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Simply StartupsPacaso Shines as a Top Startup Workplace in 2025In today's episode, we explore how Pacaso, a leader in luxury vacation home co-ownership, has been honored as one of America's Greatest Startup Workplaces for 2025 by Newsweek. We delve into the rigorous evaluation process that led to this accolade and discuss the broader implications for the tech and real estate sectors. Join us as we uncover what makes Pacaso a standout in workplace culture and its impact on the startup industry.
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https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/pacaso-named-one-of-americas-greatest-startup-workplaces-2025-by-newsweek-302411135.html
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ACHR News PodcastIAQ and Los Angeles WildfiresAnthony Abate from AtmosAir joins the podcast to discuss IAQ issues after the Los Angeles wildfires.2025-02-1717 min
ACHR News PodcastHVAC LobbyingSMACNA and HVAC lobbyist Stanley Kolbe lets us know what to expect out of Washington D.C. in 2025.2025-02-0417 min
ACHR News PodcastGoogle AdvertisingRaj Midha from Redwood Services joins the NEWSmakers podcast to give us a cheat sheet on how to advertise with Google.2025-01-3113 min
ACHR News Podcast2025 HVAC Commercial MarketLei Schlitz, from Johnson Controls, joins the ACHR NEWSmakers podcast to discuss what is happening in the HVAC commercial market.2025-01-2420 min
ACHR News PodcastLeasing HVAC EquipmentNicole Celiscar, from Service Experts, stops by the podcast to talk about how they lease equipment to homeowners.2025-01-1717 min
ACHR News PodcastThe Importance of HVAC Protective CoatingsModine Coatings has a proud 50-year legacy of developing and providing the best corrosion resistant coatings to the HVAC industry. With the highest quality standards and most arduous industry testing, we help safeguard coils, components and cabinets against corrosion.
Sponsored by Modine Coatings.2025-01-1313 min
ACHR News PodcastExploring the Manufactured Housing MarketJoin Advanced Distributor Products and explore the manufactured housing market—why it matters, who it impacts and how it shapes the future of products.
Sponsored by Adpnow.com.2025-01-0806 min
ACHR News PodcastRevolutionizing HVAC: Heat Pumps & Cutting-Edge TechExplore heat pump innovations, efficiency breakthroughs, and HVAC’s role in decarbonization with TJ Wheeler of Friedrich AC. Discover what’s next in sustainable cooling.
Sponsored by Friedrich.com.2025-01-0711 min
ACHR News PodcastA2L Compatible Line Sets: The Next EvolutionJim Kornemann, VP of Sales & Marketing at Gastite dives into the evolutionary product line of Python Line Sets.
Sponsored by Python Line Sets.2025-01-0706 min
ACHR News PodcastThe State of HVAC ZoningDick Foster, President of ZONEFIRST discusses HVAC zoning, highlighting industry changes, contractor opportunities and challenges.
Sponsored by ZONEFIRST HVAC Zone Damper Products, Control Panels.2025-01-0714 min
ACHR News PodcastRecruiting Young HVAC TalentJohn Akhoian, founder of Rooter Hero, has helped staff his business by reaching out to Generation Z. Find out how he is doing it.2024-12-2314 min
ACHR News Podcast2025 HVAC LegislationRecorded at the annual HARDI Conference, The ACHR NEWS sat down with new HARDI Director of State and Public Affairs to look at legislation affecting the HVAC industry.2024-12-2018 min
ACHR News PodcastTeaching Kids About HVACACCA’s Bart James (left) and author Ryan Kiscaden (right) stop by the podcast to talk about a new project to help introduce HVAC at a young age.2024-12-1224 min
ACHR News PodcastThe Growing Popularity of Heat PumpsDavid Rames from Midea joins the podcast to talk about the growing popularity of heat pumps.2024-11-1817 min
ACHR News PodcastHow AI is Reshaping the Customer Experience in Home ServicesLearn how AI helps HVAC businesses meet today’s high customer demands for instant, personalized, 24/7 service!
