HVAC Know It All Podcast

The HVAC Know It All Podcast, hosted by HVAC and Refrigeration tech Gary McCreadie, is an industry leading show that focuses on education within the HVAC and Refrigeration Trade - Such as HVAC Maintenance Tips.

HVAC Know It All Podcast is a business podcast hosted by HVAC and Refrigeration tech, with 627 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80.

HVAC and Refrigeration tech hosts HVAC Know It All Podcast, a business show with 627 episodes published.

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  When Do Mental Health Problems Need More Help Than Your Friends Can Give? Part 1

  Oct 1, 202627 min

  In this episode of HVAC Know It All , host Gary McCreadie speaks with Matt Showers , a commercial-industrial HVAC professional and the host of Trade Therapy Podcast . They discuss putting real stories behind the topic, recognizing when peer support is not enough, managing screen and gaming habits, and responding to online negativity without feeding it. Matt draws from his experience creating the Trade Therapy podcast and seeking therapy for his own screen addiction. He explains how professional support and future-focused exercises helped him reset priorities, set limits around gaming, and spend more intentional time with his family. Key Takeaways How sharing personal stories can make mental health conversations in the trades more concrete and relatable. Why professional help may be necessary when a mental health challenge is beyond what a friend can help resolve. How phone games and immersive video games can become a distraction from family and other priorities. The value of setting a timer and stepping away from screens before they consume more time than intended. Why asking questions and seeking context is more constructive than attacking people online. Key Timestamps 00:00 – Cintas Ad 04:03 – Matt explains why he started the Trade Therapy podcast 09:44 – Matt describes the pull of phone games and video games 12:02 – Therapy, future-focused exercises, and resetting priorities 21:35 – Why online attacks can be driven by attention and engagement This Episode is Kindly Sponsored by: Cintas: https://www.cintas.com/hvacknowitall Cool Air Products: https://www.coolairproducts.net/ Factory Direct Filters: https://www.factorydirectfilters.com/ SupplyHouse: https://www.supplyhouse.com/tm Use promo code HKIA5 to get 5% off your first order at Supplyhouse! Follow the Guest and His Podcast on: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hvac_grammarian/ Guest Linktree: https://linktr.ee/Hvac.grammarian Podcast Spotify: https://creators.spotify.com/pod/profile/trade-therapy/ Follow the Host on: LinkedIn Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gary-mccreadie-38217a77/ LinkedIn - HVAC Know It All: https://www.linkedin.com/company/hvac-know-it-all-inc Website: https://www.hvacknowitall.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/people/HVAC-Know-It-All-2/61569643061429/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hvacknowitall1/ Follow the Podcast on: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@HVACKnowItAll Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6LCBJGw0EHG03rdWHxUMce Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hvac-know-it-all-podcast/id1359253455

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  How AI and Commissioning Are Changing the Future of HVAC Service with Jim Bergmann

  Sep 30, 202624 min

  In this episode of the HVAC Know It All Business Edition Podcast, co-hosts Gary McCreadie and Furman Haynes from WorkHero speak with Jim Bergmann , President of measureQuick , and Director of New Product Development at Redfish Instruments Inc. about residential HVAC commissioning, reducing callbacks, and verified equipment operation. Jim explains how airflow, static pressure, charging, and manufacturer installation requirements affect system longevity. He also discusses AI guardrails, diagnostic tools, repair options, and why HVAC businesses may benefit from more specialized roles. Expect To Learn: Why commissioning helps reduce callbacks and protect equipment. How airflow and static pressure affect system operation. What verified equipment operation includes for residential installs. Why technicians should follow manufacturer installation requirements. Where AI can support HVAC diagnostics and where human judgment remains necessary. How repair options can serve customers in a repair economy. Why specialized roles can strengthen installation and commissioning quality. Timestamps: 00:00 – Introduction to part two with Jim Bergmann 00:48 – Callbacks and commissioning for business owners 02:02 – Verified equipment operation for residential systems 07:19 – AI and the future of HVAC diagnostics 07:48 – AI as a tool for refining thinking 09:11 – AI guardrails and Measure Quick's use of measured data 13:16 – Repair options in a repair economy 17:24 – Specialized commissioning and technical efficiency roles 23:14 – Closing conversation on AI and HVAC Follow our Guest Jim Bergmann: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jim-bergmann-2968178/ Company LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/measurequick-application/ Company Website: https://measurequick.com/ Follow Gary McCreadie: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gary-mccreadie-38217a77/ Website: https://www.hvacknowitall.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/people/HVAC-Know-It-All-2/61569643061429/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hvacknowitall1/ Follow Furman Haynes: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/furmanhaynes/ WorkHero: https://www.linkedin.com/company/workherohvac/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/workhero__/

