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Come join The HVAC Jerks (Rich, Kevin, and Joe) each week as they discuss everything in the HVAC industry from news and technical stuff, right down to stupid customer stories and how "not to do it". If you work in the heating, air conditioning, plumbing or electrical trades, or hope to in the future, spend some time with us; you'll have a lot of fun, and you might even learn something.

The HVAC Jerks


    • Feb 3, 2025 LATEST EPISODE
    • infrequent NEW EPISODES
    • 28m AVG DURATION
    • 503 EPISODES

    4.8 from 106 ratings Listeners of The HVAC Jerks that love the show mention: hvac, keeping it real, service, industry, guys, business, hilarious, keep up the great, thanks, love, lot, work, show, listen, new, funny smart and experienced.


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    The HVAC Jerks podcast is a fantastic show that offers a unique and entertaining perspective on the HVAC industry. As a listener, I thoroughly enjoy their discussions about on-call experiences and their willingness to share stories of when things went horribly wrong in their early days as HVAC technicians. It's refreshing to hear from local guys who can relate to the everyday challenges that professionals in the industry face.

    One of the best aspects of this podcast is how the hosts consistently nail it on every single episode. Their knowledge and expertise shine through, making each episode informative and engaging. I appreciate their ability to cover a wide range of topics, including practical business knowledge, equipment design basics, and even giving each other a hard time. The group dynamics and interaction between the hosts make for a fun and entertaining listening experience.

    While there may not be any glaring weaknesses in The HVAC Jerks podcast, one could argue that some episodes may not offer new information for experienced professionals in the industry. However, this doesn't detract from the overall quality of the show, as there is always something valuable to take away from each episode.

    In conclusion, The HVAC Jerks podcast delivers on its promise of providing relatable content for HVAC professionals. Whether you're an experienced business owner or a new technician, this podcast offers practical insights and useful advice. The hosts' years of industry experience are evident in the information they present, making it a worthwhile listen for anyone in the HVAC field. I highly recommend checking out this podcast if you're looking for an informative yet entertaining show about the HVAC industry.



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    Latest episodes from The HVAC Jerks

    7, 1 - We're Not Dead!!!

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 3, 2025 15:38


    That's right, The HVAC Jerks are alive and kickin'!  Will we see you at AHR in Orlando this February?

    6, 35 - The Centrotherm Boys in Miami

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 25, 2024 24:27


    You remember Mike and Matt from Centrotherm, don't you?  They're the one who put the Squid Games together!

    6, 34 - What Don't You Know?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 17, 2024 36:23


    What don't you know?  That's a danger that we all face, and it's unknowable!

    6, 33 - Warranty Work

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 10, 2024 29:39


    Warranty work shouldn't cost you money; don't let it.

    6, 32 - Ron with a New Product

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 3, 2024 33:36


    Our buddy Ron, founder of Fresh Aire UV, pays The Boys a visit to introduce his new product.  

    6, 30 - Louie the Boiler Man!

    Play Episode Listen Later May 22, 2024 16:40


    Never have you seen a more explosive entrance than when Louie the Boiler Man shows up in your town!  BOOM!!!  Check him out!

    6, 30 - A Guy Named Larry

    Play Episode Listen Later May 13, 2024 26:23


    So, a guy named Larry walks into a bar in Germany...

    6, 29 - Jerky Bits! - Pick A Lane, pt3

    Play Episode Listen Later May 9, 2024 11:02


    Jerky Bits!, Jerky Bits!, Jerky Bits!

    6, 29 - The Refer Guy in Miami

    Play Episode Listen Later May 5, 2024 24:02


    Recently The Boys caught up with the legendary Refer Guy to find out what the bearded one has been up to.

    6, 28 - Meet Roberto from PE HVAC

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 29, 2024 9:38


    Roberto is an HVAC social media sensation!  Super high energy, big smile, and just a great person to know. West Coast!

    6, 27 - A Thoughtful Employer

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 21, 2024 30:01


    Sometimes you just need to look at things from a different angle to find a better solution.

    6, 27 - Taillight Warranty

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 15, 2024 35:39


    Hmmm, warranties...

    6, 26 - Jerky Bits! - Pick A Lane, pt 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 10, 2024 8:42


    Hey, you've got time on the way to your next call, give The Jerks a listen.

    6, 26 - Are We Charging Too Much? I Doubt It.

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 8, 2024 42:40


    Ahh, the price, the price, the price.

    6,25 - Jerky Bits! - Pick a Lane

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 4, 2024 6:14


    AHHHH, Jerky Bits!

    6, 24 - Check Your Gas

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 24, 2024 35:57


    Oooh, there's a data logger in this episode! 

    6, 23 - URGENT! HARDI Leads the Fight Against New York Ban

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 15, 2024 43:04


    URGENT!!!  New York wants to take the lead and advance the elimination of R410A, including the sale of the refrigerant for repairs.  HARDI is going to great lengths to protect our industry, lets help them help us.

    6, 22 - Jerky Bits! - Ask a Jerk

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 13, 2024 6:09


    That's right, now these idiots are writing a column and giving out advice!!! What is this world coming to!?!???

    6, 22 - Meet Jenn from "The Misfits of HVAC"

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 11, 2024 35:23


    Winner of "The Lady of the Trade" award at this year's HVAC Tactical Awards, Jenn is one busy woman.

