The ESCO Institute "Did you Know?" podcast provides HVACR professionals access to reliable, up-to-date, and relevant information, directly from trusted sources. The world of HVACR has been changing at an exponential rate over the last few years; new SEER ratings, flammable refrigerants, and an array of technological advances. Keeping up with all the changes in regulation, manufacturing, refrigerants and how to properly prepare students and technicians has became daunting. Many of our guests are speakers and exhibitors at the HVAC EXCELLENCE National HVACR Education Conference and represent every sector of the HVACR industry. Thanks for joining in!
Closing the Commercial HVAC Skills Gap With Daikin Applied
In this episode, we sit down with Tracy Pink from Daikin Applied to explore the skills technicians need as commercial HVAC systems become more complex. Tracy shares plans for the company’s new Solutions & Technical Institute, a 64,000-square-foot facility expected to open in 2027.
We explore:
• The need for more commercial HVAC training and greater awareness of career opportunities
• How 50 functioning HVAC units and interconnected labs will support hands-on troubleshooting
• The growing role of controls technicians, programming and building automation
• Preparing technicians for data center cooling and other complex commercial applications
• Potential partnerships with trade schools and community colleges to give students experience with commercial systems
Tracy also discusses how an interest in computers and technology can lead to opportunities in commercial HVAC. For technicians considering their next step and instructors preparing students for the field, the conversation offers a closer look at the skills these careers require and the training Daikin Applied is developing.
Learn more and follow updates at https://www.daikinapplied.com (https://www.daikinapplied.com). #HVAC #CommercialHVAC #HVACTraining #ESCO #ESCOInstitute #DaikinApplied
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🎥 This Week’s Video is Brought to You By Our Amazing Sponsors!
A huge THANK YOU to this week’s sponsors for supporting education and excellence in the HVACR industry! 👇
💨 Daikin Comfort — https://daikincomfort.com (https://daikincomfort.com) / @DaikinComfort — Delivering comfort, efficiency and innovation through advanced HVAC technology.
🏫 Lincoln Tech — https://www.lincolntech.edu (https://www.lincolntech.edu) / @LincolnTech — Training the next generation of skilled HVACR professionals through hands-on career education.
🧰 NAVAC — https://navacglobal.com (https://navacglobal.com) / @NAVAC — Revolutionizing the HVACR service industry with smart, efficient and reliable tools for technicians.
⚙️ Amatrol — https://amatrol.com (https://amatrol.com) / @Amatrol — Providing world-class technical training systems that empower students and instructors in the skilled trades.
🌎 A-Gas — https://www.agas.com (https://www.agas.com) / @a-gas8684 — Leading the way in sustainable refrigerant lifecycle management and environmental responsibility.
👏 Thank you to all our sponsors for supporting education, innovation and growth in the HVACR industry!
#HVAC #HVACTechnician #HVACTraining #LincolnTech #NAVAC #Amatrol #AGas #HVACCommunity #TradeEducation #HVACInnovation #HVACR #Refrigeration #Technology #FutureOfHVACR #EcoFriendly #ContinuousEducation #StayCurrent
23 Oct 2026
Training the Next Generation of Trades Instructors With Ray Boyd
What makes a skilled tradesperson a good instructor? We sit down with Ray Boyd, director of education and training for the United Association (UA), at Washtenaw Community College during the UA’s 2026 Instructor Training Program. Drawing on his 37-year career, Ray shares how the organization is helping apprentices become educators and preparing instructors to meet the needs of their local markets.
We explore:
• How the UA’s Future Instructors program gives apprentices an early path into teaching
• Why communication and compassion matter in the classroom and on the job
• How instructor feedback shapes training for local work opportunities and emerging technologies
• The role of hands-on learning and regional classes in supporting instructors year-round
• Why listening to students is essential to supporting different learning needs and recognizing mental health concerns
Ray also reflects on the mentors who shaped his career and shares a personal story behind his commitment to student well-being. For instructors, training leaders and apprentices considering teaching, this conversation offers a closer look at how the UA develops educators and helps them build confidence in the classroom.
