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EP208 Tools, Tech & Community: AHR Expo & HVAC Symposium Debrief with the Team from TruTech (February 2025)

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In this episode of Building HVAC Science, Bill Spohn and Eric Kaiser, along with the TruTech Tools team, recap their experiences at the 6th Annual HVACR Training Symposium and AHR Expo in Orlando, Florida. They share insights from meeting industry professionals, attending educational sessions, and exploring the latest HVAC tools and technology. The team discusses key highlights, including the impact of Second Chance University, the HVAC Tactical Awards, and the High-Performance Hangout, emphasizing the strong sense of community within the industry.

The team also dives into standout products showcased at AHR, such as Testo’s new thermal imaging cameras, Inficon’s D-TEK Pro leak detector, and NAVAC’s latest digital manifold. They touch on the increasing role of technology in HVAC, including EEV Mate’s electronic expansion valve tool and advancements in vacuum pumps and refrigerant scales. Finally, they reflect on the growing educational initiatives in HVAC, such as the Grit Foundation’s efforts to introduce young people to the trades and the launch of Better HVAC, a nonprofit that fosters ethical practices and knowledge-sharing.

Whether you attended the events or missed out, this episode provides an engaging recap of what’s shaping the HVAC industry in 2024. Tune in to hear firsthand experiences and takeaways from some of the most significant gatherings in the field!

Two things we missed: The Third US HeatPumpSummit is on tap for this November in Massachusetts.

https://www.usheatpumpsummit.com/

Our friends at www.WorkHero.pro ran a survey in conjunction with the www.HVACRSchool.com to look at the day-to-day realities of running a small HVAC business. See the survey results here: https://www.workhero.pro/blog/report

Sue on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/suzanne-bertsch-962496174/

Josh on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/josh-crawley-20b41550/

Bill, Jr. on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/billy-spohn-jr-a06201a3/

Eric on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/eric-kaiser-323a1563/

Bill, Sr. on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/billspohn/

2nd Chance University: https://2ndchanceuniversity.org/

www.BetterHVAC.org

HVAC Tactical: https://hvactactical.com/

www.TheGritFoundation.com

https://hvacrschool.com/events/6th-annual-hvac-r-training-symposium/

The NCI Summit: https://www.gotosummit.com/

This episode was recorded in February 2025.

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In this episode of Building HVAC Science, Bill Spohn and Eric Kaiser, along with the TruTech Tools team, recap their experiences at the 6th Annual HVACR Training Symposium and AHR Expo in Orlando, Florida. They share insights from meeting industry professionals, attending educational sessions, and exploring the latest HVAC tools and technology. The team discusses key highlights, including the impact of Second Chance University, the HVAC Tactical Awards, and the High-Performance Hangout, emphasizing the strong sense of community within the industry.

The team also dives into standout products showcased at AHR, such as Testo’s new thermal imaging cameras, Inficon’s D-TEK Pro leak detector, and NAVAC’s latest digital manifold. They touch on the increasing role of technology in HVAC, including EEV Mate’s electronic expansion valve tool and advancements in vacuum pumps and refrigerant scales. Finally, they reflect on the growing educational initiatives in HVAC, such as the Grit Foundation’s efforts to introduce young people to the trades and the launch of Better HVAC, a nonprofit that fosters ethical practices and knowledge-sharing.

Whether you attended the events or missed out, this episode provides an engaging recap of what’s shaping the HVAC industry in 2024. Tune in to hear firsthand experiences and takeaways from some of the most significant gatherings in the field!

Two things we missed: The Third US HeatPumpSummit is on tap for this November in Massachusetts.

https://www.usheatpumpsummit.com/

Our friends at www.WorkHero.pro ran a survey in conjunction with the www.HVACRSchool.com to look at the day-to-day realities of running a small HVAC business. See the survey results here: https://www.workhero.pro/blog/report

Sue on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/suzanne-bertsch-962496174/

Josh on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/josh-crawley-20b41550/

Bill, Jr. on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/billy-spohn-jr-a06201a3/

Eric on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/eric-kaiser-323a1563/

Bill, Sr. on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/billspohn/

2nd Chance University: https://2ndchanceuniversity.org/

www.BetterHVAC.org

HVAC Tactical: https://hvactactical.com/

www.TheGritFoundation.com

https://hvacrschool.com/events/6th-annual-hvac-r-training-symposium/

The NCI Summit: https://www.gotosummit.com/

This episode was recorded in February 2025.

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