    6, 21 - Jerky Bits! - Miami, pt 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 8, 2024 13:17


    More stupid stuff from The Jerks in Miami. You should have been there!

    6, 21 - Utility Drama

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 3, 2024 20:08


    Utility companies across the country work hard to keep our lights on and our stoves lit.  But it's not all blue flames and grow lights; they have drama, too.

    6, 20 - Jerky Bits! - Jerks in the Sun

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 1, 2024 11:45


    HVAC Jerks in South Beach!

    6, 20 - VetoProPac is on the Move!

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 26, 2024 26:40


    Roger is back with The Boys to give us some more insight on VetoProPac.

    6, 19 - Aaron from Testo Talks A2L and More

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 18, 2024 28:08


    The Boys meet up with Aaron from Testo instruments at AHR in chilly Chicago, not only to get a little peek behind the curtain, but also twist his arm just a little to cough up a new combustion analyzer kit to one of our lucky listeners! (No twisting needed, Testo is very generous to our fans)

    6, 18 - Virtual Reality at Interplay Learning

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 11, 2024 28:09


    VR can be a lot of fun, but even better if it can help you make more money in your career.  The experts from Interplay talk to us about the cutting edge.

    6, 17 - Jerky Bits! - Part 2 of Kevin's Troubles

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 9, 2024 9:06


    Yes, there's more...

    6, 17 - AHR Expo, Chicago w TacoComfort

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 5, 2024 37:22


    Join The Boys as they interview Johnny White and Cheryl Merchant from TacoComfort as they discuss company happenings.

    6, 16 - Jerky Bits! - Kevin Gets Defrauded

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 2, 2024 8:18


    Uh oh, looks like the bad guys got in...

    6, 16 - First Responders

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 29, 2024 26:55


    Often times the service tech is the first one on the scene.

    6, 15 - Jerky Bits! - A Bull in Newark

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 21, 2024 8:04


    There really is a lot of bull in Newark!

    6, 15 - Next Stop, AHR Chicago!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 14, 2024 10:13


    The Boys are just about to board a plane to Chicago, when they decided to pop into the studio and knock out another episode.

    6, 14 - Jerky Bits! - Classic TV

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 4, 2024 8:28


    Remember when they called it "the boob tube"?

    6, 14 - Fun with Daikin's Jason Zoller

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 2, 2024 51:03


    Are you getting "Fit" for the new year?  Jason will help you get started.

    6, 13 - Jerky Bits! - Pop Culture Conspiracy

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 29, 2023 10:57


    6, 13 - What's New with the Coach, Ken Midget

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 26, 2023 39:22


    The award-winning Ken Midget is back with us to update his newest accomplishments and business activities in the trades.  Go, Ken!  

    6, 12 - Get It Done, NOWWW!!!

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 18, 2023 46:32


    Time is precious, why do we keep wasting it?

    6, 11 - HVAC Jerks Classic - Taco and Crew

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 11, 2023 35:42


    Taco's family culture makes them all green with envy!

    6, 10 - Jerky Bits! - A Christmas Story

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 9, 2023 11:02


    Did you finish your Christmas shopping?  Did you even start?  Oh, and Happy Hanukkah!

    6, 10 - Truckin' Winter Inventory

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 4, 2023 42:46


    Ah yes, there's less red on the temperature stick, and more darkness out the window.  You don't want to admit it, but it's time to take the suntan lotion and jobsite bar-b-que out of the truck and replace it with a snow shovel and a coupon for the towing company.  Blahhh!!!

    6, 9 - Catchin' up with Diversitech

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 27, 2023 36:30


    The Boys sit down with Scott from Diversitech to see what's new in the diversified business.

    6, 8 - Jerky Bits! - Kevin Takes on the Dominican Republic

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 16, 2023 11:07


    Hmmm, Kevin in the D. R.; this could be interesting.

    6, 8 - HVAC Jerks Classic - What's Coming Next? R-32

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 12, 2023 32:00


    6, 7 - Daikin Dealer Meeting, pt 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 5, 2023 32:20


    More fun from Mohegan Sun in Wilkes Barre, PA

    6, 6 - Jerky Bits! - Halloween 2023

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 1, 2023 9:23


    6, 6 - Who Goes to a Daikin Dealer Convention?

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 30, 2023 35:49


    Live from Mohegan Sun Hotel and Casino in Wilkes Barre, PA, The Jerks interview some pretty interesting people.

    6, 5 - Natural Gas VS Propane

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 22, 2023 37:18


    Is Natural gas the same as propane?  Can you just replace one with the other?  "Why not?" they asked, as they unwittingly lit a match....

    6, 4 - Jerky Bits! - Vampires in the Wild

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 18, 2023 8:37


    How the %$#@#$ do we get to "vampires" from HVAC?!?!?!

    6, 4 - HVAC Jerks Classic - Heat Pumps

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 16, 2023 49:20


    Can we talk enough about heat pumps?

    6, 3 - Jerky Bits! - What's Up with Dogs?

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 12, 2023 6:45


    6, 3 - HVAC Jerks Classic - RIB Relays

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 9, 2023 51:59


    Explained by one of the company's engineers, RIB relays are an absolute must for every service truck.

    6, 2 - Jerky Bits! - The Unexplained

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 5, 2023 13:31


    No, we can't explain it either.

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