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  Is New HVAC Technology Making Technicians Better or Too Dependent? with Don Gillis Part 2

  Sep 28, 202620 min

  In this episode of HVAC Know It All , host Gary McCreadie speaks with HVACR Educator Don Gillis of Gillis Coach about helping technicians adapt to digital tools and evolving equipment. They cover the shift from analog instruments to Bluetooth-enabled technology, the value of understanding mechanical fundamentals, and how to assess training resources before relying on them. Don draws on experience in field service, service management, manufacturer work, and training to explain why technicians and counter staff need a stronger grasp of refrigeration fundamentals. His perspective connects real-world testing, tool calibration, and ongoing training to the changes technicians face with modern controls, EEVs, and new refrigerants. Key Takeaways How to combine digital diagnostic tools with an understanding of the mechanical principles behind the readings. Why technicians teaching others need to stay current with the tools and technology used in the field. The importance of learning the refrigeration cycle so counter staff can have more useful technical conversations. How to evaluate online HVAC training by choosing sources that demonstrate sound knowledge and real-world mistakes. Why new components such as EEVs and variable-speed equipment require technicians to move beyond familiar routines. The difference between laboratory testing and field testing when manufacturers introduce new products. Key Timestamps [00:00] - Sponsor Ad: Factory Direct Filters [00:42] - Introduction to Don Gillis & the Focus of the Episode [02:25] – Don's early adoption of digital tools and Bluetooth technology [06:46] – Why new technicians should train with current digital equipment [08:44] – The decline of refrigeration knowledge at the supply counter [11:50] – How refrigeration technology reaches residential HVAC systems [12:53] – Accepting change and choosing reliable online training sources [16:16] – Laboratory testing, field testing, and product release pressure [19:10] – Closing discussion on scroll-compressor check valves This Episode is Kindly Sponsored by: Cintas: https://www.cintas.com/hvacknowitall Cool Air Products: https://www.coolairproducts.net/ Factory Direct Filters: https://www.factorydirectfilters.com/ SupplyHouse: https://www.supplyhouse.com/tm Use promo code HKIA5 to get 5% off your first order at Supplyhouse! Follow the Guest and His Company on: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dongilliscom/ Company LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/gillis-coach/ Company Website: https://gilliscoach.com/ Follow the Host on: LinkedIn Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gary-mccreadie-38217a77/ LinkedIn - HVAC Know It All: https://www.linkedin.com/company/hvac-know-it-all-inc Website: https://www.hvacknowitall.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/people/HVAC-Know-It-All-2/61569643061429/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hvacknowitall1/ Follow the Podcast on: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@HVACKnowItAll Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6LCBJGw0EHG03rdWHxUMce Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hvac-know-it-all-podcast/id1359253455

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  HVAC Training Has Changed; Here's What Today's Technicians Need with Don Gillis Part 1

