What happens when Silicon Valley meets the trades? In this episode of HVAC ADHD, host Jeremy Begley sits down with Winston Chi, founder of NOSO Labs and part of the latest Y Combinator batch, to explore how artificial intelligence is reshaping the HVAC industry.

Winston shares his journey from crypto and AI startups to HVAC innovation, and how NOSO Labs is building tools to help technicians master diagnostics, sales, and customer service—all in one workflow. Jeremy and Winston dig into the platform’s ability to integrate with ServiceTitan and Housecall Pro, deliver job briefs before a tech even leaves the truck, record and analyze homeowner conversations, and auto-generate proposals. They also dive into NOSO’s massive 20-terabyte library of equipment manuals, designed to give techs instant answers in the field using voice and camera inputs.

In this conversation, you’ll learn:

• How AI can streamline job prep, diagnostics, and proposals for HVAC pros.
• Why NOSO Labs is betting big on integration, technician efficiency, and customer support.
• The surprising overlap between home performance, plumbing, and HVAC in AI-driven service.
• How emerging tools could transform not only training but the very role of the technician.

Whether you’re a contractor curious about AI, a trainer helping the next generation of techs, or just someone who wants to know how startups are colliding with the trades, this episode delivers a fascinating look at the future of HVAC.

Links & Resources:

• Explore NOSO Labs: noso.so
• Connect with Winston Chi on LinkedIn