Yes, SEER2. Don't be caught out there like an out-of-touch politician (I could've just said politician; they're all "out-of-touch") when your customers ask you about the differences. 

Yes, SEER2. Don't be caught out there like an out-of-touch politician (I could've just said politician; they're all "out-of-touch") when your customers ask you about the differences.

5, 47 - What do You Know About SEER2?

You know what we're talking about; you get to the service call and find that the unit isn't even serviceable!  Could this have been avoided?  Hmmmm.

You know what we're talking about; you get to the service call and find that the unit isn't even serviceable!  Could this have been avoided?  Hmmmm.

5, 46 - Really?  You Can't Even Get to it!

From the smoldering, summer evening of another hump-day in August emerges yet another artistic treasure tastefully known as ...., Jerky Bits!

From the smoldering, summer evening of another hump-day in August emerges yet another artistic treasure tastefully known as ...., Jerky Bits!

5, 45 - Jerky Bits - Dirt Bike Down

Really; what's more important than keeping YOU safe?

Really; what's more important than keeping YOU safe?

5, 45 - Staying Safe on the Job

5, 44 - Jerky Bits! - Fight Night

You know, learning a new word is always a good idea, unless, of course, it's something like "Miranda" (rights), or "bail".  But let's stay positive.  No, we won't check your spelling.

You know, learning a new word is always a good idea, unless, of course, it's something like "Miranda" (rights), or "bail".  But let's stay positive.  No, we won't check your spelling.

5, 44 - Learn a New Word

5, 43 - Jerky Bits! - Rich Builds a House, pt 2

Opening day, and you've just got a stupid number of calls.  Everyone is mad, or angry, or, well, you know.  Worse yet, none of them understand why you can't be there right now! 

Opening day, and you've just got a stupid number of calls.  Everyone is mad, or angry, or, well, you know.  Worse yet, none of them understand why you can't be there right now!

5, 43 - How to Handle "The Busies"

5, 42 - Jerky Bits! - Rich Builds a House, pt 1

RIB relays (Relay In a Box) are such a simple, yet important item for a technician to have in their bag of tricks.  This Classic episode is a "must listen"!

RIB relays (Relay In a Box) are such a simple, yet important item for a technician to have in their bag of tricks.  This Classic episode is a "must listen"!

5, 42 - RIB Relays; An HVAC Jerks Classic

Come join The HVAC Jerks (Rich, Kevin, and Anonymous Joe, IF he can be found) 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.

It’s nice to hear from a couple of local guys from my area talking about a lot of the things I have to deal with on a regular basis!

Love It!

Love the show, listen to it daily while running calls

Great show

The HVAC Jerks

With almost every single news item today focused on the current Coronavirus threat, The Boys set out to learn what the HVAC industry can do to help.  Ron Saunders, co-founder of FreshAireUV, is this week's guest to discuss what ultraviolet lights can and can't do, and what you need to know when your customers ask. 

With almost every single news item today focused on the current Coronavirus threat, The Boys set out to learn what the HVAC industry can do to help.  Ron Saunders, co-founder of FreshAireUV, is this week's guest to discuss what ultraviolet lights can and can't do, and what you need to know when your customers ask.

S2E25 - Coronavirus and UV lights; What You Need to Know

Tersh Blissett

Tersh Blissett, CEO of Ice Bound, and host of the podcast "Service Business Mastery" joins The HVAC Jerks this week to discuss flat rate pricing. And, of course, Anonymous Joe gets a new alias.

Tersh Blissett, CEO of Ice Bound, and host of the podcast "Service Business Mastery" joins The HVAC Jerks this week to discuss flat rate pricing. And, of course, Anonymous Joe gets a new alias.

S2E5 - Flat Rate with Tersh Blissett

Wow! Before we even say anything, everyone has an opinion!  Well, yes, this week The HVAC Jerks are discussing repairing vs replacing a piece of equipment, but it's not really your decision to make. Give The Boys a listen and see how they think this situation should be handled.

Wow! Before we even say anything, everyone has an opinion!  Well, yes, this week The HVAC Jerks are discussing repairing vs replacing a piece of equipment, but it's not really your decision to make. Give The Boys a listen and see how they think this situation should be handled.

S2E6 - Repair or Replace?

Most of us have had mixed experiences with supply houses; some really good, some horribly bad.  The Jerks discuss why contractors get so frustrated with some counter people, and also why the problem is so difficult to fix.  Listen to what they have to say, and then tell them why they're wrong!  

