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 614 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

HVAC and Refrigeration tech hosts HVAC Know It All Podcast, a business show with 614 episodes published.

Our AI reads these to draft pitches. Use them as grounding for a pitch that cites a real guest and a specific topic.

• 

  HVAC Know It All Podcast

  HVAC Business Growth for Contractors Being Crushed by Rebates & Complexity with Samir Pendse

  Aug 19, 202621 min

  In this episode of the HVAC Know It All Business Edition Podcast, co-hosts Gary McCreadie and Furman Haynes from WorkHero sit down with Samir Pendse , Co-founder & CEO at Coral exploring the future of HVAC financing, heat pump adoption, rebate programs, and innovative business models like HVAC-as-a-Service. They discuss why affordability remains the biggest barrier to energy-efficient equipment, how contractors can simplify financing for homeowners, and why marketing should focus on comfort and savings rather than politics. The conversation also covers the challenges small contractors face, the evolution of financing options, and what the future of home comfort solutions looks like. Coral is a company helping HVAC contractors simplify rebates, incentives, and financing for homeowners. Coral enables contractors to offer affordable energy-efficient systems without navigating complex incentive programs, making high-efficiency HVAC upgrades more accessible across the United States. Expect To Learn: Why affordability is the biggest challenge for heat pump adoption. How financing can increase sales of high-efficiency HVAC systems. Why comfort and energy savings should be the primary marketing message for heat pumps. The unique challenges small HVAC contractors face with rebate programs. How contractor coordination impacts energy-efficiency projects. The rise of HVAC-as-a-Service and subscription-based home comfort. Coral's vision for simplifying financing, incentives, and rebates for contractors. Timestamps : 00:00 - Introduction 00:53 - Are Heat Pumps Becoming the New Standard? 02:01 - The Politics of Heat Pump Marketing 04:25 - Keeping Politics Out of HVAC Sales 05:54 - Why Economics Will Drive Heat Pump Growth 07:21 - Can Small Contractors Keep Up With Incentive Programs? 09:25 - Coordinating HVAC, Electrical & Weatherization Projects 10:56 - The Future of HVAC Financing 13:37 - HVAC as a Service: Subscription-Based Heating & Cooling 14:56 - Why HVAC Subscriptions Are Growing 16:25 - Partnerships Between Manufacturers, Distributors & Financing 17:41 - Why HVAC as a Service Makes Sense for Homeowners 20:12 - Coral's Expansion Plans & Final Advice for Contractors 21:06 - Closing Remarks Follow our Guest Samir Pendse: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/samirpendse/ Company LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/startcoral/ Company Website: https://www.startcoral.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__/

  ListenShow Notes
• 

  HVAC Know It All Podcast

  HVAC Sales Struggles for Contractors to Close Deals using Upfront Rebates with Samir Pendse

  Aug 12, 202620 min

  In this episode of the HVAC Know It All Business Edition Podcast, co-hosts Gary McCreadie and Furman Haynes from WorkHero sit down with Samir Pendse , Co-founder & CEO at Coral . He shares how Coral simplifies that process by guaranteeing rebates upfront, connecting homeowners with the best financing options, and helping contractors close more deals without adding administrative burden. The conversation also explores financing for repairs, contractor operations, working capital challenges, and how evolving government rebate programs are shaping the future of the HVAC industry. Coral is a platform that helps HVAC contractors simplify rebate management and financing for energy-efficient home upgrades. By combining guaranteed upfront rebates with low-cost financing options, Coral enables contractors to improve close rates, streamline operations, and make high-efficiency systems more affordable for homeowners. Expect To Learn: How upfront rebates improve homeowner affordability and contractor sales. Why financing has become essential for modern HVAC replacements. The operational challenges contractors face when managing rebate programs. How rebate complexity impacts sales, marketing, and back-office workflows. The importance of working capital when contractors float rebate payments. Why repair financing represents a major untapped opportunity. What upcoming government rebate programs mean for HVAC contractors. Timestamps: 00:00 – Introduction 01:12 – The Affordability Challenge Behind Heat Pumps and Energy Upgrades 01:54 – Can Financing Help Homeowners Cover Costly HVAC Repairs? 03:37 – Why Repair Financing Matters Just as Much as System Replacement 06:34 – How Contractors Can Use Rebates as a Competitive Advantage 08:11 – Creating More Confidence at the Kitchen Table with Guaranteed Rebates 09:34 – Understanding How HVAC Rebate Programs Work 12:03 – Should Contractors Lead Every Sales Conversation with Financing? 13:59 – Building Contractor Operations Around Rebate Programs 16:21 – The Working Capital Challenge of Waiting for Rebate Payments 17:09 – What the Latest Federal Rebate Guidance Means for HVAC Contractors Follow our Guest Samir Pendse: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/samirpendse/ Company LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/startcoral/ Company Website: https://www.startcoral.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__/

