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/HVACKnowItAll Save 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 Know It...

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/HVACKnowItAll Save 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 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/blog/an-hvac-technicians-guide-to-wireless-communications Reach out to Ben to contribute to HVAC Know It All....

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/HVACKnowItAll Save 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 Know It All on social media...

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/professional/ www.cintas.com/HVACKnowItAll Save 8% on your purchase https://www.trutechtools.com/ with promo code knowitall Check out the...

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

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 at CMPX. Book a free strategy session to review your...

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/hvacknowitall Check out the full Navien walk through https://youtu.be/E6UmOK9nrlE

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

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 bulb placement. https://www.master.ca/professional/ www.cintas.com/HVACKnowItAll Save 8% on your purchase https://www.trutechtools.com/...

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-fluorescent-leak-detection-dyes/ https://www.master.ca/professional/ www.cintas.com/HVACKnowItAll Save 8% on your purchase https://www.trutechtools.com/...

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

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-report https://www.master.ca/professional/ www.cintas.com/HVACKnowItAll Save 8% on your purchase https://www.trutechtools.com/ with promo code knowitall Check...

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.cintas.com/HVACKnowItAll Save 8% on your purchase https://www.trutechtools.com/ with promo code knowitall Check out the HVAC Know It...

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 knowitall Check out the HVAC Know It All app app.hvacknowitall.com...

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 video https://youtu.be/SVkDRaJptao https://www.master.ca/professional/ www.cintas.com/HVACKnowItAll Save 8% on your purchase https://www.trutechtools.com/ with promo code knowitall Check out the HVAC Know It All app...

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

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

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

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