Sponsored by Scorpion.2024-11-0421 min
ACHR News PodcastWomen in the HVAC IndustryAmy O’Grady from Women in HVACR talks about what needs to happen for more women to get into the HVAC industry.2024-10-3115 min
ACHR News PodcastData Driven HVAC DecisionsFrank Bacchetta of Total Comfort Group talks about how his company uses data to improve the customer experience.2024-10-2318 min
ACHR News PodcastDon’t Let Poor Inventory Control Drain Your ProfitsAre your accounting and inventory teams in step when it comes to ensuring your inventory is in check? Dive into the importance of inventory control and the impact it can have on your business with two Nexstar Network experts: Daniel Todd (left), Inventory Management Coach, and Shane Rau (right), Accounting Coach.
Sponsored by Nexstar Network.2024-10-2121 min
ACHR News PodcastEnergy Efficiency, Acoustics and Air Quality: Why Duct Insulation MattersHost Austin Keating talks with Knauf Insulation's Specifications Specialist William “Buddy” Combs on the crucial role of ductwork insulation in high-performance buildings. They discuss fiberglass insulation’s impact on energy efficiency, sound control, indoor air quality and sustainability.
Sponsored by Knauf.2024-10-1932 min
ACHR News PodcastTony & Jess talk Rossi’s new product SNEAK PEAK at the SMACNA conventionTony Petrossian and Jessica McMillan of Rossi HVAC Hardware join SNIPS NEWS Editor Austin Keating to discuss the company's upcoming presence at the SMACNA Conference in Palm Springs, California. They emphasized the importance of market feedback in product innovation and highlighted Rossi's commitment to American manufacturing.
Sponsored by Rossi.2024-10-1930 minACHR News PodcastStop Missing Out on Leads: Convert Clicks to CustomersLearn how technology can improve your business by capturing more leads, streamlining communications, and offering easy booking and payment options.
Sponsored by Scorpion.2024-10-0829 min
ACHR News PodcastCommercial Refrigeration TrendsIn this episode, The ACHR NEWS speaks with Andre Patenaude from Copeland about some of the current issues that are shaping the commercial refrigeration industry.2024-10-0719 min
ACHR News PodcastGrowing Your Residential HVAC Business with Industry ConnectionsTom Peregrino of Service Nation stops by the podcast to discuss the growth opportunities for HVAC residential contractors. This includes attending events such as Service World Expo.
Sponsored by Service World Expo.2024-09-2319 min
ACHR News PodcastHVAC Contractors Owning the HomeJessie Barrack from FieldEdge joins the podcast to talk about how HVAC contractors can own the home.2024-09-1115 min
ACHR News PodcastCommercial HVAC DecarbonizationThe decarbonization trend is growing in the commercial HVAC market. Three leaders from Carbon Reform join the podcast to explain the trend.2024-09-0525 min
ACHR News PodcastIncentivize HVAC EmployeesChris Buttenham of Reins joins the NEWSmakers podcast to explain how HVAC contractors can use incentives with their employees.2024-08-1915 min
ACHR News PodcastHVAC Industry Update - Summer 2024We sit down with Tim Fisher from HARDI to go over their HVAC state of the industry research.2024-07-3124 min
ACHR News PodcastSocial Media Marketing for HVAC ContractorsSocial media can be overwhelming for HVAC contractors. How can they stay on top of all the platforms – Linked-In, Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, and others?2024-07-2322 min
ACHR News PodcastFinding HVAC WorkersDan Bueschel from Modigent joins the NEWSmakers podcast to provide tips on finding HVAC employees.2024-07-1126 min
ACHR News PodcastHVAC Refrigerant TransitionAdam Kimmel from Koura stops by the podcast to answer all our questions on the latest refrigerant transition.2024-06-2615 min
ACHR News PodcastNavigating the Busy Summer SeasonThe busy summer season is upon us. Find out how HVAC contractors can make the most of this opportunity.2024-06-1815 min
ACHR News PodcastHybridAir, a New Hybrid Solution for Air Handling for Electrification and DecarbonizationHybridAir, a groundbreaking new technology from Addison, seamlessly merges air, water and refrigeration into an exclusive air handling solution. Aligned with the broader goal of transitioning to cleaner and more sustainable energy sources, this innovation effectively tackles the toughest hurdles of electrification and decarbonization challenges.
