Joe Blanchard joins us to talk everything HVACR. We'll go over what it's like going from residential to commercial and more importantly the commercial refrigeration side. Joe will share his experiences and what he values as a technician out in the field and what helped him and why he helps others now on social media.Follow him at:https://www.instagram.com/j_blanchard1UPDATED LINKS FOR MERCH, DISCOUNTS & TOOLS AT: http://www.reliablehvacr.net
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Alex Vergados joins us to talk her journey into HVAC.

Transitioning from field service to installation requires a specific mindset. This video covers why understanding how equipment works is the key advantage for any technician looking to improve their craft. By keeping the service perspective in mind during an install, you become a more valuable asset to your team and your clients.

We discuss the importance of remaining humble and staying motivated, regardless of your background or gender in the workplace. If you are looking to advance your career, focusing on how service technician knowledge applies to hvac installation tips will give you a major edge. We also touch on handling biases in the field and staying focused on your professional growth.

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In this episode, Jason Gamboa shares his journey in HVAC, from learning on the job. He discusses industry challenges, the importance of continuous learning, and strategies for success in HVAC trades. We share insights on social media growth, industry trends, and the importance of authenticity and networking in the trades. Discover practical tips for building your brand, leveraging events like AHR, and balancing work with content creation, a lot of which can correlate to being a better technician or business owner.Follow him:https://www.instagram.com/jasononthejob_?igsh=MXo2ZDc0aHk1cWQ5UPDATED LINKS FOR MERCH, DISCOUNTS & TOOLS AT: http://www.reliablehvacr.netListen to the Reliable Trades Podcast, available everywhere!Brought to you by,CallRail:Call tracking + AI Answering Assistant, take all calls and convert jobs:https://partners.callrail.com/4kv6brzst6zj~Get FREE TRIAL & DISCOUNT on Jobber software to run your business~https://tr.ee/AkuxKHcCPyThe Last Work Socks You'll Need: Discount code: RELIABLEHVACR10https://tr.ee/Hk0_3poKQBDIVERSITECHSimplify your work, they have everything a contractor needs to complete a jobhttp://www.diversitech.comNUCALGON has all our cleaner products we need, visit:http://www.nucalgon.comAIREX:#1 choice in the PRO HVAC industry for wall refrigerant piping penetration outlet seals and outdoor refrigerant piping insulation protectionhttps://airexmfg.com/~Tool recommendations w/ links~https://www.amazon.com/shop/reliablehvacr~RELIABLE HVACR MERCH, SHIRTS/HOODIES~https://reliablehvacr-shop.fourthwall.com~Get REAL CASH BACK on ALL GAS (personal or company gas)https://upside.app.link/ADRIAN78939~SUPPORT THE CHANNEL & BECOME A MEMBER~https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKDkGhLRlzs1bV1tmeokcNQ/join~BUSINESS [email protected]#reliablehvacr #hvac #hvaclife #refrigeration #reliablekitchenservices

Dan Phillips from shares insights on seasonal trends, equipment challenges, and the importance of continuous learning in HVAC. Discover practical tips, industry trends, and personal stories that can help both newcomers and seasoned professionals excel.Follow on IG: https://www.instagram.com/aircondan*This Podcast is sponsored by:RESIDEOhttp://resideo.com/proiqDIVERSITECHSimplify your work, they have everything a contractor needs to complete a jobhttp://www.diversitech.comJOBBER: Get FREE TRIAL & DISCOUNT on Jobber software to run your business~https://jobber.grsm.io/ReliableHVACRVETO PRO PAC:Check out my page on Veto's site and all their new tool bags coming outhttps://vetopropac.com/customer_profiles/adrian-garcia/CAMEL CITY MILLThe Last Work Socks You'll Need: Discount code: RELIABLEHVACR10https://click.linksynergy.com/link?id=2NbLcd5VnCY&offerid=1905381.539752161403214724615593&type=2&murl=https%3a%2f%2fwww.camelcitymill.com%2fproducts%2fankle-work-sock%3fvariant%3d49719335551207Represented by:PROSREPSFor business/collab inquiries regarding me or the show, message: https://www.instagram.com/phcppros/Check out HVAC Knights:https://youtube.com/@HVACKnights?si=yRgaEGBXyuxqEUMT~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ONE LINK TO STAY UP TO DATE, FOLLOW ME ON ALL PLATFORMS~~http://www.reliablehvacr.net#hvac #refrigeration #reliablehvacr #podcast #tradeschool #skilledtrades