  ListenShow Notes
• 

  HVAC Know It All Podcast

  HVAC System Breakdowns for Managers to Avoid Catastrophic Shutdowns - Clayton & Robert Part 2

  Aug 6, 202620 min

  In this episode of the HVAC Know It All Podcast, host Gary McCreadie continues his conversation with Clayton Cassady , President, and Robert Laframboise , Vice President, Class A Operator at RC Mechanical Canada , about industrial ammonia refrigeration systems and the role of plant operators. They explain how ammonia plants work, common system pressures, direct and indirect refrigeration, operator training, control room duties, system redundancy, emergency response, and how proper operation helps keep products safe while supporting reliable plant performance. Gary, Clayton, and Robert discuss how industrial ammonia refrigeration plants operate and what it takes to keep them running safely. They explain direct and indirect refrigeration systems, common operating pressures, operator training, control room responsibilities, system redundancy, emergency response, and how proper plant operation helps protect refrigerated products and maintain reliable performance. Expect to Learn: How direct and indirect ammonia refrigeration systems are used in industrial facilities. What operators monitor in the control room to keep refrigeration systems running safely. How operator training prepares workers for plant operation, safety, and certification exams. Why redundancy and spare parts are important for protecting refrigerated products. How operators respond to power failures and other plant emergencies to keep systems operating. Episode Highlights: [00:00] - Sponsor: Factory Direct Filters ad [00:42] - Intro to Clayton & Robert in Part 2 [01:58] - Direct vs indirect refrigeration systems [03:09] - Ammonia pressures: discharge 150-180 PSI, suction 30–35 PSI [03:48] - Secondary refrigerants used in hockey rinks & production [06:45] - Hockey rink economics: costs, declining ice time, dry-pad growth [08:02] - Operator training: 10-week program covering theory, safety & exams [13:00] - Redundancy: multiple compressors & spare parts [16:29] - Emergency shutdowns, power failures & system restarts [18:59] - How to contact RC Mechanical & upcoming textbook 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 Guests Clayton Cassady and Robert Laframboise on: LinkedIn Profile - Clayton: https://www.linkedin.com/in/clayton-cassady-04a484205/ LinkedIn Profile - Robert: https://www.linkedin.com/in/robert-laframboise-805100204/ LinkedIn - RC Mechanical Canada: https://www.linkedin.com/company/rc-mechanical-canada/ Website - RC Mechanical Canada: https://www.rcmechanical.ca/ Follow the Host on: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gary-mccreadie-38217a77/ LinkedIn - HVAC Know It All Inc.: 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-2/615679643061429/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hvacknowitall1/ Follow the Podcast on: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@HVACKnowItAll Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6LCBJGw0EHG03rdWHxUMce Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hvac-know-it-all-podcast/id1359253455

