Explore why HVAC contractors should address succession planning long before retirement, burnout, or a buyer’s offer forces the issue. In this week’s podcast, High-Performance HVAC Today Editor Mike Weil sits down with Dawn Mroczek of GV’s Heating, Rob Basnett of Basnett Plumbing and Heating, and Adam Mufich to understand their very different experiences. You’ll learn about the importance of communication, documented processes, leadership development, and outside guidance in protecting the future of your business.

Featuring:

Adam Mufich - National Comfort Institute

Mike Weil - National Comfort Institute

Dawn Mroczek - GV's Heating & Cooling

Rob Basnett - Basnett Plumbing, Heating, AC, and Electrical

Airflow wasn't just a technical skill for Tom Noland. It became a business strategy for Lickety Split A/C, Plumbing, and Electric.

In this episode, Tom shares how adopting airflow and combustion diagnostics reshaped the way his company operated, created better customer experiences, and opened the door to significant growth. If you've ever wondered whether testing and measuring really make a difference, Tom's story provides a compelling answer.

Featuring:

Adam Mufich - National Comfort Institute

David Richardson - National Comfort Institute

Tom Noland - Lickety Split A/C, Plumbing, and Electric

In this episode, we sit down with Roman Baugh and talk about the evolution of the HVAC industry, the shift in education, and the growing role technology plays in the trade.

We discuss how technicians are learning differently today and how the balance between field experience and technical knowledge continues to shift. Roman also shares insights from working with contractors and technicians across the industry and explains why curiosity and continuous learning are essential traits for long term success.

Connect with Roman and learn more about his company at https://vrftechtraining.com

Featuring:

Adam Mufich - National Comfort Institute

Casey Contreras - National Comfort Institute

Roman Baugh - Kalos Services

In this episode, Jim shares his stories from carbon monoxide investigations, deadly equipment failures, and the moments that shaped his career in combustion diagnostics and HVAC training.

Jim discusses contractor liability, ANSI standards, CO testing, and why “good enough” diagnostics can have serious consequences.

Featuring:

Casey Contreras - National Comfort Institute

Mark Hunt - National Comfort Institute

Jim Davis - National Comfort Institute

Adam Mufich and Casey Contreras sit down with Chris Hughes from The Energy Conservatory to break down the latest updates to the TrueFlow app and what they mean for HVAC contractors.

Learn how forecasting airflow can eliminate guesswork, what is pressure graphing and its use case, and how these tools can help you make faster, more confident decisions on the job.

Featuring: Adam Mufich - National Comfort Institute

Casey Contreras - National Comfort Institute

Chris Hughes - The Energy Conservatory

Ty Branaman dives into the hidden pitfalls of pulling a deep vacuum and more importantly, how to avoid them. From moisture behavior to evacuation strategy, this episode gets into the details that separate the guesswork from actual results.

The properties of air can be confusing, but it is important to have a basic understanding when working in the HVAC field. Learn how a clothes dryer works and how it relates to HVAC and psychrometrics. Ty made this conversation fun and educational by breaking complex topics down into relatable bite size pieces.

If you’ve ever struggled to make sense of what’s really happening inside a system, this conversation delivers clarity without watering down the details.

Featuring: Adam Mufich - National Comfort Institute

Casey Contreras - National Comfort Institute

Ty Branaman - GRIT Foundation

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