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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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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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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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
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Work Life Balance And Why It's Important
09/08/2020 Duration: 10minStress is a silent killer and can creep up in many forms and cause an array of health issues. It's important to find a work life balance...Before you burn out.
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Kansas City HVACing w/Hannah Dahlor
31/07/2020 Duration: 01h04minFrom the get go, off the hop, however you wanna phrase it, Hannah brings it on this podcast. Another female in the skilled trades that is dedicated and going places. Hannah also has a very interesting hobby we learn about during the interview.
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Troubleshooting Overcharge, Undercharge and Liquid Line Restrictions
24/07/2020 Duration: 21minOn this episode I go through some common refrigerant side issues and how to troubleshoot them in the field. Supco M500 video https://youtu.be/wMG_E0sS2yk
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1st Year Apprentice And The Family Business w/Jessica Bannister
17/07/2020 Duration: 46minWe speak to Jess about her switch over to HVAC/R apprentice from an administrative role and how she plans to take over the family business with her brother.
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When Is It Time To Switch Companies?
11/07/2020 Duration: 17minAll HVAC techs out there wonder if the grass is greener somewhere else. No one really knows until the switch is made, but...Here are some factors that may help you decide if a switch is in the cards.
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The Perfect Technician Academy w/Dr. Thomas Moorman
26/06/2020 Duration: 58minWe speak with Dr. Thomas Moorman, Provost of the Perfect Technician Academy about how the academy operates to help create skilled trades workers with a focus on military veterans. CompanyCam https://companycam.com/hvacknowitall Navac https://navacglobal.com/ Testo https://www.testo.com/en-US/ Bluon https://www.bluonenergy.com/ Refrigeration Technologies https://www.refrigtech.com/ Cool Air Products https://www.coolairproducts.net/ Danfoss https://www.danfoss.com/en/ Yellow Jacket https://yellowjacket.com/ Save 8% off at Trutech Tools using promo code knowitall https://www.trutechtools.com/
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HVAC Self Help Tips
19/06/2020 Duration: 14minQuikie podcast on how to seek out info, types of resources available and what you can do on your own to help your progression in HVAC. CompanyCam https://companycam.com/hvacknowitall Navac https://navacglobal.com/ Testo https://www.testo.com/en-US/ Bluon https://www.bluonenergy.com/ Refrigeration Technologies https://www.refrigtech.com/ Cool Air Products https://www.coolairproducts.net/ Danfoss https://www.danfoss.com/en/ Yellow Jacket https://yellowjacket.com/ Save 8% off at Trutech Tools using promo code knowitall https://www.trutechtools.com/
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Four Trades One Man w/Jonathan Diaczun
18/06/2020 Duration: 01h19minWe talk to Jonathan, who lives in Edmonton, Alberta. Jonathan holds 3 licenses, plumbing, gas, and sheet metal and is currently in an apprenticeship for refrigeration. We discuss supermarket BMS, gas tickets and more. CompanyCam https://companycam.com/hvacknowitall Navac https://navacglobal.com/ Testo https://www.testo.com/en-US/ Bluon https://www.bluonenergy.com/ Refrigeration Technologies https://www.refrigtech.com/ Cool Air Products https://www.coolairproducts.net/ Danfoss https://www.danfoss.com/en/ Yellow Jacket https://yellowjacket.com/ Save 8% off at Trutech Tools using promo code knowitall https://www.trutechtools.com/