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HVAC On Air is a podcast series covering various heating and cooling topics. Some topics feature leading Emerson experts and HVAC contractors discussing key industry issues. Other topics include insight and information for homeowners to consider when repairing or installing a new HVAC system.

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    • Dec 2, 2021 LATEST EPISODE
    • monthly NEW EPISODES
    • 18m AVG DURATION
    • 46 EPISODES


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    Latest episodes from HVAC On Air Podcast Series

    Emerson HVACR Influencer Event: Part 2 – The Helix Innovation Center & the Future of HVAC/R

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 2, 2021 31:41


    In part 2 of this series, this next episode continues the discussion between host, Lindsay Headings and HVACR industry experts Tersh Blissett, Michael Mayberry, Eddie McFarlane, Jerry Rollins, Bryan Orr, Jessica Bannister, and Bill Spohn. These guests toured The Helix Innovation Center in Dayton, Ohio, and the new Emerson labs in Sidney, Ohio. The group discussed highlights of the tour like the Residential Connected home located inside The Helix and brainstormed ways to promote the skilled trades. The post Emerson HVACR Influencer Event: Part 2 – The Helix Innovation Center & the Future of HVAC/R appeared first on AC & Heating Connect.

    Emerson HVACR Influencer Event: Part 1 – Using Passion + Social to Connect the Industry

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 4, 2021 53:42


    In this episode, Lindsay Headings sits down with HVACR industry experts Tersh Blissett, Michael Mayberry, Eddie McFarlane, Jerry Rollins, Bryan Orr, and Bill Spohn at The Helix Innovation Center in Dayton, Ohio. Jessica Banister also joins us remotely. Our conversation begins with personal back-stories from the experts, including their passion for HVACR, and how that led them to start their social channels. The post Emerson HVACR Influencer Event: Part 1 – Using Passion + Social to Connect the Industry appeared first on AC & Heating Connect.

    Customer Service Experts

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 15, 2021


    In this episode, Lindsay Headings and our co-host, Vickie Blakey, are joined by three HVAC customer service experts: Ty Gates, Zane Pockrandt, Scott Frymann from Logan A/C & Heat Services in Dayton, Ohio. These industry experts provide insight on the benefits of talking through two-stage technology with the homeowner.  Visit the episode on our site: https://www.ac-heatingconnect.com/contractors/customer-service-experts/ The post Customer Service Experts appeared first on AC & Heating Connect.

    Tech Experts Edition: In the Field – Serviceability of Two-Stage Systems

    Play Episode Listen Later May 19, 2021


    In this episode, we kick off the conversation discussing the serviceability of two-stage systems, then move to installation differences between two-stage and fixed or variable speed systems. We also discuss the basic checklist homeowners should do before having a technician service a unit. Visit the episode on our site: https://www.ac-heatingconnect.com/podcasts/tech-experts-edition-in-the-field-serviceability-of-two-stage-systems/ The post Tech Experts Edition: In the Field – Serviceability of Two-Stage Systems appeared first on AC & Heating Connect.

    HVAC Backstories

    Play Episode Listen Later May 10, 2021 26:57


    In this episode, we are joined by three of Logan A/C and Heat Services in Dayton, Ohio’s own apprenticeship program graduates. We kick off the conversation by discussing how each of them unexpectedly took a leap of faith and made a career change to be a part of the HVAC industry. Visit the episode on our site: https://www.ac-heatingconnect.com/contractors/hvac-backstories/ The post HVAC Backstories appeared first on AC & Heating Connect.

    Tech Experts Edition: The New Copeland™ Online Product Information Tool and Copeland™ Mobile App

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 21, 2021 28:49


    On this episode, we shine light on the several updates made on both the Copeland Online Product Information tool (OPI) and Copeland Mobile App. Visit the episode on our site: https://www.ac-heatingconnect.com/podcasts/copeland-mobile-online-product-information/ The post Tech Experts Edition: The New Copeland™ Online Product Information Tool and Copeland™ Mobile App appeared first on AC & Heating Connect.

    Women in HVAC

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 29, 2021 22:53


    In this episode, we are celebrating Women’s History month with four of our special guests, Ashley Pleiman, Sandy Heckman, Lynn Williams, and Mindy Ondera from Logan A/C and Heat Services in Dayton, Ohio. First, we dive into learning about the history of women at Logan’s and how they discovered their own careers in the HVAC industry. Visit the episode on our site: https://www.ac-heatingconnect.com/contractors/women-in-hvac/ The post Women in HVAC appeared first on AC & Heating Connect.

