Did You Know?-The ESCO HVAC Podcast

Did You Know?-The ESCO HVAC Podcast

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Chat GPT for the HVACR industry? Donald Thomas a US Army building inspector

Chat GPT and similar AI technologies have the potential to impact the HVAC industry in several ways. They can improve customer support by providing instant troubleshooting assistance and reducing the need for unnecessary service calls. AI-powered systems can optimize energy efficiency in HVAC systems by analyzing data and adjusting settings based on occupancy and weather conditions. AI algorithms can also enable proactive maintenance and predictive analytics, identifying potential faults or inefficiencies before they become problematic. Additionally, AI chatbots can aid in technician training, knowledge sharing, and system design, while enhancing the overall customer experience through personalized recommendations and prompt assistance. However, the actual impact may vary based on factors like infrastructure and regulatory considerations. (this description created by Chat GPT....)

What does SNAP 26 mean to YOU-Jason Obrzut from ESCO Institute

The world of HVACR is in the midst of a refrigerant evolution and unfortunately many are not aware of the impacts that have already began. For instance have you noticed an increase in the price of refrigerants you are accustomed to? Come hang out with Jason Obrzut and myself as we dive into the new SNAP26 proposal and potential limits on GWP's for new equipment beginning January 1, 2025. This podcast is a portion of an original webcast aired on "Did You Know-The ESCO HVAC Show" episode #41.https://youtu.be/XOqEhtxOEkI

How Did I Get Here...? Finding HVACR with Ranger Novrit

I believe I could write a book on the stories I have heard over the years of people stumbling into the HVACR industry and never leaving. It's almost like we have this mystical destination with unknown voyages and opportunities that nobody ever told us about. When we find it, we become part of the story ourselves. Take a journey with Ranger Novrit and I on a tale of two boys stumbling through life as joung men and finding our own paths in the amazing adventure that is the life of an HVACR professional.

What is Programmatic Accreditation?-Howard Weiss from HVAC Excellence

The process of programmatic accreditation is to validate that established standards of excellence for HVACR educational programs are met. These standards are designed to ensure that our future workforce receives the quality of training required to provide the skills necessary for success in the HVACR industry.Accreditation standards require a thorough examination of: mission of program, administrational responsibilities, finances and funds, student services, instruction design and program elements, physical facilities, equipment and tools, cooperative training and instructor qualifications.HVAC Excellence programmatic accreditation identifies educational programs that possess, the resources and administrative support, to prepare students for entry level positions in the HVACR industry.

Will YOU be contributing to the industry when you're 83?-Harvey Caplan from Certified HVAC Training

The world of HVACR looks very different today than it did 60 years ago, but the need for education on new technologies and innovations remains the same. We have witnessed changes in refrigerants, compressor designs, metering devices, equipment efficiencies and system controls. Heck 60 years ago most equipment ran on belts.....So when do you stop learning about new innovations and ways to communicate....NEVER. Join Harvey Caplan and I as we discuss history, training, teaching and social media with an 83 year old Industry Leader that's still learning and trying new teaching methods every day.

Speaking to Different Generations-Greg Crumpton from Service Logic

As the world evolves and generations come and go, we all have a civic duty to understand the communication patterns of the different generations of our fellow citizens. In this episode we hang out with Greg Crumpton and discuss the various ways of communication and the importance of adding communication skills to our toolbag.

Are you Brazing or Melting-Don Gillis from Chemours

Oxygen and Acetylene or Air and Acetylene? Let the hate mail begin. LoL :-) Don and I discuss some of the experiences life has taught us along the way when it come to brazing and soldering.

Who Gets The Goodies-Howard Weiss from the ESCO Group

I am a manufacturer, distributor or contractor with equipment or tools that I want to get in the hands of a program. How do I decide which programs are in need of what I have and will they even benefit from them? How about a roadmap to grading a program.

Tools And Technologies For A Modern Workforce-Greg Crumpton from ServiceLogic

As the world adapts to new innovations and technology on a daily basis, it just makes sense that we keep ourselves up to date with new technology. Are you still using a pager to communicate with your technicians? I doubt it. Together we can effect the labor shortage and become a strong, efficient and well represented modern workforce.

Classroom Communication-Don Gillis from Chemours

We may have been the best technician in the field and yet struggle to be a good technical educator. Why is that? Sometimes the best player isn't the best coach and sometimes the best coach isn't the best player. Come hang out with Don and I as we discuss ways to keep the class involved and ways to prepare to make that decision to move from the field to the classroom as many of us do.

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