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How Private Equity Has Been Shaping the Industry (and How to Navigate It)
So You Want to Be a Space HVAC Tech
8 Tips for New Techs (So You Don’t Get Fired)
Top Residential A/C Maintenance Tips
Battery-Integrated HVAC Systems: The Concept of Load Shifting with Built-in Storage
Decoding Windows: Frame Types, Low-E Glass, and How They Affect HVAC
The EPAโs 15-Pound Refrigerant Threshold in 2026
Key Takeaways From the 7th Annual HVACR Training Symposium
How Attic Designs Need to Account for Heat and Moisture
Selecting a Replacement Motor – Short #296
Nailing a Job Interview w/ Refrigeration Mentor
Digital Tools and AI – “So Happy Together” – Short #295
HVAC Summer Service Calls: Rushing, Mental Fog & How to Stay on Your Game
The House Always Wins! A Class On Building Science Basics – Short #294
Compressor Failures, What and Why w/ Ty
Multi Position Valves and More – Short #293
Triple Point In Water and CO2 w/ Andrew G. and Matthew T.
Washing Commercial Coils and Water Challenges – Short #292
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My family tries to live as holistically as possible. We make a lot of our own food and stay away from things that are heavily processed and have a lot of additives, preservatives, and common allergens. That means we like to buy snacks from independent brands that are transparent about their recipes, and one of […]
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“It sounds very fancy, but it’s really the HVAC of the spacecraft โ controlling humidity, temperature and the whole atmosphere onboard.” โ Manuel Retana, NASA Project Manager, ECLSS Artemis II | University of Nevada, Reno, April 2026 A NASA engineer who spent five years building the life support system on the Artemis II spacecraft name-dropped […]
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If you are new to the trade, I’d like to welcome you. Like many skilled trades, the HVAC/R trade has many opportunities and can help you make a good living. We need those of you who are young and new to the trade, and we are grateful to have you. But as a word of […]
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A while ago, Bert made a video about his top residential A/C maintenance service tips. He showed some pretty good practices in there, so weโre going to revisit them in this article. Maintenance procedures are vital to any HVAC business, especially those specializing in residential A/C. When we do preventive maintenance, the customers see our […]
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Over the past several years that weโve been discussing electrification as an industry, weโve heard concerns about the electrical grid struggling with peak cooling demands. Within the past couple of months, the concept of integrating battery storage directly into HVAC equipment has emerged as a vital solution for load management. This concept turns a typical […]
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Windows might seem like the builder’s problem, but they play a big role in what we do every day. Poorly designed windows can spike heat gain in summer or loss in winter, messing with load calculations and forcing HVAC systems to work overtime. That leads to uneven comfort, higher bills, and more service calls. Getting […]
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As of January 1, 2026, refrigerant regulations in the United States have undergone YET ANOTHER big shift. Per Subsection H of the American Innovation and Manufacturing (AIM) Act, which was passed by Congress and signed into law in December 2020, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has officially expanded leak repair and recordkeeping requirements to a […]
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This is a recap of the 7th Annual HVACR Training Symposium session, with a few key themes and takeaways. If you missed the symposium but find some topics of interest in this tech tip, you can still purchase a virtual ticket at hvacrschool.com/symposium. You must be logged in to your account with a ticket to […]
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This tech tip was heavily inspired by one aspect of Rick Simsโs 2021 HVACR Training Symposium session titled โConductsation.โ The entire presentation is worth a watch, but the advice in โConductsationโ and this tech tip are tailored to hot, humid climates. The contents of this tech tip may NOT work for colder climates. Dr. Allison […]
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๏ปฟ๏ปฟ In this short podcast episode, Bryan covers the points to consider when selecting a replacement motor, particularly blower motors and condensing fan motors in residential and light commercial applications. Horsepower and amperage both matter for matching, but they are not the only items to consider. We also have to consider phase (three-phase vs. single-phase), […]
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๏ปฟ๏ปฟ In this episode, Bryan welcomes back Trevor Matthews from Refrigeration Mentor for a conversation focused entirely on nailing a job interview in the HVAC and refrigeration trades โ whether itโs a technicianโs very first shot at breaking into the industry or an experienced tech looking to move to a new company or specialty. Trevor […]
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๏ปฟ๏ปฟ This short podcast episode is Tyler Nelson’s Bry-X presentation from the 7th Annual HVACR Training Symposium: Digital Tools and AI – “So Happy Together.” Tyler is the Business Development Manager and Global Trainer at Sauermann Americas. Artificial intelligence (AI) is measured data, not an authority, and it will not replace techs. It may enhance […]
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๏ปฟ๏ปฟ In this episode, Bryan leads a live team meeting focused on getting technicians mentally and practically ready for the summer rush. He opens by asking the group to name what makes the season different, and the answers pile up quickly: higher call volumes, hotter attics, more irritable customers, and a nagging pressure to move […]
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๏ปฟ๏ปฟ๏ปฟ In this short episode from the Bry-X stage of the 7th Annual HVACR Training Symposium, Tessa Murry gives a class on building science basics: The House Always Wins! Tessa is a building scientist who works with TEC. Tessa’s class is about how the house puts HVAC contractors in difficult situations. When people have indoor […]
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๏ปฟ๏ปฟ In this episode, Bryan sits down with compressor teardown specialist Ty Branaman for a deep dive into what really kills refrigeration and AC compressors. After some lighthearted banter, the conversation quickly turns technical: Ty has spent years cutting apart failed compressors on video, and he explains why that practice matters so much. As he […]
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๏ปฟ๏ปฟ In this short podcast episode, Bryan talks about multi-position service valves and more valve types. Many typical residential systems have brass service valves with a hex cap and Schrader ports; access happens solely through the Schrader ports (where the cores are). Schraders are restrictive and prone to leaking, and they don’t have the ability […]
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๏ปฟ In this episode, Bryan is joined by Matthew Taylor, a supermarket refrigeration specialist whose expertise centers on COโ rack systems, and Andrew Greaves, Director of User Experience at NAVAC Tools, for the third installment of their series on triple-point evacuation. The conversation expands beyond water to bring COโ into the picture, exploring where the […]
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๏ปฟ In this short podcast episode, Bryan talks about considerations for washing commercial coils and water challenges techs might face.ย Despite being the topic of debate within the last several years, cleaning coils matters and will affect performance. When washing coils, we use Refrigeration Technologies Viper cleaners (especially Venom Packs) when we actually need cleaners. No […]
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