Register for their 2 part webinar:https://weil-mclain.co/reliable-tradesLearn more about Weil-Mclain: https://www.weil-mclain.com/Electrification is accelerating driven by consumer desire to reduce their climate impact, regulatory mandates, rebates and incentives, and volatile energy costs. However, full electrification is not practical for everybody, especially in hydronics. Dual fuel solutions combining an electric air-to-water heat pump with a fuel-fired boiler offer many of the benefits of an electric system without sacrificing comfort, reliability or affordability.Weil-McLain has been a leading manufacturer of boiler and hydronic solutions for over 140 years. The ECO Hybrid dual fuel hydronic heating systems pairs the Weil-McLain ECO™ HP air-to-water heat pump with a heat pump-ready boiler to deliver fuel flexibility, efficiency and comfort.Konrad Witek is the Senior Product Manager, Climate Conscious at Weil‑McLain. With more than 15 years of experience in HVAC sales, training, and distribution, Konrad shares how ECO™ HP and ECO™ Hybrid solutions help contractors design effective systems and deliver reliable, flexible hydronic heating.#hvac #weilmclain #hvacr This interview explores the emerging field of air-to-water heat pumps, hydronics, and the future of HVAC technology, emphasizing dual fuel systems, electrification, and industry trends. Perfect for contractors and homeowners interested in energy efficiency and innovative solutions.

In this episode, Hunter Hall shares his journey from HVAC technician to business owner, emphasizing the importance of strategic hiring, maintaining good relationships, and balancing work-life priorities. He discusses the challenges of running a small business, the value of training, and his vision for growth. In this episode, Reliable HVAC shares his journey of starting and growing his family-owned HVAC business, including strategies for customer acquisition, the importance of quality service, and insights into tools and industry trends.

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Rolando joins us to talk about his journey into starting a HVAC business and figuring it out along the way. What are the realistic expectations that a young tech will find in the trade and how to get ahead and be successful no matter what you do. Follow him on YT:Tiktok:*This Podcast is sponsored by:RESIDEOhttp://resideo.com/proiqDIVERSITECHSimplify your work, they have everything a contractor needs to complete a jobhttp://www.diversitech.comJOBBER: Get FREE TRIAL & DISCOUNT on Jobber software to run your business~https://jobber.grsm.io/ReliableHVACRVETO PRO PAC:Check out my page on Veto's site and all their new tool bags coming outhttps://vetopropac.com/customer_profiles/adrian-garcia/CAMEL CITY MILLThe Last Work Socks You'll Need: Discount code: RELIABLEHVACR10https://click.linksynergy.com/link?id=2NbLcd5VnCY&offerid=1905381.539752161403214724615593&type=2&murl=https%3a%2f%2fwww.camelcitymill.com%2fproducts%2fankle-work-sock%3fvariant%3d49719335551207Represented by:PROSREPSFor business/collab inquiries regarding me or the show, message: https://www.instagram.com/phcppros/Check out HVAC Knights:https://youtube.com/@HVACKnights?si=yRgaEGBXyuxqEUMT~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ONE LINK TO STAY UP TO DATE, FOLLOW ME ON ALL PLATFORMS~~http://www.reliablehvacr.net#hvac #refrigeration #reliablehvacr #podcast #tradeschool #skilledtrades

Today we will be talking to the secret sauce of parts, breakdowns and manuals, Partstown. Ever since I got into the trade, we have been using this website to our advantage to get the right parts and also help us figure out equipment out in the field. They are great for commercial kitchen equipment but have recently expanded into HVAC where I see this being incredibly helpful for techs and a great resource to have in your pocket. Follow along as we discuss what exactly they offer, all the new features that save you time and my personal experiences with Partstown and just trying to find parts or dealing with tech support in general out in the field.https://www.partstown.comOr download the app from your appstore*This Podcast is sponsored by:RESIDEOhttp://resideo.com/proiqDIVERSITECHSimplify your work, they have everything a contractor needs to complete a jobhttp://www.diversitech.comJOBBER: Get FREE TRIAL & DISCOUNT on Jobber software to run your business~https://jobber.grsm.io/ReliableHVACRVETO PRO PAC:Check out my page on Veto's site and all their new tool bags coming outhttps://vetopropac.com/customer_profiles/adrian-garcia/CAMEL CITY MILLThe Last Work Socks You'll Need: Discount code: RELIABLEHVACR10https://click.linksynergy.com/link?id=2NbLcd5VnCY&offerid=1905381.539752161403214724615593&type=2&murl=https%3a%2f%2fwww.camelcitymill.com%2fproducts%2fankle-work-sock%3fvariant%3d49719335551207Represented by:PROSREPSFor business/collab inquiries regarding me or the show, message: https://www.instagram.com/phcppros/Check out HVAC Knights:https://youtube.com/@HVACKnights?si=yRgaEGBXyuxqEUMT~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ONE LINK TO STAY UP TO DATE, FOLLOW ME ON ALL PLATFORMS~~http://www.reliablehvacr.net#hvac #refrigeration #reliablehvacr #podcast #tradeschool #skilledtrades