ACHR News Podcast

Each episode features movers and shakers of the industry interviewed by editors of The NEWS staff. Listen as industry individuals discuss and react to the latest HVAC headlines.

The Tool Belt Generation

Gen Z is now being called the “tool belt generation.” How did this happen? SMACNA CEO Aaron Hilger explains why young people are joining the HVAC industry.

05-31
17:24

HVAC and the Whole House Solution

Marco Radocajs, the owner of Balance HVAC, stops by the podcast to talk about how his company looks at the entire house when coming up with HVAC solution.

05-20
26:40

Disinfecting Indoor Air Quality

Ira Copeland, vice president of marketing at Decon7, joins us to discuss the missing part of indoor air quality (IAQ): disinfecting.

05-16
21:24

HVAC Crisis Communication Plan

Josh Weiss, a PR expert with 10 to 1 Public Relations, stops by the podcast to talk about how HVAC contractors should have a crisis communication plan.

05-08
29:47

Delivering Great HVAC Service

Frank Favaro, founder and president of ServeCentric Coaching, joins the podcast to provide advice on how HVAC residential contractors can maximize their profitability through enhanced client experience.

04-22
25:36

Should Marketing Be Operationalized? This Nexstar Coach Makes the Call

Can you operationalize marketing? Yes. But should you? Listen in as Melanie Tauring, experienced Marketing Coach Manager, takes a page from Nexstar’s playbook and brings to light the pros and cons while reminding listeners that marketing is not transactional. Sponsored by Nexstar Network.

04-18
15:13

ACCA Leadership

The ACHR NEWS sat down with ACCA CEO Bart James(left) and ACCA Vice President of Membership, Advocacy, and Events Sean Robertson (right) at the recent ACCA conference. The trio discussed issues that are affecting HVACR contractors including regulations, legislation, and business management.

04-15
20:17

New ACCA Chair

New ACCA chair and co-owner of Empire Heating & Air Conditioning in Atlanta talks with The ACHR NEWS about what is happening at ACCA, the benefits of being in a Mix Group, and what is it like for an independent contractor to compete in the ever changing HVAC industry.

04-05
15:37

HVACR Education

Ferris State University in Big Rapids, Michigan is one of the best schools in the country to learn the HVAC trade. Ferris State professor Eric Quilitzsch is a guest on the podcast to let us know what is new in the HVACR education segment of the industry.

03-29
15:37

Refrigerant Facts vs. Fiction

There is a lot of information and also disinformation being talked about in the HVACR industry regarding the new refrigerant transition. Don Gillis from Chemours cuts through it all and gives us some straight talk on the new A2L refrigerants. Listen to this podcast to get set for the change.

03-15
20:03

Thermal and Acoustic Performance of Elastomeric vs. Fiberglass Insulation in Ductwork

SNIPS NEWS sat down with David Burd, air distribution products technical manager for North America at Owens Corning, to discuss how costs and benefits break down between duct insulation options.

03-11
16:11

Take It from the Top – Grow Your Business Through the Attic

Opportunities to increase HVAC contractors’ and distributors’ business might be closer than you think. Listen and learn about additional business growth opportunities that might be literally over customers’ heads – in their homes’ attics. Sponsored by Owens Corning.

03-05
12:40

Building Value into Venting and HVAC Products

FAMCO is a manufacturer of roof, wall and dryer vents. Their fast, flexible manufacturing system allows them to make and ship 95% of their products in 5 days or less, allowing their customers to have access to 1000’s of products without having to carry inventory. Sponsored by www.famcomfg.com.

03-01
17:48

SMACNA Update

The ACHR NEWS talked with SMACNA president Carol Duncan. She is also the owner of General Sheet Metal in Clackamas, Oregon and has nearly 40 years of leadership and expertise in the sheet metal industry. Duncan talked about the outlook for 2024 and how to bring more talent into the industry.

02-27
14:09

Mentoring and the HVACR Industry

Kate Houghton of Hudson Technologies discusses what mentorship in the HVACR industry looks like.

02-21
20:20

Four Questions with Sauermann Americas' Tyler Nelson

Join us for a short discussion with Sauermann Americas' Tyler Nelson, Instrumentation Sales Manager about the next trend in HVAC. Sponsored by Sauermann.

02-14
06:28

Transforming the HVAC Industry with Proactive Services

David Quam, Product Director of Connected Services at Resideo, discusses Pro-IQTM Services – a suite of software tools designed to help HVAC contractors transform their approach to customer service from reactive to proactive. Sponsored by Resideo.

02-14
05:40

Midea: Leading Innovation with Cold Climate Heat Pumps

Midea joins us to discuss their AHR Innovation Award winning unit, the Packaged Window Heat Pump which won the Sustainable Solutions category. David Leezer, a Louisville based R&D engineer, talks about the future of cold climate heat pumps. Sponsored by Midea.

02-14
08:40

Aeroseal Duct-Sealing to Meet Code, Decarbonization, and Electrification Goals

Discover how Aeroseal’s technology is key to a winning project for stakeholders, the environment, and the grid alike in new and retrofit applications. Sponsored by Aeroseal.

02-14
12:13

State of the HVAC Industry 2024 Report

What is in store for the HVAC industry in 2024? AHRI’s Steve Yurek fills us in on all the trends that will be affecting HVAC contractors in the upcoming year. Topics include refrigerant transition, decarbonization, and HVAC sales.

02-12
22:42

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