Hvac Know It All Podcast

In this episode of the HVAC Know It All Podcast, host Gary McCreadie chats with Patrick Butler, a seasoned HVAC technician and educator, and Field Service Supervisor at SAV-MOR MECHANICAL, INC. Patrick, who has over 20 years in the industry, shares his journey from apprentice to expert. In Part 2, they discuss the shift in technician training, from old-school methods to modern approaches using social media and AI tools. Patrick also talks about the importance of allowing apprentices to fail and learn, while embracing new tech like Microsoft Copilot to streamline work and improve skills. Patrick Butler talks about the shift in HVAC training, explaining how apprentices now have access to online resources and AI tools like Microsoft Copilot. He emphasizes the importance of learning from mistakes and how embracing new technology helps technicians stay competitive in the ever-evolving HVAC field. Throughout this episode, Patrick shares how HVAC training has evolved, with online resources and AI tools playing a big