AC Service Tech Answers Podcast

In this podcast episode, Craig & Love2HVAC address ways a new technician can rise within their company along with ways they can continue to improve themselves so they will be more valuable as an employee!  Be sure to check out other content and resources here! Check Out Ty's Social Media Here!: https://www.facebook.com/Love2hvac/  Check out our website at https://www.acservicetech.com  Check out our YouTube Channel at https://www.youtube.com/@acservicetechchannel  Check out our new Articles at https://www.acservicetech.com/articles  Support Us: https://www.patreon.com/acservicetech  Tool List: https://www.amazon.com/shop/acservice...  Check out our HVAC Calculators at https://www.acservicetech.com/hvac-ca...  Try our new Quizzes! https://www.acservicetech.com/quizzes  Check out our Podcast! https://www.acservicetech.com/po

In this podcast episode, Craig addresses questions from technicians in the field about issues they have encountered when performing a vacuum procedure or breaking the vacuum with refrigerant! Be sure to check out other content and resources here! Our Newest Book!: https://amzn.to/4aw2OOd  Check out our website at https://www.acservicetech.com  Check out our YouTube Channel at https://www.youtube.com/@acservicetechchannel  Check out our new Articles at https://www.acservicetech.com/articles  Support Us: https://www.patreon.com/acservicetech  Tool List: https://www.amazon.com/shop/acservice...  Check out our HVAC Calculators at https://www.acservicetech.com/hvac-ca...  Try our new Quizzes! https://www.acservicetech.com/quizzes  Check out our Podcast! https://www.acservicetech.com/podcast  Follow us on Facebook! https://www.facebook.com/acservicetech  Follow us on Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/acservicetech  Support the Channel by purchasing tools via Tru Tech Tools! Use this link https://www.trutechtools.com/?aff=8 Save 6% at checkout using code "acservicetech"

In this podcast episode, Craig answers multiple questions about refrigerant recovery and the problems technicians have performing these procedures out in the field!  Be sure to check out other content and resources here! Our Newest Book!: https://amzn.to/4aw2OOd  Check out our website at https://www.acservicetech.com  Check out our YouTube Channel at https://www.youtube.com/@acservicetechchannel  Check out our new Articles at https://www.acservicetech.com/articles  Support Us: https://www.patreon.com/acservicetech  Tool List: https://www.amazon.com/shop/acservice...  Check out our HVAC Calculators at https://www.acservicetech.com/hvac-ca...  Try our new Quizzes! https://www.acservicetech.com/quizzes  Check out our Podcast! https://www.acservicetech.com/podcast  Follow us on Facebook! https://www.facebook.com/acservicetech  Follow us on Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/acservicetech  Support the Channel by purchasing tools via Tru Tech Tools! Use this link https://www.trutechtools.com/?aff=8 Save 6% at checkout using code "acservicetech"

In this episode, Craig talks with Michael Cianfrocco from the HVAC Grapevine about the issues with biofilm growth, what it is, the concerns, and how to reduce the chance of it blocking the coil pan and condensate drain lines! Check out the HVAC Grapevine here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/thehvacgrapevine/info/?_rdr  Be sure to check out other content and resources here! Our Newest Book!: https://amzn.to/4aw2OOd  Check out our website at https://www.acservicetech.com  Check out our YouTube Channel at https://www.youtube.com/@acservicetechchannel  Check out our new Articles at https://www.acservicetech.com/articles  Support Us: https://www.patreon.com/acservicetech  Tool List: https://www.amazon.com/shop/acservice...  Check out our HVAC Calculators at https://www.acservicetech.com/hvac-ca...  Try our new Quizzes! https://www.acservicetech.com/quizzes  Check out our Podcast! https://www.acservicetech.com/podcast  Follow us on Facebook! https://www.facebook.com/acservicetech  Follow us on Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/acservicetech  Support the Channel by purchasing tools via Tru Tech Tools! Use this link https://www.trutechtools.com/?aff=8 Save 6% at checkout using code "acservicetech"

