Casey Contreras and Adam Mufich are joined by Jason Esteves of Seitron Americas to discuss combustion analyzers, personal CO monitors, and the latest refrigerant tools. The conversation centers on real-world applications, safety, and accuracy in the field.

Featuring:

Casey Contreras - National Comfort Institute

Adam Mufich - National Comfort Institute

Jason Esteves - Seitron Americas

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Adam Mufich and Casey Contreras talk with Jeff Sturgeon about economizers, digging into installation challenges, the health and cognitive benefits of proper ventilation, and how saved data reveals real system performance.

Featuring:

Casey Contreras - National Comfort Institute

Adam Mufich - National Comfort Institute

Jeff Sturgeon - National Comfort Institute

In this episode, Adam Mufich and Casey Contreras interview Chris Hughes (The Energy Conservatory) and Roman Baugh (HVAC School) about cold-climate heat pumps and VRV systems. From charging to system-specific service tips, we break down what contractors need to get right in the field.

Featuring:

Adam Mufich - National Comfort Institute

Casey Contreras - National Comfort Institute

Chris Hughes - The Energy Conservatory

Roman Baugh - HVAC School

David Richardson and Adam Mufich sit down with Todd Titus from HARDI to break down ultra-low GWP refrigerants, upcoming regulations, and the real-world trickle-down effects on contractors and consumers. We also dig into how HARDI is pushing back and advocating for the HVAC industry.

Featuring:

Adam Mufich - National Comfort Institute

David Richardson - National Comfort Institute

Todd Titus, JD - HARDI

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Jim Davis takes us through the real-world experiences that led him to uncover what actually affects combustion efficiency. Along the way, he challenges common trade myths and simplifies the basics of heat transfer, showing how they play a critical role in combustion.

Featuring:

Adam Mufich - National Comfort Institute

Jim Davis - National Comfort Institute

David Richardson - National Comfort Institute

Not all duct leakage is created equal. Steve Rogers from The Energy Conservatory explains the critical differences between leakage inside and outside the thermal envelope and how each affects comfort, efficiency, and performance. He also dives into diagnostic testing strategies that help uncover the real sources of airflow and comfort issues.

Featuring:

Adam Mufich - National Comfort Institute

Steve Rogers - The Energy Conservatory

Tony Amadio is the President of First Dimension Software and the developer of TrueLoads, a residential HVAC system design application. He brings more than 18 years of engineering experience in the HVACR industry, along with a strong background in HVAC education. Tony holds a Master of Science in Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering from the University of Central Florida.

In this episode, Tony compares different methods of load calculations. He also talks about the importance of accuracy and what makes heat balance different.

Featuring:

Adam Mufich - National Comfort Institute

Tony Amadio - First Dimension Software

This week, Adam sits down with Scott Fielder from Evergreen Telemetry for a conversation about commercial air balancing, field measurement, and the stories behind Evergreen’s innovative tools. If you’ve ever thought about getting into commercial air balancing, this episode is for you.

Featuring:

Adam Mufich - National Comfort Institute

Scott Fielder - Evergreen Telemetry