The ESCO Institute "Did you Know?" podcast provides HVACR professionals access to reliable, up-to-date, and relevant information, directly from trusted sources. The world of HVACR has been changing at an exponential rate over the last few years; new SEER ratings, flammable refrigerants, and an array of technological advances. Keeping up with all the changes in regulation, manufacturing, refrigerants and how to properly prepare students and technicians has became daunting. Many of our guests are speakers and exhibitors at the HVAC EXCELLENCE National HVACR Education Conference and represent every sector of the HVACR industry. Thanks for joining in!
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ESCO Institute hosts Did You Know?-The ESCO HVAC Podcast, a education show with 209 episodes published.
Tools for Tomorrow, Here Today: Inside Malco's Playbook for the Next Generation of HVAC Techs
Jul 17, 202616mEp. 60S3
What does it take to build a tool that survives real life on the job site — not just a CAD drawing? In this episode, Clifton catches up with returning guest Greg Guse, Director of New Products at Malco, for a behind-the-
Only Mostly Dead: The Truth About R-410A's Slow Fade-Out
Jul 10, 202624mEp. 59S3
Is R-410A really gone — or just mostly dead? In this candid episode, we sit down with Greg Guse, Director of New Products at Malco, to unpack the confusing, ever-shifting reality of the R-410A phase-down and what it mean
Water From Thin Air: How HVAC Technology Could Help Solve Water Scarcity
Jun 19, 202626mEp. 58S3
What if the air around your home could become a reliable source of clean water? In this eye-opening episode, we sit down with Brian Chang, CEO and founder of Aquaria — the company building atmospheric water generators th
Future-Proofing the Trades: Bridging Plumbing and HVAC, and the Power of Local Unions
Jun 12, 202615mEp. 57S3
Big changes are coming to the plumbing and HVAC trades — and the people who train for them now will lead tomorrow. In this energetic episode, we chat with Marty Kuerzi and David McConnell from UA Local 502 about how two
Building Careers, Brotherhood and the Future Workforce
Jun 5, 202620mEp. 56S3
In this special on-location episode, recorded at the Kentucky Derby Festival Bed Races in Louisville, Kentucky, we sit down with Mike Burke, Training Coordinator for UA Local 502, and apprentice Alex to explore the power
From Tutus to Tool Belts: Inspiring the Next Generation of Women in the Trades
May 29, 202618mEp. 55S3
In this inspiring episode, we sit down with Kati Theurer, Director of HVAC Programs at Jefferson College, educator, industry leader and founder of the From Tutus to Tool Belts initiative. Fresh off being recognized as th
The Skilled Trades Awakening: Greg Crumpton on HVAC, AI & the Future Workforce
May 22, 202625mEp. 54S3
In this inspiring and forward-thinking episode recorded live at the 2026 National HVAC Education Conference, we sit down with Greg Crumpton of Service Logic to explore the growing momentum behind skilled trades careers a
The Three R’s of Refrigerant Stewardship: Recovery, Recycle & Reclaim with A-Gas
May 15, 202623mEp. 53S3
In this thought-provoking episode recorded live at the 2026 National HVAC Education Conference, we sit down with Anthony Nash from A-Gas to tackle one of the HVAC industry’s most important — and often misunderstood — top
Smarter Safety in HVAC: Protecting Technicians with Real-Time CO Detection
May 8, 202610mEp. 52S3
In this episode recorded live at the 2026 National HVAC Education Conference, we sit down with Louise Kellar from UEi Test Instruments to explore innovations designed to keep technicians safer on the job. From personal g
The Refrigerant Reality Check: Why Recovery Matters More Than Ever
May 1, 202625mEp. 51S3
In this eye-opening episode recorded live at the 2026 National HVAC Education Conference, we sit down with Adam Dykstra of FMHero to unpack one of the biggest challenges facing the HVAC industry today: refrigerant manage
The Rise of Communicating HVAC Systems: Smarter Comfort, Smarter Service
Apr 17, 202619mEp. 50S3
In this episode, we sit down with Ketan Namjoshi from Bosch Home Comfort to explore how communicating thermostats and fully connected HVAC systems are transforming the residential landscape. As variable-speed equipment,
To Recover...Or Not to Recover? Industry experts chime in at the National HVACR Education Conference
Apr 10, 202642mEp. 49S3
Top industry professionals agree on one thing—refrigerant conservation matters. Tune in to this powerful conversation recorded at the 2026 National HVACR Education Conference, where leading experts in refrigerant recover
Replay: All Trades Paige on Redefining the Skilled Trades
Apr 3, 202620mEp. 48S3
We’re getting back up to speed after a great time at the National HVACR Education Conference last week — so while we catch up, we’re revisiting one of our favorite conversations from August 2025. In this inspiring episod
Building a Life in the Trades: Apprenticeship & the Next Generation
Mar 27, 202631mEp. 47S3
In this engaging and relatable episode, we sit down with Brooke Lang and Eric Hiatt — two UA apprentices and co-hosts of Two Bolts Short of a Flange — to explore what it’s really like to build a life and career in the sk
From Desk Job to Red Seal: HVAC Jess on Finding Her Calling in the Trades
Mar 13, 202627mEp. 46S3
What if the career you never considered is the one that changes your life? In this episode, we sit down with Jessica Banister — HVAC Jess — to talk about her journey from a decade in finance to becoming a Red Seal certif
The Negawatt Is Cheaper Than the Megawatt: Electrification & Infrastructure
Mar 6, 202632mEp. 45S3
Electrification is accelerating across the country — from heat pumps and high-efficiency HVAC to EV fleets and solar microgrids. But one critical question remains: Is our infrastructure ready? In this forward-thinking ep
Bridging the Digital and Mechanical: Smart Buildings and HVAC Innovation
Feb 27, 202620mEp. 44S3
In this engaging episode recorded live at the 2026 AHR Expo, J.J. Plotz and James Burke delve into the rapidly evolving world of HVAC and building automation. Together, we explore how the intersection of digital technolo
Surging HVAC Demand: The Future of Data Centers and Thermal Management
Feb 20, 202618mEp. 43S3
In this thought-provoking episode filmed live at AHR Expo, Rob Tanner and Clifton Beck explore the transformative landscape the HVAC industry, with a special focus on the growing demands of data centers. This conversatio
Unlocking the Power of Air Curtains: Efficiency, Innovation, and Applications
Feb 9, 202627mEp. 42S3
Dive deep into the realm of air curtains with Curtis Rosol from Mars Air Systems as we explore their transformative role in energy efficiency and environmental control. From grocery stores to industrial applications, air
The Heat Pump Revolution: Transforming HVAC for a Sustainable Future
Jan 30, 202629mEp. 41S3
Join us for a future-focused discussion with Easwar Sankar, Senior Product Marketing Manager at Allied Air Enterprises, as we dive into the rapid evolution of heat pump technology. From market trends to groundbreaking in
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