    What’s New with Regs: Regulatory Edition – American Innovation and Manufacturing Act (AIM Act)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 11, 2021 17:49


    On this episode, we are joined again by Dr. Rajan Rajendran and Jennifer Butsch, Emerson’s regulatory experts. This episode of What’s New with Regs walks through the recently approved American Innovation and Manufacturing Act (AIM Act). We discuss what the AIM Act is, Read More... The post What’s New with Regs: Regulatory Edition – American Innovation and Manufacturing Act (AIM Act) appeared first on AC & Heating Connect.

    Tech Experts Edition: Tandems and Trios

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 5, 2021 20:30


    In this episode, Lindsay, John, and James decode a common compressor nomenclature and explain the difference between even and uneven tandems. We also provide various marketing bulletins based on tandem/single compressor replacements, run cycle, staging, and oil balancing. Visit the episode on our site: https://www.ac-heatingconnect.com/podcasts/tech-experts-edition-tandems-and-trios/ The post Tech Experts Edition: Tandems and Trios appeared first on AC & Heating Connect.

    What’s New with Regs: System Efficiency – A Look into the Future

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 22, 2020


    In this episode, Lindsay, Jennifer, and Rajan continue the discussion from the previous episode, and further explore the world of system efficiency. Rajan explains the metrics (SEER, IEER, EER) used to rate AC systems and what it fails to cover. Visit the episode on our site: https://www.ac-heatingconnect.com/podcasts/whats-new-with-regs-system-efficiency-a-look-into-the-future/ The post What’s New with Regs: System Efficiency – A Look into the Future appeared first on AC & Heating Connect.

    What’s New with Regs: What about efficiency? New 2023 efficiency regulations

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 24, 2020


    In this episode, Lindsay and Jennifer talk all about efficiency and the impact of new 2023 efficiency regulations in residential, commercial air conditioning, and heat pump equipment. Visit the episode on our site: https://www.ac-heatingconnect.com/podcasts/whats-new-with-regs-what-about-efficiency-new-2023-efficiency-regulations/ The post What’s New with Regs: What about efficiency? New 2023 efficiency regulations appeared first on AC & Heating Connect.

    Tech Experts Edition: Preventive Maintenance

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 18, 2020


    In this episode, we discuss the importance of and how to perform preventive maintenance. John and James share their knowledge on the best practices and the do’s and don'ts for performing preventive maintenance. Visit the episode on our site: https://www.ac-heatingconnect.com/podcasts/tech-experts-edition-preventive-maintenance/ The post Tech Experts Edition: Preventive Maintenance appeared first on AC & Heating Connect.

    What’s New with Regs: New Refrigerants, New Codes, and New Standards

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 4, 2020 17:46


    Today’s discussion is all based around new refrigerants and new codes. We answer the question regarding what ASHRAE 34 and 15 is and what the new standard is. We also discuss how the adoption of new codes and standards can vary from state to state and how it can affect your business. Visit the episode on our site: https://www.ac-heatingconnect.com/podcasts/new-refrigerants-codes-standards/ The post What’s New with Regs: New Refrigerants, New Codes, and New Standards appeared first on AC & Heating Connect.

    Skilled Trades and Opportunities for Service Members

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 21, 2020 20:06


    In today’s episode, we are joined by a special guest from Perfect Technician Academy (PTA), Dr. Thomas Moorman. Learn how the PTA helped military veterans find fulfilling careers in the HVAC Industry. Visit the episode on our site: https://www.ac-heatingconnect.com/contractors/skilled-trades-opportunities-service-members/ The post Skilled Trades and Opportunities for Service Members appeared first on AC & Heating Connect.

    What’s New with Regs: “State by State” – the U.S. Climate Alliance and CARB

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 16, 2020 15:30


    In this episode, Don and Jennifer discuss the differing state requirements and the challenges and impacts they have on contractors and how they perform within each state. Visit the episode on our site: https://www.ac-heatingconnect.com/podcasts/whats-new-regs-us-climate-alliance-carb/ The post What’s New with Regs: “State by State” – the U.S. Climate Alliance and CARB appeared first on AC & Heating Connect.

    Tech Experts Edition: Emerson Digital Tools & Resources

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 9, 2020 17:04


    In this episode, we discuss information technology applications and how to use them during different scenarios. Visit the episode on our site: https:://www.ac-heatingconnect.com/podcasts/tech-experts-edition-emerson-digital-tools-resources/ The post Tech Experts Edition: Emerson Digital Tools & Resources appeared first on AC & Heating Connect.

    What’s New with Regs: EPA SNAP Rules – On again, off again, on again?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 22, 2020


    In this episode, we will be going through the EPA’s SNAP Rules, what they mean and how they affect the industry, specifically technicians. We also discuss the history of these SNAP rules and the effects that they have on HFCs. Visit the episode on our site: https://www.ac-heatingconnect.com/podcasts/whats-new-regs-epa-snap-rules/ The post What’s New with Regs: EPA SNAP Rules – On again, off again, on again? appeared first on AC & Heating Connect.

