | Going from HVAC to Refrigeration
05 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
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Important HVAC Shop Talk Updates | Keep on Learning Out There Techs!
14 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
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If It Looks Good, It Works Good | Show Updates
07 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
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Skilled Trade Up | HVAC Q & A | 5/25/19
31 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
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Tersh Blissett | HVAC Networking for Owners and Technicians
29 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
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Talking HVAC with Alex F. & NorCal Dave Shankland
27 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
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Analyzing the HVAC Cooling Temperature Split
24 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
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Skilled Trade Up! Special Edition | 5/21/19
23 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
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Skilled Trade Up! HVAC Q & A Game Show | 5/18/19
22 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
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Bill Spohn |Measuring HVAC Airflow the Right Way
21 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
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Ralph Wolf | Man on a Mission
20 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
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Talking with Brandon, Kannon and Alex
17 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
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Skilled Trade Up! | HVAC Quiz Show | 5/11/19
16 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
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Ted Cook | Home Advisor, Service Calls, and Yelp
15 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
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Brent Ridley | BETA Testing HVAC Tools
14 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Brent Ridley talks about BETA testing HVAC tools. He discusses why it is done, how he got started and a little bit about the tools he has tested. Foll...
Half A@# Home Performance
10 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
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Skilled Trade Up! HVAC Q & A 5/4/19
09 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
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The Scariest Day | 11/1/06
08 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
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Leak Detector Series | Testo vs. NAVAC vs. Accutools
07 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
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NATE Test & Giveaway | 4/27/19
03 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Zack asks callers NATE test prep questions while giving away a plethora of prizes. Follow us on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/hvacshoptalk/ Cat...
Tools for a New HVAC Tech | The Good, the Harbor Freight and the Ugly
29 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Enter to win an H10 Pro leak detector and Veto bag from our buds at Bacharach - https://go.mybacharach.com/2019-spring-promotion/ Topics for this pod...
Old-timers Holding Out | Made in the USA | Backpacks & Boots
18 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Topics - Why won't guys pass their knowledge on - Made in the USA and what it means - Backpacks & Boots You Tube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/ch...
Jim Bergmann | MeasureQuick Cloud Streaming, Sensi Predict and Redfish Smart Probes (Click-bait)
12 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Topics - Redfish HVAC Clamp Multi Meter - MeasureQuick - Emerson Sensi Predict Watch the original broadcast on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/w...
Jim Bergmann | Smart Probes, Power factor, Redfish and More!
10 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Topics - End of the HVAC manifold - Using smart probes on multiple refrigerants - Using smart probes on water - Multi-meter relative measurement - Pow...
NAVAC NP2DLM Battery Vacuum Pump | Leak Detector Experiment | Dave Shankland
05 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Topics - NAVAC NP2DLM 2 CFM battery vacuum Pump - Zack's leak detector experiment - AK's epic bathroom visit
The Decline of HVAC Parts | Dave Shankland
03 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Topics- - Decreasing quality in HVAC parts - What low end parts mean for the HVAC trade Watch the original live stream on YouTube by clicking HERE.
HVAC Shop Talk | Big Giveaway and Call Ins
02 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Zack gives away everything on the farm. Calls vie for everything from shirts to vacuum pumps!
Update | Massive Giveaway | New Show Time | SubscribeStar
30 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Links - Giveaway entry video - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3l_5IwVCbJg - Live Show link for 3/30/19 at 9:30 PM EST - https://www.youtube.com/wat...
HST Radio | Call-Ins from Alex, Cannon and Brandon
28 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Topics - New construction vs change outs - VRF jobs - Trade school vs. On the job training
Ted Cook | Anti DIY HVAC | Road to Success & Ted's Unorthodox Policies
22 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Topics - Ted succeeding despite a rough start - Ted's marketing strategy - Ted's out of the box company policies concerning lunch and smoking
Ted Cook | Cowboys of HVAC Reality Show
20 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Topics - Cowboys of HVAC reality show - Ted got thrown out of class - Trane pricing
Career Paths in the Skilled Trades
15 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Topics - Results of vacuum test - Can you spend a lifetime as a tech? - What avenues can you take in the HVAC/skilled trades?
Tersh Blissett Talks Ex-Cons, Dopeheads and Alchies
13 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Topics - Hiring ex cons - Effects of marijuana and alcohol on the work environment - Giving second chances
Zack and AK Answer Your Questions
06 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Topics - How to ask for a raise. - What system would AK and Zack put in their homes? - What is the oldest system Zack and AK have serviced?
Tom Jackson | HVAC Zoning and Thermostats
28 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Topics - Zone set ups and configurations - Smart thermostats - iO Zone Panels - Smart Home Products
Ralph Wolf | HVAC Low & High Voltage Shorts | Service Calls
26 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Topics - Common low & high voltage shorts / grounds - Process for finding low voltage shorts - Don't hold the breaker closed! Lessons learned.
