Copeland HVACR Influencer Event: Part 2 – The Helix Innovation Center & the Future of HVAC/R

In part 2 of this series, this next episode continues the discussion between host, Lindsay Headings and HVACR industry experts Tersh Blissett, Michael Mayberry, Eddie McFarlane, Jerry Rollins, Bryan Orr, Jessica Bannister, and Bill Spohn. These guests toured The Helix Innovation Center in Dayton, Ohio, and the new Copeland labs in Sidney, Ohio. The group discussed highlights of the tour like the Residential Connected home located inside The Helix and brainstormed ways to promote the skilled trades.

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Copeland HVACR Influencer Event: Part 1 – Using Passion + Social to Connect the Industry

In this episode, Lindsay Headings sits down with HVACR industry experts Tersh Blissett, Michael Mayberry, Eddie McFarlane, Jerry Rollins, Bryan Orr, and Bill Spohn at The Helix Innovation Center in Dayton, Ohio. Jessica Banister also joins us remotely. Our conversation begins with personal back-stories from the experts, including their passion for HVACR, and how that led them to start their social channels.

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Customer Service Experts

In this episode, Lindsay Headings and our co-host, Vickie Blakey, are joined by three HVAC customer service experts: Ty Gates, Zane Pockrandt, Scott Frymann from Logan A/C & Heat Services in Dayton, Ohio. These industry experts provide insight on the benefits of talking through two-stage technology with the homeowner. 

Visit the episode on our site: https://www.ac-heatingconnect.com/contractors/customer-service-experts/

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HVAC Backstories

In this episode, we are joined by three of Logan A/C and Heat Services in Dayton, Ohio’s own apprenticeship program graduates. We kick off the conversation by discussing how each of them unexpectedly took a leap of faith and made a career change to be a part of the HVAC industry.

Visit the episode on our site: https://www.ac-heatingconnect.com/contractors/hvac-backstories/

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Women in HVAC

In this episode, we are celebrating Women’s History month with four of our special guests, Ashley Pleiman, Sandy Heckman, Lynn Williams, and Mindy Ondera from Logan A/C and Heat Services in Dayton, Ohio. First, we dive into learning about the history of women at Logan’s and how they discovered their own careers in the HVAC industry.

Visit the episode on our site: https://www.ac-heatingconnect.com/contractors/women-in-hvac/

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Skilled Trades and Opportunities for Service Members

In today’s episode, we are joined by a special guest from Perfect Technician Academy (PTA), Dr. Thomas Moorman. Learn how the PTA helped military veterans find fulfilling careers in the HVAC Industry.

Visit the episode on our site: https://www.ac-heatingconnect.com/contractors/skilled-trades-opportunities-service-members/

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The “Modern” HVAC Contracting Firm

In this episode, industry experts discuss new challenges and opportunities for today’s contractors as well as how to prepare for the future of HVAC.

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Comfort Conversation Checklist

We’ve developed a checklist for contractors to use with customers to guide them toward maximizing comfort, through discussions of health, sleep quality, incremental upgrades, among others.

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Don’t Sweat It: Comfort at School and in the Office

Copeland recently conducted a survey of consumers and found that discomfort can cause a decrease in productivity, learning ability and knowledge retention in school or at work.

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Uncomfortable Consumers Make for Risky Business

Copeland recently conducted a consumer survey and found that customer comfort is a problem more often than you might expect.

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HVAC Love Infographic

Do homeowners love their contractors as much as they love their AC?

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How a Heat Pump Air Conditioner Works

Talking to customers about how a heat pump works in the winter and summer

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Building Industry Knowledge Through Experience – Legends of HVAC Interview Series: Karl Zellmer with Becky Hoelscher

Ep. 5 of “Legends” – Karl, Becky on the future, Science of Livability and more

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Comfort and Livability – Legends of HVAC Interview Series: Karl Zellmer with Shane Angle

Ep. 4 of “Legends” – Karl, Shane share how to make contractors’ jobs easier

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Changes in the Industry – Legends of HVAC Interview Series: Karl Zellmer with Shane Angle

Ep. 3 of “Legends” – Shane Angle joins discusses changes in HVAC industry

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Building Relationships in the Industry – Legends of HVAC Interview Series: Karl Zellmer

Ep. 2 of “Legends” – Establish strong business connections, achieve success

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Career Advice and Keys to Success – Legends of HVAC Interview Series: Karl Zellmer

Ep. 1 of “Legends” – Karl, 37-year vet, and seven tips to career success

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Livable Buildings: Designing for Comfort

Webinar discussing the importance of designing buildings for comfort

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Top States to Work in HVACR

Demand is high in these states due to industry growth and a retiring workforce

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8 Tips to Start the Comfort Conversation

How to expertly help customers connect the dots between efficiency and comfort

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Student Perspectives on HVAC Recruiting

Student perspectives on why a career in HVAC is right for them

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Recruiting the Next Generation of HVACR

See how improving the recruiting process can lead to better success

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HVAC Market Dynamics: How Contractors are Navigating Regulations

Newest report on how contractors are responding to latest efficiency requirements

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Live at IE3 2018

Interviews with contractors, vo-tech students from the 2018 IE3 Conference

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Humidity Level Risks

When humidity levels are too high or too low different risks are possible

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What is HERS (Home Energy Rating System)?