  ListenShow Notes
• 

  HVAC Know It All Podcast

  HVAC Pricing, AI Automation & Financial Strategy with Valeria Velázquez

  Aug 5, 202621 min

  In this episode of the HVAC Know It All Business Edition Podcast, co-hosts Gary McCreadie and Furman Haynes from WorkHero sit down with Valeria Velázquez , Director of Customer Strategy at WorkHero and Co-Founder of Climate Champions to explore the balance between financial discipline and entrepreneurial vision. They discuss why accountants should provide clarity not dictate strategy, how contractors can use financial data to make better decisions, common operational mistakes they see across the industry, pricing in competitive markets, and how AI is reshaping the future of HVAC operations. Having worked with more than 45 HVAC contractors, she specializes in helping businesses improve their financial visibility, operational efficiency, pricing strategies, and office workflows. Her unique perspective combines real-world contracting experience with modern automation and AI-driven operations. Expect To Learn: Why financial reporting should support business vision, not replace it. The difference between accountants, advisors, and business decision-makers. The common operational patterns successful HVAC contractors share. Why clean data and accurate reporting are essential for growth. How to price profitably without simply matching competitors. Why small contractors often undervalue their services. How AI and automation will transform HVAC office operations by 2030. Timestamps : 00:00 – Introduction 00:42 – Finance vs. business vision 02:17 – The role of financial professionals 03:55 – Should accountants influence strategy? 05:25 – Budget limits and business growth 07:06 – Common patterns in successful HVAC businesses 08:20 – Why clean data matters 09:15 – Common HVAC pricing mistakes 10:08 – Pricing in a competitive market 11:00 – Pricing for long-term profitability 13:06 – Should small HVAC companies charge less? 14:36 – The future of AI in HVAC 17:39 – How WorkHero helps contractors 19:10 – Working in HVAC operations and AI 20:47 – Final thoughts & closing remarks Follow our Guest Valeria Velázquez & her Companies: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/valeria-velazquez-6a00402b7/ Climate Champions: https://www.linkedin.com/company/callthechampions/ WorkHero: https://www.linkedin.com/company/workherohvac/ Climate Champions: https://www.callthechampions.com/ WorkHero: https://www.workhero.pro/ WorkHero: https://www.instagram.com/workhero__/ 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__/

  ListenShow Notes
• 

  HVAC Know It All Podcast

  The Industry Running on Ammonia is Facing a Massive Skills Crisis with Clayton & Robert Part 1

  Aug 3, 202620 min

  In this episode of the HVAC Know It All Podcast, host Gary McCreadie is joined by Clayton Cassady , President, & Robert Laframboise , Vice President, Class A Operator at RC Mechanical Canada to discuss industrial ammonia refrigeration systems and how they operate. Clayton explains why ammonia is widely used in large facilities, the safety procedures required when working with it, and how ammonia leak detection systems help protect operators. Robert shares how RC Mechanical trains and supplies refrigeration operators for ammonia plants, covering Class A and Class B certifications, online and in person training, and industry staffing challenges. The conversation also explores plant operation, screw and reciprocating compressors, and the role of refrigeration operators in keeping industrial facilities running safely and efficiently. In this conversation, Clayton explains what industrial ammonia refrigeration systems are and why ammonia is used in large facilities such as cold storage warehouses, food production plants, and hockey rinks. He discusses ammonia safety, leak detection, ventilation, and the procedures required when working with the system. Robert and Gary explore topics such as refrigeration operator training, Class A and Class B certifications, industry staffing challenges, and the role of operators in ammonia plants. They also discuss plant operation, screw and reciprocating compressors, and why proper training and safety practices are important for reliable operation. Expect to Learn: What industrial ammonia refrigeration systems are and why ammonia is used in large facilities. The safety procedures, leak detection systems, and PPE required when working with ammonia. How refrigeration operators are trained, certified, and placed in ammonia plants. The difference between screw and reciprocating compressors used in ammonia systems. Why proper training, safe operating practices, and skilled operators are important for reliable plant operation. Episode Highlights: [00:00] - Sponsor Ad: Factory Direct Filters [00:42] - Intro to Guests Clayton and Robert in Part 1 [02:48] - Ammonia Refrigeration Basics [04:07] - Why Ammonia Over Synthetics? [05:27] - RC Mechanical's Operator Supply Business [08:54] - Safety Protocols & Ammonia Sensors [12:48] - RC Mechanical's Training Program Details [15:29] - Operator Classifications & Training [17:24] - Compressor Types & Screw Compressor Operation 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 Guests Clayton Cassady and Robert Laframboise on: LinkedIn Profile - Clayton: https://www.linkedin.com/in/clayton-cassady-04a484205/ LinkedIn Profile - Robert: https://www.linkedin.com/in/robert-laframboise-805100204/ LinkedIn - RC Mechanical Canada: https://www.linkedin.com/company/rc-mechanical-canada/ Website - RC Mechanical Canada: https://www.rcmechanical.ca/ 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 Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hvac-know-it-all-podcast/id1359253455

  ListenShow Notes

Recent guests on HVAC Know It All Podcast. Study who booked and why before you pitch.

Based on semantic analysis of episode topics and host coverage, this show is a strong guest fit for executives in:

Industry fit is computed by PitchCentric using vector embeddings of the show's episode catalog.