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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The Refrigeration Cycle Explained
22/12/2020 Duration: 31minThe refrigeration cycle is not the most exciting topic in the world and I kinda felt that while talking into the mic. However, the refrigeration cycle is super important to understand and this is my take on the Refrigeration Cycle Explained. Website article https://www.hvacknowitall.com/blogs/blog/595767-the-refrigeration-cycle-explained#.X-JHSGlyaDY Boiling water at room temperature vid https://youtu.be/OMALAeAvKkg
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Parker Sporlan Zoom Lock Education w/Herb Schupp and Emily Morello
18/12/2020 Duration: 57minI got the chance to learn about the Parker Sporlan Zoom Lock with Emily and Herb. Since I had never used the tool myself I had many questions. Herb and Emily provided some great educational insight into the Zoom Lock Max and Zoom Lock Push fittings. Check out HVAC articles at www.hvacknowitall.com
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Hot Gas Defrost w/A Rapid Cycle Solenoid Valve
16/12/2020 Duration: 28minA recent service call lead to me to a faulty rapid cycle solenoid valve used in hot gas defrost. The solenoid valve was slightly bypassing causing an elevated evaporator temp. Check out www.hvacknowitall.com for more HVAC/R related articles and tips.
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Compressor Overheat, Liquid Injection and CO2 Refrigerant w/Don Gillis
11/12/2020 Duration: 01h18minCompressor overheat is the number one cause of compressor failure. We talk to Don Gillis from Emerson regarding this and we also get into a conversation about CO2 as a refrigerant. Check out www.hvacknowitall.com for HVAC related articles. FixQuick vid https://youtu.be/7qcX2kLjyBY
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Compressor Failure w/Trevor Matthews and Matt Waxer
04/12/2020 Duration: 01h11minOn this episode Trevor Matthews from Emerson and HVAC Tech Matt Waxer hop on with me, we chat about compressor failures and how to prevent them. Check out www.hvacknowitall.com for articles and tips.
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High Limit Switch and Spark Ignitor Troubleshooting
01/12/2020 Duration: 23minOn this episode we discuss a high limit switch and spark ignitor that were diagnosed as faulty through a series of troubleshooting steps. Check out this article and video https://youtu.be/gqP2OsF7Gx8 https://www.hvacknowitall.com/blogs/blog/581997-troublshooting-gas-fired-ignition-problems#.X8a7D1NyaDY
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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