Learn about the most well-known and nationally recognized rating system

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UVCC HVAC Students

Trade students on the technician shortage in the HVAC industry

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Upcoming Changes in Commercial Rooftop Splits

2018 EL1 DOE Rooftop/Split Regulation, benefits and increases as a result

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Understanding Variable Speed Technology

Variable Speed Systems, benefits and how it compares to traditional systems

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Technologies Homeowners are ready to invest in for Comfort

Designer Air and homeowners: technology they’re ready to invest in

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Selling High Efficiency Systems

Insights on important factors affecting homeowner decisions about HVAC

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HVAC Regulation Awareness

Current state and trends of commercial heating and air conditioning industry

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Four Things to Know About Modulation Technologies

Compressor modulation technology: Key benefits, potential applications, etc.

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Emerging HVAC Trends

Contractor’s perspective on future trends in HVAC, addressing now and beyond

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Young Emerging HVAC Industry Leader – Kevin Dorough

Kevin Dorough discusses successful career in HVAC and working through the ranks

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Heat Recovery Case Study Home: Efficiency Comparison

A heat-recovery chiller compared to traditional systems, see the EER results

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Why a career in HVAC?

Why contractors chose professional HVAC & thoughts on success, leadership

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Survive the SEERing Days of Summer

Learn how SEER ratings should influence your decisions going into the summer

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Understanding and Upselling Two-Stage Technologies to Homeowners

Interview with Eric Strausbaugh, Steve Miles about two-stage technology

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Gearing up for IE3 2017

How does attending shows like IE3 ACCA 2017 help you, the industry

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Regional Standards Map

See which region your state falls into for regulations and standards

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Three Main Uses for Mini-Splits

Mini-split survey indicates three main uses

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Readers’ Reactions about Mini-Splits

See the results of our audience survey about the mini-split HVAC option

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10 Things You Need to Know About the Changing Commercial Air Conditioning Market

A survey found that only 11% are aware of upcoming regulations, learn more here!

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Top 5 Benefits Homeowners Consider when Getting New Equipment

The top 5 benefits homeowners consider when selected new HVAC equipment

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Sweet 16 Game Plan for Selling High-Efficiency Systems

Team up and score big with two-step 16 SEER, high-efficiency systems

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Ask the Manufacturer

Vince Gillette, Tim Cropp and Bobby Ring ask Karl Zellmer regulations, trends

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Future Trends in HVAC

Karl Zellmer, Bobby Ring talk trends in HVAC, today and the future

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Informed & Connected in HVAC

Karl Zellmer, Tim Cropp on how contractors stay informed, connected

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HVAC Regulatory Issues

Government regulations with Vince Gillette, Tim Cropp

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Understanding Compressor Electronics

Compressor electronics for both Air Conditioning and Refrigeration applications

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Copeland Climate Technologies Mobile Apps Explained

Background and design of apps like e-Saver, Fault Finder and X-REF

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Using Government Regulated Ratings to Compare Air Conditioning and Heating Systems

Helpful information to pass to customers who are deciding between several systems.

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Refrigerants Overview for Homeowners

Helpful information that explains refrigerants in a straightforward and non-technical way.

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HVAC Glossary

Helpful to print off and give to customers in case they have questions

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Comparing Ducted vs Ductless Solutions

Describes the pro’s and con’s of ductless systems and when they are best deployed – and best avoided.

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Benefits of Higher Efficiency Systems

To help answer the question of why your customers should consider higher efficiency systems.

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Copeland Climate Technologies – By Degrees

Technology and efficiency taking the lead in the future of smart systems

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HVACR Fault Finder™ Smart Phone App Demonstration

How to use Copeland’s time-saving, mobile HVACR Fault Finder app

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Copeland e-Saver Smart Phone App Demonstration

Learn how to use Copeland Climate Technologies’ e-Saver app, customer benefits

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Copeland X-Ref Smart Phone App Demonstration

How to select and locate compressors in the field with Copeland X-Ref app

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