Sponsored by HybridAir.2024-06-0512 min
ACHR News PodcastThe Tool Belt GenerationGen Z is now being called the “tool belt generation.” How did this happen? SMACNA CEO Aaron Hilger explains why young people are joining the HVAC industry.2024-05-3117 min
ACHR News PodcastHVAC and the Whole House SolutionMarco Radocajs, the owner of Balance HVAC, stops by the podcast to talk about how his company looks at the entire house when coming up with HVAC solution.2024-05-2026 min
ACHR News PodcastDisinfecting Indoor Air QualityIra Copeland, vice president of marketing at Decon7, joins us to discuss the missing part of indoor air quality (IAQ): disinfecting.2024-05-1621 min
ACHR News PodcastHVAC Crisis Communication PlanJosh Weiss, a PR expert with 10 to 1 Public Relations, stops by the podcast to talk about how HVAC contractors should have a crisis communication plan.2024-05-0829 min
ACHR News PodcastDelivering Great HVAC ServiceFrank Favaro, founder and president of ServeCentric Coaching, joins the podcast to provide advice on how HVAC residential contractors can maximize their profitability through enhanced client experience.2024-04-2225 min
ACHR News PodcastShould Marketing Be Operationalized? This Nexstar Coach Makes the CallCan you operationalize marketing? Yes. But should you? Listen in as Melanie Tauring, experienced Marketing Coach Manager, takes a page from Nexstar’s playbook and brings to light the pros and cons while reminding listeners that marketing is not transactional.
Sponsored by Nexstar Network.2024-04-1815 min
ACHR News PodcastACCA LeadershipThe ACHR NEWS sat down with ACCA CEO Bart James(left) and ACCA Vice President of Membership, Advocacy, and Events Sean Robertson (right) at the recent ACCA conference. The trio discussed issues that are affecting HVACR contractors including regulations, legislation, and business management.2024-04-1520 min
HVAC Success Secrets: RevealedEP: 207 Anton Martin w/ English Air Inc HVAC - Innovations in EfficiencySend us a textWhat a great episode with the Expert of Experts, Anton Martin from English Air, Inc. His 26 years of experience in the service industry brought a wealth of knowledge to our discussion, making this a must-listen for anyone in the home service industry who came from humble beginnings. Here are three takeaways from Anton's wisdom-packed episode: Diversity Drives Innovation: Anton highlighted the need for the HVAC field to hire people of color. By welcoming different kinds of people and encouraging community involvement in trade schools, we not only giv...2024-04-1250 min
ACHR News PodcastNew ACCA ChairNew ACCA chair and co-owner of Empire Heating & Air Conditioning in Atlanta talks with The ACHR NEWS about what is happening at ACCA, the benefits of being in a Mix Group, and what is it like for an independent contractor to compete in the ever changing HVAC industry.2024-04-0515 min
ACHR News PodcastHVACR EducationFerris State University in Big Rapids, Michigan is one of the best schools in the country to learn the HVAC trade. Ferris State professor Eric Quilitzsch is a guest on the podcast to let us know what is new in the HVACR education segment of the industry.2024-03-2915 min
ACHR News PodcastRefrigerant Facts vs. FictionThere is a lot of information and also disinformation being talked about in the HVACR industry regarding the new refrigerant transition. Don Gillis from Chemours cuts through it all and gives us some straight talk on the new A2L refrigerants. Listen to this podcast to get set for the change.2024-03-1520 min
ACHR News PodcastThermal and Acoustic Performance of Elastomeric vs. Fiberglass Insulation in DuctworkSNIPS NEWS sat down with David Burd, air distribution products technical manager for North America at Owens Corning, to discuss how costs and benefits break down between duct insulation options.2024-03-1116 min
ACHR News PodcastTake It from the Top – Grow Your Business Through the AtticOpportunities to increase HVAC contractors’ and distributors’ business might be closer than you think. Listen and learn about additional business growth opportunities that might be literally over customers’ heads – in their homes’ attics.
Sponsored by Owens Corning.2024-03-0512 min
ACHR News PodcastBuilding Value into Venting and HVAC ProductsFAMCO is a manufacturer of roof, wall and dryer vents. Their fast, flexible manufacturing system allows them to make and ship 95% of their products in 5 days or less, allowing their customers to have access to 1000’s of products without having to carry inventory.
