The HVAC Jerks

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S2E19 - Do You Know Where You're Going? Feb 02, 2020

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You've heard throughout your entire life how important it is to set goals; well, now The HVAC Jerks are going to tell you, too. Whether career or personal, long term or short, you need to know what the plan is. Get one!!!

S2E18 - Flooded Equipment with Francis Dietz of AHRI Jan 26, 2020

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The HVAC Jerks spend some quality time with Francis Dietz of AHRI, which turns out to be even more fun than they expected. Francis has got a really interesting background which gives the boys plenty to talk about. And, by the way, you see AHRI stickers every single day; do you remember where?

S2E17 - Repeat After Me, "NO!" Jan 19, 2020

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There are certain times of the year that are just slow in the service world, and work is a little scarce. To make things worse, we then tend to take jobs that we normally wouldn't, and often live to regret it. This week The HVAC Jerks discuss the work that we shouldn't take, and why. You know you've done it too; just think of this as group therapy for service companies!

S2E16 - Trainer of The Year, Ken Midgett Jan 12, 2020

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The Boys interview the very passionate Ken Midgett, NAPHCC's Trainer of the Year, and talk about his hard-ass, old-school approach. He and The Jerks agree that hard work, respect for others, and an understanding that a "you need to prove yourself first" attitude is a winning combination for success in both business and life. Join them for a good "smack in the back of the head" reminder.

S2E15 - Are You too Busy to Make Money? Jan 05, 2020

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Are you too busy to make money? It sounds like a ridiculous question, but it happens to service companies all the time. The HVAC Jerks examine how and why this happens, what you can do about it, and why Anonymous Joe is such an antagonist to Rich's monologues. Some of these questions even get answered! Join the Jerky bastards and add some fun to your work day.

S2E14 - Dan Holohan, The Hydronic Legend! Dec 29, 2019

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This week, The Boys some how manage to convince the legendary Dan Holohan to speak to them about steam heat. Author of more than 25 books, hundreds of articles, and with thousands of techs taught throughout the years, Dan brings his great story-telling skills to our table to get our feet wet with steam. This episode of The HVAC Jerks is a classic you won't want to miss!

S2E13 - Crazy Stories From the Field Dec 22, 2019

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In this episode The HVAC Jerks read some of the crazy stories from the field submitted by their listeners for the Midwest Tools contest. (There are some really bizarre tales out there!) They add a few of their own, and finish up by announcing the three winners of the high quality Midwest tool packages.

S2E12 - Combustion Basics Pt 3 of 3, Oil Dec 15, 2019

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This is the final part (3) of combustion basics. In this last section The Boys cover the particulars of oil fired units, and what makes them so different than gas units. For all of you heat pump and gas techs out there where oil is NOT common, this will give you a leg up on your peers. LEARN SOMETHING NEW!!! We love ya...

S2E11 - Combustion Basics, Pt 2 of 3; Gas Dec 08, 2019

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In part 2 of Combustion Basics the boys discuss gas related issues and get a little technical again.

Be sure to send them an email at theboys@thehvacjerks.com and tell them what you liked, or didn't (if that's possible!)

S2E10 - Combustion Basics - Pt 1of 3 Dec 01, 2019

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It's heating season again, and most of the world (in the northern hemisphere) is burning something; LP, Natural gas, Fuel oil, cow chips, something. So, The HVAC Jerks thought that this would be a good time to review how the whole combustion thing happens, and how to make that stuff burn properly. You can always learn something, even if it's only Anonymous Joe's alias for this week!

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