In this episode, Craig talks with Zachary Ortwine from Southeast Clean Air Solutions about duct cleaning, applications, & duct replacement! They discuss a wide variety of factors in the duct cleaning industry, from things like common contaminants found in residential systems, when or when not to clean, & best practices when approaching a duct system!  Be sure to check out other content and resources here! Our Newest Book!: https://amzn.to/4aw2OOd  Check out our website at https://www.acservicetech.com  Check out our YouTube Channel at https://www.youtube.com/@acservicetechchannel  Check out our new Articles at https://www.acservicetech.com/articles  Support Us: https://www.patreon.com/acservicetech  Tool List: https://www.amazon.com/shop/acservice...  Check out our HVAC Calculators at https://www.acservicetech.com/hvac-ca...  Try our new Quizzes! https://www.acservicetech.com/quizzes  Check out our Podcast! https://www.acservicetech.com/podcast  Follow us on Facebook! https://www.facebook.com/acservicetech  Follow us on Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/acservicetech  Support the Channel by purchasing tools via Tru Tech Tools! Use this link https://www.trutechtools.com/?aff=8 Save 6% at checkout using code "acservicetech"

In this episode, Craig talks with Viega during the AHR Expo! They cover the new products Viega is specializing in like theeir Pro-Press Fittings. Learn more about Viega here: https://www.viega.us/en/resources.html  Be sure to check out other content and resources here! Our Newest Book!: https://amzn.to/4aw2OOd  Check out our website at https://www.acservicetech.com  Check out our YouTube Channel at https://www.youtube.com/@acservicetechchannel  Check out our new Articles at https://www.acservicetech.com/articles  Support Us: https://www.patreon.com/acservicetech  Tool List: https://www.amazon.com/shop/acservice...  Check out our HVAC Calculators at https://www.acservicetech.com/hvac-ca...  Try our new Quizzes! https://www.acservicetech.com/quizzes  Check out our Podcast! https://www.acservicetech.com/podcast  Follow us on Facebook! https://www.facebook.com/acservicetech  Follow us on Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/acservicetech  Support the Channel by purchasing tools via Tru Tech Tools! Use this link https://www.trutechtools.com/?aff=8 Save 6% at checkout using code "acservicetech"

In this episode, Craig talks with Kevin Hart from Haven IAQ (Indoor Air Quailty) ! They discuss indoor air quality, central air controls, factors affecting a technician's health they might not be aware of, and more!  Learn more about Haven here: https://haveniaq.com/our-team/  Be sure to check out other content and resources here! Our Newest Book!: https://amzn.to/4aw2OOd  Check out our website at https://www.acservicetech.com  Check out our YouTube Channel at https://www.youtube.com/@acservicetechchannel  Check out our new Articles at https://www.acservicetech.com/articles  Support Us: https://www.patreon.com/acservicetech  Tool List: https://www.amazon.com/shop/acservice...  Check out our HVAC Calculators at https://www.acservicetech.com/hvac-ca...  Try our new Quizzes! https://www.acservicetech.com/quizzes  Check out our Podcast! https://www.acservicetech.com/podcast  Follow us on Facebook! https://www.facebook.com/acservicetech  Follow us on Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/acservicetech  Support the Channel by purchasing tools via Tru Tech Tools! Use this link https://www.trutechtools.com/?aff=8 Save 6% at checkout using code "acservicetech"

In this episode, Craig speaks with Jim Fultz from Copeland about gas furnace diagnosis strategies and factors! We also discuss solutions offered by Copeland and more during our time at the 2025 AHR Expo!  Be sure to check out other content and resources here! Our Newest Book!: https://amzn.to/4aw2OOd  Check out our website at https://www.acservicetech.com  Check out our YouTube Channel at https://www.youtube.com/@acservicetechchannel  Check out our new Articles at https://www.acservicetech.com/articles  Support Us: https://www.patreon.com/acservicetech  Tool List: https://www.amazon.com/shop/acservice...  Check out our HVAC Calculators at https://www.acservicetech.com/hvac-ca...  Try our new Quizzes! https://www.acservicetech.com/quizzes  Check out our Podcast! https://www.acservicetech.com/podcast  Follow us on Facebook! https://www.facebook.com/acservicetech  Follow us on Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/acservicetech  Support the Channel by purchasing tools via Tru Tech Tools! Use this link https://www.trutechtools.com/?aff=8 Save 6% at checkout using code "acservicetech"