Sponsored by www.famcomfg.com.2024-03-0117 min
ACHR News PodcastSMACNA UpdateThe ACHR NEWS talked with SMACNA president Carol Duncan. She is also the owner of General Sheet Metal in Clackamas, Oregon and has nearly 40 years of leadership and expertise in the sheet metal industry. Duncan talked about the outlook for 2024 and how to bring more talent into the industry.2024-02-2714 min
ACHR News PodcastMentoring and the HVACR IndustryKate Houghton of Hudson Technologies discusses what mentorship in the HVACR industry looks like.2024-02-2120 min
ACHR News PodcastFour Questions with Sauermann Americas' Tyler NelsonJoin us for a short discussion with Sauermann Americas' Tyler Nelson, Instrumentation Sales Manager about the next trend in HVAC.
Sponsored by Sauermann.2024-02-1406 min
ACHR News PodcastTransforming the HVAC Industry with Proactive ServicesDavid Quam, Product Director of Connected Services at Resideo, discusses Pro-IQTM Services – a suite of software tools designed to help HVAC contractors transform their approach to customer service from reactive to proactive.
Sponsored by Resideo.2024-02-1405 min
ACHR News PodcastMidea: Leading Innovation with Cold Climate Heat PumpsMidea joins us to discuss their AHR Innovation Award winning unit, the Packaged Window Heat Pump which won the Sustainable Solutions category. David Leezer, a Louisville based R&D engineer, talks about the future of cold climate heat pumps.
Sponsored by Midea.2024-02-1408 min
ACHR News PodcastAeroseal Duct-Sealing to Meet Code, Decarbonization, and Electrification GoalsDiscover how Aeroseal’s technology is key to a winning project for stakeholders, the environment, and the grid alike in new and retrofit applications.
Sponsored by Aeroseal.2024-02-1412 min
ACHR News PodcastState of the HVAC Industry 2024 ReportWhat is in store for the HVAC industry in 2024? AHRI’s Steve Yurek fills us in on all the trends that will be affecting HVAC contractors in the upcoming year. Topics include refrigerant transition, decarbonization, and HVAC sales.2024-02-1222 min
ACHR News PodcastRecruiting Minorities in HVACWe talk with HVAC contractor Anton Martin of English Air to get his thoughts on minority recruitment.2024-01-3128 min
ACHR News PodcastOnline ReviewsHow should HVAC contractors navigate the world of online reviews? Nexstar Network coach Alicia Johnston fills us in.2024-01-1818 min
ACHR News PodcastHVAC Contractors and the HVLS MarketAndrew Koukis of Big Ass Fans discusses the HVLS market, IAQ, and more while The NEWS visited their facility in Lexington Kentucky.2024-01-1228 min
ACHR News PodcastHeat Pump Survey ResultsMETUS recently performed a homeowner heat pump survey. Michelle Robb stops by the podcast to share the results.2024-01-0213 min
ACHR News PodcastHVAC Residential MarketFriend of the podcast ACCA CEO Bart James shares his knowledge on the HVAC legislation and residential market.2023-12-2631 min
ACHR News PodcastSelling High-Efficiency EquipmentJoe Parson from ClimateMaster explains the process of selling high-efficiency HVAC equipment to homeowners.2023-12-1818 min
ACHR News PodcastAI and HVAC MarketingScott Bohannon of CEO Warrior talks about how HVAC contractors should be using AI in their marketing efforts.2023-12-1216 min
ACHR News PodcastSelling Service AgreementsDallas HVAC contractor and Sera Systems founder Billy Stevens discusses maintenance agreements.2023-12-0415 min
ACHR News PodcastFinancing HVAC EquipmentA discussion about how offering financing can be profitable for an HVAC contractor.2023-11-2813 min
ACHR News PodcastBeing Elite, Going Viral, and Learning from Mistakes with Kyle HatchKyle Hatch shares his experience as an FGA Elite Contractor, what it's like going viral on Instagram, and the importance of learning from mistakes to advance in the trade.
