HVAC Mentors Podcast

HVAC Mentors Podcast

By Mike PleziaEducation
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HVAC Mentors Podcast episodes

  • AI! Common Mistakes We All Make

    AI can sound 100% sure of itself and still be dead wrong. Just ask "Bubbles," the chatbot that blamed a foaming dishwasher on too much detergent when the real problem was restricted water supply.

    This episode covers five mistakes techs make with AI: trusting it blindly, treating it like Google, giving it garbage information, letting it do your thinking for you, and leaving it on the shelf because you haven't learned it yet.

    You're still the technician. AI is still the tool. You don't have to rely on it, but you probably shouldn't ignore it.

    24 min
  • AI: What Is It?

    Technology is changing and AI tools are becoming more common. In this series we unpack AI, what it is, how it can be used, and why its not to be feared anymore than any other tool.

    10 min
  • AI: Understanding the Tool

    Technology is changing and AI tools are becoming more common. In this series we unpack AI, what it is, how it can be used, and why its not to be feared anymore than any other tool.

    13 min
  • Case Study 4: The Night The Headmaster Blew

    If you've ever pondered what would happen if a refrigeration system were never maintained and just allowed to run till it gave out, this is the episode. A simple coil cleaning can save a lot of trouble, a lot of damage, and a lot of money.

    9 min
  • Case Study 3: The TXV that wasn't, and then was...

    Sometimes knowing you are right, you have to swallow your pride and let the senior technician be right. Humility and patience will always yield a greater return, defend your diagnosis but be humble. There is always something to learn.

    9 min
  • Case Study 2: The Ice Machine Wasn't Broken

    While honing your diagnostic skills, it is important to understand the way the whole machine works. This will save you from chasing ghosts and replacing unnecessary parts. Sometimes there isn't actually a problem with the machine, its a problem with maintenance.

    8 min
  • The Walk That Went Crazy! Technical Review Series

    In this technical review, we examine what went on with a walk in cooler that seemed to have lost its mind. We unpack the technical and diagnostic data to determine the cause and find the best resolution.


    #HVAC

    #HVACTech

    #HVACR

    #Refrigeration

    #CommercialRefrigeration

    #WalkInCooler

    10 min

About HVAC Mentors Podcast

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HVAC Mentors is a podcast for people early in their trade journey — students, apprentices, career-changers, and anyone trying to find their footing in the skilled trades.