In this episode, Craig speaks with Jesse Stewart from NAVAC about common misconceptions in regard to A2L refrigerant tools, procedures, and changes coming to the HVAC industry. This podcast was recorded live at the 2025 AHR Expo! Be sure to check out other content and resources here! Our Newest Book! https://amzn.to/4aw2OOd  Check out our website at https://www.acservicetech.com  Check out our YouTube Channel at https://www.youtube.com/@acservicetechchannel  Check out our new Articles at https://www.acservicetech.com/articles  Tool List: https://www.amazon.com/shop/acservice...  Check out our HVAC Calculators at https://www.acservicetech.com/hvac-ca...  Try our new Quizzes! https://www.acservicetech.com/quizzes  Check out our Podcast! https://www.acservicetech.com/podcast  Follow us on Facebook! https://www.facebook.com/acservicetech  Follow us on Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/acservicetech  Support the Channel by purchasing tools via Tru Tech Tools! Use this link https://www.trutechtools.com/?aff=8 Save 6% at checkout using code "acservicetech"

In this episode, Craig speaks with Ty Branaman, @Love2HVAC, about the positive and negative aspects of the HVACR industry. They cover topics like workplace culture, ways to look out for your physical health, and more! Be sure to check out other content and resources here! Our Newest Book!  Check Out Ty's Social Media Here!: www.love2hvac.com/home Check out our website at https://www.acservicetech.com  Check out our YouTube Channel at https://www.youtube.com/@acservicetechchannel  Check out our new Articles at https://www.acservicetech.com/articles  Support Us: https://www.patreon.com/acservicetech  Tool List: https://www.amazon.com/shop/acservice...  Check out our HVAC Calculators at https://www.acservicetech.com/hvac-ca...  Try our new Quizzes! https://www.acservicetech.com/quizzes  Check out our Podcast! https://www.acservicetech.com/podcast  Follow us on Facebook! https://www.facebook.com/acservicetech  Follow us on Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/acservicetech  Support the Channel by purchasing tools via Tru Tech Tools! Use this link https://www.trutechtools.com/?aff=8 Save 6% at checkout using code "acservicetech"

In this episode, Craig speaks with Ty Branaman, @Love2HVAC, to discuss gas furnace diagnosis tips! Be sure to check out other content and resources here! Check Out Ty's Social Media Here!: www.love2hvac.com/home Check out our website at https://www.acservicetech.com  Check out our YouTube Channel at https://www.youtube.com/@acservicetechchannel  Check out our new Articles at https://www.acservicetech.com/articles  Support Us: https://www.patreon.com/acservicetech  Tool List: https://www.amazon.com/shop/acservice...  Check out our HVAC Calculators at https://www.acservicetech.com/hvac-ca...  Try our new Quizzes! https://www.acservicetech.com/quizzes  Check out our Podcast! https://www.acservicetech.com/podcast  Follow us on Facebook! https://www.facebook.com/acservicetech  Follow us on Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/acservicetech  Support the Channel by purchasing tools via Tru Tech Tools! Use this link https://www.trutechtools.com/?aff=8 Save 6% at checkout using code "acservicetech"

In this episode, Craig speaks to Ty Branaman, @Love2HVAC, about the components in gas furnaces that are required to increase a furnace's efficiency! Be sure to check out other content and resources here! Check Out Ty's Social Media Here!:  Check out our website at https://www.acservicetech.com  Check out our YouTube Channel at https://www.youtube.com/@acservicetechchannel  Check out our new Articles at https://www.acservicetech.com/articles  Support Us: https://www.patreon.com/acservicetech  Tool List: https://www.amazon.com/shop/acservice...  Check out our HVAC Calculators at https://www.acservicetech.com/hvac-ca...  Try our new Quizzes! https://www.acservicetech.com/quizzes  Check out our Podcast! https://www.acservicetech.com/podcast  Follow us on Facebook! https://www.facebook.com/acservicetech  Follow us on Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/acservicetech  Support the Channel by purchasing tools via Tru Tech Tools! Use this link https://www.trutechtools.com/?aff=8 Save 8% at checkout using code "acservicetech"C