Sponsored by Fujitsu Airstage.2023-11-2041 min
ACHR News PodcastHomeowner Decision Making ProcessACHR NEWS Editorial Director Kyle Gargaro talked with Rodney Koop of the New Flat Rate to understand how homeowners decide to purchase a new HVAC system.2023-11-1728 min
ACHR News PodcastIs Geothermal Set for Growth?ACHR NEWS Editorial Director Kyle Gargaro traveled out to Oklahoma City to talk with Climate Control Group COO Kevin McNamara about the state of the geothermal industry.2023-11-0812 min
ACHR News PodcastAcquiring HVAC Talent vs. Recruiting HVAC TalentNexstar executive recruiters / coaches Steffan Busch (left) and Jason Florek (right) discuss treating acquisition and recruiting differently.2023-11-0629 min
ACHR News PodcastSelling to the “Three Quote Homeowners”Relentless Digital founder and CEO Joshua Crouch discusses how many quotes homeowners get and how HVAC contractors can sell to them. Read the article.2023-10-3115 min
ACHR News PodcastShould HVAC Contractors Charge a Visit Fee?Daffy Ducts president Justin Tarr discusses Daffy Ducts’ policy on charging fees to assess equipment, and the success he’s seen. Read the article.2023-10-2616 min
ACHR News PodcastAdvancing Smart HVAC and Attracting Young TalentNice’s Michelle Chesnut discusses the advancing capabilities in smart home tech and how they can be used to recruit, retain, and hire.2023-10-1116 min
ACHR News PodcastExpanding Your HVAC Business Quickly and EfficientlyHow fast is too fast for a contractor to grow their HVAC business? Richard Lewis from Redwood Services fills us in on this podcast.2023-10-0318 min
ACHR News PodcastACE Hardware Gets Into HVACNate Kukla sold his residential HVAC business to ACE Hardware. He stops by the podcast to talk about the business plan.2023-09-2122 min
ACHR News PodcastRecruiting and Retaining Young Talent With TechnologyAt ServiceTitan’s Pantheon 2023, Strickland Tudor of XOi discusses how technology can be used to retain and recruit young talent, and how to leverage AI.2023-09-1520 min
ACHR News PodcastHVAC Contractor and Same Day Service6 & Fix HVAC offers guaranteed same day service. How do they do it? President and owner Nick Scarnecchia tells us how.2023-09-0113 min
ACHR News PodcastIndoor Air Quality in Schools with SMACNASMACNA president Tony Kocurek talks about how HVAC contractors can improve the indoor air quality in schools.2023-08-2422 min
ACHR News PodcastTraining HVAC Commercial TechniciansMark McGann, general manager of HVAC distributor National Energy Control Corp., stops by the podcast to talk about training.2023-08-1516 min
ACHR News PodcastDecarbonization TrendAndy Kelso, the new COO of METUS, stops by the podcast to give us an update on the company, the HVAC market, and the decarbonization trend.2023-08-1016 min
ACHR News PodcastWhat It Means to Invest in BrandingCrystal Williams discusses investing in your company’s branding, reaching young recruits/customers who can turn into lifelong customers, how that branding differs, partnering with vendors, and more.2023-08-0441 min
ACHR News PodcastHVAC Electrification TrendGoncalo Costa from Bosch walks us through the electrification trend in HVAC including the government incentives for those products.2023-07-2616 min
ACHR News PodcastWorking With Family SuccessfullyBrittany Galgon, executive assistant for Galgon HVAC in Atlanta, Georgia, discusses being a young woman in the industry, lessons she’s learned, and what it’s like to work with family.2023-07-1332 minACHR News PodcastHVAC Contractor Websites Part 2Ben LeDonni from www.creativemms.com returns to the podcast to discuss how HVAC contractor can use digital marketing to get employees.2023-06-3016 min
ACHR News PodcastHVAC Marketing in Good Times and BadDoes marketing look different in a bad economy? Cornerstone Advertising’s founder and owner Tracy Paul stops by to let us know.2023-06-2116 min
ACHR News PodcastPrivate Equity and HVAC DistributionPrivate equity is looking to invest in the HVAC distribution market. In this podcast, we talk with Jordan Lee (left), principal at Kian Capital and Jeff Wallace (right), president and CEO of Team Air Distributing.2023-06-1520 min
ACHR News PodcastThe Powerful Impact of Efficient CO2 RefrigerationLearn how a revolutionary product from Energy Recovery makes CO2 refrigeration systems much more energy efficient, and lower operating costs and carbon emissions.
