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Air conditioning was about humidity control from the very start. Willis Carrier’s very first air conditioning system was all about controlling humidity with the side effect that it also couldr reduce the sensible temperature.Theaters caught on that this newfangled contraption could lead to big summer numbers when they installed it to keep patrons cool.
Do you remember the old-time technicians who would grab the suction to charge while watching for “sweatback”? How about the techs who would laugh at flowing nitrogen while brazing as a crazy idea that they teach in school but that nobody does in real life?Times are changing, and as refrigerants and technology all continue to evolve, they require us technicians to be on our toes, constantly learning new skills and embracing new ideas. Drop Cap Need Help Page Settings Navigator History Responsive Mode Preview Changes UPDATE SAVE OPTIONS
Do you remember the old-time technicians who would grab the suction to charge while watching for “sweatback”? How about the techs who would laugh at flowing nitrogen while brazing as a crazy idea that they teach in school but that nobody does in real life?Times are changing, and as refrigerants and technology all continue to evolve, they require us technicians to be on our toes, constantly learning new skills and embracing new ideas.
I was sitting in a session at the HVAC Excellence Educators’ Conference (which was excellent by the way) and my phone buzzed. So like a typical punk kid I looked down at it to see that my friend Josh had sent me a Facebook message asking if we served the east side of Orlando because he wanted an A/C maintenance on his home. I told him that we did not serve that part of town and I didn’t think anything else about it.
With a sharp wit and sense of humor, Bryan Orr has quickly become one of the most powerful and recognizable voices in the HVACR industry — covering everything from duct fabrication to installation in his wildly successful HVAC School podcast. He is the vice-president of service at Kalos Services Inc in Clermont, Florida which he started with his dad when he was 17, and he regularly helps his team train and troubleshoot as a working contractor.
We have all been exposed to these policies. You know, the ones that take a simple task and twist it into a ridiculous mess that’s confusing enough to make any bureaucrat grin. These hideous monstrosities usually involve complex paperwork, mindless signatures and pointless stamping.
Bryan Orr is a blue collar business owner who helps executives and business owners use storytelling to communicate powerfully with customers and staff. Bryan is a founder of an award-winning small business in Orlando, Fl as well as sought after podcast producer and consultant. Get to know him at Bryanorr.com.