#HVAC #SkilledTrades #Apprenticeship #InstructorTraining #UnitedAssociation #ESCO #ESCOInstitute
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🎥 This Week’s Video is Brought to You By Our Amazing Sponsors!
A huge THANK YOU to this week’s sponsors for supporting education and excellence in the HVACR industry! 👇
💨 Daikin Comfort — https://daikincomfort.com (https://daikincomfort.com) / @DaikinComfort — Delivering comfort, efficiency and innovation through advanced HVAC technology.
🧰 Service Logic — https://www.servicelogic.com (https://www.servicelogic.com) / @ServiceLogic-CommercialHVAC — The nation’s largest privately held HVAC service company — keeping facilities efficient and reliable.
🌎 Hudson Technologies — https://www.hudsontech.com (https://www.hudsontech.com) / @HudsonTechnologies — Leading the charge in sustainable refrigerant management and recovery solutions.
📚 iConnect Training — https://iconnecttraining.com (https://iconnecttraining.com) / @iconnecttraining — Providing world-class hands-on HVACR education and training resources for future technicians.
🔧 The United Association (UA) — https://ua.org (https://ua.org) / @UAPipeTrades — Building America’s skilled workforce through premier training for plumbers, fitters, welders and HVACR professionals.
👏 We’re grateful for their continued support in helping advance the HVACR industry through training, innovation and opportunity!
#HVAC #HVACTechnician #HVACTraining #DaikinComfort #ServiceLogic #HudsonTechnologies #iConnectTraining #UnitedAssociation #HVACCommunity #TradeEducation #HVACR #Refrigeration #Technology #FutureOfHVACR #EcoFriendly #ContinuousEducation #StayCurrent
20 Oct 2026
Simplifying Gas Piping Installation With TracPipe
In this episode, we sit down with Brent Westover, national sales manager for TracPipe at OmegaFlex, to talk about the fuel supply side of HVAC. From routing gas lines through tight crawl spaces to supplying backup generators, we explore how flexible gas piping can make installation easier and why product training matters.
We explore:
• How flexible gas piping reduces connections and installation labor compared with black iron pipe
• Applications for indoor, outdoor and underground installations, including backup generators
• Training options for contractors and opportunities for instructors to become certified TracPipe trainers
• Updates to TracPipe’s fitting design, including a flip sleeve that seals the fitting to the tubing jacket
• Compatibility of the updated fittings with existing TracPipe systems
Brent shares examples from the field and explains how contractors and educators can connect with local representatives for training. Whether you install gas piping or teach the next generation of technicians, this conversation offers a closer look at the product and the support available to help you use it.
Learn more at https://tracpipe.com/ (https://tracpipe.com/).
#HVAC #GasPiping #TracPipe #TechnicalTraining #ESCO #ESCOInstitute #OmegaFlex
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🎥 This Week’s Video is Brought to You By Our Amazing Sponsors!
A huge THANK YOU to this week’s sponsors for supporting education and excellence in the HVACR industry! 👇
💨 Daikin Comfort — https://daikincomfort.com (https://daikincomfort.com) / @DaikinComfort — Delivering comfort, efficiency and innovation through advanced HVAC technology.
🏫 Lincoln Tech — https://www.lincolntech.edu (https://www.lincolntech.edu) / @LincolnTech — Training the next generation of skilled HVACR professionals through hands-on career education.
🧰 NAVAC — https://navacglobal.com (https://navacglobal.com) / @NAVAC — Revolutionizing the HVACR service industry with smart, efficient and reliable tools for technicians.
⚙️ Amatrol — https://amatrol.com (https://amatrol.com) / @Amatrol — Providing world-class technical training systems that empower students and instructors in the skilled trades.
🌎 A-Gas — https://www.agas.com (https://www.agas.com) / @a-gas8684 — Leading the way in sustainable refrigerant lifecycle management and environmental responsibility.
👏 Thank you to all our sponsors for supporting education, innovation and growth in the HVACR industry! #HVAC #HVACTechnician #HVACTraining #LincolnTech #NAVAC #Amatrol #AGas #HVACCommunity #TradeEducation #HVACInnovation #HVACR #Refrigeration #Technology #FutureOfHVACR #EcoFriendly #ContinuousEducation #StayCurrent
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