Sponsored by Energy Recovery.2023-06-1309 min
ACHR News PodcastUsing Social Media to Recruit Young TalentEddie Childs and Alyssa Costin of Mediagistic discuss how HVACR contractors should be using social media to bring in young talent to their company.2023-06-0632 min
ACHR News PodcastWhere to Find HVAC TechniciansFriend of the podcast Chris Hunter, of ServiceTitan, talks to us about where to find quality HVAC technicians.2023-05-3123 min
ACHR News PodcastAI in the HVAC IndustryArtificial intelligence is getting a lot of attention these day. Michele Windsor of Successware stops by the podcast to let us know how this technology can affect the HVAC industry.2023-05-2613 minACHR News PodcastDigital Marketing Interview: HVAC Contractors and a Website RedesignBen LeDonni from www.creativemms.com explains when an HVAC contractor should redesign their website and what needs to be included.2023-05-1819 min
ACHR News PodcastHow HVAC Contractors Can Work With Their BanksContractors need to have a good relationship with their bank. Harry Gunsallus of Owners Bank tells us how to do that.2023-05-1718 min
ACHR News PodcastEngaging Your Young HVAC TalentExecutive vice president of Storer Services, Aaron Storer, joins the podcast to discuss how to train and recruit talent while keeping them engaged in their careers.2023-05-1021 min
State of the PodSolar Energy: New York's Power MoveOne problem. Many solutions. Three experts. In this episode, we cover the greatest environmental threat of our time: climate change. We examine New York’s quest to decarbonize, and the rapidly growing field of agrivoltaics.
Produced and edited by Ananda Kalukin and Adam Vinson
Art by Savannah Flores
Music from Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio and Wave Saver @ Epidemic Sound
Special thanks to the Milstein Program and the Investigative Biology lab at Cornell University for our recording equipment and software.
Sources:
https://www.ac...2023-05-0930 min
ACHR News PodcastSMACNA Emphasizes Heat Safety, Mental Health During Safety WeekSafety Contributor Mike McCullion interviews the director of safety at SMACNA, Justin Crandol, about the safety priorities of SMACNA.2023-05-0402 min
ACHR News PodcastHVAC Contractor LeadershipFrom working on Call of Duty to working in HVAC, Legacy Service Partners CEO Rob Millock talks about the importance of good leadership.2023-04-2824 min
ACHR News PodcastACCA Contractor Brian StackThe ACHR NEWS attended the ACCA Conference and sat down with contractor Brian Stack to discuss his work with the association.2023-04-2107 min
ACHR News PodcastCustomer Service SolutionsHow should you be measuring customer service? Should your staff work off scripts? How should you run weekly meetings? HVAC customer service guru Steve Coscia answers all these questions. Invest in customer service. You can visit www.coscia.com.2021-01-2527 min
ACHR News PodcastLG Expanding Line with LGRED° for Extreme ConditionsLG Air Conditioning Technologies has expanded their line of single zone systems with LGRED° technology. Listen to Ken Kastl, LG’s Sr. Regional Sales Manager in the Northeast, talk to us about the value this technology brings to the market.
Sponsored by www.lghvac.com.2020-12-2214 min
ACHR News PodcastLG USA Introduces Steve Scarbrough, Senior VP, Air Conditioning TechnologiesACHR News speaks with LG Air Conditioning Technologies’ Senior Vice President, Steve Scarbrough about his new role and his outlook on what the future holds for LG and the HVAC industry.
Sponsored by www.lghvac.com.2020-09-2105 min
HVAC Shop TalkThe Replacements for R410A Refrigerant | Jason ObrzutLinks mentioned in the podcast - UL website: https://www.ul.com/news/update-air-conditioning-safety-standards-hvacr-equipment AHRI: http://www.ahrinet.org/App_Content/ahri/files/Resources/AHRI_SRTTF_Low_GWP_Refrigerants_FAQs.pdf ACHR News: https://www.achrnews.com/articles/141370-ashrae-panelists-discuss-the-latest-in-low-gwp-refrigerants Purchase HVAC Shop Talk gear – https://squareup.com/store/cowboys-of-hvac-llc If you enjoy the content, support HVAC Shop Talk on SubscribeStar! – https://www.subscribestar.com/zack-psioda HVAC Shop Talk on Facebook – https...2019-12-2636 min