Synopsis
The HVAC Know It All podcast is hosted by me, Gary McCreadie. These are my thoughts, my jobs, my tools....This is my HVAC life.
Episodes
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A General Guide To HVAC/R Troubleshooting
27/11/2020 Duration: 50minIn this episode we talk about needed tools to perform a diagnosis, sequence of operation, and the steps to completing a successful HVAC/R service call. Check out this article that outlines the steps in detail. https://www.hvacknowitall.com/blogs/blog/575992-a-general-guide-to-hvac-troubleshooting#.X8FZmVNyaDY
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Working On Your Business Instead Of In Your Business w/Danielle Putnam
20/11/2020 Duration: 01h06minDanielle brings it in this episode, we discuss how to move out of working in your business to working on your business and implementing processes to make it thrive. To receive a free process writing guide from Danielle email her at danielle@menupricing.com Danfoss Cooling United Live OnDemand https://w.tame.events/e/145364898. Visit hvacknowitall.com for HVAC articles and tips. Supco TradeFox ideas@supcotradefox.com
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Mini Split Installation w/Gerry Wagner
13/11/2020 Duration: 01h06sOn this episode we talk to Gerry, VP of HVAC Technical Training at Tradewinds Climate Systems Inc. Gerry and I discuss mini split installation from start to finish. Check out the www.hvacknowitall.com for HVAC articles and tips.
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Chiller Evacuation Set Up
11/11/2020 Duration: 19minOn this episode we discuss evacuation on a 75 ton McQuay chiller. Check out the article and videos https://www.hvacknowitall.com/blogs/blog/567966-the-science-of-evacuation-and-on-site-pull-down#.X6ms5mlyaDY Danfoss Cooling United Live on demand. https://w.tame.events/e/145364898
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Large Scale HVAC Project Management w/Jessie Hernandez
07/11/2020 Duration: 53minWe talk to Jessie about her role as a VP and HVAC project manager. Jessie reveals her day to day experiences in dealing with inspectors, her crew and customers. Check out www.hvacknowitall.com and the HVAC Know It All Youtube channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-MsPg9zbyneDX2qurAqoNQ/videos
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Residential Flood Protection w/Steven Foss and Brandon Bruce from Stream Labs
01/11/2020 Duration: 46minWe talk to Steve and Brandon about their product from Stream Labs that will help prevent flood damage in a home and detect micro water leaks. Save 8% on purchases at trutechtools.com with code knowitall, visit hvacknowitall.com for HVAC related articles and tips.
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Crawl Spaces, Attics and Sales w/Reyna O'neill
23/10/2020 Duration: 55minI had a great chat with Reyna about her career in the HVAC field, we talked about her hospitalization from attic heat exhaustion and her transition into sales.
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Money As A Tool w/Caleb Guilliams
16/10/2020 Duration: 53minI take the opportunity to speak with Caleb about money and finances. Using money as a tool rather than chasing it is beneficial to all of us within the skilled trades. Click here to receive Caleb's free book. https://quaxel3.net/v1/t/c/137f1194-879e-038e-e716-2141bf8bc7ae/gm%3Ac422f01a-faa0-41d4-ae6a-d28ca8953fbe/gary%40hvacknowitall.com/?http%3A%2F%2FBetterWealth.com%2FHVAC=
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Skilled Trades Health and Wellness w/Dave Elliot
13/10/2020 Duration: 01h08minI talk to Dave about how we can be healthier individuals in the trades. It's important when you're young to preserve the body to increase your longevity.
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Building A Skilled Trades Business The Right Way w/Daniel Guest
07/10/2020 Duration: 51minI get a great opportunity to speak with Daniel, a triumphant ambassador for the skilled trades, a thoughtful leader and community advocate that is growing his business the right way!
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She's A Nerdy Girl Mechanic w/Sara Benoy
02/10/2020 Duration: 56minOn this episode we get to know Sara, we learn about her nerdyness, her love for mechanical work and and her transition into the HVAC field. Sara also has a podcast called, Women Behind The Wrench. Cooling United Live https://w.tame.events/e/145364898
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Why Did The Roll Out Trip?
24/09/2020 Duration: 08minI pulled some audio from a service call I did last winter. The unit roll out switch had previously tripped and and was off again. Here are the steps I took to repair it. Danfoss Cooling United Live https://w.tame.events/e/145364898
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NATE CHP-5 Exams w/Anthony Spagnoli
18/09/2020 Duration: 40minWe talk to Tony from Nate about their new CHP-5 exams that were released on July 1 2020. The 5 exams cover HVAC service, install, electrical, comfort/air flow and fundamentals.
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Virtual HVAC Training w/Doug Donovan from Interplay Learning
16/09/2020 Duration: 48minVery cool conversation with Doug about his virtual, on demand training platform. VR training is catching on and could be the go to for many industries in the coming years. For more info go to interplaylearning.com Testo Webinars Combustion Analysis and Safety https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/6828482189246338320?source=gm Testo Smart Probes: Work Smarter https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/3903055581687854352?source=gm Airflow & IAQ - Baseline Commercial HVAC systems for Health Crisis Mitigation https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/7698834703072908048?source=gm Understanding Superheat, Subcooling & Saturation https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/4100185921920200208?source=gm
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Smart Home Filtration w/Michael Petgrave
14/09/2020 Duration: 42minIn this episode we talk to Michael about the Alvi filter, how it was born, how it works and how it performs compared to the standard pleated filter. Cool Unit Live by Danfoss https://w.tame.events/e/145364898
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How To Change Your Vacuum Pump Oil and When
10/09/2020 Duration: 09minIt's debatable when to change your vacuum pump oil but no matter what method you use to make your decision, it still needs to be done. In this quickie podcast we talk Chang that and offer some tips to make your change go well. Vacuum pump oil change video https://youtu.be/rNqvWbxjre4 Boiling water at room temp video https://youtu.be/OMALAeAvKkg
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Heated Drive Way Install And The Rapping Plumber w/Danny Gronendyke
09/09/2020 Duration: 58minWe talk to Danny G about his life as a plumber, a snow melt system he installed for his driveway and a unique rapping talent he is taking to new heights. Danfoss Cooling United Live https://w.tame.events/e/145364898 How To Check Micro Amp Video https://youtu.be/gV7vjjtpJ5c
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Open Breaker And Finding The Fault
28/08/2020 Duration: 20minOn this episode I take you on another serivce call with me as I investigate an open breaker and find the fault. Here is the YouTube video link so you get a visual as well. https://youtu.be/wMKSE8gX5GM
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Carrier RTU Service Call - Compressor Won't Start
21/08/2020 Duration: 12minThis podcast uses some extracted audio from a repair video of a Carrier RTU. The problem and repair were simple but not simple if you haven't experienced that specific issue yet. I also include a tip to get you going in a jam. Repair video https://youtu.be/Tgfk2ST6FVc
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Organic Refrigeration Discussion w/ Chris Caissie
19/08/2020 Duration: 55minOn this episode we talk to Chris about refrigeration. We get into defrost, drain heaters, differences between AC and refrigeration and head master controls. Jamie Kitchen QandA https://youtu.be/zS18jm5PCVs Jet Gun video https://youtu.be/A-ntLZZp08I