Most of us have had mixed experiences with supply houses; some really good, some horribly bad.  The Jerks discuss why contractors get so frustrated with some counter people, and also why the problem is so difficult to fix.  Listen to what they have to say, and then tell them why they're wrong!

E13 - Supply House Blues

In these trying times of the Coronavirus pandemic, the U.S. government has approved hundreds of billions of dollars to help small businesses survive.  But knowing what's available for your business and how to get it can be confusing.  This week The HVAC Jerks team up with the experts from HARDI to learn which programs to use, how they work, and what to expect.  The experts use Kevin's business to turn him from a hard core cynical skeptic, to a believer and champion of this cause.  This is a serious subject that may determine the survival of, not only our HVAC world, but all small businesses and the way of life that we know.  Please take the time to learn everything you can about these programs. (And, yes, Anonymous Joe still gets an alias.)

In these trying times of the Coronavirus pandemic, the U.S. government has approved hundreds of billions of dollars to help small businesses survive.  But knowing what's available for your business and how to get it can be confusing.  This week The HVAC Jerks team up with the experts from HARDI to learn which programs to use, how they work, and what to expect.  The experts use Kevin's business to turn him from a hard core cynical skeptic, to a believer and champion of this cause.  This is a serious subject that may determine the survival of, not only our HVAC world, but all small businesses and the way of life that we know.  Please take the time to learn everything you can about these programs. (And, yes, Anonymous Joe still gets an alias.)

S2E28 - Covid19 Funds for Small Business Explained

The Jerks begin a three-part series on employee training. Part one looks at training from the employee’s point of view, and as usual, they have a hard time staying focused; they really are jerks.

The Jerks begin a three-part series on employee training. Part one looks at training from the employee’s point of view, and as usual, they have a hard time staying focused; they really are jerks.

E4 - Training from the employee's view

In episode 36 The Jerks debate the age old question of what is more important, a formal education in a trade school, or years of field experience?  Naturally, there are a few strong opinions with this group.  Oh, and, Anonymous Joe gets recognized for a fourth time!

In episode 36 The Jerks debate the age old question of what is more important, a formal education in a trade school, or years of field experience?  Naturally, there are a few strong opinions with this group.  Oh, and, Anonymous Joe gets recognized for a fourth time!

E36 - Education vs Experience; Which is More Important?

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.

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.

S2E13 - Crazy Stories From the Field

In episode 34 The HVAC Jerks talk about improving YOUR personal situation in the industry and in life. Investing in your education, in your career, and in your financial well-being should be as important as eating that bowl of Cheerios.  After all, if you're going to do it, you might as well be good at it!  Live life like you mean it!

In episode 34 The HVAC Jerks talk about improving YOUR personal situation in the industry and in life. Investing in your education, in your career, and in your financial well-being should be as important as eating that bowl of Cheerios.  After all, if you're going to do it, you might as well be good at it!  Live life like you mean it!

E34 - Invest in Yourself

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!

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!

S2E10 - Combustion Basics - Pt 1of 3

Episode 33 has the boys battling it out in the studio over the pros and cons of flat rate pricing vs. time and material.  Are flat rate prices too high?  Do you understand where those prices come from?  Does Anonymous Joe really communicate with the animal kingdom?  Listen now and find out!

Episode 33 has the boys battling it out in the studio over the pros and cons of flat rate pricing vs. time and material.  Are flat rate prices too high?  Do you understand where those prices come from?  Does Anonymous Joe really communicate with the animal kingdom?  Listen now and find out!

E33 - Flat Rate Pricing

Dave Holdorf

The Boys take a break from the Coronavirus fallout talk to catch up with Dave Holdorf, technical trainer for TacoComfort.  While many of us don't normally work on circulator pumps, most of us will at some point and it would be nice if we knew how to pick one.  So, they gave Dave a call who agreed to teach us the basics of GPM and feet of head, and what to do with those numbers when we get them.  There is never a dull moment in Jerkyland!!!

The Boys take a break from the Coronavirus fallout talk to catch up with Dave Holdorf, technical trainer for TacoComfort.  While many of us don't normally work on circulator pumps, most of us will at some point and it would be nice if we knew how to pick one.  So, they gave Dave a call who agreed to teach us the basics of GPM and feet of head, and what to do with those numbers when we get them.  There is never a dull moment in Jerkyland!!!

