This podcast episode features Laurent Cochet interviewing James Metropoulos, CEO and co-founder of Blue Box Air. Jim recounts the origin story of his company, initially focused on industrial chemical cleaning before pivoting to revolutionise HVAC system maintenance. He explains how Blue Box Air developed a patented, chemical-free enzyme process to clean heat transfer coils in air handlers, a problem the industry had long faced. The conversation then shifts to current trends in indoor air quality and energy efficiency within the built environment, highlighting the significant impact of dirty coils. Finally, Jim outlines Blue Box Air's future, including automation of their cleaning process and expansion into the residential market with innovative condensate harvesting technology.