  Sep 25, 202622 min

  In this episode of HVAC Know It All , host Gary McCreadie speaks with HVACR Educator Don Gillis of Gillis Coach about how HVAC training has changed from the field-based approaches of decades past. They examine apprenticeship experiences, knowledge gaps, digital learning tools, and how senior technicians can build confidence by involving apprentices in real troubleshooting. Drawing on more than 30 years in HVAC, including roles with Emerson, Chemours, and as a service manager, Don shares how he developed his training approach. His experience teaching refrigerants, building science, weatherization, and technicians in the field informs his focus on practical learning, curiosity, and helping people advance in their careers. Key Takeaways How involving apprentices in setup and troubleshooting can build confidence instead of treating them only as helpers. Why a senior technician should ask an apprentice for input when a diagnostic process stalls. The value of teaching a repeatable troubleshooting methodology so apprentices can identify missed steps. How digital resources can help apprentices find answers when the technician beside them does not know the answer. Why withholding knowledge can weaken training and limit a team's ability to solve problems. The importance of creating a respectful truck environment where apprentices can learn without unnecessary frustration. Key Timestamps [00:00] - Sponsor Ad: Factory Direct Filters [00:43] – Gary introduces Don Gillis and the discussion on HVAC training [02:31] – Don's path from Emerson and Chemours to coaching and curriculum development [07:10] – How committing to an independent business changes fear into planning and excitement [08:42] – Don's early field training experience and the value of learning alongside apprentices [12:42] – How past training environments could be toxic or unsupported [15:13] – Brand-focused training, broken school equipment, and learning from manuals [20:41] – Using an apprentice's perspective to catch missed troubleshooting steps This Episode is Kindly Sponsored by: Cintas: https://www.cintas.com/hvacknowitall Cool Air Products: https://www.coolairproducts.net/ Factory Direct Filters: https://www.factorydirectfilters.com/ SupplyHouse: https://www.supplyhouse.com/tm Use promo code HKIA5 to get 5% off your first order at Supplyhouse! Follow the Guest and His Company on: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dongilliscom/ Company LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/gillis-coach/ Company Website: https://gilliscoach.com/ Follow the Host on: LinkedIn Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gary-mccreadie-38217a77/ LinkedIn - HVAC Know It All: https://www.linkedin.com/company/hvac-know-it-all-inc Website: https://www.hvacknowitall.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/people/HVAC-Know-It-All-2/61569643061429/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hvacknowitall1/ Follow the Podcast on: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@HVACKnowItAll Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6LCBJGw0EHG03rdWHxUMce Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hvac-know-it-all-podcast/id1359253455

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  Why commissioning is essential for profitable HVAC businesses with Jim Bergmann

  Sep 23, 202624 min

  In this episode of the HVAC Know It All Business Edition Podcast, co-hosts Gary McCreadie and Furman Haynes from WorkHero speak with Jim Bergmann , president of measureQuick , and Director of New Product Development at Redfish Instruments Inc. about commissioning as a business process. They cover preventive component replacement, technician tools, accurate measurements, callback costs, and creating consistent field procedures. Jim explains how missing or inconsistent tools can lead technicians to guess at system performance. He also discusses using standardized truck layouts, tool allowances, and commissioning processes to improve diagnosis and reduce callbacks. Expect To Learn: How proactive capacitor and contactor replacement can reduce callbacks. Why higher-quality replacement components may support preventive maintenance. Which commissioning issues commonly affect duct leakage, airflow, and refrigerant charge. How to verify that technicians have accurate, appropriate diagnostic tools. Why standardized tools and measurement methods improve field consistency. How callback costs extend beyond technician wages and truck expenses. Why tracking callbacks and building repeatable processes supports business growth. Timestamps (Audio): 00:00 – Introduction to Jim Bergmann 00:58 – Preventing callbacks through maintenance 02:47 – Capacitor quality, heat, and failure patterns 04:25 – Scheduled capacitor and contactor replacement 06:02 – Commissioning from a business owner perspective 11:15 – Calculating the financial cost of a callback 11:38 – Why airflow measurement matters before charging 15:21 – Tool allowances and technician accountability 15:57 – Building consistency with a tool co-op 19:11 – Why small businesses should track callbacks 20:00 – The reputation and labor costs of poor-quality work Follow our Guest Jim Bergmann: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jim-bergmann-2968178/ Company LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/measurequick-application/ Company Website: https://measurequick.com/ Follow Gary McCreadie: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gary-mccreadie-38217a77/ Website: https://www.hvacknowitall.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/people/HVAC-Know-It-All-2/61569643061429/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hvacknowitall1/ Follow Furman Haynes: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/furmanhaynes/ WorkHero: https://www.linkedin.com/company/workherohvac/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/workhero__/

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