Corbett Lunsford | Home Performance Q & A
21 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Topics - Home performance mods to old homes - Tools for home performance - 5 items you should not have in your home - Best crawlspace?
Greg Fox | Selling an HVAC Change-out
19 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Topics - Selling a change-out - When to approach a customer with a change out proposal - Greg Fox sales process
Bryan Orr | HVAC School
14 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Topics - Leak detection - HVAC vehicles - Mistakes made - A lot of joking around
Chuck Pierce | Becoming a One Man HVAC Business
12 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Topics - How Chuck went from working with the school system to starting his own business - What preparations to make when starting a business - Why Ch...
Tersh Blissett | Common HVAC Business Questions
07 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Topic - We ask Tersh (from the Service Business Mastery podcast) many questions in the area of small business ownership, HVAC pricing, employee hiring...
The Internet Kills the Trade | Phone Calls
05 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Topics - Zack talks about how the internet (social media) affects the perception of the trade. He also discusses how social media is not a good place ...
Aftermath of the Biggest Job
01 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Topics - Choosing the proper jobs for your small business - Dealing with customers / TSA
Bill Spohn's High Performance Home
30 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
HVAC Shop Talk welcomes back Bill Spohn. Bill is the co-owner of trutechtools.com. Topics - Bill's high performance home - AHR experiences
The Biggest HVAC Install Job | Lessons Learned
28 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Zack talks about the biggest job Town & Country Air ever completed. A lot of lessons were learned during that month....yes....a month.
The Downfall of Town & Country Air
25 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Zack discusses the rise and eventual fall of his HVAC service business.
AHR Experience | Atlanta 2019
23 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Topics - AHR Discussion - BCR Meet Up Event
John Pastorello | Refrigeration Technologies | Q & A
09 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
We ask John Pastorello all the questions you guys submitted on YouTube. Topics- Coil protection spray Pan and drain treatment How John entered the bus...
End of the Year Bash!
04 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Topics- Too random too list
Jason Obrzut | Combustion Analysis on HVAC Systems
27 Dec 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Topics - How combustion analyzers work - applications where you need to perform a combustion analysis - how different category furnaces should be meas...
Jason Obrzut | Smart Valve Operation and Troubleshooting
21 Dec 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Guest Jason Obrzut from ESCO Topics- - Smart valve troubleshooting - Smart valve sequence of operation - Tools for troubleshooting smart valves
R410a Replacements | Solstice N41 R466A | Opteon XL41 R454B
21 Dec 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Topics - Replacement for R410a picked by Carrier/ICP - Composition of R466A by Honeywell
Vacuum Experiment | The Other Side of Popular Tools
17 Dec 2018
Contributed by Lukas
HST Radio show from 12/3/18 Topics - The HUB 6 is back - Vacuum testing experiment - Redfish & BluFlame
Tool Pros | Rental Tools, Cordless Tool Takeover, Winter Truck Stock
13 Dec 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Guest | Billy Knoth & Brent Ridley from the Tool Pros Podcast Topics - - Tools you need to rent and not buy - Cordless tools replacing corded tools - ...
Matt McKinney | The Replacements for 410a |VRF Call & Comedy
07 Dec 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Topics- -Matt McKinney talk about the future replacements for 410a -HVAC Comedy from Zack & AK
#TECHThursday | Ralph Wolf | w/ Ted Cook & Alexander F.
03 Dec 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Topics - Ralph's completed Bosch install - Ralph goes to class with NCI - Ted Cook calls in - Alexander calls in
#TECHThursday 11/8/18 | Ralph Wolf & Alexander F.
30 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Topics- - New power tools - Ralph calls in - Alex calls in
Dave Shankland | Nor Cal Refrigeration & HVAC
28 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Topics - Starting a business - Working for someone vs. ownership - Refrigeration service tips - The life of Dave Shankland
Jim Bergmann | HVAC Vacuum on a Chiller | Q & A
21 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Topics - - TruBlu Hoses vs. other vacuum hoses (construction) - Out-gassing hoses - AK's 2500 chiller vacuum - Q & A with Jim
5 | 11/5/18
05 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Topics- - Andrew's VRF service call adventure - An HVAC history lesson
4 | 10/29/18
29 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Topics- - Email from a listener (HVAC Shop Talk mailbag) - Luke Skywalker was an HVAC Tech - Willis Carrier's big job
3 | 10/22/18
22 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
This week's topics - - Andrew's trip to Veto Pro Pac - Emails from the guys - Follow-up on HVAC wages
2 | 10/15/18
15 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Topics- TruBlu hoses HVAC hourly wages. How much should you make? How can you improve your hourly wage? Metering Device (Tech Tip) Motor Overloads (CO...
