HVAC-ology

Welcome to "HVAC-ology," your podcast for all things related to commercial HVAC systems! Whether you're an experienced technician, an HVAC engineer, a curious business owner, or simply someone interested in understanding the parts and pieces of HVAC systems, this podcast is perfect for you. In each episode, our expert hosts and enthusiasts delve into the complex world of commercial heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC). We cover everything from the latest equipment technology advancements to practical tips. Music credits: "Bring Me Back" by Deleveled (instrumental for intro and with lyrics for outtro).

HVAC-ology is a business podcast hosted by Ryan Hudson and Kelly Patterson, with 24 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.

Ryan Hudson and Kelly Patterson hosts HVAC-ology, a business show with 24 episodes published.

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  From Kenny Rogers to Federal Prisons Management: Jeff Bowe's Journey

  Aug 14, 20251h 5mS0

  <p>Send us a text</p><p>Jeff Bowe's remarkable career trajectory reads like a modern-day Forrest Gump story, taking unexpected turns through the entertainment industry, federal prison system, and government contracting. During this fascinating conversation, Jeff shares how a college football injury led him to join Kenny Rogers' tour crew selling merchandise, eventually becoming one of Kenny's personal bodyguards and flying on private jets to performances nationwide.<br/><br/>When a chance conversation with a fellow deputy sheriff revealed significantly higher pay at federal prisons, Jeff pivoted again, beginning a decades-long career with the Federal Bureau of Prisons. Rising...

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  HVACOLOGY Talks to Daikin about R32: The Future of Refrigerants

  Jun 2, 202558 minS2

  <p>Send us a text</p><p>The refrigerants powering our air conditioning systems are undergoing a major transition, and understanding this shift is crucial for anyone involved in the HVAC industry. In this episode, we explore the fascinating world of R32 refrigerant with Daikin Applied experts Sharon Haeg and Rob Landes, who break down complex concepts into practical knowledge you can use.<br/><br/>Remember R22? Then R410A? Now we're moving to lower global warming potential (GWP) alternatives, with R32 emerging as a leading solution. Sharon and Rob explain why these transitions matter, dispelling myths about A2L...

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  Knowledge in Motion: Engineering Excellence at Cook Fans

  Apr 14, 202540 minS2

  <p>Send us a text</p><p>Chris Curry of Cook Fans shares the fascinating journey from his college internship to his current regional manager role, showcasing how this family-owned business has thrived by focusing exclusively on fan technology since 1941.<br/><br/></p><p>• The company was founded by Loren Cook after working with William Grainger (of Grainger supply) and learning fan manufacturing<br/>• Started with a single gravity fan that's still in production today<br/>• Maintains a debt-free structure that helped them navigate COVID supply chain issues<br/>• Converted valuable manufacturing space into educational facilities 25 years ago<br/>• Manufactures all Cook f...

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  HVAC-ology: The Power of Service in HVAC with Brigham Dickinson

  Apr 2, 202550 minS2

  <p>Send us a text</p><p>Brigham Dickinson, founder of Power Selling Pros, joins us to share his journey from marketing specialist to HVAC customer service expert and reveals how company culture directly impacts your bottom line.<br/><br/>• Started by training CSRs who were missing opportunities by misjudging "price shoppers"<br/>• Training customer service reps to achieve 85% call booking rates by using empathetic scripts<br/>• The best time to sell service agreements is during the initial anxious phone call, not during the technician visit<br/>• Creating culture through training precedents from the hiring process onward<br/>• Building individualized career pat...

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  Re-Release: Chillers, Cooling Towers, and Energy Magic: The HVAC Insider's Guide

  Mar 17, 202537 minS2

  <p>Send us a text</p><p>Heat recovery systems and series counterflow applications represent groundbreaking approaches to dramatically improve HVAC efficiency and reduce energy costs across commercial and industrial buildings.<br/><br/>• Heat recovery captures wasted energy and repurposes it where needed in a building system<br/>• The coefficient of performance (COP) measures efficiency - heat recovery systems can achieve COPs of 3.5 to 8.0<br/>• Modern heat recovery systems can be eight times more efficient than conventional fossil fuel heating<br/>• Series counterflow arrangements reduce chiller "lift" requirements, improving efficiency by about 25%<br/>• Even small commercial buildings can benefit from energy rec...

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