In this episode, Craig speaks to Ty Branaman, @Love2HVAC, about the challenges new technicians are facing when just getting into the HVAC industry! Be sure to check out other content and resources here! Check Out Ty's Website Here! https://www.love2hvac.com/  Check out our website at https://www.acservicetech.com  Check out our YouTube Channel at https://www.youtube.com/@acservicetechchannel  Check out our new Articles at https://www.acservicetech.com/articles  Support Us: https://www.patreon.com/acservicetech  Tool List: https://www.amazon.com/shop/acservice...  Check out our HVAC Calculators at https://www.acservicetech.com/hvac-ca...  Try our new Quizzes! https://www.acservicetech.com/quizzes  Check out our Podcast! https://www.acservicetech.com/podcast  Follow us on Facebook! https://www.facebook.com/acservicetech  Follow us on Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/acservicetech  Support the Channel by purchasing tools via Tru Tech Tools! Use this link https://www.trutechtools.com/?aff=8 Save 8% at checkout using code "acservicetech"

In this episode, Ty branaman @love2hvac and I discuss common struggles in the world of HVAC for both technicians and owners/managers! We discuss strategies and solutions! Be sure to check out our other content and resources! Check Out Ty's Website Here! https://www.love2hvac.com/  Check out our website at https://www.acservicetech.com  Check out our YouTube Channel at https://www.youtube.com/@acservicetechchannel  Check out our new Articles at https://www.acservicetech.com/articles  Support Us: https://www.patreon.com/acservicetech  Tool List: https://www.amazon.com/shop/acservice...  Check out our HVAC Calculators at https://www.acservicetech.com/hvac-ca...  Try our new Quizzes! https://www.acservicetech.com/quizzes  Check out our Podcast! https://www.acservicetech.com/podcast  Follow us on Facebook! https://www.facebook.com/acservicetech  Follow us on Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/acservicetech  Support the Channel by purchasing tools via Tru Tech Tools! Use this link https://www.trutechtools.com/?aff=8 Save 8% at checkout using code "acservicetech"

In this episode, Ty Branaman @love2hvac and I delve into the world of refrigerant leak detection and the methods and tools used to effectively find even small leaks!   Be sure to check out our other content and resources! Check Out Ty's Website Here! https://www.love2hvac.com/  Check out our website at https://www.acservicetech.com  Check out our YouTube Channel at https://www.youtube.com/@acservicetechchannel  Check out our new Articles at https://www.acservicetech.com/articles  Support Us: https://www.patreon.com/acservicetech  Tool List: https://www.amazon.com/shop/acservice...  Check out our HVAC Calculators at https://www.acservicetech.com/hvac-ca...  Try our new Quizzes! https://www.acservicetech.com/quizzes  Check out our Podcast! https://www.acservicetech.com/podcast  Follow us on Facebook! https://www.facebook.com/acservicetech  Follow us on Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/acservicetech  Support the Channel by purchasing tools via Tru Tech Tools! Use this link https://www.trutechtools.com/?aff=8 Save 8% at checkout using code "acservicetech"

In this episode, Craig speaks with Ty Branaman, @love2hvac, about how to swiftly diagnose problems on air conditioning units in the field and more!  Be sure to check out our other content and resources! Check Out Ty's Website Here! https://www.love2hvac.com/  Check out our website at https://www.acservicetech.com  Check out our YouTube Channel at https://www.youtube.com/@acservicetechchannel  Check out our new Articles at https://www.acservicetech.com/articles  Support Us: https://www.patreon.com/acservicetech  Tool List: https://www.amazon.com/shop/acservice...  Check out our HVAC Calculators at https://www.acservicetech.com/hvac-ca...  Try our new Quizzes! https://www.acservicetech.com/quizzes  Check out our Podcast! https://www.acservicetech.com/podcast  Follow us on Facebook! https://www.facebook.com/acservicetech  Follow us on Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/acservicetech  Support the Channel by purchasing tools via Tru Tech Tools! Use this link https://www.trutechtools.com/?aff=8 Save 8% at checkout using code "acservicetech"