    Tech Experts Edition: Hard Start Kits

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 15, 2020


    In this episode we answer the question of the week from the previous episode, “Does a residential AC scroll need a hard start kit?” John & James answer this by walking through different scenarios in which you would and would not need a hard start kit for your system. Visit the episode on our site: https://www.ac-heatingconnect.com/podcasts/tech-experts-edition-hard-start-kits/ The post Tech Experts Edition: Hard Start Kits appeared first on AC & Heating Connect.

    What’s New with Regs: Kigali Amendment: Phase down, not out

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 8, 2020


    Today we answer the question, “Why are HFC’s not a good permanent solution?” We also discuss the greenhouse effects and how ozone-depleting gasses such as HFC’s are related to this. In addition, we explore the proliferation of refrigeration around the globe and the Kigali phase down and how it works. Visit the episode on our site: https://www.ac-heatingconnect.com/podcasts/whats-new-regs-kigali-amendment-phase-down-not-out/ The post What’s New with Regs: Kigali Amendment: Phase down, not out appeared first on AC & Heating Connect.

    Tech Experts Edition: 6 and 9 Lead Motors

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 30, 2020


    In this episode we answer the question from the previous episode, “When working with a semi-hermetic compressor, can you replace a compressor with an FSD motor with a TSK motor?” Visit the episode on our site: https://www.ac-heatingconnect.com/podcasts/tech-experts-series-6-and-9-lead-motors/ The post Tech Experts Edition: 6 and 9 Lead Motors appeared first on AC & Heating Connect.

    What’s New with Regs: Refrigerants – Where are we now?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 24, 2020 17:19


    In this episode, we are joined by Emerson’s Rajan Rajendran who is the VP of Systems Innovation Center and Sustainability. Today we answer the question, “Is it still legal for me to charge my R-22 system". Visit the episode on our site: https://www.ac-heatingconnect.com/podcasts/whats-new-regs-refrigerants-now/ The post What’s New with Regs: Refrigerants – Where are we now? appeared first on AC & Heating Connect.

    Tech Experts Series: Do you know your nomenclature?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 17, 2020 18:56


    This podcast is the second episode in our “Tech Experts” series. In this episode, we walk through how one would find the replacement for the CR53KQE-PFV-270 by using the Copeland mobile app. We also discuss the importance of the bill of materials, the difference between refurbished and remanufactured compressors, and Copeland nomenclature. Visit the episode on our site: https://www.ac-heatingconnect.com/podcasts/do-you-know-your-nomenclature/ The post Tech Experts Series: Do you know your nomenclature? appeared first on AC & Heating Connect.

    What’s New with Regs: Introduction

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 10, 2020


    In this episode we introduce Jennifer and who she is, what she does, and why regulations on refrigerants and energy efficiency are so important within the industry. Visit the episode on our site: https://www.ac-heatingconnect.com/podcasts/whats-new-with-regs-introduction/ The post What’s New with Regs: Introduction appeared first on AC & Heating Connect.

    Tech Experts Series: How to get in contact?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 3, 2020 21:51


    In this episode, we introduce our technical experts and discuss the different ways in which you can reach technical services, how to leave them an effective message and a few ways you can effectively use our Copeland Mobile app. Links mentioned in the episode: Copeland Mobile Copeland Technical Support Tech Experts Podcast Series Visit the episode on our site: https://www.ac-heatingconnect.com/podcasts/tech-experts-series-get-contact/ The post Tech Experts Series: How to get in contact? appeared first on AC & Heating Connect.

    The “Modern” HVAC Contracting Firm

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 7, 2019


    In this episode, industry experts discuss new challenges and opportunities for today's contractors as well as how to prepare for the future of HVAC. The post The “Modern” HVAC Contracting Firm appeared first on AC & Heating Connect.

    Building Industry Knowledge Through Experience – Legends of HVAC Interview Series: Karl Zellmer with Becky Hoelscher

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 5, 2018 37:15


    Ep. 5 of "Legends" - Karl, Becky on the future, Science of Livability and more The post Building Industry Knowledge Through Experience – Legends of HVAC Interview Series: Karl Zellmer with Becky Hoelscher appeared first on AC & Heating Connect.

    Comfort and Livability – Legends of HVAC Interview Series: Karl Zellmer with Shane Angle

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 26, 2018 19:33


    Ep. 4 of "Legends" - Karl, Shane share how to make contractors' jobs easier The post Comfort and Livability – Legends of HVAC Interview Series: Karl Zellmer with Shane Angle appeared first on AC & Heating Connect.