Andrew Greaves (AK HVAC) Announcement | HVAC Career Paths
08 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Show notes - - Andrew Greaves makes a big announcement - Zack and Andrew talk about HVAC career paths - The future of the HVAC Shop Talk brand is anno...
#TechThursday | 10 Best HVAC YouTube Channels | NYLOG Contest
28 Sep 2018
Contributed by Lukas
1st ever HVAC #TechThursday! - Top ten HVAC YouTube channels. - Guys test the wheel of fate.
Live from the BnB | Zack with Ralph Wolf
21 Sep 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Summary for this week- - Zack regales the audience with stories about hurricane Florence. - Ralph comes in to have an HVAC/life discussion
HVAC Discussion | #SWAGTuesday 9/11/18
13 Sep 2018
Contributed by Lukas
- Zack gives away prizes on the live YouTube stream - Discussions vary based on chat questions/comments
SWAG & Tool Giveaway | Big Secret Revealed
08 Sep 2018
Contributed by Lukas
- Zack picks winners for the Amprobe, Refrigeration Technologies, and UEI Test Instruments gear - Find out when the next giveaway is going to happen! ...
NATE Test Prep with HVAC Techs in the Field
06 Sep 2018
Contributed by Lukas
What happens in this podcast?? - Guys call in and try to get NATE questions correct - Zack talks about a "big secret"
Women in HVAC | 4 New Veto bags | 10 Best AC Units
05 Sep 2018
Contributed by Lukas
What happened this episode?? - We discusses why HVAC needs girls! - 4 potential Veto bags - 10 Best Ac units - Curtis Bowers calls in
Black Mold | Naval HVAC Issues | Techs Call the Show
31 Aug 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Zack discusses more black mold news reports and HVAC techs call into the show.
Trump Tariffs, 5 Best HVAC Job States, and Ralph Wolf Calls In
30 Aug 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Zack talks about the new Trump tariffs, the guys try to guess the best HVAC job states and Ralph Wolf calls in to shoot the breeze (not with a gun).
HVAC Good Deeds | Mold Issues & Solutions | HVAC Gauges
27 Aug 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Zack goes over the HVAC news of the day, takes phone calls, and discusses HVAC smart probes.
HVAC Law Breakers | Side Job Advice | iConnect Code
24 Aug 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Zack talks about HVAC law breakers, how to handle side jobs and discusses some randoms with HVAC callers.
Azure Digi Motor | Brent Ridley Says No to R22 Retrofits
22 Aug 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Zack talks about the Mars Azure Digi Motor's specs and applications. Brent Ridley talks about why he doesn't like R22 retrofit refrigerants.
Zack the Commercial Poser | Turning Things Around
17 Aug 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Zack talks about his time in commercial HVAC and how the listeners made a huge difference in his life.
Ralph Wolf and John Pearson | MeasureQuick + Fieldpiece, The TruBlu Savings, and Flare Driers
15 Aug 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of HVAC Shop Talk, Zack talks to Ralph Wolf and John Pearson. The guys talk about Fieldpiece probes working with MeasureQuick, TruBlu ...
TruBlu Experiment, Geos, Lennox Leaks and More! | Billy Knoth and Nick Rowan
13 Aug 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Zack talks about a vacuum experiment and takes calls from Billy Knoth and Nick Rowan. The guys talk about maritime HVAC, Waterfurnace, Lennox leaks an...
Matt McKinney | Low Quality Refrigerant Warning | Flush Questions
10 Aug 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Matt McKinney returns to go over a refrigerant bulletin released by Chemours. Matt also answers some refrigerant flush questions.
Tru Blu Hoses, Vacuum Preferences | Nick & Monica G.
07 Aug 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of HVAC Show Talk Zack talks about the new Tru Blu vacuum hoses. He also talks about the effect of HVAC marketing. Monica and Nick G. ...
Chris Stephens | HVACR Videos
05 Aug 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In this interview, Zack talks to Chris Stephens. Chris is the owner of the "HVACR Videos" YouTube channel. Chris and Zack discuss family businesses, p...
Stephen Rardon | Navac & Hilmor Tools, Bosch, and Accutools Hoses
02 Aug 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Zack talks to Stephen Rardon about a variety of tools and his new small business. Stephen sells the much discussed Bosch inverter.
Hard Work Does Not Equal Success | NATE Exam Contest
30 Jul 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Zack talks about how hard work may not lead to the desired result. Also, we have a contest to see who wins some sweet SWAG!
HVAC Tech Talk w/ Gerry G. and Alexander F.
26 Jul 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Zack talks to techs during a call in episode of HVAC Shop Talk podcast on YouTube.
Refrigerant Discussion - 407c, 410a, 422b, 438a | R32 & R290 Auto Ignition
21 Jul 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of HVAC Shop Talk, Zack talks about a variety of refrigerant related topics.