In this episode, Craig speaks with Ty Branaman, @love2hvac, about installation tips, service tips, cleaning tips, and more to help technicians get more out of an air conditioner!  Be sure to check out our other content and resources! Check Out Ty's Website Here! https://www.love2hvac.com/  Check out our website at https://www.acservicetech.com  Check out our YouTube Channel at https://www.youtube.com/@acservicetechchannel  Check out our new Articles at https://www.acservicetech.com/articles  Support Us: https://www.patreon.com/acservicetech  Tool List: https://www.amazon.com/shop/acservice...  Check out our HVAC Calculators at https://www.acservicetech.com/hvac-ca...  Try our new Quizzes! https://www.acservicetech.com/quizzes  Check out our Podcast! https://www.acservicetech.com/podcast  Follow us on Facebook! https://www.facebook.com/acservicetech  Follow us on Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/acservicetech  Support the Channel by purchasing tools via Tru Tech Tools! Use this link https://www.trutechtools.com/?aff=8 Save 8% at checkout using code "acservicetech"

In this episode, Craig speaks with Ty Branaman, @love2hvac, about how to successfully ask for help in the field, including what measurements to have ahead of time, if you should be onsite or not, & how to communicate well to make sure your senior tech will want to talk to you again on your next question!  Be sure to check out our other content and resources! Check Out Ty's Website Here! https://www.love2hvac.com/  Check out our website at https://www.acservicetech.com  Check out our YouTube Channel at https://www.youtube.com/@acservicetechchannel  Check out our new Articles at https://www.acservicetech.com/articles  Support Us: https://www.patreon.com/acservicetech  Tool List: https://www.amazon.com/shop/acservice...  Check out our HVAC Calculators at https://www.acservicetech.com/hvac-ca...  Try our new Quizzes! https://www.acservicetech.com/quizzes  Check out our Podcast! https://www.acservicetech.com/podcast  Follow us on Facebook! https://www.facebook.com/acservicetech  Follow us on Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/acservicetech  Support the Channel by purchasing tools via Tru Tech Tools! Use this link https://www.trutechtools.com/?aff=8 Save 8% at checkout using code "acservicetech"

In this episode, Craig speaks with Trevor Matthews from https://refrigerationmentor.com/ about compressors and more! Trevor talks about how he entered the HVAC industry, how he got to where he is now, while answering hot topic questions about scroll and reciprocating compressors!  Follow Trevor Matthews Here! https://lnkd.in/eqBaXf7v https://www.facebook.com/refrigerationmentorpage  https://www.instagram.com/refrigerationmentor/ https://youtube.com/@refrigerationmentor?si=UW_RVOQtPNdnU4D_  Learn more about the courses offered by Refrigeration mentor here! https://refrigerationmentor.com/courses/  Be sure to check out our other content and resources! Check out our website at https://www.acservicetech.com  Check out our YouTube Channel at https://www.youtube.com/@acservicetechchannel  Check out our new Articles at https://www.acservicetech.com/articles  Support Us: https://www.patreon.com/acservicetech  Tool List: https://www.amazon.com/shop/acservice...  Check out our HVAC Calculators at https://www.acservicetech.com/hvac-ca...  Try our new Quizzes! https://www.acservicetech.com/quizzes  Check out our Podcast! https://www.acservicetech.com/podcast  Follow us on Facebook! https://www.facebook.com/acservicetech  Follow us on Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/acservicetech  Support the Channel by purchasing tools via Tru Tech Tools! Use this link https://www.trutechtools.com/?aff=8 Save 8% at checkout using code "acservicetech"

In this Episode, Craig Speaks with Ty Branaman About Refrigerant Recovery Setups, Procedures, Recovery Tools, & More!  Be sure to check out our other content and resources! Check out our website at https://www.acservicetech.com  Check out our YouTube Channel at https://www.youtube.com/@acservicetechchannel  Check out our new Articles at https://www.acservicetech.com/articles  Support Us: https://www.patreon.com/acservicetech  Tool List: https://www.amazon.com/shop/acservice...  Check out our HVAC Calculators at https://www.acservicetech.com/hvac-ca...  Try our new Quizzes! https://www.acservicetech.com/quizzes  Check out our Podcast! https://www.acservicetech.com/podcast  Follow us on Facebook! https://www.facebook.com/acservicetech  Follow us on Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/acservicetech  Support the Channel by purchasing tools via Tru Tech Tools! Use this link https://www.trutechtools.com/?aff=8 Save 8% at checkout using code "acservicetech"