    Changes in the Industry – Legends of HVAC Interview Series: Karl Zellmer with Shane Angle

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 19, 2018 25:28


    Ep. 3 of “Legends” - Shane Angle joins discusses changes in HVAC industry The post Changes in the Industry – Legends of HVAC Interview Series: Karl Zellmer with Shane Angle appeared first on AC & Heating Connect.

    Building Relationships in the Industry – Legends of HVAC Interview Series: Karl Zellmer

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 12, 2018 7:02


    Ep. 2 of "Legends" - Establish strong business connections, achieve success The post Building Relationships in the Industry – Legends of HVAC Interview Series: Karl Zellmer appeared first on AC & Heating Connect.

    Career Advice and Keys to Success – Legends of HVAC Interview Series: Karl Zellmer

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 5, 2018 8:06


    Ep. 1 of "Legends" - Karl, 37-year vet, and seven tips to career success The post Career Advice and Keys to Success – Legends of HVAC Interview Series: Karl Zellmer appeared first on AC & Heating Connect.

    Student Perspectives on HVAC Recruiting

    Play Episode Listen Later May 22, 2018 18:00


    Student perspectives on why a career in HVAC is right for them The post Student Perspectives on HVAC Recruiting appeared first on AC & Heating Connect.

    Live at IE3 2018

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 15, 2018 12:19


    Interviews with contractors, vo-tech students from the 2018 IE3 Conference The post Live at IE3 2018 appeared first on AC & Heating Connect.

    UVCC HVAC Students

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 13, 2017 15:36


    Trade students on the technician shortage in the HVAC industry The post UVCC HVAC Students appeared first on AC & Heating Connect.

    Emerging HVAC Trends

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 23, 2017 28:59


    Contractor’s perspective on future trends in HVAC, addressing now and beyond The post Emerging HVAC Trends appeared first on AC & Heating Connect.

    Young Emerging HVAC Industry Leader – Kevin Dorough

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 23, 2017 29:48


    Kevin Dorough discusses successful career in HVAC and working through the ranks The post Young Emerging HVAC Industry Leader – Kevin Dorough appeared first on AC & Heating Connect.

    Why a career in HVAC?

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 7, 2017 8:19


    Why contractors chose professional HVAC & thoughts on success, leadership The post Why a career in HVAC? appeared first on AC & Heating Connect.

    Understanding and Upselling Two-Stage Technologies to Homeowners

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 27, 2017 4:47


    Interview with Eric Strausbaugh, Steve Miles about two-stage technology The post Understanding and Upselling Two-Stage Technologies to Homeowners appeared first on AC & Heating Connect.

    Gearing up for IE3 2017

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 9, 2017 10:11


    How does attending shows like IE3 ACCA 2017 help you, the industry The post Gearing up for IE3 2017 appeared first on AC & Heating Connect.

    Ask the Manufacturer

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 16, 2015 13:24


    Vince Gillette, Tim Cropp and Bobby Ring ask Karl Zellmer regulations, trends The post Ask the Manufacturer appeared first on AC & Heating Connect.

    Future Trends in HVAC

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 16, 2015 9:38


    Karl Zellmer, Bobby Ring talk trends in HVAC, today and the future The post Future Trends in HVAC appeared first on AC & Heating Connect.

    Informed & Connected in HVAC

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 16, 2015 6:31


    Karl Zellmer, Tim Cropp on how contractors stay informed, connected The post Informed & Connected in HVAC appeared first on AC & Heating Connect.

    HVAC Regulatory Issues

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 10, 2015 12:05


    Government regulations with Vince Gillette, Tim Cropp The post HVAC Regulatory Issues appeared first on AC & Heating Connect.

    Replacing vs Repairing an HVAC System

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 4, 2015 7:56


    Find what’s right for you, your home when you replace your AC system The post Replacing vs Repairing an HVAC System appeared first on AC & Heating Connect.

    Premium HVAC Systems

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 28, 2015 17:37


    Benefits of premium systems: Efficiency, humidity control, zoning, cost savings The post Premium HVAC Systems appeared first on AC & Heating Connect.

    Things to Consider When Purchasing a new HVAC System

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 20, 2015 13:29


    Consider a contractor, research, rebates, and use Emerson's free app! The post Things to Consider When Purchasing a new HVAC System appeared first on AC & Heating Connect.

    Common HVAC Terms for Homeowners

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 12, 2015 12:41


    Learn what things like "SEER," "tonnage," "T-stat," and "coil" mean The post Common HVAC Terms for Homeowners appeared first on AC & Heating Connect.

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