S2E29 - Pump Sizing with Dave Holdorf of TacoComfort

We all know that there is a concerning shortage of HVAC techs out there, right?  So, as The HVAC Jerks continue highlight the obvious, this week they speak to a couple of industry mavens who regularly discuss what is needed to avert the crisis.  Even if you don't run a service company, the solution(s) still affect you as a tech, and could improve your life! 

We all know that there is a concerning shortage of HVAC techs out there, right?  So, as The HVAC Jerks continue highlight the obvious, this week they speak to a couple of industry mavens who regularly discuss what is needed to avert the crisis.  Even if you don't run a service company, the solution(s) still affect you as a tech, and could improve your life!

S2E20 - Where Did All the Techs Go?

In episode 15 The Jerks begin the discussion on what it really takes to start and run your own business.  Rich, Kevin, and Joe go through the challenges and rewards of giving up the steady paycheck in exchange for being the boss with their unique (read, dopey) flair.  Join them and learn something!

In episode 15 The Jerks begin the discussion on what it really takes to start and run your own business.  Rich, Kevin, and Joe go through the challenges and rewards of giving up the steady paycheck in exchange for being the boss with their unique (read, dopey) flair.  Join them and learn something!

E15 - So, You Want to Start Your Own Business?

Dealing with the public can be difficult sometimes, as we all know.  This week The Boys recount some of the challenging customer situations they've been in, and offer ideas as to why they happen, and what to do about them.  How do you handle the hot potatoe?

Dealing with the public can be difficult sometimes, as we all know.  This week The Boys recount some of the challenging customer situations they've been in, and offer ideas as to why they happen, and what to do about them.  How do you handle the hot potatoe?

S2E26 - Problem Customers

Whether you're a technician or a business owner/manager, if you're caught in a pandemic lock-down, or going through a "shoulder season" (you know, the "in-between seasons" times), you can still be productive.  Just because you can't do what you normally do doesn't mean it's wasted time; but you have to be organized, have a plan, and be ready to put it into action.   

Whether you're a technician or a business owner/manager, if you're caught in a pandemic lock-down, or going through a "shoulder season" (you know, the "in-between seasons" times), you can still be productive.  Just because you can't do what you normally do doesn't mean it's wasted time; but you have to be organized, have a plan, and be ready to put it into action.

S2E31 - What to do With Down Time

In this episode the boys attempt to discuss what technicians can do in the industry when they're tired of turning wrenches.  

In this episode the boys attempt to discuss what technicians can do in the industry when they're tired of turning wrenches.

E22 - Career Paths in the HVAC World

Steve Yurek

Francis Dietz

The HVAC Jerks worked hard this year to maneuver their way into recording live from the AHR Expo in Orlando, Florida; and, believe it or not, they did it!  Now, who got paid off, bribed, and/or drunk may be another story all together. (Hey, did Anonymous Joe..., nah!)  Not only did they get there, but their first interview was with Steve Yurek, the President and our friend Francis Dietz of AHRI!!!  Join them in the first of a whole bunch of bonus interviews to be released midweek over the next few months.  And, yes, now they're Jerks with big heads.

The HVAC Jerks worked hard this year to maneuver their way into recording live from the AHR Expo in Orlando, Florida; and, believe it or not, they did it!  Now, who got paid off, bribed, and/or drunk may be another story all together. (Hey, did Anonymous Joe..., nah!)  Not only did they get there, but their first interview was with Steve Yurek, the President and our friend Francis Dietz of AHRI!!!  Join them in the first of a whole bunch of bonus interviews to be released midweek over the next few months.  And, yes, now they're Jerks with big heads.

AHR 2020 - B1- Steve Yurek and Francis Dietz of AHRI

Dan Holohan

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!

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!

S2E14 - Dan Holohan, The Hydronic Legend!

This week The Jerks take a deep look at why service companies charge as much as they do, and more importantly, why it matters to you.  Whether you're a technician or an owner, you need to know what it costs to do business.  Without a clear understanding of the company's expenses, it's hard to justify the price to the customer, and harder to feel good about it.  This is an extremely important topic, please don't miss this one.

This week The Jerks take a deep look at why service companies charge as much as they do, and more importantly, why it matters to you.  Whether you're a technician or an owner, you need to know what it costs to do business.  Without a clear understanding of the company's expenses, it's hard to justify the price to the customer, and harder to feel good about it.  This is an extremely important topic, please don't miss this one.

E24 - Why do Service Companies Charge so Much?

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