HVAC School - For Techs, By Techs - Podcast Episodes, Ranking & Reviews

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Building a Business That Lasts: Why Culture Beats Strategy in HVACR w/ Tony Gonzalez

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In this live stream episode, Bryan sits down with Tony Gonzalez, who has spent more than 25 years at Fieldpiece and now leads the company's training department. Tony star

Oct 29
1 h 05 min

Tight Enough to Fail - Short #309

In this short podcast episode, Bryan discusses electrical connections and whether tighter is better (or if a connection is tight enough to fail). Torque is a turning e

Oct 27
11 min

Glycol Skids for Market Refrigeration w/ Max Johnson

Glycol secondary loop systems are showing up in more and more grocery stores, and in this episode of the HVAC School Podcast, Bryan Orr sits down with Max, one of the com

Oct 22
1 h 02 min

Your Thermostat Is Reading the Wall - Short #308

In this short podcast episode, Bryan talks about why your thermostat is reading the wall, not the actual air temperature. A thermostat is an instrument designed to read

Oct 20
15 min

Next-Gen Filtration - Pressure Drop, MERV 16, and Bypass Prevention w/ Chris Howells

In this episode of the HVAC School Podcast, Bryan sits down with Chris Howells, senior training manager at AprilAire, to talk about what really makes a filtration system

Oct 15
47 min

The Fuse Only Blows When You Leave - Short #307

In this short podcast episode, Bryan talks about the fuse that only blows when you leave. The service call usually goes like this: you replace a blown fuse, the system ru

Oct 13
14 min

Questionable CO Alarms w/ Bill Spohn

In this episode of the HVAC School Podcast, Bryan welcomes back Bill Spohn to talk about carbon monoxide and a troubling trend in the alarms being sold online. They start

Oct 8
39 min

Same Charge, Different Numbers - Short #306

In this short podcast episode, Bryan talks about what happens when you adjust the condenser airflow: you have the same charge, different numbers. This short covers HVAC c

Oct 6
14 min

Tech, Mechanic, or Craftsman? Finding Your Fit in HVAC

Some people light up when they find a difficult electrical problem. Others want a wrench in their hand or take real satisfaction in a beautifully planned installation. Th

Oct 1
49 min

Normal Subcooling, Hidden Restriction - Short #305

A liquid-line restriction should cause high subcooling, right? Not always. In this short episode of the HVAC School podcast, we look at why normal subcooling does not rul

Sep 29
10 min

Airflow Serenity w/ Alex Meaney

In this episode from the 7th Annual HVACR Training Symposium, Alex Meaney delivers a live conference talk he calls "Airflow Serenity," built around the idea of knowing wh

Sep 24
50 min

Less Compressor, More Suction Pressure - Short #304

In this short podcast episode, Bryan talks about compression ratio and compressors, particularly why you see more suction pressure when the compressor unloads and what th

Sep 22
11 min

Mastering Your Meter Advanced Functionality with Louise Kellar (UEi Test Instruments)

In this episode, Bryan welcomes back Louise Kellar of UEi Test Instruments for a deep dive into getting more out of a digital clamp meter than the basic volts, amps, and

Sep 17
1 h 06 min

Premature Coil Failure in Ductless Mini-Splits & VRF Equipment - Short #303

In this short podcast, Bryan and Roman discuss premature coil failure in ductless mini-splits and VRF equipment. These coils are susceptible to a few different types o

Sep 15
22 min

Advanced Refrigerant Recovery: Best Practices for Diverse Systems and Environments

In this live episode, Bryan sits down with Jim Bergmann of measureQuick and NAVAC trainers Zane and Jesse Stewart for a deep, technician-focused conversation about advanc

Sep 10
1 h 12 min

The A2L & Refrigerant Transition - Short #302

In this short podcast episode, Bryan and Roman talk about the A2L & refrigerant transition again, particularly sensors on R-454B and R-32 equipment. Since the beginnin

Sep 8
17 min

Invented For Techs, by Techs: Inside Refrigeration Technologies' "The Lab"

In this episode, Bryan sits down with Mike Pastorello, owner of Refrigeration Technologies, and Ashley Lynds, director of education and brand management for Viper, to tal

Sep 3
1 h 00 min

The Ethics of IAQ – Testing vs. Remediation Conflicts - Short #301

In this short podcast episode, Bryan and Roman talk about the ethics of IAQ, particularly in terms of microbial growth testing vs. remediation conflicts, based on Roman's

Sep 1
22 min

Is 400 CFM per Ton Always Right? w/ Ty

400 CFM per ton is useful—until it isn't. In this episode, Bryan and Ty take on one of the trade's favorite rules of thumb. It can be a reasonable starting point for ma

Aug 27
43 min

The MERV 15 Filtration Physics - Short #300

In this short podcast episode, Bryan and Roman Baugh talk about indoor air quality and microbial control, specifically MERV 15 filter physics and how it all works when br

Aug 25
20 min

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What listeners say

A curated, balanced selection of Apple Podcasts reviews.

Bryan is an excellent educator. Whenever I need to better understand or clarify a topic, I go to HVAC School for clear and detailed information- and it has always worked well for me.

D-A-S-89 · Feb 2026

Been listening for a long time. 19 years in the industry in northwest Florida. Find myself not only learning new things but finding new ways to articulate things I’ve always known to my employees. Very interesting and informative.

nolehamma · Nov 2025

Mr. Orr has truly hit gold with his ability to spread knowledge on a career that has often suffered from insightful teachers. He brings along a cast of other experts that each provide an excellent viewpoint on the trade. There is no other single individual out there doing as much as Bryan does for the HVACR. This podcast is a MUST-listen to any technician serious about their trade.

Mdcrubengonza · Sep 2025

Lots of valuable information for the new and experienced hvacr techs/mechanics. The white shirt podcast is a good listen and something new techs should be aware of that they don't tech in trade schools. My first job was residential while going to school and I hated it. The employer cared about upsells and getting a salesman in the door. I was good at resolving/fixing the customers problem but was not good at selling. I was threatened with termination weekly for not meeting sales objectives. Anyhow, I moved to commercial refrigeration where mechanical and technical skills are wanted and awarded. Love what I do now. People interested in this trade should definitely be made aware of how many residential hvac companies do business so they know what they are getting into. If you like fixing and solving problems then residential is not a path you'll enjoy. At best it's a stepping stone into the commercial side. Sorry for the rant but no one talks about this. Appreciate you diving into it a bit.

hunterjmj · Jan 2025

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